Christian Apologetics In Humanity

He, as head of our Church wanted to affirm the need to reflect on the truth. It is somewhat less true that human beings through the ages, have raised important questions about their own identity, and which also is its origin, as well what will happen after their death, on these issues in search of truth itself and what is its foundation, the reason finds its most gifted beauty in faith support. One aspect that catches my attention, among many others, is when the Pope states: "The Church, meanwhile, appreciated the effort of reason to achieve the goals that make more and more worthy personal existence. She sees in philosophy the way to know fundamental truths about human existence. At the same time, the Church considers philosophy as an indispensable help to deepen understanding of faith and communicate the truth of the Gospel to those who still do not

3.11 Faith Another of the three theological virtues is faith. The author says that when Christians speak of faith, they mean it on two different levels. First, it signifies simply a belief — accepting the doctrines of Christianity as true — which Christians recognize as a virtue. This belief manifests itself as a part of searching out statements and deciding on the soundness of them. Therefore, if we believe the evidence that supports Christianity is creditable, we say, subsequently, we have faith in this Christian idea; however, our imagination and emotions may cause us to distrust the idea.

Here are some of the detailed examples of religious archetypes used in the series: Christianity: Audiences and critics may argue that Christianity was the main religion that was symbolized and shown in the Matrix trilogy. They can easily back up their arguments by one of the most Christian visual present in Revolutions. Neo’s self-sacrificial death was in cruciform position. Throughout the trilogy, Neo is prophesized as ‘the One’, a savior who will save everyone from misery. The belief system he creates can be seen when people offer him goods and ask for protection and blessings in

For Luther true worship of God is summed up in fear of God. However simple this may seem there are some particular nuances to this fear that can be seen throughout Luther’s lectures on the psalms that help illustrate his theological position. In the small catechism of 1529 Luther said of the first commandment that we should fear, love, and trust God above all things. If in other places, e.g., the Large Catechism, we fulfill the first commandment by faith along, here fear, love, and trust are all three involved.

A Clockwork Orange, written by Anthony Burgess, deals with the essence of humanity and morality. Being difficult topics to grapple with, many turn to a religious perspective to inform their beliefs on these subjects. Burgess himself is a strongly Catholic individual and this ideology shows through in the ideas presented by A Clockwork Orange. The book contains a number of allusions to the Bible, Jesus and God’s intentions for humanity. These religious references build upon each other to develop Burgess’ notion that God created humans with free will, and how this leaves humankind flawed and prone to evil tendences.

Johnson explains in his book that psychology and Christianity went hand-in-hand as a coalition. This is seemingly due to the church’s assumed responsibility of soul-care, and the belief that all problems were caused by sin, not necessarily mental illness (2010). However, there are currently several views of conflict between psychology and Christianity, similar to the conflict recurrently found between science and faith. There is importance in the correlation of psychology and Christianity for both scientists and Christians. When not examined and pondered on, the relationship between psychology and Christianity today can cause much confusion in an individual, potentially leading to atheism and evolutionism.

If, then, the Christian Church ever become really and visibly one, she must have one immersion, or one baptism” (Hicks, Weedmen, 2015). I interpret this statement as allowing baptism to be the gateway to a devoted faith. Baptism can bring the Christian faith to be one with fellow believers and provides a start. On that note, I view my baptism as a start to a good natured life with belief, and believe that it is beneficial to those who are ready to have a spiritual relationship with

My desire to be an ambassador for Christ composes the core of my worldview. It infuses my life with purpose, motivates me to study other religions, challenges me to pursue righteousness and maturity, and forces me to rely on God for strength and salvation. My role as an ambassador for Christ constitutes my identity. It answers the questions “why am I here?”

Bender mentioned the following three distinct points to prove his argument: new conception of the essence of Christianity as discipleship, a new conception of the church as a brotherhood, and a new ethic of love and non-resistance (14). First, Bender stated that Christianity, in an Anabaptist’s perspective, is a form of discipleship to Christ. They believed that faith must be expressed in an outwardly manner. For example, if a person were to experience repentance, then s/he must prove it by actively making a positive difference in his/her daily actions. Furthermore, due to their pious actions, Anabaptists often garnered hatred and criticism

If our behavior is derived from our worldview, then our faith should impact how we think and our behavior when interacting with others. Christian psychologist David Myers, of Hope College, explains how he integrates his Christian worldview into the world of psychology. Myers explains that, “Believing that in everything we deal with God, and feeling called to worship with our minds, we search Gods world, seeking to discern its truths.” (Myers, 1996). Myers goes on to discuss how it is a religious duty that our faith act as our attitude in everything that we do.

God manifests himself in what Christians regard as true and in our daily actions. C.S Lewis outlines in Book Two of Mere Christianity what we, as Christians, believe and why we have come to these conclusions. He explains opposition to Christianity and how we must quell the outbursts of non-believers. Using succinct and simple language he not only legitimizes God’s existence but His effect on humanity.

In addition, King believes that the clergymen that he is addressing are “men of genuine good will” and King responds in “patient and reasonable terms.” It can be argued that King speaks in a condescending manner to the clergyman throughout the letter, as one usually speaks to children in a patient and understanding manner. Since King is a devout Christian and a Christian leader, he constantly references the Bible to show his expertise and to establish his authority. He uses the quote “an unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law” said by Saint Thomas Aquinas to explain the difference between an unjust law and a just law and

In part II of Lewis book he describes several different scenarios of Christians beliefs. He first talked about the difference between Christian Pantheism and the Christian idea of God. (pp.36). I myself as a Christian believe that God is beyond good and evil, that he is good and righteous, he loves love and hates hatred. Whereas, in Pantheism, one believes that God is part of the universe, without the universe God would not exist.

New York: Bredford St.Martins. 2009. 930-942. Flannery O’Connor, author and graduate from Georgia Sate College for Women, asserts that danger is a demonstration of God’s tests on human faith and morals because religion is something that people need to stand firm by and have full confidence in. O’Connor provides insightful facts and evidence about the morals established from a Christian faith, such that how a person behaves is based upon these morals.

The ontological argument is one of the three main arguments for the existence of the Judeo-Christian God. This argument is designed to appeal to rational rather than non-rational reasons for the existence of God. Rational reasoning can be identified through the use of reason, logic, argumentation, and our shared observations of the world, whereas non-rational reasoning is characterized by subjective religious experience. However, the ontological argument does not appeal to the logic consisting of our shared observations of the world because it focuses on the reflection of our own idea of God, therefore validating the cosmological argument to be a priori since none of it’s premises require empirical support. St. Anselm of Canterbury provided a renowned version of the cosmological argument around 1080 AD that establishes the existence of God by reflecting on our idea of Him.