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…do not live true to the teachings that it presents. Arthur later examines the hypocrisy that is evident in the practice of Christianity and states, "The truth is that our Christian civilization is riddled through and through with dilemma. We believe…

…to appearances alone. Sir Philip appears to be completely devoid not only of puritanical principles, but also Christian principles. When his ploy to free Magawisca in order to be liberated from Rosa is devastated, getting attacked by the prisoner, Morton…

…and the whites made profits from the resources of the colonies. Also, the Europeans were able to gain Christian believers by converting the natives. Many natives became Christian, helping spread Christianity. <Tab/>Imperialism had its good aspects…

…that this was a reflection of himself. Obviously a true romantic, his love for nature and humanity, even the sheer disgust he had for Christianity. All of his essays and writings represent his strong feelings about Romanticism. Friedrich Nietzsche was best known for his…

…Does morality need God? A fine and accessible book on the subject is Why Bother Being Good? The Place of God in the Moral Life, by John Hare, professor of philosophy at Calvin College. He is one of the most important Christian moral philosophers writing…

…any meaning or promise because we are no longer a people? Or is it right to think that we are adopted into the family of God and are now apart of His people? Who decides? What if your family isn't Christian, does the law of God apply to you? (God…

…it functions within a society. The first thing a religion does for society is to provide solutions for the unexplained natural, phenomena. This can be seen in Christianity and Judaism by looking at the Garden of Eden story. This story alone is basis…

…in reality, which would be a greater God than one that only exists in understanding." Anselm is a Christian and is therefore referring to the Christian God in this argument. The Christian God has constructed a world containing a myriad of unspeakable evil…

…physical attributes, they share similar identities. Explore the nature, in comparison to Manly Pointer and Mrs. Turpins' false identities in relation to a Christian based faith. Manly Pointer is a prime figure to describe as deceptive as he makes his way…

…began to use their historical struggle for freedom against Israel as an excuse to interfere lightly in Lebanon's internal affairs. In fact during the first half decade tensions grew between the PLO and the Phalange party a right wing Christian party…