The God Delusion

of both stories, God (or Gods) decided to flood the Earth because of all the wickedness in the world. In addition to the Earth being flooded, God(s) chooses a righteous man to build an ark, because of an impending great flood. In both accounts, male and female animals were to be in the ark, as well as his family…

To keep the patient safe, Screwtape admonishes Wormwood and protects the patient for purposes of diminishing his faith for a long lifetime. Therefore, Lewis insinuates that most people that face numerous temptations are strong believers of God and are blessed to live a long lifetime. However, those that fall into the pleasures of the world and pursue personal gratification often fall young. The devil believes that he shall prevail by keeping a strong believer for a long time, therefore,…

How does someone prove they are not a witch? They don’t. Two hundred people between 1692 and 1693 had to find a way. Their two options were die, or admit to a crime they were not at fault for. Pride meant too much to some people and they could not come to peace with admitting witchcraft. In result, twenty people were hanged during these witch trials. The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, takes place during the late 1600s in, Salem. Townspeople believe that if something can not be explained, that it is…

How does Pope Francis’s letter, Laudato Si, relate to the ideals of the Sacramentality and how can the themes of Laudato Si present a new perspective in a sacramental way? Pope Francis’s Papal Encyclical entitled Laudato Si, which means “Be Praised”, illustrates a spectrum of global issues and how human beings are intended to solve the matter. Issues such as; preservation of the environment, protecting life and creation, and a general decline in moral and spirituality amongst all people of…

When studying Philosophy of Religion, one may recognize there are many aspects this discipline addresses. One of the features discussed is the existence of God. Over the years, circles have expressed their thoughts concerning this topic because it is of great value to humanity. In 1968, H.J. McCloskey decided to express his views on this topic in his article, On Being an Atheist. Within the article, McCloskey presented his atheistic views and why they are right along with theistic views and why…

I have often tried to find my worth, acceptance, and identity based upon what I do and how others view me. This has spilled over into my relationship with God. So many times, I feel unworthy and think that I must do something to earn his love and favor. Why do I run from God’s love? Why do I feel unworthy of his love and acceptance? Reading through Boa I came across a powerful quote, “For people who have…

Rough Dfrat Caryll Houselander and Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Comparative Analysis Introduction Religious faith is manifested in many ways due to the underlying dynamics that informs it. The distinction between devotedness and those living a wild life is often a predicate of one's personal experiences and the nature of social interactions that one sustains. Time and again, living a life full of faith demands much devotion and dedication, something that is much deeper than simple conformity to…

I have had many different “Bucket Lists” in my life, but within each one is a common purpose; to accomplish things that make me feel fulfillment and joy when it comes to how I live my life and the goals I set. I remember one of the first bucket lists I ever made was a list of ideals I wanted to have as a person and in a family. It contained items such as get married to my best friend in my church’s temple, have three children, and be the best me I can be. These are all still valid goals, but as…

Rodney Stark’s book, God’s Battalions: The Case for The Crusades, is an overview of the highly controversial Christian Crusades into the land of Israel from a predominantly Christian perspective. Stark covers reasons for why the Crusades happened, how they happened, and the effects they had on the people and culture who took part. In addition to this, Stark refutes many of the commonly shared claims about the Crusades and Christianity of that time, opposing views that hold Christians responsible…

I have spent years creating a mask for myself. A mask that I wear everyday I step out of my house, everytime I go to church. I have not talked to anyone without my mask. Not my friends, not my mother, and not God. I have not talked to God without my mask because I feel betrayed. In the past four years two of my closest friends have tried to kill themselves. I saw my mother's heart break when she held her father's bones 21 years after his death. One of my family members told me that I don't…