Abstract
This paper examines the God of Judeo-Christian culture in terms of the concepts of truth and goodness. The paper points out that this is a critical God, who monitors human thought and activity, rewards good behavior and punishes bad. It also discusses the belief that this omniscient and omnipotent God demands our undivided allegiance. The paper concludes that any inventory of the hard plight of man throughout human history would suggest that either a just God of the type envisioned in Western culture does not exist or that God exists, but not necessarily a God of goodness at all.

Outline:
Introduction
God and Truth
God and Goodness

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"However, even in discussing as profound a topic as the character of God, I believe that our beliefs - even concerning God - must be logically consistent. In that regard, the notion that "everything happens for a reason" is not logically consistent. If God is good, and to whatever extent God desires goodness for human beings, God could either choose to remain entirely uninvolved in human affairs or God could choose to intervene on our behalf. If God chooses to remain completely uninvolved in human affairs, then the concept of things happening "for a reason" is nonsensical, because God neither acts nor intervenes on our behalf at all."

Tags:theology, faith

Abstract
In this article, the writer explains that noise traders are investors who make decisions about buying and selling traded without fundamental investment data. The writer discusses that noise traders are oftentimes characterized by poor timing; random buys and sells based on trends, and usually react quickly to good and bad news in the market.

From the Paper
"The Efficient Market Hypothesis and Noise Trading The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) maintains that financial markets are efficient, since all information is already contained in the prices of the assets being traded; therefore it is not possible to gain consistently with information already available within the market. The concept centered ..."

Tags:noise, traders, finance

Abstract
This paper examines Aristotle's definition of rhetoric as a neutral tool which can be used for either good or bad purposes by both the virtuous as well as the depraved individuals. The paper describes the use of rhetoric in public addresses and outlines Plato's input on the receptiveness of audiences.

From the Paper
"Aristotle thus terms rhetoric as a neutral tool, which can be used for either of the good or bad purposes by both the virtuous as well as the depraved individuals. Accepting his art of rhetoric's ability to be misused, he even proposes certain factors that can be used to overturn the misuse of rhetoric's, for example rhetoric is true for all goods, except for virtue, that it is better used in convincing the just and the good as compared to the unjust and wrong arguments, and that the benefits of rhetoric's outweigh its misuse."

Tags:oratory, public, speech, audience, enthymeme, listener, attention

Abstract
The paper explains that Durkheim believed religion, originating from the society or the needs of the society rather than from the human mind, is essentially a moral force that determines and codifies what is good and bad for a society. The author points out Karl Marx's statement that "religion is the opium of the common people" and his opinion that it is not a necessary factor in the development of the society. The paper states that Max Weber's views on religion are more sociological than an analysis of religion itself; however, he acknowledged that religion has a strong social effect that helps in the development of the society.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Analysis
Comparison

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"Marx on the other hand did not believe that religion was a necessary force. While he did not negate the view the religion had a unifying quality, he believed that religion was a force that unified people only to exploit them. In his views, religion deepened the social division between the rich and the poor by enforcing deviant interpretation of morality on the public. He believed that the economic forces in a society are far more powerful than the religious forces of a society because religion is in turn dependent on the economic status of the society. Marx believed that religion is just an illusion that ensured that the society operated in a manner that was beneficial to the society."

Tags:society, moral, codify, opium, development

Abstract
This paper examines how the concept of moral relativism is extremely troubling for many and how the human animal is desperately in need of a certain ?moral order,? or an intense longing to have life?s issues, events, and decisions neatly classified into realms of ?good? and ?bad,? ?right? and "wrong". It looks at how, in her work "Moral Beliefs", Philippa Foot gives her take on this issue, namely, in her response to the viability of systems of belief that allow moral eccentrism, the foundation on which moral relativism is built, and her belief in the untenability of the non-cognitivist position.

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"In addition to the established meaning derived from their commonly understood use, Foot also explains that all of these words have an internal judgment placed on them, or an assessment of their "value" good or bad, based on their internal relationship to an ?object.? Further, it is the connection between the value, the object, and the logical reason that allow one to make the correct (and not relative) judgment concerning that value. Foot specifically makes the leap from the more mundane life value judgments represented by fear, danger, pride, etc, to ?those attitudes or beliefs which are the moral philosopher's study.?(91) In specific, she writes, "Now we must consider whether those attitudes or beliefs" are similar, or whether such things as "evaluation" and "thinking something good" and "commendation" could logically be found in combination with any object whatsoever.?"

Tags:eccentrism, good, bad, relativism

Abstract
This paper reviews "The Golden Compass" by Phillip Pullman and, in particular, looks at how daemons are the most interesting personification of spirits and how they create a powerful image and striking experience for the readers. It examines how the daemons, or the spirits, go through the transition in a similar manner as the human soul, from the complicated emotional state to a more mature state. It also examines how, through this representation, Pullman mirrors the very important element of human life: how the inner souls are perceived in reality and how the mechanics of daemons works. Daemons or spirits can be bad and good, and that is representative of the inner personality of the individual, which can care, love, deceive, torture, and betray.

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"The Golden Compass is the first book of the trilogy that Phillip Pullman wrote. This book, like many other fantasy books of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, earned many controversies with respect to Pullman's treatment of good and bad, evil and spiritual. In the series, Pullman exhibits his atheism in the character portrayal and he does so by justifying and arguing that many books and literature that are written for children are from the point of perspective of Christian believes and is in a way directed and assertive for children in the following of the good or bad in their lives. However, with his Dark Materials, Pullman argues that things are not that simple as many Christians could like to believe and would like to see in the books that their children need or ought to read. In fact, Pullman goes as far as saying that children should experience and build up their own sense of good or bad and they should not be protected by the religious outcomes of the faiths and beliefs."

Tags:bad, evil, fantasy, soul

Abstract
In this article, the writer takes a look at the origins of evil and discusses its purpose in society. The writer examines the different interpretations of evil and the way in which evil is viewed in different aspects of society. This essay also looks at the conflicting views on the existence of God and evil. The writer concludes that evil is something which has no definite meaning, as there will always be someone who has a different interpretation. Further, the writer maintains that evil will remain in this world in order to test people's temptations and morals. The writer claims that those who fall to evil ways shall repent it forever.

Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
What is Evil?
Definition of Good and Evil
Existence of Evil in the World
Conclusion

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"Evil can be classified as an act which causes pain purposely and not accidentally. A person committing an act of evil knows that he/she is doing something which is morally wrong but then still proceeds to do it. Evil is an ugly thing but then one needs to have evil so that there is good in the world. There has to be something out there which will allow us to classify something as an act of good so that it can be distinguished from evil. Evil has to be there so it can balance goodwill in the world so that life can go on. This is known as the theory of duality where it states that life is a struggle between good or evil. It is believed that evil and good are different parts of the pole and cancel each other out."

Tags:good, wicked, bad, wrong

Abstract
Aristotle used certain main concepts to show how ethics can be turned into something tangible that everyone can agree on. This paper reflects upon Aristotle's ideas and sheds light on them, as well as points out what is both good and bad about the ideas he presented. In particular, the paper discusses how one of Aristotle's main concepts is virtue and he argues that everything that can be said about humanity hinges on virtue in one way or another. The paper also looks at how Aristotle sees virtue as being composed of two different things, and being both intellectual and moral. The intellectual part of virtue comes from teaching, and the moral part comes from the habits that one has.

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"This would seem to make sense, since people' morals and ideals often change as they grow older, but many of the more ingrained habits that a specific person has seem to remain largely the same, whether they are moral or not. People can change somewhat, however, as they are taught new things and learn about life from both standard teaching, such as schooling, and the teaching that comes from simply being alive long enough to learn many things about the world and about people. Virtues often change somewhat as people grow older and find that life is not necessarily quite what they thought it was when they were younger. These things can work to make someone more or less virtuous, depending on the kinds of lessons that they learn as they age.
In examining Aristotle's ideas of virtue and ethics, it also appears that pleasure and pain are large components to what people do in life. Many people do things that they consider ethical, but will refrain from things that they feel will cause them pain, even if those things are very virtuous (Aristotle, 1934)."

Tags:humanity, morals

Abstract
This paper explains that Energy Medicine is based on the concept that there is an energy system operating within the human body, and the manipulation of this energy system can assist in maintaining physical health. The author says that there is a correlation between quantum physics and energy medicine: the belief that matter and energy are the same thing and because of this whatever is good or bad for one part of the body is equally good or bad for any other part of the body. The paper presents in detail the various modalities of Energy Medicine. The author includes writings of experts such as Gary Zucav.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Defining Quantum Theory
Quantum Physics, relation to Energy Medicine
What is Energy Medicine
Types of Energy Medicine
Ayurvedic Medicine
Magnetic Therapy
Bioenergetic Fields (Acupuncture)
Auras and Discharges
Quantum Mechanics
The Assemblage Point
Advantages and Disadvantages of Energy Medicine
Which Mind-Body-Spirit Modalities Best Relate to Harmonizing Total Well-Being
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Energy Medicine is based on the concept that there is an energy system that operates within the human body. It is believed that the manipulation of this energy system can assist in the area of physical health. Supporters of energy medicine hold that energy and matter is the same thing; and if energy and matter are the same thing than every part of the body is connected to the other parts of the body. Energy medicine dictates that the mind, body and spirit are interconnected and thus if one part is effected all the parts are effected. This is very different from traditional medicine, which believes that the body is a collection of parts and that the mind and body are separate. "

Tags:human, body, spirit, mind, matter, biological, acupuncture, ?lan, vital, ayurveda, magnetic, zucav, epicenter, assemb

Abstract
Freidrich Nietzsche observed that the world has had two dominant self concepts and systems of morality - that of the slave who views the world in terms of good and evil, and that of the master who views the world in terms of good and bad. Marx perceived the world as being divided not by morality, but by social structures and economic differentiating points that are as arbitrary as the pattern of stars in the sky. It is the purpose of this paper to examine the differences between Marx and Nietzsche in terms of the polarization of society.

Tags:marx, and, nietzsche