It is questionable whether an obligation arises only when an identity requires the rejection of a maxim. Is it not the case that an identity can also require that one endorses a maxim? It seems that one can be obligated both to perform and abstain from performing actions in virtue of the identities they possess. If there are only duties to not perform actions, then there can only be reasons for performing actions and we are never obligated to do anything. To return to the example of religious identity, surely the Christian faith both prohibits some actions and demands others. For instance, a Christian has an obligation to attend church services regularly and to read the scripture. It may be that plenty of self-identified Christians fail to perform these tasks, but it would be inaccurate to say that a Christian merely has a reason to go to church or to read the Bible. If a Christian fails to perform these actions, he has to an extent failed to act consistently with his Christian identity. *Typically, when a person ignores an obligation they do not at the same time relinquish the identity the obligation is derived from. Korsgaard 's view is that one 's identity is only under threat if one constantly fails to fulfil the obligations associated with that identity. However, it seems possible that a person could fail to fulfil nearly all of the obligations that an identity creates for them and yet still retain that identity. It could be argued that they are wrong about having
on an individual level. As a coach that focuses on the positive, personal relationships with their
Is it possible to be a Muslim without believing the validity of the prophecies of Mohammed? Is it possible to be a Christian without believing in the resurrection of Jesus? My definition of religion transformed greatly during my studies the past few months. Even as a religion major at St. Olaf College I thought of religion very narrowly, as a construct of metaphysical beliefs. But I've come to realize that religion runs far deeper than my Lutheran mind previously conceived.
5. What is your basis of ethics? My basics of ethics was taught by my grandma she instilled a lot of her values and morals in my life giving me the teachings that made her a bright woman. She made sure to start on me early by getting me involved in church and helping me understand my religion and god and what he expects from his people. I was told to become a leader and not a follower use gods power that he using in my life to restore and help those who may be broken in life. I always ask god if I’m unsure I understand in this world of many temptations we may fall but our god isn’t a judging god and will be there with open ears and arms to help you get it right if you want change. I am not perfect but I pay attention I know right from wrong and know I am help accountable for my actions and faults. And have god move in my
• Writes about James, brother of Jesus, who was called the Christ. Stoned to death in A.D. 62. Pg.78
Identity is built on the choices a person makes in their life. However, what if that person is not responsible enough to make their own decisions? What if they rely on others to make decisions for them? What a person really values is ingrained in their identity, and lacking an identity means lacking these values. In A Prayer for Owen Meany, Johnny never fully develops his own values and dreams because he sacrifices his identity for dependence on Owen Meany.
1. The biblical basis of Jubilee 2000’s call for the immediate canceling of all debts of HIPC’s is found in Leviticus. This bible book states that “you shall not oppress one another.” Also in the book of Leviticus in the case of someone who becomes poor and in turn to sells his possessions then his relative may redeem the possessions he sold. Or if the man has no one to redeem it but he himself becomes able to redeem it then let him count the years since the sale, and restore the remainder to the man whom he sold it, that he may return to his possessions. But if he’s not able to have it restored to himself, then what was sold shall remain in the land of him who bought it until the year of Jubilee and in the
However, Christ’s resurrection ensures our regeneration. We have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Peter explicitly connects Jesus’ resurrection with our regeneration or new birth (1 Peter 1:3-4). When Jesus rose from the dead, he had a new quality of life, a “resurrection life” in a human body and the human spirit that were perfectly suited for fellowship also obedience to God forever. In his resurrection, Jesus earned for us a new life. Notably, we do not receive all the new “resurrection life” when we become Christians, for our bodies remain as they were, still subject to weakness, aging, and death. But in our spirits, we are made alive with new resurrection power.
This class has made me think about encounters I have had with different groups of people over the last couple years. The class that we discussed Islam reminded me about a time at work when I was talking to a Muslim co-worker. My co-worker was talking her weekend and that she went to the Cheesecake Factory and said that she tried red wine for the first time and thought it was disgusting. I did not think anything of asking her if she just turned 21, thinking that was why it was a big deal that she had drank red wine. I had completely forgotten that Muslims are not supposed to drink alcohol and basically put my foot in my mouth. She did not think it was a big deal and kind of laughed about it, but I still felt bad. I had assumed that college students who are Muslim would be kind of like Christian college students, by exploring more things and doing things that their faith does not necessarily approve off. I am sure that there are many Muslim college students who do do that, but I should not have assumed that Muslim college students would act the same way that many Christian college students do.
Since the pursuit of authentic identity relates heavily with society itself, one can argue that identity exists to the extent of
According to Steinberg (2016), individuals who have a healthy sense of identity are able to take responsibilities for their actions, and have a clear idea of who they are and who they would like to be. However, Steinberg
Religion is a guideline for social conduct; additionally one may conclude of the gospel, and superstitious practices are the closest perceptible occurrence humans can term ‘magic. ' There are several definitions of the word religion because no one seems concise. One proper definition, according to Merriam-Webster, is “Religion is a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices” (Merriam-Webster, 2015). One might think that this distinguishing definition is most suitable for the purpose of this assignment. This paper will discuss the interviews of three different people who associate themselves with a particular religion. Hiawatha Macomb, Maxine Hawthorne, and Christian X will answer questions about their beliefs concerning religion, spirituality, faith, and perceptions about religion. In brief, the participants will have honest discussions about their beliefs in God and the supernatural.
Despite the fact that being valid to oneself identity, individuals act in an unexpected way, contingent upon the circumstances at hand.
According to Bill Hull, “While certain pockets of evangelicalism have grown, overall, the church is in a decline. Many congregations can attest to Hull’s assessment, in that, churches in America are indeed experiencing sharp declines in its numbers of baptisms and church attendance. Over
Given this, Parfit believes that it follows "that the fact of a person’s identity over time just consists in the holding of more particular facts." (2) Parfit provides further arguments to show that the facts in question concern psychological continuity and/or connectedness, and thus that personal identity can be reduced to this psychological continuity and/or connectedness. This is what Parfit terms the Psychological Criterion for personal identity. Further, since personal identity just consists in this psychological continuity when it takes a non-branching, or one-one form, personal identity is, as Parfit puts it, "not what matters." What does matter is the psychological continuity and connectedness, what Parfit terms Relation R.
When discussing and proving the person of Christ, there are two basic laws that must be addressed and proven. First you must prove that Christ is one hundred percent human (humanity), then you must prove that at the same time Christ is one hundred percent God (deity).