Recommended: The book of genesis 19
Rick Ostrander, the author of Why College Matters to God, makes a strong and compelling argument that individuals of the Christian faith, who plan to attend college, should attend a Christian university. This is due to the worldview that Christian colleges provide, rather than the secular spectrum. Defining a worldview, it is the prior assumptions we have about reality that shape how we perceive the world around us, according to Rick Ostrander. He also states that worldviews are pre-rational and instinctive thoughts that are shaped by our experience and community. College is an ideal time for students to challenge and examine their worldviews.
In The Eyes are Watching God, the author Zora Neale Hurston expresses the struggles of women and black societies of the time period. When Hurston published the book, communities were segregated and black communities were full of stereotypes from the outside world. Janie, who represents the main protagonist and hero, explores these communities on her journey in the novel. Janie shows the ideals of feminism, love, and heroism in her rough life in The Eyes. Janie, as the hero of the novel, shows the heroic qualities of determination, empathy, and bravery.
Effect of Faith During the Revolutionary War Throughout history, the teachings of Jesus Christ have been used by exceptional leaders in order to be more successful with their soldiers. Many times his life was left up to chance and his faith in God helped him persevere through many difficult situations. With their faith in God the army follows their word and will do anything for them without hesitation. George Washington was a prime example of believing in the faith of God.
In the thirty-one of January, I have attended the Escobedo St. John’s Bible lecture by Dr. Laurie Brink at Holy Rosary Parish, next door to campus. The lecture was on Wednesday from 7:00pm and ended at 8:00pm. The subject of the lecture was “Did Jesus really mean for us to be good for this long?”, which has been illustrated carefully by photos, examples, and quotes from the Gospels. It was like a collection of linked proves that took us in specific journey, yet it came from various sources.
In “Sinners in The Hands of an Angry God”, Johnathan Edwards uses fear to create images that help his audience experience the consequences of sinful behavior. He uses imagery and figurative language to persuade his readers. He wants us to get a mental picture of Hell in your head and he wants us to fear the wrath of God. One such image was when Edward wrote, “When men are on god’s hands and they could fall to Hell, natural men are held in the hands of God, over the pit of Hell.” God could let us fall into the eternity of burning flames anytime He wants to.
Many of the sects of Christianity believe not only in spirits and ghosts but also in their possession of living beings. Possession is sometimes thought to occur when a person is at their weakest and most vulnerable. This seems to be true in Robert Wringham Colwan case; he is a Calvinist and supposed elect as well as the dark and troubled narrator of the confessional part of this novel who details and accounts his association with the devil-like figure of Gil-Martin. In James Hogg’s novel The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner, a question arises in the reader’s mind whether the Devil, or Gil-Martin, has truly possessed Robert or if Robert has rather created this figure for blame and assignment of guilt because of his burden
Scripture tells us that God came to Abraham, telling him that if he truly was committed to God, he must sacrifice his only son. Abraham agreed, and took his son to a mountain top, prepared to prove his true loyalty to God. As he was about to strike Isaac, God came to him and commanded him to stop, and in reward of his loyalty, gave him descendants as abundant as the stars. This story shows how God’s chesed has allowed his people to be faithful to him as well as the other way around. It proves how God is faithful to his people by giving rewards to those faithful in return, and proves how God’s commitment helps his follower’s stay committed to
There are many instances throughout the Bible where killing another human is condemned, especially the innocent. For example, in Exodus 20:13 God commanded that his people shall not murder. God directly commanded humanity to not kill others. Lead in, “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.” (The Holy Bible, ESV, 2001/2016, Genesis 9:6).
Abraham was greatly blessed by God to become the father of all nations because he perfectly trusted Him and obeyed His commands—His eyes and mind were open to see God’s unfailing love and promise that he never ever doubted Him and His word. (Genesis 12:1-3) Abraham believed that God would do, what He said He would do; hence, by faith, he wholeheartedly obeyed God by going and residing in the land that God pledged him and his descendants to inherit; Furthermore, Abraham reverently embraced God’s covenant with him by undergoing circumcision himself, together with all the boys and men in his camp, including his servants as an agreement. (Genesis 17:1-27) Finally, Abraham substantiated his faithfulness to God and to his covenant with Him by unconditionally
Solely looking at Genesis 22, many might see God a hypocrite for telling his people not to murder while asking Abraham to sacrifice his own son. However, Copan makes a very valid point that you cannot solely look at chapter 22 but must look at Abraham’s life before as well. Before God asks him to sacrifice his son, God continually promises and confirms numerous things to Abraham. His most significant promise was that He would “make [Isaac] a great nation” (Genesis 17:20). Because God had fulfilled all of his other promises, logically there would be no reason for Abraham to doubt Him about this one.
Abraham then followed God’s request and brought his wife and everything he owned. Abraham never lost faith in God and obeyed his call. In return, God makes a covenant with him. After the covenant is made, he gives him his son, Isaac. Once he is born, God test’s him and tells him to sacrifice his one and only son.
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria The title, Doctor of the Church indicates that the writings or preaching 's of a saint were useful to the church 's members at any age. Also, the doctors of the church are known for their "depth of understanding and the orthodoxy of their theological teachings." Among these men and women, considered one of the greatest and most important of the early church fathers is St. Athanasius of Alexandria. St. Athanasius was a strong supporter of Catholicism against Arianism, which was the cost of the hardships he faced throughout his life.
The divine command theory, utilitarianism, Kant’s duty defined morality, natural law theory, and Aristotle’s virtue ethics are the five types of ethical theories. The divine command theory states that what is morally right and wrong will be decided by God. Utilitarianism states that “Action “A” is morally right if and only if it produces the greatest amount of overall happiness. Kant’s duty defined morality states that what is important is acting for the sake of producing good consequences, no matter what the act is. Natural law theory states that people should focus on the good and avoid any evil.
In a second source that I read, I saw all the assets of religion in the world. Role religion in our world. The article is titled “Why Religion Matters: The Impact of Religious Practice on Social Stability” written by Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D. (1996). Religion has been so unjustly portrayed by atheists. In fact, religion is not evil, not at all.
Ethics and Religion The human views on ethics are greatly influenced by certain beliefs, such as religion or philosophical ideas. Philosophy and religion are similar in this sense; they both are morally influential. However, if a person did not have such views, he/she is still capable of having good morals. Though religion is very impacting in many people’s ethical standings, and a majority of human morality is derived from some belief in religion or supported by philosophical reasoning, it is not the only way a person can be moral.
