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Theism, in the field of comparative religion, is the belief in the existence of deities. In popular parlance, the term theism often describes the classical conception of god(s) that is found in the monotheistic and polytheistic religions.
The term theism derives from the Greek theos meaning "god". The term theism was first used by Ralph Cudworth (1617–88). In Cudworth's definition, they are "strictly and properly called Theists, who affirm, that a perfectly conscious understanding being, or mind, existing of itself from eternity, was the cause of all other things".
Atheism is commonly understood as rejection of theism in the broadest sense of theism, i.e. the rejection of belief in a god or gods. The claim that the existence of any deity is unknown or unknowable is agnosticism.
Monotheism (from Greek μόνος) is the belief in theology that only one deity exists. Some modern day monotheistic religions include Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Baha'i Faith, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Eckankar and some forms of Hinduism.
Peter Jonathan Hitchens (born 28 October 1951) is an English journalist and author. He has published six books, including The Abolition of Britain, The Rage Against God and The War We Never Fought. He is a frequent critic of political correctness, and describes himself as a theist and Burkean conservative.
Hitchens writes for Britain's The Mail on Sunday newspaper and is a former foreign correspondent in Moscow and Washington. He works as a foreign reporter and in 2010 was awarded the Orwell Prize. He is the younger brother of the late writer Christopher Hitchens.
Peter Hitchens was born in Malta, where his father, a career naval officer, was stationed as part of the colonial garrison. He was educated at the Leys School and the Oxford College of Further Education before being accepted at the University of York, where he studied Philosophy and Politics and was a member of Alcuin College, graduating in 1973. He later commented that he "must have been a severe disappointment" to his parents after making sure he "would never get into Oxbridge" by being arrested breaking into a government fall-out shelter.
Which offers a better explanation for reality--Theism or Atheism? On April 18, 2013, Dr. Frank Turek, noted Theist and David Silverman, President of American Atheists met on the stage of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. The debate, called Examine Reality, was watched in person by an audience of over 1400 people, and by several hundred people online from places as far away as Norway. http://www.realitydebate.com/ Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyr...
This is a response to "God vs. Atheism: Which is More Rational?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T_P14JjMcM The first thing I have to point out is that it's not God vs atheism; it's theism vs atheism. God isn't involved in this because God doesn't exist. And it's not which one is MORE rational; it's which one is rational at all, and which one is wholly irrational. Some months ago, I said I wouldn't do any more pwnage videos because I wouldn't waste any more time responding to anyone who didn't have a significant negative impact on the community at-large. Then Dr. Peter Kreeft made a video attacking atheists with the same fallacious arguments typical of amateur trolls. He misrepresents both his own position and ours with the lies of equivocation and projection, by pretending that assumi...
In this video, Elmar Kremer (Emeritus, University of Toronto) introduces two theories of the nature of God: classical theism and theistic personalism. In part 1, he considers the arguments that have been made for each theory. Wi-Phi is an official partner of Khan Academy. Sponsored by the American Philosophical Association. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/Gi4U/
To help support this ministry click here: http://www.patreon.com/inspiringphilosophy In my opinion this is the worst objection a skeptic can use when debating a theist and atheists alike agree. Here is the full talk with Michael Ruse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhzgg59bVLU Here is Common Sense Atheism in agreement with me on this: http://commonsenseatheism.com/?p=6113 Our defense of Cosmological Argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2ULF5WixMM *If you are caught excessively commenting, insulting, or derailing then your comments will be removed. If you do not like it you can watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn0Hq-sy3Wg&feature;=plcp "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticis...
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The religious and the "faithful" will undoubtedly find this video confronting and quite possibly liberating at the same time. I believe this documentary is both awe inspiring and enlightening. The intent of the video is simply to offer another and in my opinion a much more reasonable perspective then that offered by the religious institutions of the world. An exhilarating and thought provoking viewing experience regardless of your background or beliefs. The video is entertaining, emotional and challenging. Along with a stirring blend of words and images to inspire and demonstrate a deeper understanding of the human experience as it truly is. Leave your pre-conceived ideas and biases at the door prior to watching and take down your shields. This video is not a personal attack on anybody. I...
Thanks for watching! This clip was taken from the show that aired July 10, 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D891sOYMeag
Is theism reasonable? Peter Hitchens and Michael Nugent speak in Part 2 of Trinity College Dublin Metaphysical Society debate on 18 January 2016. Also includes vote and summary by chairperson Maureen Junker-Kenny. Part 1, with Patrick Masterson and Ivana Bacik, is here: https://youtu.be/AWAc_P5dXWg
For more on the Religious Freedom Project, visit: http://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/rfp For more on the Berkley Center, visit: http://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu For Part 2 of this discussion, visit: http://bit.ly/1bMWAKc January 7, 2012 | Standing Seminar: Theism, Naturalism, and Rationality Presentation: Alvin Plantinga Alvin Plantinga is the John A. O'Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. One of the most important living philosophers of religion, he is credited with helping revive Christian philosophy. Acclaimed for his work on metaphysics, the problem of evil, and the epistemology of religious belief, he is the author or editor of many books, including God and Other Minds, The Nature of Necessity, Faith and Rationality, and a major trilogy on "Warrant" whi...
C.S. Lewis: It must be understood that my conversion at that point was only to theism pure and simple. I knew nothing yet about the incarnation. The God to whom I surrendered was sheerly non-human. C.S. Lewis: [Reading from Chesterton] A great man knows he is not God and the greater he is, the better he knows it. The gospels declare that this mysterious maker of the world has visited his world in person. The most that any religious prophet has said was that he was the true servant of such a being. But if the creator was present in the daily life of the Roman empire, that is something unlike anything else in nature. It is the one great startling statement that man has made since he spoke his first articulate word. It makes dust and nonsense of comparative religion. C.S. Lewis: As I ...
(Konishi/Takanami)
Translators: Andrei Cunha
itsu demo ai wa
te-gotae ga nai
futari wa kao mo
miawasezu ni
hohoemu
futari kiri yoru no
shizuka na pool ni
tada ukande iru dake
sore demo ai wa
owari ga nakute
umai iiwake
omoi tsukazu ni
hohoemu
futari kiri yoru no
tsumetai pool de
ima mo oborete yuku
daremo tasukete kurenai
daremo kotaete kurenai
shizunde shimau yo
keredomo ai wa
mae-bure mo naku
futari wo tada
okisari ni shite
kieru yo
futari kiri yoru no
tsumetai pool de
ima mo oborete yuku
daremo tasukete kurenai
daremo kotaete kurenai
shizunde shimau yo
futari kiri yoru no
tsumetai pool de
ima mo oborete yuku
daremo tasukete kurenai
nanimo kotaete kurenai
daremo tasukete kurenai
daremo kotaete kurenai
shizunde shimau yo
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love never
gets back to you
and we try to avoid
to look at each other
when we smile
we are alone
at night in a quiet pool
we're just floating
but still
love is endless
and i can't find
a good excuse
i just smile
we are alone
at night in a cold pool
and we just drown
nobody can help us
nobody will answer
we'll just sink
but love never gives you
a previous sign
it will just
go away
and leave us
we are alone
at night in a cold pool
and we just drown
nobody can help us
nobody will answer
we'll just sink
nobody can help us
nobody will answer
we'll just sink
nobody can help us
nobody will answer
nobody can help us
nobody will answer
we'll just sink