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Faith in God Above, 2002.
An analysis of the concept of faith in God from an individual?s point of view.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper is a personal examination of the author's faith in God as a Christian, a mother, and a nurse. It discusses how, in order to cope with the immense responsibility on her shoulders, the author requires some form of divine help in order to make things work. It focuses on her career as a nurse and looks at how the field of nursing has certainly benefited a great deal from better communication, as there is a far greater emphasis than there ever was on the building up of relationships between nurses and patients. It shows how this kind of relationship, from a Christian perspective, means that there is greater spiritual interaction between the nurses and their clients.
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"In modern society people should act according to the need of the hour, taking into consideration the wishes of the individuals involved in particular issues. There are several issues today in the field of medicine that bother the religious people who believe in preserving life no matter what the situation is. There are many complex questions that emerge as a result, and develop into unbelievably debatable issues that have gone on for years, perhaps even decades. These debates do not only cease here, they go on to encompass other related issues, and the ball of twine keeps on getting more and more knotted."
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Faithfulness and God, 2002.
Examines the way the concept of faithfulness applies to religion and God and how this applies to monotheistic religions.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This research examines the concept of faithfulness as it relates to religion. The research sets forth the context for looking at the religious principles that reflect moral character and then discusses how faithfulness to God's principles reflects a commitment to moral thought and action, as well as a faith and trust in God.
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"The life of faith might seem to involve a simple idea about belief in God, but in fact faith is a very complex concept. The term is used in various ways in the Christian tradition. There is of course the famous statement of Jesus when he calms the storm in the sea of Galilee: "Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?" (Matt. 8:26). In that context, faith is to be interpreted as the equivalent of absolute trust, or more specifically, the equivalent of man's unquestioned trust in God. The spiritual experience of trust is thereby interpreted as the actual experience of faith. This idea is also in the background of Paul's injunction to the Corinthians, in his discourse about how the first-century Christian community ought to behave: "God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it (I Cor. 10.13). Psalm 91 makes a similar point, characterizing the Lord as "my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust . . . He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler." In The Book of Common Prayer, the latter line of the Psalm runs thus: "his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler." The slight difference in the meaning of faith conveyed in these various contexts is that faith is not a one-way street, inasmuch as those who do have faith are said to be able to rely on God's good will and/or providence in situations of moral uncertainty."
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Faith, Justice and God in My Life as a Student, 2002.
A personal account of why the author believes in God and how it affects his life as a student.
1,334 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how college is a time where individuals often question the religious faith they have been brought up in as a child and how for the author, religious faith as a student has only deepened his academic learning in breadth and depth. It examines how his
need for faith comes with a corresponding requirement to seek a more reasoned understanding of God and to work to create a world that corresponds with the divine ideal of justice. It looks at his interpretation of truest evidence of God the constant waxing and waning of the world, the change and flux of human life and the ever-present need of humans to change and grow as individuals.
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"When confronted with a lack of compassion the world, such as the evils of homelessness, intolerance, or cruelty to children, it is even easier to see proof of the nonexistence of God than in the sight of ugliness or the sensation of personal grief. However, merely because God?s hand is not felt or immediately perceived, this does not mean that He has deserted the world or His responsibilities to it. Rather God?s apparent absence is a call to human free will to step in and to act to remedy the darkness in the world where God?s absence can be most palpably felt. God has taken responsibility for the world through His constant presence in the world, in the form of perceivable good."
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Is there a Place for Faith in God Today's Society?, 2001.
This paper analyzes the place of religious belief in today's secular society. and asks can they coexist? The author believes there is a place for both.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 63.95
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This paper is a philosophical investigation into the nature and grounds of religious beliefs. The author tries to answer questions regarding the nature of God, the immortality of the soul, the nature of miracles, and the problem of evil. The author uses the writings of Einstein, Russell, Freud and Nietzsche, who pondered these larger questions. A newspaper article is attached/
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"There are barriers to the belief of God as much today as there was at the beginning of time. And there have always been those that argue for and against such an existence. The process of faith, of belief is something of a struggle even for those that don't spend a day without the strong after taste of their daily prayer. Religion offers a sense of belonging, a sense of closeness, a sense of meaning in a sometimes cold world. But secularism offers its own set of strengths and reliefs that are not found in religion. But this biggest argument concerning religion is the one that comes because of the deep contrast it makes with the laws of science; somehow, things have just never lined up. We live in a world that says, "If you can't see it, it can't be true.""
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Evil and Faith, 2004.
A discussion of how evil can exist in the world and how it helps strengthen one's faith in God.
1,229 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the theology of Saint Augustine, who spent many years pondering and studying the subject of evil in the world. The paper shows how St. Augustine ultimately believed evil was allowed to exist, despite the goodness of God, in order to create and strengthen the belief in God. The paper also looks at the problem faced by St. Augustine in reconciling free will and evil in the world.
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"St. Augustine spent many years contemplating the problem of evil, wondering why evil exists despite the fact that God, the almighty controller of the world, is entirely good and all-powerful. He believed that God makes everyone and everything completely good (Evans, pp. 63-66), yet recognized that evil existed in the world. Therefore, he aimed to understand evil in order to develop his faith. His major question was: If the body and soul are created by God and are therefore good, what causes evil?"
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Robinson Crusoe, 2002.
A analysis of Robinson Crusoe's faith in God in the book, "Robinson Crusoe", by Daniel Defoe.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This is an examination of the relationship between Robinson Crusoe and God in the novel, "Robinson Crusoe". It looks at Crusoe's perception of God over the course of his adventure. It examines the effects of his faith in God and in Providence.
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God and Evil, 2004.
Looks at the writings on religion, the existence of God, faith, and reason by Aquinas, Nietzsche, and Kierkegaard
1,394 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper demonstrates how Aquinas tried to prove the existence of God and how the problem of evil poses problems for this attempt. Furthermore, it describes the views of Friedrich Nietzsche and Soren Kierkegaard with respect to the importance of religion, religious life, God, faith, and reason.
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"In Aquinas mind, the question of proving the existence of God began with the question of how, and to what extent, humans can understand God at all. Before he undertook to prove the existence of God by reason, he found it crucial to demonstrate that God?s existence can be known without reliance on faith and scripture, but also that God?s existence is not self-evident but needs argumentation."
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"Dover Beach" ( Matthew Arnold ) and "God's Grandeur" ( Gerard Manley Hopkins ), 1999.
"Matthew Arnold, in "Dover Beach" (1848?), and Gerard Manley Hopkins, in "God's Grandeur" (1877), are both concerned with the question of the presence of God or religious faith in the world.
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"Matthew Arnold, in "Dover Beach" (1848?), and Gerard Manley Hopkins, in "God's Grandeur" (1877), are both concerned with the question of the presence of God or religious faith in the world.
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"Matthew Arnold, in "Dover Beach" (1848?), and Gerard Manley Hopkins, in "God's Grandeur" (1877), are both concerned with the question of the presence of God or religious faith in the world. Neither poet actually asks a question, however, as Arnold sees the "Sea of Faith" withdrawing from the world, while Hopkins enthusiastically perceives God's presence in everything around him. Both poets, however, see human failure to appreciate God as part of the problem of their own times. But where Arnold sees the only option as withdrawal from a world with neither "certitude, nor peace, nor help for pain", Hopkins regrets the blindness of human beings who have come to dissociate themselves from God, even though He is always there in the world. A comparison of the two poems demonstrates not only the difference in their views of religion but the manner in which these ..."
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God's Wrath on Job, 2005.
Why do bad things happen to bad people? An analysis of God's willingness to test Job, as well as Job's willingness to remain faithful.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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In allowing Satan to take all that Job possesses, but not to physically harm him, God takes from Job everything he holds dear, his family, his wealth, his integrity, his dignity, leaving him wounded to deliberate his faith. This paper explains, however, that Job does not deliberate his faith, only God's intention. Throughout his trials and suffering, Job denies his right to blame God. This is the first temptation. Job passed this test by never blaming God. He verbally admits that God gave him all things, so it's God's right to take these things away.
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"In Job's closing monologue he unwaveringly maintains his righteousness, setting himself apart from the enemies of God and their punishment. The dialogue displays the common understanding that the friends maintain: God prospers the righteous and punishes the wicked. Job, apparently showing his superior faith, argues that suffering is hidden in the sovereignty of God; however he still yearns for an explanation."
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Morality and the Loss of God, 2002.
This is a personal essay examining and analyzing arguments about both the good and bad of today's morality, a value-system that is generally without God's influence.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This is an essay which discusses God and morality. It looks at how God is viewed by different people. The author disagrees that a lack in faith in God has contributed to the country's current moral fibre, and argues that while moral standards and looser values are in existance today, but they are a result of the influence of the mass media and dissolution of the nuclear family, and not because of absence of a God-based society.
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"The negative effects of the loss of God are just as crucial to understand in discussing God and morality. These have often been overlooked by those who welcome all things new and better at whatever cost. The fact that society has lost the perception of harmony and unity created by divine guidance means that it can be argued that there are no universal morals left in the world. The acceptability of certain acts that were considered immoral before bothers many of us, and the term "liberalization" is often used in society when we really mean that we are without common norms of behavior or values."
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God and Jesus, 2002.
A discussion of the idea of God and Jesus through a review of biblical and theological texts.
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This paper looks at the concept of God and Jesus through biblical and theological texts, discussing the idea of the covenants, God's words and the life of Jesus and how the biblical and theological texts are not complete pictures of a man's faith in God.
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"Who is God and How Should We Live for Him?", 2003.
Describes several authors' ideas on the title including, Kathleen Norris, Saint Augustine, Monika Hellwig and Dorothy Day.
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Theologians, Biblical scholars and Christians all over the world often wrestle with two extremely important questions about their faith. These questions are, ?What is God like?? and ?How should we live in response to God?? Through references to four experts in the field of theology, Kathleen Norris, Saint Augustine, Monika Hellwig and Dorothy Day, this paper compares different views on each of the questions. The paper shows that the common denominator between the views examined is that everyone agrees that in order to truly live in response to God, we need other people. Some feel that we need others to direct us, some feel we need them to challenge us, some feel that we need them so that we have people to love, but everyone agrees that we need others.
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"Kathleen Norris, author of The Cloister Walk, makes it abundantly clear that she believes that God most often reveals himself through our actions and through our connections with other people. She feels that God has given us the tools to get started on our journey of faith, love, and life, but we need to rely on other people to get the full experience. Not only do we need others to help us learn and grow, but we also need to challenge each other to become better Christians. By constantly challenging each other, we make sure that we will never stop striving to become better Christians. Since such great happiness lies in a good relationship with God, the people that challenge us help us to become better, happier people."
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"Stories Of God" (John Shea), 1992.
A critical analysis of the author's views on God, religion, science, metaphysics and faith.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
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"This essay presents a critical analysis and evaluation of God as interpreted in John Shea's Stories of God: An Unauthorized Biography. Human beings have always speculated about the
existence of God; however, down through the centuries God has
remained an ambiguous concept quite beyond any form of proof thus far. Faith has always been the ultimate standard upon which religion has depended for its endurance and credibility. There has never been a scientific or empirical way to prove the existence of God; therefore, God has been more of a derivative Being, whose existence seems a logical conclusion because of the apparent order and design of the universe and humanity's superior intelligence in comparison to other earthly creatures. Shea states: "The fact that the world had been created by a Divine Intellect meant that its ways were intelligible. And since the ..."
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Aztec, Mayan, & Incan Gods, 1989.
Discusses faith, sacrifice, fear, beliefs, rituals and major gods.
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"This paper will discuss the gods of the Aztec, Maya and Inca empires. In particular, the paper will be concerned with the perceptions held by the Aztec, Maya and Inca peoples regarding the anger of their gods. The Aztecs, who arrived in central Mexico in the twelfth century A.D., borrowed many of their religious ideas from the Toltecs and the Maya who had lived in the area before them. However, the Aztecs differed from these earlier cultures in that they were far more bloodthirsty and warlike. It can be seen that the Aztecs placed a great deal of faith in their gods. In fact, it was their god Huitzilopochtli who had led them to central Mexico in the first place. As the Aztec empire developed over the following centuries, the practice of human sacrifice among the Aztec people also grew. In the view of the Aztecs, the reason behind human sacrifice was that it kept (...)"
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Liebniz, Spinoza and the Idea of God, 2008.
A comparison between the views of Benedict Spinoza and Gottfried Leibniz concerning the idea of God.
2,575 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the idea of God posited by Benedict Spinoza with that posited by Gottfried Leibniz. The paper points out that, according to Spinoza, God exists necessarily from its divine nature, inhabiting the world as the world inhabits it. It claims that Leibniz saw the elegance of this utterly rational God, though he also espied a threat that he attempted to displace by defending the traditional anthropomorphic idea of God. Spinoza's God is beyond human, to which the human notions of 'good' and 'evil' do not apply. Leibniz saw in this God no freedom, no agency, and no morality by which man could live. The paper concludes that these two philosophers, arguably the most significant of their day, differed drastically in their views of God's role with regard to the world. While Spinoza's view of a non-human God appeals to humanity to find a liberal and democratic method by which to exist in the world, Leibniz's more traditional view of God involves the reliance upon faith and provides a perfect example upon which humanity must model itself.
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"While this eminently rational idea of God possesses an almost geometric elegance, the implications of such a view would greatly disturb Spinoza's contemporaries, Leibniz among them. Since all things follow necessarily from God's nature as substance, determined solely through itself, it follows that things could not be any other way than they are. "Things could not have been produced by God in any manner or in any order different from that which exists." This is an utter rejection of the supreme anthropomorphic father figure, who chooses between right and wrong and lays down laws by which humanity is judged. Good and bad are reduced to human notions relative to our limited experience of the world, completely irrelevant to a universe that functions from the necessary. Morality is seemingly abolished, and God seems too powerless to ever have created anything at all. In fact, freedom to Spinoza is the ability to be determined by nothing other than one's nature, which entails that only God is completely free as the one substance, and to choose to be anything but what he is would be absurd, as what he is, is perfection. "...God alone is a free cause. For God alone exists only from the necessity of his nature and acts from the necessity of his nature." The threat to the theocratic order is explicit here, for while Spinoza's God is necessarily perfect, he is not necessarily good. Following from necessity, what we term 'evil' is as much in God as what we call 'good'. This God is not based on relative human notions or longings: it follows purely from the necessity of reason. Spinoza maintains that he sees God as surely as he can see the truth of a geometric proof: "I know it in the same way that the three angles of a triangle are equal to two right angles." The rejection of ultimate reward and punishment places the onus for morality squarely upon human shoulders; a yoke religion explicitly labors to remove because it is too heavy for most humans to bear and would lead to social chaos. Perhaps Spinoza had such in mind when he penned the last line of his Ethics: "...all things excellent are as difficult as they are rare."
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