Philosophical presentation about existence of God and against the existence of God,Problem of Evil,teleological argument,Empirical argument,North South University,God,Monotheist,Islam,Hinduism,Christianity,
This was a presentation we used along with \'How to choose your God\' in our Church youth Bible Study group. It presents a logical framework to understand the existence of God and how God reveals Himself thru creation, conscience, communication (over the ages) and ultimately thru Christ.
Many people wrestle with the profound question about the existence of God. In this slideshow, Dr. Boa unpacks some key arguments for His existence. www.kenboa.org
Basic overview of introductory apologetics: (1) Can we prove God's existence? (2) Is the Bible reliable? (3) Was Jesus God or a good guy? [additional references found in "notes" section of each slide]
Philosophical presentation about existence of God and against the existence of God,Problem of Evil,teleological argument,Empirical argument,North South University,God,Monotheist,Islam,Hinduism,Christianity,
This was a presentation we used along with \'How to choose your God\' in our Church youth Bible Study group. It presents a logical framework to understand the existence of God and how God reveals Himself thru creation, conscience, communication (over the ages) and ultimately thru Christ.
Many people wrestle with the profound question about the existence of God. In this slideshow, Dr. Boa unpacks some key arguments for His existence. www.kenboa.org
Basic overview of introductory apologetics: (1) Can we prove God's existence? (2) Is the Bible reliable? (3) Was Jesus God or a good guy? [additional references found in "notes" section of each slide]
"Oedipus Rex," a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, explores the theme of fate and its inexorable power over human lives. The story follows King Oedipus of Thebes, who becomes determined to uncover the truth behind a plague that has struck his city. In his quest for truth, Oedipus discovers that he unwittingly fulfilled a prophecy that foretold he would kill his father and marry his mother. Despite his efforts to avoid this fate, Oedipus' actions and choices only serve to bring about the very events he sought to prevent. The play highlights the concept of fate as an unavoidable force that shapes human destiny, even when individuals struggle against it. Oedipus' tragic downfall serves as a cautionary tale about the limitations of human agency in the face of a preordained fate.
"Oedipus Rex," a tragedy written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, explores the theme of fate and its inexorable power over human lives. The story follows King Oedipus of Thebes, who becomes determined to uncover the truth behind a plague that has struck his city. In his quest for truth, Oedipus discovers that he unwittingly fulfilled a prophecy that foretold he would kill his father and marry his mother. Despite his efforts to avoid this fate, Oedipus' actions and choices only serve to bring about the very events he sought to prevent. The play highlights the concept of fate as an unavoidable force that shapes human destiny, even when individuals struggle against it. Oedipus' tragic downfall serves as a cautionary tale about the limitations of human agency in the face of a preordained fate.
The Essentials of Apologetics - Why God (Part 1)?Robin Schumacher
This presentation presents the first of three core arguments for the existence of God and presents evidence for God being the beginning cause of the universe.
Christians often feel intimidated when talking to others about creation--not because they doubt creation but because most of academia doubts it. Feel that way no longer! The chapter discusses, in simple language, the logic behind creation and the irrational thought those who doubt creatoin must accept live with.
This presentation covers proofs for the creation of the universe by God and examines Biblical and philosophical evidence regarding how it was carried out.
"The Negro a beast, but created with articulate speech,
and hands, that he may be of service to his master—the White man"........ United States Congressional Record.
Basic definitions and some discussion of 8 key concepts in discussing morality from the Catholic Tradition.
Christian Ethics 20, Christian Morality, Key Concepts in Morality
catholic sacraments. Christian Ethics 20, Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, encounter the sacred
Buy it: Total Catechesis, Laurie Delgatto, gen ed. Saint Mary's Press, Winona MN, 2004
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
1. "The unseen things of God
are visible through His manifest works."
Rom. I: 20
2. Reasons to believe in God
from the human person
1. openness to truth and beauty
2. sense of moral goodness,
3. freedom and the voice of conscience
4. Desire to be happy
… how could we have these without God?
… how could we have eyes without light?
4. Aquinas was inspired by this passage to examine God’s
works and prove to the skeptics that there is a God.
St. Thomas Aquinas argued that there are 5
ways to prove the existence of God…
5. The First Proof: The Prime Mover
Consider a bouncing
ball. How did the ball
start bouncing? Did it
fall and if so what
caused it to fall? What
started all the action?
According to Aquinas,
“it is necessary to go
back to some first
mover, which is itself
moved by nothing---
and this all men know
as God.”
6. The Second Proof: The First Cause
Consider yourself and your family
history. You came to be because of
your parents and your parents came
to be because of their parents and so
on. But where does it begin?
Aquinas explains, “if the chain were
to go back infinitely, there would be
no first cause, and thus no ultimate
effect, nor middle causes, which is
admittedly false. Hence we must
presuppose some first
efficient cause---which all call God.”
7. The Third Proof: Possibility and Necessity
Consider things that exist beyond the realm of human control.
How did trees, animals, mountains, stars, and the sun come to
exist? What caused these things to exist? If it was a mere accident
what existed before the universe? If nothing, then nothing can
come from nothing.
Thus, Aquinas argues, “there must be presupposed something
necessarily existing through its own nature, not having a cause
elsewhere but being itself the cause of the necessary existence of
other things---which all call God.”
8. The Fourth Proof:
The degrees found in things
Consider the notion that
there are varying degrees of
love, goodness, and
perfection. Consider the
concept of heat. There are
certainly varying degrees of
heat.
Aquinas points out, “fire,
which is the greatest heat, is
the cause of all heat.” The
cause of the greatest love,
goodness, and perfection is
who we call God.
9. The Fifth Proof: The Cosmos
Examine the natural world
around you. Although it
appears to be chaotic at times,
nature is very structured.
Weather systems, oceans, the
solar system, time, it all has
structure. Who is responsible
for this structure? Who could
have designed such a plan?
Aquinas saw this ordered
structure and argued, “there is
something intelligent by
which all natural things are
arranged in accordance with a
plan---and this we call God.”
10. Design of Our Solar System
The Earth is protected from
comets by the large outer planets
11. Established a unique continental crust,
which allows for recycling of minerals
through tectonic activity.
12. 5 proofs summed up
1. Things are in motion, and so:
there must be is a first mover.
2. Things cause something else, and so:
there is a first cause.
3. Things exist but don’t have to, and so:
there is a creator.
4. Goodness and love exist, and so:
they must come from somewhere – a source.
5. Things appear designed,
and so they must serve a purpose.
13. Sometimes you just gotta have….Sometimes you just gotta have….
F-A-I-T-H !F-A-I-T-H !
Both Aquinas and Fr. Barron
provide a rational proof for the
existence of God. However, it is
not enough to simply think you
know that God exists. You must
believe. If you pray to God and
contemplate on His numerous
gifts and works then He will reveal
Himself to you.
But it takes time and it is difficult.
One of the ways God reveals
Himself to you is through your life
because you are part of God’s
creative plan.
Editor's Notes
The Solar System is unique in that the rocky inner planets are protected from cometary bombardment by two large gas giants. Scientists estimate that the Earth would receive approximately 1,000 times its current level of comet impacts if these planets were not where they are. Such a large number of collisions would have prevented the existence of life on the Earth.
Recent evidence tells us that the earth is unique in many ways, even compared to the other rocky planets in our Solar System. In a recent study, Dr. Roberta Rudnick says that the earth has a unique continental crust, which is different from any other planet in our Solar System (even Venus, our "sister planet"). The mechanisms which resulted in this unique continental crust is not entirely certain as she stated, "Perhaps the greatest dilemma facing those interested in understanding how the continents formed is their composition." The tectonic processes which recycle the crust are extremely important in maintaining life on our planet by recycling minerals and nutrients. Normally, during planet formation, the crust covers the entire planet. Under these conditions, the crust cannot move, since there is no free space for it to do so. However, since a large amount of the earths primordial crust was blasted into outer space by the collision that formed the moon, there was space for the original continent (Pangea) to move and even break up into additional land masses. Because of tectonic activity, continents can exist on a planet that would normally be a water world. Without tectonic activity, the original continent would have eroded into the large ocean, never to be seen again. In fact, planets with large amounts of water are always water worlds because of erosion.