Initially approaching this course in Christian Apologetics, I was under the impression that to adequately defend the Christian faith or offer pastoral advice to those who may be struggling I needed to acquire a depth of philosophical knowledge. While philosophy clarifies the complexities of doubt concerning faith we can, in addition to a general acquisition of great philosophical thinkers and sound biblical application, extend pastoral support and guidance. Such would be the approach I would utilize in a pastoral setting to the many women I encounter who struggle with questions of fertility in relation to their faith. Often these women express issues of doubt towards God and further voice their frustration with what theologians understand …show more content…
Tracy would later learn that she, like many women in her family, including her mother, had developed endometriosis. The diagnosis of endometriosis, a disorder involving the female reproductive system, is rather disheartening to a young woman as the main risk factor is an unlikelihood of giving birth. Tracy considers her teenage pregnancy to be a blessing because receiving this diagnosis limits the potential of giving birth again. Ten years after giving birth to her son, Tracy married her college sweetheart a practicing Obstetrician/ Gynecologist. Her new husband, who does not have any children, has been an instrumental influence in the building of Tracy’s faith. The strength of this couple’s faith has been tested as they world hard to conceive a child together. Tracy’s endometriosis has made it difficult for her to carry a child full term. In the span of their two-year marriage, Tracy and her husband have dealt with three first trimester miscarriages. Each miscarriage was more devastating than the last. By the third miscarriage, Tracy had lost hope. Tracy remembers vividly collapsing into her husband’s arms while weeping at the loss of another child. She began to harbor feelings of inadequacy as a woman and wife and felt as though she was being punished for past sins. In her moments of doubt, Tracy could not understand why God allowed her such agony. She felt she had grown
The existence of God is a topic that humanity has wrestled with since perhaps the beginning. The view of God from various cultures and civilizations differs in a sense, but remains true to the entity of what it means to be a deity. Each culture throughout history has been able to put their spin on what it means to be a god, whether it be in the form of Zeus for the Greeks, Mars for the Romans, or Brahma for the Hindus. However, among each of these cultures a god is still a divine being capable of powers beyond the reach of the human and mortal dimension. In The Last Question, Isaac Asimov illuminates a unique perspective on what it is to be a god, human relationship to God, and the form a god can take. In the short science fiction, a super-computer
One day while walking through Frankenmuth, my mother had a gut feeling that she was expecting. When my parents returned home from the day’s festivities my mom snuck away to take a pregnancy test, which confirmed she was in fact pregnant. According to my dad, he was surprised and very excited to be expecting. My parents had long been trying to start their family but had suffered a miscarriage 8 weeks into their first pregnancy. Due to the prior miscarriage, my parents decided to use caution and wait until they made it through the first trimester to share the news with friends and family. My mother went on to explain that pregnancy changed everything for her from her diet to her daily activities. Both of my parents
Fall of 2016 started off with football games, getting accepted to UA’s New College Life Track program, and I finding out that I was pregnant. Even though my boyfriend John, and I are not married we were still excited and ready for this new chapter in our lives. Living with endometriosis it is very hard if at all possible to get pregnant. We were in shock. Everything was normal with my body and I had been taking my birth control reguraly. There was no thought of being preganent I felt a little strange like something was off but I wasn’t feeling sick. Once I went to the doctor they told me I was six weeks preganent. Again, we were surprised but but happy for this new adventure. A few months passed and we went for an update, by then I was at
This assignment is to research and review a minor disorder that some women can experience while being pregnant. By understanding facts and demonstrating the physiological changes and adaptions that occur in relation to pregnancy can create empathetic midwives. Focusing on education and support through woman-centered care and displaying primary health practices in a professional setting.
The arguments trying to “prove” the existence of God are by far some of the most controversial philosophical arguments out there. When some of the people who created these philosophies it was illegal or even punishable by death to even question his existence, let alone try to come up with a logical explanation to “prove” he is real. The two main arguments used today are the ontological argument and the cosmological argument. Neither one of these arguments are correct nor incorrect; moreover, the argument of God is extremely controversial and will continue on long after our lifetimes.
In deducing the mere logical possibility of a God, it is important that one first delves into exactly what characteristics this being is said to have; mainly what is it this being can and can not do. Religions touting a singular entity, God, to be there creation of the world, hold several interesting beliefs with regards to this beings characteristics, mainly that God is Omnipotent, omniscient, and is morally perfect. Religions holding a singular God to be responsible for creation have a similar belief, God in his perfect goodness, used his powers omnipotence (which allow him to do anything, created a world, which he knows everything about, as he is also omniscient, knowing everything. Some of these characteristics have very clear consequences
My paper scrutinizes numerous logical disputes for and alongside the presence of God. I shall argue that there’s no adequate evidence or inclusive arguments for the existence of God. It is grounded on the views of certain great philosophers and scientists of all of mankind.
a pear. The cervix's side opens into the vagina, and the other side is linked to fallopian tubes. Uterus has many diseases, and one of the most common gynecological condition is Endometriosis. The term of Endometriosis is a disease that the tissues grow outside the womb. Moreover, The idiom of " Endometriosis " comes from Latin words which " end/o " means inside, " metr/i " refers to uterus, and " osis " means disease. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Endometriosis is predestined 24% to 50% of women who suffer infertility. While, women of childbearing is estimated to impact 7% between the ages 25 and 40. Endometriosis essay based on its causes, symptoms and treatments.
The prenatal care and instruction with birth defect deliveries was introduced about 1900 and was rapidly adopted through the world. Beginning with the development of hormonal contraceptive pills in the 1950s, OB-GYNs have also become responsible for regulating women’s fertility. With the development of amniocentesis, ultrasound, and other methods for the prenatal diagnosis of birth defects, OB-GYNs have been able to abort defective fetuses and unwanted pregnancies. At the same time, new methods for artificially implanting fertilized embryos within the uterus have enabled obstetrician-gynecologists to help previously infertile couples to have children when they're not able. The job of an obstetrician is help a woman throughout
I think the most common fallacy that christians commit when arguing is confusing ''Spinoza's god'' with the ''christian god''. Many apologists do this on purpose, and it is dishonest. For example, they'd be arguing in favor of Spinoza's god and how we [atheists] cannot disprove it, and somehow they think that they can use the same argument to defend the christian god, and win the debate.. NO, NO, NOPE! Let me explain: first of all they're right, I cannot disprove spinoza's god (the god of deists). Still, I think there's no good reason to believe in it, but to be honest, I wouldn't even be openly atheist if everyone were deist. Spinoza's god is quite different from the christian god, first of all, S.G. is an it, not a he. It's just an unconcious
It goes without saying that a counselor treating clients for infertility should be empathetic, understanding, genuine, and non-judgmental among other traits. Initially, after drawing out the client’s story and assessing their needs for therapy one beginning of treatment can be to provide psychoeducation from a biological, medical, and psychological perspective (Joy & McCrystal, 2015). This ensures a firm foundation for both the client and therapist to develop a healthy treatment plan from which to explore all available options, alternatives, and possible outcomes that are presented. A few examples are in vitro fertilization, surrogacy, adoption, and even acceptance that rearing children
In this paper, I’m going to argue for the existence of God. I'm going to accomplish this by, proving that God can exist in the world with evil, proving that God is necessary for our world to exist, and finally proving that morality is a result of God. To make this paper clearer, I'm going to define a few terms used in my paper. Evil is the pain and suffering in our world, and I use it in two different ways. First, moral evil, the result of our free will, that allows to treat other humans inhumanely.
Does God Exist? If God so desired, He could merely appear and attest to the whole of humankind that He exists. But if He did that, there would be no need for faith. “Then Jesus told him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed '” (John 20:29). I’m sure an abundance of people would love for someone to simply show them the evidence for God 's existence. Enough of those statements of, "You just have to believe” or “Just have some faith” such statements that leave many people with no comfort or acceptance. I would like to attempt to point out some of the reasons that lead me undoubtedly believe that God exists. First of all, consider the following. When it comes to the prospect of God 's existence, the Bible says that there are individuals who have seen sufficient evidence, but they have concealed the truth they have seen. On the other hand, for those who continue to wonder if God is there, he says, "You will seek me and find me; when you seek me with all your heart, I will be found by you." Before one looks at the facts surrounding God 's existence, one must ask themselves, if God does exist, would I want to know him? To follow are some reasons to consider.
In this article we will discuss God, and the arguments of his existence. We will argue
First I would like to thank Jerry947 for setting up this debate and being willing to discuss such a controversial topic. Per the rules laid out in the opening round I will present the case against the existence of the Christian God.