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Please briefly explain the cosmological argument for the existence of God.

In our experience of the world, everything that exists, exists because it has a cause. Nothing that exists is causeless. If so, what is it that causes everything that exists? The cosmological argument pos...

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What is the difference between deontology and teleology in ethics?

They are two different ways of justifying an ethical claim or view. An ethical claim might be, for example, "you should not eat meat." All ethical claims can be justified by both deontology and ...

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To what extent does the religion you have studied adequately insist on human beings taking responsibility for the environment?

The chosen religion is Christianity. There are two conflicting Christian approaches to environmental responsibility. Namely, the concepts of stewardship and dominion.
Stewardship is the theological b...

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What are 3 Muslim teachings regarding divorce?

Muslims believe marriage is a contract which cannot be broken. It is seen as a last resort. Both men and women can request divorce.

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What is the difference between the Via Positiva and the Via Negativa?

The Via Negative (also known as the apophatic way) is the idea that we can only state things about God by stating what he is not. Positive sentences about God such as "God is Good" cannot be va...

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