(i) Outline two solutions to the problem of evil (21 marks) The problem is how do we reconcile an omnipotent and omnibenevolent God with the existence of evil and suffering in the world? The God of classical theism should be willing and able to remove evil and suffering. However‚ evil exists. This kind of solution is called a theodicy. A theodicy does not deny the existence of moral and natural evil‚ it proposes that there are good reasons why God does not intervene when conceivably he could or
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Pleasantville can very well be the equivalence of the Garden of Eden‚ a place of innocence and perfection. However‚ when Jennifer and David (who aren’t so innocent) are placed in Pleasantville‚ things begins to change as Jennifer and her ’90s permissiveness contributes initially to the discovery of sex. Thus‚ such an act has broken the perfect harmony of Pleasantville and soon everyone who doesn’t conform to the norms of Pleasantville undergoes a vibrant color change. This color change is believed
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individual is capable of sinning and capable of acting rightfully. A statement that she considered to be one of the main causes for evil to exist (Norwich 57). Unfortunately‚ humanity has inherited this flaw which prevents it from achieving goodness and perfection. As one might recall‚ the concept of prevention is explored in Mohammad Saeedimehr’s interpretation of evil as “privation.” Humanity inherited sin from the first human being to have ever existed‚ Adam. The sin committed by Adam is known as the original
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Intensify reality Daniel Boorstin‚ an American professor‚ historian‚ writer‚ and attorney‚ is highly celebrated for his publications that classify him as an old fashioned patriot. However‚ Boorstin believed that Democracy and technology had consequential effects on an American’s experiences. Also‚ that the problems society faces are from the success of society than its failures. Boorstin uses four consequences to determine the relationship between success that technology and democracy have with
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good or evil. Good ambition is a long way one must walk. There is a sentence before which‚ believe me my friends‚ I stand astounded and amazed: "till we all come... to the measure of the stature of the fullness ofChrist"(Eph.4:13). The path towards perfection is long and its concept is so deep‚ we ought not to walk in it slowly or sluggishly but to follow the words of the experienced saint‚ "Run in such a way that you may obtain it" (1 Cor 9:24). He even applies this to himself saying‚ "Therefore I run
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I) Examine the ways in which the Ontological argument attempts to prove to the atheist that God exists. There are many different forms of the ontological argument for the existence of God. The first being an argument postulated by Anselm in the Proslogian. The ontological argument is a priori meaning knowledge is independent of experience an analytical meaning from logic. The Ontological argument follows the analytic method of knowledge; in this instance‚ for example‚ this is to be found when Anselm
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continuous tension between the two…(????????)...Although both Oscar and his father Campbell revel staying in control‚ Oscar uses control to protect his secrets and protect his client’s free will; While Campbell uses control to preserve Candor’s perfection and surrender people’s free will. Even though tension continuously arises in Campbell and Oscars relationship‚ they are more similar than they know because of their constant need to be in control. In a way Oscar has learned everything he knows about
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purpose of this assignment‚ I have identified four cultural values‚ beliefs and behaviour to be expounded on how they contribute or detract from being culturally safe in a multicultural health environment. Firstly‚ I highly value work that is done to perfection (i.e. perfectionism). Perfectionism at the
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American Dream‚ but also abruptly destroys it at the same time. The camera then zooms into the grass‚ and underneath it‚ where ghastly beetles are savagely feasting on dirt. This particular shot exemplifies Lynches take on the American Dream. That perfection hides the deeply rooted rot of
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Monica Hershman Mr. Fried SUPA English 12 12/19/13 Barbie Dolls Starting from 1959‚ the revolution of Barbie Dolls have had serious affects today’s society‚ especially with women. They have been more than controversial‚ sparking debates throughout the world. Today‚ Barbie’s are beginning to change‚ but long ago they were the idols of many young girls. Having Barbie as an idol seems ideal‚ but has had nothing but negative affects on girls self confidence their self esteem. Barbie’s have presented
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