The four fundamental claims of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Human beings exist in a relation to a triune God, God’s presence in the world is mediated through nature and reality, faith and reason are compatible, the dignity of the human being is inviolable and therefore the commitment to justice for the common good is necessary. However, the great books in the Catholic Intellectual tradition show that they represent these fundamental claims in a broad distinctive way. This essay will show that these readings better represent one of the fundamental claims, human beings exist in a relation with a triune God, from the view point of three great books from the bible, Genesis, Exodus and the Gospel of Matthew. The Bible clearly supports the …show more content…
It mentions that all human beings exist in a relation to a triune God which is also known as the Trinity. This Trinity is known as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As explained by the first claim, in the Catholic Tradition, being fully human and living a life of meaning and purpose means joining in this relationship of the triune God. This claim mentions that we have to be fully human, meaning knowing what good and bad, helping others and doing all the good things that God wants us to do, living a life of meaning and purpose that’s the foundation or means joining in the relationship of Love. By Love, they imply to God. In Genesis we are shown that God is love and he loved and respected the human being. We are also shown that an indication of plurality in Godhead, meaning that God is not just one person but he is made of more than one person. In Genesis 1:26 He says, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” He doesn’t say I’m going to make man in my image, but uses the plural, ‘our’. This shows that God's actions in the creation are not just his works but he is helped by someone with the same intentions as him, and human beings exist because God loves us. Human beings are related to God as they represent him and were made in his …show more content…
After God makes the earth he appears as spirit in it and hovers around the waters, Genesis 1 vs 2 states that, “the earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” One example of the presence of the triune God can be found right at the beginning of Jesus' public activity, when, at His baptism, the Father and the Holy Spirit attest to the sending of the incarnate Son of God. After he is baptized, the spirit of God appears in spirit and mentions in front of John the Baptist and the people that were there that Jesus is the son. Mathew 3vs 16 and 17 supports that, “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” As shown here, we are shown that the Son of God, holy spirit and God works in unity with the to protect and love human beings. The son of God Jesus is born through the engaging of the holy spirit and the human being. The book of Mathew quotes in chapter 1 vs 18, “this is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy
Juan Lopez de Palacios wrote the Requerimiento 1533 version in 1512. The manuscript acknowledges that all humans are descendants of one man and woman (who were created by God, five thousand years ago). The document also argues that God put Saint Peter in charge of all the people regardless of whether they were Christians, Muslims, or gentiles. It is notable that God ordered Saint Peter to stay in Rome as the best location for governing, judging, and ruling the world. Additionally, those that lived at the time (Saint Peter’s time) accepted and submitted to his rule. A former pontiff who succeeded the throne donated the islands and the mainland. The document urges other non-Catholics to accept the Catholic faith citing that the Catholics would treat them as their own. This paper is an objective critique to The Requerimiento 1533 Version because it analyses its reason, purpose, audience, and the author’s intention.
Henri de Lubac was a Christian theologian who studied and discussed his concern with many aspects in the Christian theological context. He had focused on ideas such as the use of the terms ‘natural’ and ‘supernatural’ within Christian theology. His research in this area had lead into de Lubac furthering his studies in the medieval exegesis; as well as, his study in ecclesiology. Some of de Lubac’s work and publishing’s had lead him in troubling situations, in particular his work on the idea of ‘supernatural’ and his publication ‘Surnaturel’. De Lubac’s study and writings of ecclesiology have influenced the Second Vatican Council, and his writings on medieval exegesis helped him regain his acceptance into Christian society. Henri de Lubac’s perspective and position on these topics will be discussed throughout this paper; as well as, the effect his studies had on theology and his theological career.
In conclusion, it is evident that Christianity’s various beliefs regarding the relationships that exist between humanity and the supernatural dimension significantly impact the everyday lives of Christian adherents and allows them to maintain right relationship with God and others. It is through the teachings from St Paul, the commitment made in baptism and way in which an individual acts in regards to issues such as those concerning environmental ethics, that an individual is able to live out their faith in a way that they believe honours God.
Christianity falls under the category of Theism, which is the belief in only one personal god. Christian worldview believes that God sent humanity His only son so that we can learn about God and how He wants us to act. Jesus is crucified later in His life on a cross, which relieved us from losing a relationship with God due to our sins. When analyzing the Christian worldview, we learn that God came to earth in human form as Jesus Christ to experience life with humanity and restore earth back to harmony. In this paper I will discuss God, Jesus, and humanity individually, how restoration will occur, and finally, analyze and reflect on the Christian worldview.
However, the latter is the integral way toward humanity’s flourishing in God. In mythology, we ought to understand the different steps of the theogonical process in the light of the increasing truth of the symbols of God. In revealed religion, the concern is not so much around our images of God as in a sense they cannot be improved. Rather, we must care about how much these images are interiorized. In mythology the images of the divine become more and more spiritual as we better imagine God, where in revealed religion to do the same does not bring new images but rather deepen our relationship with them. In other words, Christians do not ever get to move past the image of God as the Holy Trinity, but can develop an ever better communion with the transcendent by deepening their understanding of this symbol of the divine. In other words, they can always re-imagine the Trinity, this way developing the metaphorical bridge between the symbol and God and renewing the life of their relationship with
The Christian worldview is centered on the Gospel and places their beliefs in the essential teachings of the Trinity, the deity of Jesus Christ, and Jesus’ resurrection from the dead (DiVincenzo, 2015). This paper will explain who God is and what he created, what our purpose and nature is as humans, who Jesus was and what he did while on earth, how God plans to bring his people back into the right relationship with himself, and as a Christian how one is to live their life with an analysis of the Christian worldview.
There are several aspects to consider when exploring the Christian worldview. There are many facets or denominations and they each have their own distinct beliefs and practices, but they all share the same fundamental beliefs. In this Paper we will explore the character of God, His creation, humanity and its nature, Jesus’ significance to the world, and the restoration of humanity, as well as my beliefs and the way that I interact with Christianity and my personal worldview.
In conclusion, the understanding of God in Roman civilization provided the cause of the society’s decline. The concept of the gods provided no moral template for the Roman people, while the Caesars unsuccessfully tried to establish peace around the worship of their emperorship. While the story of Rome is one of great success and tragic loss, the civilization’s history highlights the importance of God in one’s worldview. With a basis of who God is, a person articulates morality, reality, and humanity’s role in history.
The thesis of this paper is that, setting aside the question of moral offense that has disturbed commentators from Thomas Paine (The Age of Reason) to William Empson (Milton's God), agape to neighbor makes sense only under monotheistic or specifically Christian assumptions, and therefore, the old saw, "Christianity may not be factually true, but it has a sublime ethical teaching", is problematical.
A Christian apologetic method is a verbal defense of the biblical worldview. A proof is giving a reason for why we believe. This paper will address the philosophical question of God’s existence from the moral argument. The presuppositional apologetic method of Reformed thinkers Cornelius Van Til and John Frame will be the framework. Topics covered here could undoubtedly be developed in more depth, but that would be getting ahead, here is the big picture.
In Rene Descartes Meditations on First Philosophy, Descartes is seeking to find a system of stable, lasting and certain knowledge, which he can ultimately regard as the Truth. In his methodical quest to carry out his task, Descartes eventually arrives at the proverbial fork in the road: how to bridge the knowledge of self with that of the rest of the world. Descartes’ answer to this is to prove the existence of God. The purpose of this essay will be to state and explain Descartes' Third Meditation: Proof of God's Existence by identifying relevant concepts and terminology and their relationship to each other and examining each premise as well as the conclusion of the proof and finally to comment on the significance of the proof in the context of the Evil Genius assumption. In order to begin explaining the meaning and significance of Descartes' Third Meditation Proof of God's Existence, I feel that it is very important to define the terms and concepts that he uses in the meditation and the terms and concepts that I will be using throughout the paper.
Now, we are going to examine the “third person” of the Trinitarian Trinity – The Holy Spirit. Between the three “components” of the godhead, the easiest to comprehend and the least misunderstood is The Holy Spirit. The original “three hypostases “ of God (by hypostases I mean essence) are God the Father, His Word (spoken word), and His (Holy) Spirit (the latter two are Gods inasmuch as they are an integral part of God). So the above with its three dimensions is the one true and eternal God. He was singular; an integer God united in Himself (Oneness Christians believe this) and alone in eternity. We have defined the Father (corresponding roughly to the body). We have defined the Word (corresponding to soul). Now we can define the Holy Spirit (corresponding to spirit). The spirit is a force (as the Jehovah Witnesses and others believe), or power that issues or emanates from the Father. It is the life force of God. It is the essence of God. It is invisible. It doesn’t have a form or shape. The Greek word for spirit is “pneuma” meaning “air”, “breeze”. That is the Holy Spirit. From the three “things” that make up God, the Father is the only
There are thousands of religions on this planet named Earth, and many of those religions worship countless false gods and/or idols. However, Catholics are a monotheistic people; they believe in and worship the one and only, all-powerful being. This being is comprised of three distinct natures: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three, although distinct from one another, come together collectively in one Divine Person known as the Trinity, or God. God is the ultimate creator of all things. When these things, namely the human race, began their sinning ways, they were in dire need of a Savior. These wretched ways are expressed in St. Athanasius’ book On the Incarnation. Because of His loving nature, though, God came down in a human configuration through His Son, Jesus Christ, so that all might be spared from death and share in His salvation and eternal life.
This paper will try to discuss the three Philosophical Positions on the Existence of God namely, the Theism, Agnosticism, and Atheism. Why do they believe? Why don’t they believe? How do they believe? What made them believe? Who helped them believe? These are just some of the questions that this paper will try to give answers and supply both believers and non-believers the enough indication that whatever their position may be, the responsibility in their hands of whatever reason they have must be valid and intellectual.
According to Christianity, the attributes of God can be organized into two categories: Physical and ethical or moral. Some terms address God’s transcendence of physical ideology, others address God’s Devine intellect and will. There are a multitude of terms from which to choose when labeling the attributes of God. Therefore, this paper will only deal with the fundamental terms that are put forth by the sacred scriptures. God is, according to the Old and New Testaments: Omnipotent, eternal, Immense, Incomprehensible, and infinite in intellect and will