Archbishop Pf Canterbury Infuriated Ucf A Christi
I would like to meet for comments on this discussion, first one answering my professor and then more three comments following the guidelines on other three posts I will send it here it Hass to be done by tomorrow can you do it? I’m holed up at work and I can’t even think about it, I have this huge deadline that I’m working on at work.
This is my post.
In the life of a person, the belief that God exists or does not exists plays a crucial role in informing
the direction that life takes. It informs their actions, their thought patterns as well as their dos and
don’ts. As Mortimer Adler (1952) asserts, “More consequences for thought and action follow the
affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other basic question” (p. 561). I believe that
the scholar meant that a person experiences more consequences for the actions they take and the
thoughts they have once they believe that God exists or deny his existence. This issue is more
important and influential than other questions because of its implication. Affirmation lays on the
premise that there is a being that is higher and greater than the individual. God, in this case, has
the power to bring about retribution for action, thoughts, and inaction. The actions of the individual
are therefore guided and directed by this belief which creates a sense of accountability and
consequence. On the other hand, when a person does not believe in the existence of God, there is no
higher power to be accountable. As such, their thoughts and actions are measured and influenced
by their belief system. For this individual fear of consequence does not exist and as such, they do
what suits them without any care of divine retribution.
Reference
Adler, M. (1952). Great books of the western world, vol. 2. (R. M. Hutchins, ed.) Chicago, IL: Encyclopedia Britannica.
This is my Professor`s question
Yes, our thoughts and actions are guided by our belief systems as you mention. What is one practical way that this could work out…for example, what practical different decision would an atheist make from that of a Christian on some particular issue?
(This is one post I would to commment on and asking a question at the end.)
Anjanette Fletcher
Session 2 Discussion: Purpose of Life
Mortimer Adler (1952) said, “More consequences for thought and action follow the affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other basic question” (p. 561). I believe that his belief is that God is the beginning and the end to everything and there are consequences to any act against God’s word.
Regardless of what you think or how you feel about the word of God there is consequences for being disobedient. Growing up I would here some say that obedience is better than sacrifice. It sounded like another cliché to me because my relationship with God was not as it is today. It is better to abide by the laws that God has given us rather than go your own way. Those are the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17).
We are responsible for how we behave, no matter the intent behind them, we just need to accept responsibility and the consequences move forward and do what God has asked of us, this will bring peace. We must not forget that we are responsible for us. The bible tells us in James 5:16, “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (NIV).
References
Adler, M. (1952). Great books of the western world, vol.2. (R. M. Hutchins, ed.). Chicago, IL:
Encyclopedia Britannica.
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Mary Smith
Mortimer Adler said “More consequences for thought and action follow the affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other basic question” (p. 561)
People tend to try to explain why they chose to follow God or not follow God than any other explanation to any other question they are ever ask. They think that they have to defend their answers and some people actually lose friends because they defend their beliefs. People do this because they are so convinced that their belief is the right one that they can’t see the other persons point of view. Thomas A. Beckett, who was the Archbishop pf Canterbury infuriated King Henry II because he placed his faith and the church above the king. Beckett was later put to death by the indirect orders of the King.
A martyr is someone who is put to death because they refuse to renounce their beliefs. Some people believe that Jesus Christ was a martyr because he was crucified for what he believed, he was the son of the one true God. Jesus knew that he was the way to heaven.
For many people our beliefs define who we are as people. We believe some or most of what our parents taught us. Unless we gain the knowledge to know differently, we carry our beliefs to the grave with us. Unless we find God in our home growing up we may never know his grace. Some people get lucky and find God through a friend or a near relative who knows Christ. Then some people go to the grave without ever knowing God and that is the most horrible way to die.
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Megan Drescher
References
Adler, M. (1952). Great books of the western world, vol. 2. (R. M. Hutchins, ed.) Chicago, IL: Encyclopedia Britannica.
Mortimer Alder (1952) said, “More consequences for thought and action follow the affirmation or denial of God that from answering any other basic question” (p. 561).
When looking at this quote Alder is talking about I really had to think about it. After doing some thinking I feel it is talking about the fact that no matter if you believe in God or not there are consequences. If one denies God on earth they will be denied before God in heaven. When one believes in God they will be granted access in heaven and they also have hope and faith in knowing that after death they will be okay. Matthew 10:33 says, “But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven” (New International Version, 1998). When looking at the Prophet Elijah the false prophets were slaughtered for not affirming God. This is a consequence for denying God. There are people in other countries that have to have secret churches because they will be killed for talking about Jesus. No matter if you are praising God or denying him there are consequences and some are bigger than others. In 2 Timothy 3:12 it says, “while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived” (New International Version, 1998). It is not that all are bad and should have consequences, but it is that depending on the people around you and God that there are these things for people who believe and those who do not. These are both different was punishments and they are based on the person, thing, or place these people are.