HON 201 Emily Conard by https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4 Made with a taste for adventure en-us 2016-09-11 22:31:55 UTC 2023-02-14 02:01:14 UTC hello@padlet.com The pure in heart see God and are revealed His truth... emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/122989427 "Am I getting nobler, better, more helpful, more humble, as I get older? Am I exhibiting the life that men take knowledge of as having been with Jesus, or am I getting more self-assertive, more deliberately determined to have my own way? It is a great thing to tell yourself the truth."
- Oswald Chambers, The Place of Help

Throughout Kant's definition of enlightenment, he emphasizes man's process of seeking to arrive at truth and not immediately accepting everything he hears as truth. Man can only gain truth through Christ. So despite Kant's claim that it is human responsibility to seek truth, in addition it is necessary to pursue God in order to have truth revealed.
]]> 2016-09-11 23:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/122989427 Existence precedes essence... emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/122990044 "Man is nothing but what he makes of himself." 
- Jean Paul Sartre

This image perfectly depicts Sartre's belief as an atheist existentialist that existence precedes essence; for example, man can exist once he is physically born, but he must determine himself and define his purpose in order to have essence. From a Christian existentialist perspective, essence can precede existence, because before man is born, his essence existed in the sense that God knew where he would fit into His plan. ]]> 2016-09-11 23:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/122990044 Making a choice: using money to actively progress society or fuel laziness? emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/133198347 Kierkegaard's discussion of man's desire of money brings up the question, how does an increased desire for money correspond to indolence?  In addition, is money feeding dreams and actions or laziness?

According to Fortune, Bill and Melinda Gates foundation donated $210 million to the University of Washington in Seattle and 100,000 chickens to sub-Saharan Africans living in extreme poverty.  More money means more conveniences and less physical action; therefore, Bill and Melinda's donation could be viewed as fueling society's indolence. However, it is important to recognize that charities need both time and money donations to strive. A donation is not necessarily an excuse to not serve, but an alternative way to serve than physically participating in the organization.]]> 2016-10-26 00:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/133198347 Darwin's argument against Obamacare... emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/133201659 Darwin disagrees with how the weaker elements of society are propped up rather than letting natural selection take place. He would argue that survival of the fittest should be implemented. Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, is partially designed to make healthcare easier to attain for those who cannot afford it; this is a direct example of the United States supporting the weaker members of the population instead of letting natural selection take place. At 2:09, the government official states, "we had to institute this policy because some people needed coffee, whether they could pay for it or not, and it had to be provided to them.  This placed an undue burden on everyone else."  Darwin's idea of survival of the fittest would decrease the total population and eliminate this "undue burden"; however, allowing the weak members of society to struggle on their own is against the accepted morals of the overall American population.]]> 2016-10-26 01:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/133201659 Why is deception such a big deal? emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/133207325 Nietzsche made the claim that men hate, "not deception itself, but rather the unpleasant, hated consequences of certain sorts of deception."  

It is true that people tend to follow rules purely to avoid the consequences, which demonstrates their fears of punishment.  However, it is also true that people hate deception itself; people do not like to be deceived regardless of the consequences.  For example, Hillary Clinton's deleted emails did not have an immediate impact on the United States or any of its citizens, but millions of people are upset at her dishonesty.  Could feelings be considered unintended consequences?  After all, pure actions are not classified good or bad without looking at the consequences that arise from them.  ]]> 2016-10-26 02:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/133207325 Creativity used to gain control? emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138595671 "What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fabric of heaven and earth could come by chance, when all the skill of art is not able to make an oyster." -- Jeremy Taylor, Church of England cleric

Throughout Freud's writings, he expresses his view that society and religion are ways man attempts to feel in control. He also offers prayer and sacrifice as examples of attempts to manipulate God and control nature. Freud believes the institution of religion was developed out of fear to justify what happens in life. Man used creativity to develop the concept of a "father figure" to protect him no matter what.]]> 2016-11-18 01:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138595671 How do you define wealth? emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138598367 "...whenever I am seeing the world with eyes of faith, money simply becomes a tool that enables my faith. However, if money-making is my priority, then religion will inevitably become a tool to gain wealth." -- Stephen R. Karcher, St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church presiding priest

Weber's analysis of a capitalist society leads rise to the question, "Is it wrong for a Christian to accumulate wealth?" Weber bashes the Protestants for not being otherworldly and claims they are putting money over God. In reality, it is only wrong for a Christian to accumulate wealth if he or she has made money his or her idol. It's all about where the person's heart is, as stated in the article, "Faith Forum: Is there a link between religion and wealth?" below.]]> 2016-11-18 01:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138598367 emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138600493 2016-11-18 02:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138600493 The Search for Truth emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138605320 In his writings, Lewis stick to overarching truths in order to reach out to the most people he could, rather than just targeting one denomination. He maintained an open view of salvation, but he was not a universalist; he just had a wider view than most evangelicals.  There are some people that believe all religions are the same beliefs in different contexts.  Could there be truth to this statement?]]> 2016-11-18 02:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138605320 Does "truth" exist? emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138605443 Nietzsche studied language, specifically how it was created and how man uses it. Each language has its own designated words to describe specific objects, situations, etc. Translating from one language to another causes context and content to be lost over time. If "blue" was truth there would be no need for another translation. Is there "truth" or is that just another word man made up? In reality, nothing has context until man decides it does, which allows for the illusion of knowledge.  Everything man perceives is subjective, not only language.  ]]> 2016-11-18 03:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/138605443 emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/141270316 2016-12-01 21:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/141270316 The Road to Fairness emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142191972 Marx and Engel present a very simple argument for communism and an organized description of the bourgeois and proletariat in their document, The Communist Manifesto. They present communism as an attempt to level the playing field of life. In reality, communism and capitalism are both striving for fairness, but in very different ways (opportunity versus outcome).  ]]> 2016-12-07 02:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142191972 The legitimization of knowledge... emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142193885 Lyotard addresses who decides what knowledge is important in his document, The Postmodern Condition.  People are rebellious by nature, and the media plays a large role, as well as the government, in what information is verified as true. Postmodernism includes a distrust of authority. There is consensus as a legitimizer; when people agree, information is considered true. An example of this in today's society in the American Psychiatric Association using diagnosis to stigmatize people.  Is mental illness a myth that is being used for power and control?  At what point does a disorder become a norm?  Mental illnesses have been legitimized but at what cost?
Lyotard encourages his readers to reject absolute truth and the idea of metanarrative, and to revolt against preestablished rules.  ]]> 2016-12-07 02:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142193885 "Scientist replaces the Priest..." - Rorty emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142195230 In Dismantling Truth, Rorty explains how religion is being set aside for science. People are looking to science for truth. Rorty believed truth was a concept we came up with and then allowed things to fall under it. According to postmodernism, truth is determined within oneself. Rorty says, the priest used to deliver objective truth but now it's science.]]> 2016-12-07 02:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142195230 How can one say Christianity is internally postmodern? emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142198527 Lakeland quotes John Milbank explaining, "There are as he says elsewhere, 'infinitely many possible versions of truth,' but it is 'not quite' the case that 'Christianity is just on a level with other discourses.' It is special in that it can become 'internally postmodern'..."

How can Christianity have the postmodern element when it is thousands of years old? At their cores, Christianity and postmodernity are mutually exclusive -- one cannot believe in absolute AND contextual truth.]]> 2016-12-07 03:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142198527 The Image of God emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142199439 God is often characterized falsely; focusing too much on one quality can create a wrong or incomplete view of God.  The right or wrong view can be determined or revealed by Scripture.  There is a right view, but man cannot fully grasp it. It is impossible to grasp the extent of God, because He is so powerful.  There can be many right views without man having a complete view.  
What about the physical image of God? How are we made in His image, and to what extent? Did we ruin or distort this image with sin? Adam and Eve were immortal and at one time in a perfect relationship with God. Humans are the only ones that can have a restored relationship. Christianity is the only religion where God came down to save man; man did not have to work his way up to reach Him. ]]> 2016-12-07 03:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142199439 Change Method instead of Message emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142200007 A revival of old ways is not needed!
Christians need to contextualize Christianity to the world today without changing the Gospel.]]> 2016-12-07 04:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142200007 The basis of Christian teaching... emilyconard https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142200204 Jenson says, "the story is not your story or my story or 'his-story' or 'her-story' or some neat story someone read of made up," in How the World Lost its Story.  This needs to be the basis of Christian teaching.  In a world that is wavering and fluid, Christians must present continual truth.]]> 2016-12-07 04:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyconard/b77ti7cosbi4/wish/142200204