The unsighted acceptance of traditions and strict social conformity in The Chrysalids leads to the persecution and destruction of fellow human individuals. In John Wyndham's The Chrysalids, characters are willing to go to extremes in order to keep the old ways. According to old Jacob, they are afraid of having another "dose of Tribulation," (88). The blind acceptance of traditions leads to the destruction of the Waknuk society. In The Chrysalids, it can be seen that Joseph Strorm is very faithful to Waknuk's traditions, and there are many points that can prove it.
Through the characterisation of the Reverend, his narrow mindedness can be seen when he says “lord, we ask the same curse for those who ask grace for this sinner”. Kramer is trying to show that even highly regarded religious figures can be blinded by faith and have double standards, which is evident when the Reverend disagrees with his daughter about differing opinions on religion. However, Kramer does not want to be seen as anti-religious “religion’s supposed to comfort
Document D, by William Bradford, likewise shows complete and total obedience under God by giving thanks to him in times of bloodshed. The Puritans believed that those who were enemies had without a doubt gone against their God. From this, they find it fitting to kill the enemy, in this case the Indians, and to give thanks. Although their religion preached non-violence, it did happen and because of their
His puritan worldview led him to believe that “God has laid himself under no obligation, by any promise to keep any natural man out of hell” (Edwards 175). He thought that one should live his life fearing the Lord, and fearing hell even more. Edwards tries to convince his listeners of life's uncertainty: death is always but a breath away, and for the wicked that meant that perdition was always but a breath away. This sermon was intended as a wake-up call for those in the audience who underplayed the greatness of God and overemphasized their own worthiness. In opposition to Edwards beliefs, through his work Thanatopsis, Bryant portrays an acceptance of death.
Muslims are allowed to go to war if they are oppressed from practicing religion however they are not accepted to go over the limits. A quote from the Quran to prove this is "God does not love the aggressors. Since Augustine of Hippo many Christians have believed that war could be justified under certain moral conditions are fulfilled,namely the just war theory.In the old testament people believed in a belligerent God.In the New Testament war was not an issue. The early Christians believed that Jesus was a pacifist because he told Peter to put his sword away.People like Martin Luther King are known as pacifists meaning they are against war,he went out to stop the racism to the black community he went out preaching, made campaigns and even wrote his own speech. Jesus forgave those who crucified him.
In Romans 13: 4-5 it says, “For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.” We will first look at the purpose of the civil law. God put rulers over us for a reason.
Gandhi was a little man from India who inspired his country to do a big thing. He lead them to freedom without shedding a drop of British blood. Nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience where the tools that Gandhi used to help India gain independence. Gandhi used these tools to help Indian citizens free themselves from their oppressive British ruler, by attempting to unify the Hindus and the Muslims, and showing the world how awfully the British government was treating the Indians. Traditionally, Hindus and Muslims did not get along.
But following Jesus in his kingdom is following the way of suffering and selflessness, it is about servitude,, not to be served. For instance David Whenham and Steve Walton says in their book. Page 198. state that when the James and John contended among themselves about who should have the best seats in the Kingdom (Mark 10:35 – 37), Jesus teaches in response that true greatness is about following him in the way of suffering. Hence we now see in ch 10:42-45 the way Jesus would establish his kingdom would be by death on behalf of others. This is not the Gentile way to establish authority [by violence or force] V42.
2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. God says that Satan only comes to "steal, and to kill, and to destroy" (John 10:10). And that is what the spirit of fear is sent out to do. Verses Fear of The Lord. Ps 111:10 says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and they who live by it grow in understanding... Prov 16:6 says that fear of the Lord makes men turn from evil.
The Bishop is convinced that the soldiers fighting the war are combating evil in the name of God. He says, “'In a just cause:/ they lead the last attack/ 'On Anti-Christ” (Sassoon 3-4: 1182). Clearly, the Bishop thinks that violence is warranted against the “Anti-Christ”. It is interesting to note that it is a bit ironic that a religious man is endorsing violence while, as a Bishop, he most likely preaches to “Love thy neighbor as thou God”. This portrays the Bishop as being ignorant, imprudent, and close-minded which ultimately reflects