Atheism. A word that describes someone as not believing in a god or gods. The standard atheist is someone who uses logic and rational thinking to determine that god does not exist. They have many tools in their arsenal to prove this, but by far their most used one is the proof of evil’s existence. However, these arguments are not...
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Belief is the attitude or acceptance that something exists. The can be formed in two ways. First one is experience. It means that a person starts believing something after going through it. Such beliefs are very strong. Second is accepting what others tell to be true. Humans form many core beliefs in their childhood, which is a result of accepting...
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Abortion rights have been the talk for decades, jeopardizing women's rights and freedoms for religious beliefs. Many choose to believe that a woman must carry out a pregnancy term, but enforcing religion-based opinions should not remain an option. A woman's body is hers, and the decision of wanting an abortion is her choice, and religiously based laws refuse her of...
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On that snowy Saturday morning as I sat there in church listening to the pastor preach with tears filling my eyes, I knew I never wanted to lose that feeling. A feeling of hope and comfort filled my soul and took me in. I knew in the end I would be okay. When I was younger I would often tell...
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Evil is commonly known as the lack of good. Wars, shootings, thefts, and robberies are all evil, but what about losing control? It all depends on how much control you lose and it depends on your definition of evil. Evil an extremely broad concept even in everyday use evil is used more narrowly to show great misfortune. In William Golding’s...
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Do you really know whether you are good or bad since you are born? It is always a question that whether human is good or evil. However, another Chinese philosopher, GaoZi, believed that human nature is neither inherently good nor inherently evil but rather a “blank slate” that could be conditioned in both directions. Humans are fundamentally good because of...
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The book The Life of Pi is largely centered around Pi’s religious beliefs. Although Pi does heavily rely on science, religion is used in many parts of the book and is a source of strength for Pi. Pi is able to weave together Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam together in order to be able to love God as much as he...
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Abhorrent judgments abound these days. Violence. Hate. War. Political insanity over authority. It all seems so negative. Events and such individuals become more disturbing than the last, and this initiates the loss of hope. Nevertheless, what if things are not as bad as they seem? What if the view about what is occurring in the world is warped by the...
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Lawrence Block once said, “Dangerous thing, giving humanity the knowledge of good and evil, and the capacity to make the wrong choice more often than not.” This quote is signifying that, because man has the capability to understand good and evil, it allows for society to prepare its citizens to make more wrong choices than right. Anthony Burgess was a...
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Are humans intrinsically good, intrinsically evil, or neutral? Dr.Jekyll, the main character of Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. Dr, Jekyll realizes human has two sides: good and evil. He wants to separate his evil side to seeks to be perfectly good people. But Dr. Jekyll failed, Hyde begins to control Dr. Jekyll’s body day by...
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In the novel The Crucible by Arthur Miller In the world, there are two opposite and powerful forces: good and evil. Some people are just all good and others are all evil. The world continues to function because a balance exists between these two powers unless individuals give in to a strong emotional feeling caused and make a seemingly small...
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In a world where there is no promise for the future of mankind, citizens question the existence of God and purpose of life as human race is on the verge of extinction. With no childbirths for almost 25 years, the world has fallen into a slump. Even the modern advancement of science and technology gives no reassurance that the fertility...
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“There are very few people who are going to look in the mirror and say. ‘That person I see is a savage monster;’ instead they make up some construction that justifies what they do” - Noam Chomsky. In the novel Lord of the Flies, William Golding suggests that one cannot acknowledge the presence of evil if evil has overcome them....
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Many people are born into a family where religion is practiced. They just assume that is what they should believe in. Not often will one ponder over the question of how religion has become what it is today. Religion’s grasp on the world is extensive. It is found in all societies. Religion has evolved, though, over the hundreds of thousands...
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The majority of people have enough common sense to make the split-second decision in favor of good over evil. However, the friction between good and evil is an immense conflict for those without proper reasoning. In The Crucible and “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” two characters, Abigail Williams and Arnold Friend, without thinking of the consequences behind...
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There have been only two known cases of religiously motivated mass suicides in the United States. Those two make up half of all known on earth. They are the Peoples Temple and Heaven’s Gate. One might think that because these two religions shared one gruesome end that they are similar, or follow a similar path or structure. This couldn’t be...
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Indigenous writing of fiction means to explore several contemporary perspectives and shine light on the tragedies brought by Eurocentric virtues. The novel, Monkey Beach, written by Eden Robinson, takes place in a Haisla community named Kitamaat Village on the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Robinson focuses on a contemporary Haisla family and their societal outlook shaped by Euro-Canadian activity. The...
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Abstract The purpose of this research paper is that how spirituality affect architecture , its had two folded purpose. Firstly , it investigated the issues inferred by the topic , as how spirituality influences architecture and secondly through critical analysis of literature case study of “ Lotus temple , New Delhi”. The importance of such a temple was established by...
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In regards to religion determining morality, it is not necessarily true for all people. Atheists who don’t believe in a higher force, still have morals. It is an assumption that your morals come from religion. But some argue it comes from the teaching of parents or adult figures growing up which has sticks with them throughout life. There is such...
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In his 2008 Ted Talk, speech entitled: “The Psychology of Evil,” Philip Zimbardo explores the nature of human evilness. He argues that when a person changes it is because the situation changes. When he put a good person in a bad situation they turn into a bad person. Then he talks about how these experiments affected the people mentaly. Zimbardo's...
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There are multiple reasons for people to go through with evil acts but the evil acts that were carried out lead to the downfall of several characters in Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Different characters in William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth commit evil actions because of character traits they possess: anxiousness; self-centeredness; and ambition. In Macbeth, multiple characters act upon fear but...
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The Bible shows the way to go to heaven, not the way the heavens go. - Galileo You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself. - Galileo The Philosophical and Moral Dilemma of Evil The most crucial issue for philosophical, religious and moral consideration is the statement as to the nature of evil....
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The saying 'what goes around, comes around,' is the first thing that enters my mind when karma's mentioned. By definition, karma is an action; good or bad, fate, or destined. Karma might be used to explain the meaning of why certain things occur; e.g., I good luck or bad luck, that may be attributed to my karma. Most conventional religions...
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All across the world, suicide is a leading cause of death, according to Andrew Wu’s work. Be that as it may, several sources have reviewed religion and spirituality and how these concepts impact someone’s mental health and view towards suicide being the answer. Religion and spiritualality can have a massive impact on how one views the world as well as...
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We also use it as a strength. Faith is an important factor of our life. Faith helps me believe in my religion. When I have faith I start to form tradition. I start doing traditions to honor my faith. All of these traditions have been carried out by our ancestors. We use tradition in our everyday life. One tradition I...
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One of the oldest religions in the world is Hinduism. Hinduism a way of life that is based around love and respect for others. Hinduism in a complex religion; there are many variations on how to practice Hinduism. Some Hindu people are stricter and some are more relaxed (Bennet, 2010). Hinduism is practiced primarily in southern and south east Asia;...
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The Quran is the only Book in this world which is free of errors as well as the only Book that can guide us towards Allah since guidance is the most precious blessings of Allah. Allah has mentioned five characteristics of successful people in the first five verses of this Surah. It is told that the people who will attain...
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Hsun Tzu, being an early Chinese philosopher and a Confucian scholar, was a highly intellectual individual, who offered a thorough and complete analysis of the Confucian theories. Also known as Xunzi, Hsun Tzu had rather conflicting and controversial theories compared to the other great architects of Confucianism; although he supported the central teachings of the religion. Xunzi believed that man’s...
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Everyone needs faith; it binds people together through all the tragic times in their lives. Yet, with faith, comes doubt. It can either push someone away or connect them closer to God. In Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel, “Persepolis,” she uses plot, setting, and character to portray this message throughout the story. The story takes place in 1979 when Iran is...
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All our lives we have been taught what is right and what is wrong, and what is good and what is bad. There is a difference and one knows when they are good or bad. “One does evil enough when one does nothing good”(Picture Quotes). This quote states that when you do not do any good you are considered evil....
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