McCloskey attempts to make an argument for the non-existence of God and to give reasons why atheism is more comforting than theism. This paper is a response to that article which will address certain ideas raised by Mr. McCloskey. This author is a theist and will present arguments to show the reasoning for the existence and necessity of God. To begin with, McCloskey suggests in his article that the theist’s arguments are “proofs” which do not provide definitive evidence for the existence of God, so therefore, they should be discarded. This is not a justified argument due to the fact that theists do not try to definitely prove the existence of God.
His swift action is also seen as an admirable trait as he sends Creon off to the Delphic oracle to find out the cause of the plague immediately. As a result the audience are automatically inclined to grow a liking towards Oedipus, as he shows the quality of a pious/dutiful man. However Oedipus’ strengths, unwillingly becomes his weaknesses when his hamartia becomes evident; his lack of information about his identity. Oedipus’ intelligence and assertiveness holds no match against the paramount nature of fate. His insults of Tiresias’ and his blindness, accusation of both Creon and Tiresias plotting against him, and the vicious handling of the old shepherd to extort information from him show his complete frustration in his determination to find the truth.
The story depicts the unjustifiable suffering experienced by Job who was considered a man of virtue. The account has served both as a means of supporting traditional morals and as a launch pad for more profound philosophical interactions concerning the issue of human affliction. There are quite a few undeniable themes in the Book of Job, which include the virtue of patience in spite of suffering, faithfulness rewarded; suffering's not being a punishment for sin, God's omnipotence and the examination of morality. Theologians Marcus Aquinas and Pope Gregory I offered that the Book of Job taught that suffering was a purifying experience that was desirable. Other scholars have suggested that another theme worth examining is humankind's inability to understand how God works outside the world's interpretation of justice.
Phineas is an influential, charming figure, and a genuine good guy. He inspires in Gene loyalty and jealousy at the same time. In his head, Gene creates Phineas as his enemy and thinks that Phineas resents him for his academic success. However, the reader soon realizes that in fact, it is Gene who resents Phineas for the lack of resentment he has toward Gene. Because the novel was set in the early years of World War II, a major theme throughout the story is war.
The Molding of a Good Man Every man makes mistakes; however it takes only a good man to admit when he is wrong and make up for that mistake. Time and time again throughout “The Crucible” John Proctor struggles with his internal conscience. However John proves that even in midst of a mistake that he makes struggling with his conscience, he will always catch it and correct it. A good man is someone who puts the needs of others before his own. Countless times in “The Crucible” John proctor proves himself to be a selfless man.
The father and sons’ experience is much the same. Their world is filled with omnipresent evil. But they remain. Through the father’s teachings and the boys experiences, they retain hope. The boy feels like he is carrying on the legacy of “the good guys.” This compels him to retain his moral center even when the father does not.
When Jack and his group split form Ralph’s, Ralph could feel tension and tried to speak with Jack about peace, but it did not work. In conclusion, Ralph was truly an admirable character. He always sought out to do what was right and be a good leader. That was what made him commendable and set him apart from others. He was willing to put down all childishness so they could all be rescued.
“For how could I possibly understand that I doubt, and that I desire, that is, that there is something lacking in me, and that I am not completely perfect, if there were no idea in me of a more perfect being, by comparison with which I could recognize my own shortcomings?”(33). Descartes knows that he himself is not perfect and is always learning, moreover, if there was not a God and he was derived from himself then there would be no room for improvement or learning as he would be born with all knowledge and wisdom and as such not have thoughts about God or a supreme being. Descartes says he would not have the intuition and innate feelings about God unless God himself gave him those feelings. These feelings for Descartes are real therefore he concludes that God is not a deceiver proving his other theory that God is real and God is not a deceiver. “From this it is sufficiently clear that he cannot be a deceiver: for all cunning and deception presuppose some shortcoming, as is plain by the natural light.”(37) In Descartes third meditation he has proven and answered questions that he has set out to prove.
The writer depicts him as “clear favored and imperially slime and he was always quietly arranged” stanza 1, lines 3-4. Likewise, “bad man” have sustained /managed his character which allows his action to precede the belief of society. “I am so bad, I don’t even want to be good” stanza 3, lines 1-2. As much as both men have accepted their culture/the norm, they both seem to share a troubled and disturbed mind and personality. The effects of racism and
* ‘Smiled at the growing bewilderment…’ Heartless and sadistic, taking pleasure in the other man’s fear. Particularly because Gumboot is such a warm and likeable character, (‘he smiled…his smile was white as light’) * Gumboot’s defencelessness and innocence in contrast to the gang’s brutal and well-planned attack ‘Butcher knew with unfailing accuracy the position of the heart’ The speed and meticulous accuracy with which the attack is carried out is quite disturbing. Similar to when Boston is attacked: * ‘Tsotsi went to work on him…using everything he had learnt about pain’ Tsotsi changes – this helps the reader gain sympathy for him He feels pity for Morris Tshabalala - This act of kindness is in contrast with the beginning of the film, when Tsotsi killed Gumboot on the train, showing little emotion, let alone remorse. This pity shows us that Tsotsi is showing empathy and making a change to a more decent human being. We sympathise for him as he is becoming more aware of how others may feel and the impact of his actions.