Homer had described the gods as beings that were much like people, in that they were imperfect, and did not always exist. ... If the gods were like men then they wouldn't really be perfect, and therefore would not be godlike. ... The gods were said to have made all that we see and can control all that is, but if there was a time that the gods did not exist and then there is no way they could have created the Earth and therefore would be contradictory to that which we think of the gods. ... If the gods were to die then this would be contradictory, and would also suggest imperfection. ... J...

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If every answer were to be given to society on a silver platter then there would be nothing but mindless drones wondering around and every one making the right decision. ... The idea that in order for something to exist it must be thought up and if it can be thought up then it does exist. ... This is understandable because though at one time unicorns could have roamed the earth it is hard to prove they did the only possible way is that they were before the flood, and literally missed the boat. ... If there was no God then there would be no moral right or wrong line that society tries to balan...

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"Evil is nothing but the removal of good until finally no good remains". ... If there were no deprivation of good in the thing being injured, then there would not be any injury. Since all things were made with goodness by God originally, then when things are evil, they are deprived of the goodness that God gave them. ... To say that something is evil then is just a shorthand way of saying it lacks goodness. ... This does mean that some will stray from the path of good and pursue evil, but Augustine believed that if there were no choices to be made, societies praises to God would not be ...

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If there was ever a time when there was nothing at all, then there could never be anything since there was nothing in the very beginning. ... All physical laws and the order of nature and life were all designed and ordered. ... It's like the cold that comes when there is no heat or the darkness that comes when there is no light.' ... Many others also don't believe there is a God because there are no evidence what so ever. ... But then how are we supposed to have this thing called "free will" if all our lives are planned before we were born and our choice were already d...

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Why is there evil in the world If God created everything, then who created God? ... Atheism is the disbelief in the existence of deity, or the doctrine that there is no deity (Merriam-Webster 59). ... If everyone believe that there was no afterlife, then many people would have no conscience. ... If God did not exist then there would be no need for a judicial branch, because everything would be legal. ... At first no one believed that he went to heaven, but he got his parents attention when he could tell them where they were during the procedure. ...

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What he's saying is that there was no reason for him to steal the pears, no need or desire. ... But if that were true, then we still wouldn't sin. ... So if the Lord were all knowing, then he would know that Satan and his angels would rebel. ... If that were truly what free will is, then what good would it be without evil? What would we have to choose between if there was no evil? ...

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There will always be those who tend to interpret the Bible more literally than others. ... If you do, they may trample them under their feet and then turn and tear you to pieces." ... I doubt there were many oysters around. ... He knew, even then, the probabilities of human nature to make money and material things our God. ... There is example after example of this style of hyperbole in the Old Testament. ...

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When there is consent on a higher power or a God, then what ever the God says is normally what determines these values. ... They were considered secular because they practiced no religion, but instead developed the "Art of War-, and other weapons to increase the strength of their army. ... This can be defined as the belief in more then one God where most religions that were practiced around this time only believed there was one God. Since the Shang Dynasty worshiped their ancestors who were of equal importance, then there could not be only one God. ... The only difference is that there ...

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If this were true then God must himself abide by some set guidelines in the sentencing of people to Hell. ... Two hundred years ago if you were not a God fearing person then you were in the minority. ... If people do not believe in Hell then it gives them no problem sinning because without Hell the punishment will be only human. ... There is no way you can beat him, if he does exist in the form explained in the bible then no matter what, he knows if you sinned. ... This seems quite idiotic, being affected by something you do not even believe in; this seems like having a spell cast on you when ...

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The topics that were brought up were very real and somewhat scary, but it was also comforting because we had a chance to express our thoughts and feelings on what's going on. The question of whether we should be in Iraq in some ways has no real answer because we don't have all the information. ... Some students mention the fact of oil and that we are there for that sole reason, and if we were would it be so bad, does this world not revolve around the idea of survival of the fittest. ... Is what Bush doing morally correct if we go by the bible then yes. ... Protesting is it a wast...

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Yet, if this were the only objection Teleology would fair rather well. ... Who then is his intelligent designer? ... Hence, there is no doubt that there exists a being, than which nothing greater can be conceived, and it exists both in the understanding and in reality." ... If this were possible then could we not double our two Gods into four? ... Why is there something rather then nothing? ...

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However, this cannot go on to infinity because there would never be an instance in which there was no first mover and, consequently, no subsequent movers. ... There is no specification that there could be a difference between a personal being and an impersonal matter. ... If the one who set forth motion no longer exists then it cannot be classified as a God. ... What if there was more then one creator? ... Is there more then one God who put motion on the earth? ...

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One can argue that there is no condemnation of worshipping with instruments. ... There is no text in the bible that says, "thou shalt not use instruments." ... "While they were eating, He took some bread and after He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is my body." ... In the bible, there are no guidelines for preaching. ... In conclusion, there are no conclusive arguments for the use of instruments in worship. ...

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He didn't believe that God is no more than the sum of what exists. ... God has every actual and possible attribute; thus no other substance can exist. ... For example, suppose there were two universes in which both were three-dimensional (same attributes), but one had trees and the other didn't (different modes). ... Then suppose that God does not exist, then existence is not part of his essence. ... We have no other universe to which we could compare our universe. ...

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So around this time, religion and science were not able to be put together, and if you did then that meant that you went against God's Word. ... No it does not make sense. ... They would eventually wake up and act like nothing happened, sitting there with no regrets. ... Then light came. ... Where were we before this life? ...

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As Jacks savage behavior increased he was then able to take authority over the boys, which then influenced the boys to become savage and accept barbarism as a way to survive on the island. ... Another reason that dictatorship was able to overtake democracy was due to the fact that there was no adult authority upon coming on the island, hence the boys embracing barbarism. ... I'm the reason why it's no go? ... One of these factors included the strong and possessive hold upon leadership in which Jack possessed, another factor was the fact that there was no adult authority upon the isla...

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"In my time children were more respectful of their native states and their parents and everything else. People did right then." ... Not no more." ... He can't decide what he believes and had no way to prove what is the right thing to do. ... "Its no real pleasure in life." ...

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There are many examples in the beginning of Night where people are trying to keep and strengthen their faith, but there are many more examples of people rebelling against God and forgetting their religion. ... A prisoner then informs them that they are on their way to the crematory. ... Two other men were also accused. Two other men were also hung. ... At first then the Elie and his father came to Auschwitz, also then very young and beloved boy was hung in front of whole camp. ...

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This act bothered Augustine, for there seemed to be no reason to perform it other than it was not allowed. For one thing, the pears themselves were of low quality and therefore were not good to eat. ... Augustine then examined the origins of evil. ... It was obvious to me that things which are liable to corruption are good... for if there were no good in them, there would be nothing capable of being corrupted. ... Where does evil fit into the picture then? ...

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Even if He were known in form, the fact of His being the Creator could never be known. ... For, if the Veda existed before the objects (creator), then there can be no connection between this (Veda) and the objects created. ... Line 62, argues that if the Veda is said to have existed before objects were created, then this consequently means that there is no connection between this Veda and the objects that are created. ... If God created the universe and had a hand in its subsequent order, then we should have evidence to support this existence in the house. ... There are doubts in the inference...

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This means that He is there even if no one has seen Him in the flesh. ... They also believe that no man is equal to Him and that there is just one God. ... If God knows everything then He cant feel emotion because there is nothing that can be revealed to Him that will make he react emotionally. ... If He were all-powerful then surely He would change the future outcome so everything was good rather than evil happening. Also if He was all-powerful then why is there all the evil and suffering in the world there is, if He has the power to do something about it. ...

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Secondly, there were the similarities of great friendship: Gilgamesh and Enkidu's friendship was so strong that when Enkidu died Gilgamesh lamented his friend and kept his body until worms came out of his nostrils. ... Similarities were found of men with amazing physical strength. We find great friendships that were formed. Then, we see the desire to live forever, immortality/eternal life. I conclude with this scripture from the bible "The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. ...

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The other side to that is to not believe in a God that doesn't exist which would not hinder any of your life because there is no God to punish you. ... The "Atheistic Moral Argument" ties in the fact that since there are so many different views on morals, rules to follow, and overall life paths that are deemed right or true is evidence that there is no God or at least no one traditional, theistic God. If there were, then there would be only one set of moral guidelines and one path of truth. ... If God truly did exist, then there would only be one religion to follow, being that G...

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If God were omniscient, omnipotent and benevolent, then the world would not contain evil. 3. ... It is no the case that God exists. ... Since evil does exists, then God must not. ... There are some things He cannot do (Erickson). ... There is no amount of pain or suffering that will argue against God's love for us (Moyer). ...

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In my opinion, I believe there is no simple answer to any of these questions, and that fact may suggest to some people that perhaps God does not exist. ... This argument suggests the logical belief that if there were no evil in the world, consequently, there could be no good at all. ... The third example is that "The universe is better with some evil in it than it could be if there were no evil." ... "There are no limits as to what an omnipotent thing can do." ... Van Inwagen admits that there are horrors that occur in the world that seem to have no explanation. ...

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