I need an explanation for this Philosophy question to help me study.

 

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

COLLAPSE

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.

(This is one more post I would like to comment and also leaving a question at the end).

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.