The document discusses the relationship between faith and reason, addressing several views:
1. Pascal's Wager argues that it is rational to have faith in God since the potential rewards are infinite even if the evidence is uncertain.
2. Fideism claims that faith operates in a domain where reason has no power, and faith is above or in conflict with reason.
3. Reformed epistemology holds that religious beliefs can be properly basic due to their central role in a person's overall system of beliefs, without requiring empirical evidence or being derived from other beliefs.
4. However, reformed epistemology is problematic because a person's central beliefs may change over time in response to arguments
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Stanford Encyclopedia of
Philosophy
Faith
First published Wed Jun 23, 2010; substantive revision Wed Mar 30, 2016
What is faith? This entry focusses on the nature of faith, although issues about the
justifiability of faith are also implicated.
‘Faith’is a broad term, appearing in locutions that express a range of different concepts.
At its most general ‘faith’ means much the same as ‘trust’. This entry is specifically
concerned, however, with the notion of religious faith—or, rather (and this qualification
is important), the kind of faith exemplified in religious faith. Philosophical accounts are
almost exclusively about theistic religious faith—faith in God—and they generally,
though not exclusively, deal with faith as understood within the Christian branch of the
Abrahamic traditions. But, although the theistic religious context settles what kind of
faith is of interest, the question arises whether faith of that same general kind also
belongs to other, non-theistic, religious contexts, or to contexts not usually thought of as
religious at all. Arguably, it may be apt to speak of the faith of a humanist, or even an
atheist, using the same general sense of ‘faith’ as applies to the theist case.
The present discussion focuses on theistic religious faith as a paradigm of the kind of
faith that is of interest, though the question of faith outside this context is taken up in the
final Section (11). Philosophical reflection on theistic religious faith has produced
different accounts or models of its nature. This entry suggests that there are several key
components that may feature, with varying emphases, in models of faith—in particular,
the affective, the cognitive, the evaluative and the practical (or, as some may say, the
volitional). It suggests also that there is a variety of different principles according to
which models of faith may be categorized, including
how the model relates faith as a state to the active components associated with
faith;
whether the model takes the object of faith to be exclusively propositional or not;
the type of epistemology with which the model is associated— whether it is
broadly ‘evidentialist’ or ‘fideist’;
whether the model is necessarily restricted to theistic religious faith, or may
extend beyond it.
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There is no single ‘established’ terminology for different models of faith. A brief initial
characterisation of the principal models of faith and their nomenclature as they feature
in this discussion may nevertheless be helpful—they are:
the ‘purely affective’ model: faith as a feeling of existential confidence
the ‘special knowledge’ model: faith as knowledge of specific truths, revealed by
God
the ‘belief’ model: faith as belief that God exists (where the object of belief is a
certain proposition)
the ‘trust’ model: faith as believing in (in the sense of trusting in) God (where the
object of belief or trust is not a propositio.
Problems of Philosophy Collins15 December Criticizing Pascal’s.docxbriancrawford30935
Problems of Philosophy Collins
15 December
Criticizing Pascal’s Wager Blaise Pascal offers a pragmatic argument as to why he feels God should be believed in by all. He does this in the form of a wager, offering both sides of his argument in order to convey that his stance is the more logical of the two. However, Pascal’s wager does not come without opposition, as I will be criticizing his stance on why he feels it is the safer bet to believe in God. Pascal begins by admitting that we cannot prove God’s existence through sheer reason. Because of this, he offers more of a persuasive consideration, giving reasons as to why someone should believe in God, as it is in their best interest. Pascal essentially believes that the potential benefits of having faith are far better than the potential consequences. His wager basically goes as follows: if you do believe in God, and he actually exists, you will be infinitely rewarded, and have a place in heaven. If you believe, but there turns out to be no God, the only consequence is wasted time; as in going to church, praying, and other holy endeavors. On the other side of this, if you do not believe in God, and upon death you realize God does exist, as a result of your unfaithful and therefore unfulfilled life, you are subjected to eternal damnation. However, if you do not have faith and there is no God, you saved more time in life by not going to church and praying than those who did have faith. Pascal believes that the mere possibility of God’s existence makes faith worthwhile, and that eternal damnation is a consequence too severe to justify atheism. It seems as though one has all to gain and nothing to lose by simply believing. Ifyou were to place a bet on which option is safer, which would you choose? Pascal believes having faith is the ‘safer’ option, and this is the wager that he argues.
Pascal’s wager does not come without criticism. One objection I will pose to Pascal is that he assumes too much about the nature of God. He assumes that God is one who rewards believers and punishes nonbelievers. This cannot be assumed, as we know nothing about the actual nature of God, regardless of the question of his existence. It is just as theoretically possible for God to punish all theists as he is to reward them. Pascal might respond by saying that it is still a safer choice to assume that God is benevolent, and his nature is rewarding believers and punishing nonbelievers. In response to this, I would argue that though it is the safe choice, it is not necessarily the smart choice. His argument can be compared to one such as this. If I were to say to my friend, “Give me $20 or an asteroid will plummet to the Earth, killing us all”, it would be the safer choice for my friend to give me the money, ensuring our survival, but it is not the smart choice as the odds of an asteroid plummeting to the Earth are miniscule to say the least. Just because an option is safe, does not mean it is logical. Another objectio.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
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