week of September 30:  What is the point of the example about the shipowner in Clifford's piece in relation to believing in God simply based on faith?  Do you think the shipowner example is relevant?  Is Clifford's point a good one?  Explain.

week of September 23:  We are going to enmesh ourselves in an argument that the existence of the traditional Judeo-Christian God is not consistent with the existence of evil in the world.  How might we explain this apparent conflict between an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful God and terrible things happening to undeserving people (for instance, a new infant gets stricken with a horrific and extremely painful and protracted form of cancer)???  If there is a perfect God, why would God allow such things?  Or do you think the existence of evil shows there is no perfect God?  Also, if some reason justifies the evil, why is there SO MUCH of it?

week of September 16: YOU HAVE A TEST ON MONDAY OVER THE MATERIAL UP TO AND INCLUDING THE TELEOLOGICAL ARGUMENT (PALEY AND HUME).  Please post your questions, as you study, here!!!!  Good luck!!!

week of September 9:  Next we will be reading the teleological argument for the existence of God.  You looked at this on the first day of class, if you recall.  So, my question is:  If things in nature appear to be complex and intricate and organized in the way that they work (for instance, the eye), do you think that this provides proof of a creator in any way?  How about the theory of evolution?  Does this present a rival theory?  Do you think evolution and religion are reconciliable?  Explain your thoughts.  Also: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL.  I WILL BE ABSENT FROM CLASS THIS WEEK.  PLEASE VIEW THE VIDEO ON DEMAND ON ANGEL.  THERE IS AN ASSIGNMENT CONTAINED THEREIN THAT YOU  MUST DO THIS WEEK.

Week of September 3:  You have a blog free week this week, due to class being off for the holiday!  Enjoy.


Laura