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1 Peter 3:15
Naturalist:
Definitions:
A person that believes in a natural explanation of the universe’s origin.
Theist: A person that believes in a supernatural explanation of the origen of the universe, and that the cause is a personal God (or gods).
Deist: A theist that believes that God is not involved in the universe. He created it and left!
Monotheist: A theist that believes there is only one God, and that he is indeed involved in the universe.
Polytheist:
Definitions:
A person who believes there are multiple gods.
Pantheist: A person that believes that everything that exists in the universe is God, and that God is not personal.
Atheist: A person who believes there is no God. (The universe is the result of time and chance.)
Agnostic: A person that believes the existence of God is irrelevant because no one could know God if He indeed exists.
Nihilist:
Definitions:
Literally, a “Nothing”-ist. He believes that there is no reasonable explanation for the existence of the universe.
Coherent Realityor No Reality
Coherent Reality No Reality
Existentialism
Nihilism
Naturalism Supernaturalism
Pantheism Polytheism Monotheism
Islam Judaism Christianity
2 Non-Realism Views
Presuppositions:
(1) Nothing can logically explain my experiences.
(2) My experiences are all that I know exist.
(3) Therefore, if there is any meaning in life, it will befound in my experiences.
(1) If it feels good, do it!(2) It’s OK if your view contradicts mine; we can both be right.(3) In Math, there should be no answers, just impressions.
Since there is no such thing as coherent
reality, the meaning of life can be found only
in my experiences.
(4) Contradictions don’t phase me.
Existentialist: Nihilist:
Identifying Concepts and Characteristics:
Since there is no such thing as coherent
reality, nothing really matters.
Identifying Concepts and Characteristics:(1) Preoccupation with death and destruction(2) Hopeless / Suicidal(3) Negative outlook on life(4) “There is no afterlife”(5) Often results in suicide
Ecclesiastes 1 (CEV)
Supernaturalism vs. Naturalism
Origins
Psychology
Politics
Media
Goal:To explain Creationby natural means.
Goal:To explain the Soul/ psyche by naturalmeans.
Goal:To base ethics on evolu-tionary doctrines to create a superior race.
Effect:-Decline of accountability.-Man is no longer responsible for his own actions.
Effect:-Soul reduced to bio-chemical actions & reactions.-Man is animal.-Destroys notion of sin.
Effect:-Mass murder of millions isacceptable as it speeds up the evolutionary process.
Supernaturalism vs. Naturalism
Origins
Psychology
Politics
Media
Goal:To explain Creationby natural means.
Goal:To explain the Soul/ psyche by naturalmeans.
Goal:To base ethics on evolu-tionary doctrines to create a superior race.
Goal:To be free of anypersonal responsibility.
Effect:-Decline of accountability.-Man is no longer responsible for his own actions.
Effect:-Soul reduced to bio-chemical actions & reactions.-Man is animal.-Destroys notion of sin.
Effect:-Mass murder of millions isacceptable as it speeds up the evolutionary process.
Effect:-Moral Decline.-Increase of pains associatedwith moral decline.
Arguments Against NaturalismArgumento #1:
The Laws of Science demand the supernatural.
Naturalism
Left with science andobservation
Matter/Energy canot becreated nor destroyed.
The universe we observe has matterand motion (a form of energy).
THEREFORE
The origin of the universe must be supernatural.
Argumentos against NaturalismArgument #2:
The laws of Logic demand the supernatural.
Naturalism
Every effect has a cause.
You cannot have aninfinite regression of causes.
The original cause must be a non-caused effect.
THEREFORE
An effect without a cause is not natural. It is supernatural.
Coherent Realityor No Reality
Coherent Reality No Reality
Existentialism
Nihilism
Naturalism Supernaturalism
Pantheism Polytheism Monotheism
Islam Judaism Christianity
Hinduism
The Low Heavens
The High Heavens
The Earth
11 gods
11 gods
11 gods
Problems with ANY form of Polytheism
1. The Problem of Source
2. The Problem of Design
3. The Problem of Sovereignty
Tell-Tale Signsof Man-made Deceitful Cults
1. The Problem of Origin
2. The Problem of Ethics
3. The Problem of Authority
4. The Problem of Consistency
The Distintion between Pantheism and Monotheism
Pantheism Monotheism
All is God; God is all. God created all; He is above all.
God is an impersonal force. God is a personal Creator.
The universe is a“Collective Soul.”
The Universe is a creation.
Everything is defined by it’sconnection to everything in theUniverse.
Everything is defined by it’sdistinction from everything else.
The goal: Lose one’s sense ofpersonal consciousness, and realize their oneness with the Cosmos.
The goal: Recognize one’s relationship to the Creator, and submit to His Authority.
3 Problemas Con el Panteísmo3 Problemas Con el Panteísmo
Problema #1: El Problema del diseño
Problema #2: El Problema de la pertenencia
Problema #3: El Problema de la contradicción
Una fuerza impersonal no podía crear un universocon diseño y orden.
Nadie podría relacionarse con “la fuerza,”porque no tendría ninguna personalidad.
Si se permiten las contradicciones,nada tendrá ningún significado.
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Self-Indulgence Self-Abasement
Men, by nature, tend toward self-indulgence.
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Egoísmo Ascetismo
Self-indulgence does not satisfy. Hinduism seeks meaning in self-abasement (Asceticism).
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Self-abasement doesn’t satisfy either. Buddhism seeks meaning in the suppression of desires.
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Self-Indulgence Self-Abasement
Asceticism of Buddha
La Persona
La Fuerza Impersonal
O . . .
La Persona
El Creador Personal
Arguments against Pantheism
• Problem of DESIGNProblem of DESIGN
• Problem of RELEVENCEProblem of RELEVENCE
• Problem of CONTRADICTIONProblem of CONTRADICTION
The Impersonal cannot create with design & The Impersonal cannot create with design & order.order.
If true, persons could not relate to impersonal If true, persons could not relate to impersonal creator.creator.
Assumes contradictions are natural.Assumes contradictions are natural.
Truth by nature can have no contradictions.Truth by nature can have no contradictions.
Coherent Realityor No Reality
Coherent Reality No Reality
Existentialism
Nihilism
Naturalism Supernaturalism
Pantheism Polytheism Monotheism
Islam Judaism Christianity
Growth of Islamic Population
The 5 Duties (Pillars) of Islam
1. The Repetition of the Creed
2. The 5 Daily Prayers
3. The Observance of Ramadan
4. The Giving of Alms
5. The Pilgrimage to Mecca
2 Problems
1. There is only one virtuous duty.
2. Jihad contradicts the Creed.
The 5 The 5 DoctrinesDoctrines of Islam of Islam
1. The Doctrine of Allah1. The Doctrine of Allah22. . The Doctine of AngelsThe Doctine of Angels33. . The Doctrine of the BooksThe Doctrine of the Books
44. . The Doctrine of the ProphetsThe Doctrine of the Prophets
55. . The Doctrine of the ResurrectionThe Doctrine of the Resurrection
And the Last DayAnd the Last Day
Reasons NOT to believe
1. Problem of Origins
2. Problem of Ethics
3. Problem of Authority
4. Problem of Inconsistency
Christianity
Bible is Authoritative
Bible is not Authoritative
The Bible Plus The Bible Alone
Literal Interpretation
Non-literal Interpretation
Receive the Gospel Reject the Gospel
Catholics
Mormons
CharismaticMovement
Christian Psychology
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