And just like in life we didn’t get to choose our consequence for our action. But whether you make a good or bad choice there is always a consequence. Being obedient is important for our safety and the Lord sees obstacles ahead that we may not be capable of seeing, so we just have to trust in him and follows his commandments. The savior is the ultimate example of obedience. The savior was always obedient.
Simon represents everything good, and he himself and the Lord of the Flies cannot coexist. Simon is spiritual, compassionate, nonviolent, and in harmony with the natural world, like many Biblical prophets and like Jesus. Simon, like Jesus, is sensitive to the feelings of other people. Simon is compassionate towards Ralph when he felt uncertain about their return to civilization, “You’ll get back to where you came from…You’ll get back all right. I think so, anyway” (111).
He said, in Summa Theologica, "Whatever man desires, he desires it under the aspect of good." Fulfilling our purpose is the only ‘good’ for humans. Natural law also implies precepts which should be followed but can also be expanded upon with secondary precepts, the primary being preserving life, having a well ordered society, producing offspring and learning about God, now these primary precepts may be expanded upon as long as they are not disobeyed. Aquinas argued that the self should be maintained. As a result, Natural Law supports certain virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance) that allow the self to fulfil its purpose.
For example, Exodus 20 – The Ten commandments, these are ten rules sent from God to humans, they are moral standards and when obeyed help human’s to live a morally good life. This shows that the reason God makes rules isn’t just because he has power but that he wants his creation to also be good. God gave all human’s free will but these rules limit what humans can do without disobeying God. So maybe these rules were created to stop us from using our free will. Against this statement is that God did not create so many rules to stop us using our free will but to influence and set standards to use our free will for the morally good.
Colonialists place "...the book of God's Word over the book of God's Works, and theology over psychology." (Entwistle, 2010, p. 145). Neutral parties keep psychology and theology separate for fear that one will contaminate the other. And then there are Allies, those who believe that both psychology and theology belong to God and that "all truth is God's truth". They believe in total integration and know and respect the two books of God.
He also establishes their ethical morals - that they are men of good sense, good character and good will. In the paragraph that starts with “Prudence, indeed, will dictate” , the writers note their prudence; that they are cautious and reasonable men. Furthermore in the last paragraph the writers appeal to God, and rely “on the protection of divine Providence”. They say that God is on their side. Whenever Jefferson uses negative diction he is able to appeal to pathos, or the emotions of the readers.
Remember the good things you have done in your life John Proctor, not the bad. John I cannot judge you. But whether you decide to confess or not, I love you John Proctor. John you have your goodness now. God forbid I take it from you.
It is made clear in his few opening chapters that George W. Bush is a Christian and leads a life with integrity beyond reproach and a high code of morals brought on by the Bible. For example, in a highly controversial decision, President Bush cut all governmental funding for stem-cell research because he believed that God is the designer of life, and humans should never try to duplicate or pervert God’s natural design. He is also quoted in saying that all his decisions were guided with this Christian moral conduct. As one reads Decision Points, it is hard to not find the traces and evidence of faith written in every important decision he made. As any Christian would agree, guidance through faith in God is a must in all aspects of leadership and should never be ignored, especially for presidency.
The counter argument to this though, is that animals do not fall under his jurisdiction and so the brutality that is nature is out of his control. God can only then make humans all good; which is apparent to be untrue (war, rape, murder.) In effect, Gould has showed that there could very validly be no active god. Whichever way a person’s belief systems lean, this paper by Stephen Jay Gould is a very insightful read into one way of thinking. Whether that means it solely educates those who firmly believe in god that there are other views, or it converts a person to non religious views, it is a worthwhile read.
He particularly demonstrated the virtue of Justice. Fr. John A Hardon defines justice in his “Modern Catholic Dictionary” as "the constant and permanent determination to give everyone his or her rightful due." Eddie was unselfish and always wanted people to get what they deserved; he wanted to make them happy. He made animals out of pipe cleaners for children who were sometimes lonely and needing to be entertained.