But if the atheist is correct, then all organized religion and their related principles and tenets are nothing more than devices for the control of man and his mind. Some may say, "If God does not exist, then what is the point of existence?" The answer to this question is very difficult to answer, yet it appears that man, due to the influence of organized religion, has been conditioned since ancient times to fear death and the consequences of his actions if they go against the laws and codes of God. To sum up, it is impossible to prove or disprove the existence of God, yet it seems that if man upon the Earth would rely more upon reason and logic and do away with his superstitions,...
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existence or non-existence of God forms a very central basis to the philosophies of some thinkers. This paper examines the philosophies of Descartes, Kant and Sartre in order to determine the significance and connection of belief in existence and non-existence of God with their respective philosophies. DESCARTES, KANT AND SARTRE The existence of God, the necessity of assuming that God exists, or the non-existence of God play a crucial role in
Therefore, it becomes evident that Commander of these laws is definitely more powerful and more authoritative than the command itself. Moreover, moral commands are such that they have a link with the ultimate authority and these laws have to be obeyed anywhere and everywhere irrespective of what the circumstances are. The authority of these moral rules is superior to all the rules, regulations and authority of the human beings.
Indeed, Russell does not say there is no God, he merely says he is not convinced the Christian God is the correct version of an absolute beginning and end. As a philosopher, Russell finds much to be convinced about the moral validity of Christ. but, if in Christ we have the epitome of morality and goodness, then are there not universals of quality that are imbedded in other great
God and Evil "If God Exists, then Why…":Understanding and Countering Certain "Proofs" of God's Non-Existence The question of whether or not God exists is central to many modes of understanding and systems of knowledge, both theological and philosophical, and the implications of the answer to this question -- and of the question itself -- are quite far reaching indeed. The very fabric of reality depends upon the knowledge that this question seeks
Existence of God Speech Oh my God - Speech Entry: be sure to have a quiet, sober audience before you begin. Oh. My. God." By popular vote, the favorite exclamation of a dozens of different languages. One web site lists exactly one hundred and twelve translations, ranging from Old Irish ("Eala, min Hlaforde!") to Star Trek Klingon ("toH, HIvqa' Qun'a'wIj!") (www.yamara.com).Ironically, religious proponents often view the phrase as sacrilegious -- "taking the Lord's name
God in Genesis The nature and character of God, as found in the Bible and in human consciousness, is a widely disputed and contested field of debate. The reason for this is the very nature of God as ephemeral and unknowable. Human beings can surmise ideas from God from religious texts and their own experience. However, no human being can claim to know the true nature of God. This fact seems
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