What we find as an original response to existences meaning is the belief in a greater being or higher power, eg. God, that we serve and obey in the trade for a fruitful, everlasting life. This can be connected to the theory of the Earth-Mother. The female in nature was intended to represent reoccurring life. Ancient people held the belief that they would return to the body of the womb of mother earth and then …
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…transition so that the challenges of modern society can be met. I believe that Johnson makes an important contribution to Christianity by showing us that it is possible to remain within tradition while progressing. Often I find myself thinking if Christianity will ever be able to survive considering its rigid ethics. The renewal interest in natural law is showing us that we can continue to press forward while remaining in touch with our Christian background.