Statement of faith

Navida Wazeed Medieval Autobiography 105-15 Faith and reason disbelief During the thirteenth century there was a new state of confidence in, which a relationship is formed between faith and reasoning. Abelard a philosopher and theologian at the time took this to his advantage. At a young age he began to strive to learn philosophy, once he learned all he could from a school he would move on to the next. Until there was no one wise enough to teach him, therefore he started his own school. His…

There is indication that belief does not have to be verifiable. There are some ideas that religion may not be accurate, however that is how someone applies their faith into practice. It is believed that belief depends on the specific individual. For example, belief can be applied through personal experience of how God has been faithful in their life or others’ life. In the article, “The Lost Legacy of Anselm's Argument: Re-Thinking the Purpose of Proofs for the Existence of God” explains about…

students. Grand Canyon University’s mission and vision, four pillars, and doctrinal statements are the key fundamentals for students to exceed their educational goals. GCU allows diversity by leading and providing an excellent education for students with an emphasis on a Christian belief…

claims that it is rather a health improving system which bases on morality and enhancement in accordance with “Truthfulness-Benevolence-Forbearance” principle and on performance of physical exercises, and which does not exclude or contradict any other faith. The reason for Falun Gong foundation was dissatisfaction of the Master with religions that emphasize purely physical exercise. The founded Falun Gong emphasizes both, physical exercises and…

presupposition that religious faith is useless in society. This theory is classified as a fallacy on the grounds that…

In the reading of “the Ethics of Belief” by W.T Clifford, Clifford stated what we believe is not a private matter. Clifford explained that beliefs and ideas are handed down from one generation to another and that if one person has not done his best, the faulty beliefs can be ineffective and corrupt our system which we depend on. The comments are interesting and gives me the impression that Clifford was trying to say that beliefs are property of our society and do not belong to just one person.…

Oprah Winfrey launched a miniseries titled “Belief” to explore all forms of faith worldwide, but the show has gained criticism for its alleged goal to spread false ideas about Christianity. In a post on Christian website Charisma News, Editor Jennifer LeClaire said Oprah Winfrey’s discussion of her Christian faith was just for show. She said all the talk about Christianity was only meant to promote the miniseries because the host never mentioned Jesus during the promotion of Belief, according to…

In modern society, science, logic, and reason live side-by-side with religious faith. People today have come to terms with scientific facts and what their religion tells them. But was the divide between scientific thinking and blind faith always so clear? Thousands of years ago, the darkness of the Middle Ages in Europe gave light to an age of knowledge and enlightenment, when faith took the backseat to scientific and logical thinking. This new age didn’t just take place immediately, however.…

of prayer and faith? In order to understand the importance of pastoral counseling, one might need to know what elements are to be included. There are several types of counseling and psychological methods and remedies concerning various issues and conflicts. However, one might conclude to understand that pastoral counseling serves in an arena all by itself. When it comes to pastoral counseling, faith, prayer, and spiritual formation all play very significant and vital roles. Faith is very…

very discouraging to learn that many make the decision to abandon their belief system and leave church behind. Ultimately, one would like to see young adults be more excited about their faith, and the religion in which they were raised. Rather than concentrating on the fact that young adults are leaving their faith, it is more important to examine the reasons why they choose to leave. Christianity in America is in danger. “In the mid-1980s, evangelical 20-somethings outnumbered those with no…