The pressures of society dictate that wealth is the root of a fruitful life, but as followers of Christ we know that the end goal of life is union with God, and because he is the goal, then the fruitful life is only accomplished through following his teachings. It is possible to live this kind of life even with the current American society because with the virtue of fortitude it is possible to stand up against the grain, it is possible to be who you are because fortitude strengthens the belief of one's conscience, it allows them to be the example Christ set forth when he taught the world his way. The life a true follower would lead is one that is just and moral, and sets a path others can see and follow themselves. It is always possible for a Christian to lead the right lifestyle, even if society dictates it as "not normal" because Jesus said, "Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." It doesn't even matter if a Christian dies for what they believe in because they are already promised the Kingdom of Heaven.
Boethius used this theory to illustrate how God is not able to relate to humans as he is not in time with them, nor one of them. This means that he can also not interact them including punishing and rewarding humans. Boethius explains that if God were to interact, punishing and rewarding, it would mean he would be experiencing time as one and so undermining Boethius’ theory of god being eternal. This idea is more consistent with the idea that God is immutable and is not contingent. On the other hand, Boethius also states that humans do not have free will.
They consider the possibility that human beings are controlled by external forces and are not able to exercise free will. The argument that free will and determinism are compatible, is best challenged by soft determinists. This is the idea that our actions are controlled by external forces to a certain extent, but we should still be held accountable for what we choose to do. Finally, predestination claims that a deity is the ultimate cause who determines all human actions. All Christians to a certain extent believe that free will plays an important role in their lives (most commonly seen in their faith and actions).
Unit 11 – P1 “Explain how individual rights can be respected in a supportive relationship.” To be able to have a good relationship amongst service users and care workers there have got to trust each other because without trust the won’t be able to have a good relationship as it can be difficult because of the lack of trust. Trust can be gained through the way care workers communicate with their service users, patience, and an appropriate behaviour. With this way a care worker and a service user will develop a supportive relationship. It's also very important that service users’ needs and beliefs are respected as well as valued. Care workers shouldn't think they got all the power for their service users just because there in their care.
One important principle that exemplifies these beliefs is Gelassenheit, and although it is rarely spoken its meaning is woven into the social fabric of the Amish’s everyday life. The main idea behind Gelassenheit is that a believer should surrender to God by living a life that is pleasing to him. It also takes on various other meanings: self-surrender, self-denial, resignation to Gods will, yielding to others, and a calm and contented spirit are just a few. Being humble is another important belief of the Amish, which they teach the importance of in their actions in everyday life. The Amish abhor pride and all actions that scream for attention and recognition.
There is nothing wrong with this, except when it comes to the issue of believing in God. Zagzebski makes a compelling point by discussing how people who are given Pascal’s wager would be motivated to believe in God due to the infinite gain, which is basically an appeal to one’s self-interest. This brings up the fundamental issue I have with Pascal’s wager: if God were to appear before every non-believer’s eyes and tell them to believe in Him or suffer eternal damnation, would these people believe in God just to avoid going
Every individual has a set of values and norms they abide by in everyday activities. Personally, I can assure myself on a few moral choices that guide my lifestyle; however, I must acknowledge that perhaps my upbringing and personal experiences helped shape those. Reading the two passages, I had a moment to reflect on my own knowledge or soon to find out, lack thereof. My beliefs regarding violence and consequences resulting as of that were not necessarily challenged because as a Catholic I respect the quality and dignity of all human life. Both passages Twilight #1 and Limbo/Twilight #2 pertain to preserving human life and perpetually fighting for underrepresented individuals even when circumstances seem dire.
It is everyone’s responsibility to remove these barriers. It involves making sure that all support systems are available in order for everyone to participate fully. 1.2 The potential effects of discrimination can be different for different people. The effects can be physical, emotional or a combination of both. For example children with disabilities may not be given a chance to join in with activities due to others thinking that their disability prevents them from being able to do so.
We should try to communicate better with others in this vast world of ours. No one should be condemned because their faith is not exactly like ours. We were all created equally, and should have the right to live our lives, not like others want us to, but to live our lives by what we believe is right for us. This includes individuals that believe or do not believe in God. We need to be able to get along and live a more peaceful life because of who we are as individuals.
This is primarily done through teaching of Jesus Christ who according to Christian faith and the quote above was sent by god as the perfect sacrifice to atone for the multitude of sins committed by the human race giving humans a chance to be united with god once again through the grace of Jesus. Jesus was the perfect sacrifice due to the way he lived his life in the human form as he only brought good to society but was still persecuted. This persecution despite actually committing any sin resulted in the ideal sacrifice as Jesus Christ was able to suffer the burden of our sins for us in order to allow us to achieve eternal salvation. This act solves the problem of our sins as it offers redemption if we act in the correct way. This premise of redemption through Christ is thoroughly addressed throughout the Christian church through in depth study of the gospels on the life of Jesus Christ as this allows members of the religion to gain an increased grasp on what kind of person Jesus Christ was and what he accomplished.