Religious Studies 102 introduces students to post-biblical theology and religious practice and the contexts in which they appear. Through a consideration of representative figures and issues, students analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments and points of view. In particular, we consider how concepts of the body are incorporated in religious beliefs and practices.
After reading Book One of Saint Augustine, I became very interested in the lifestyle of Augustine. The fact that he did all possible wrong one could do before he started to question the existence of God is unique. What do you guys feel about how he questions God in all aspects from before birth to afterlife? It made in some cases try and understand why Augustine was so uncertain about the divine God.
We talked a bit about it in class, but I struggled with his statements about the evilness of infants. According to his argument, we are all born sinful and inherently evil. Thus, even infants are evil. I've always bought into the "age of accountability" theory- one should not be held responsible for his/her actions until he/she is able to understand the right and wrong behind it. Thoughts?
After reading Book One of Saint Augustine, I became very interested in the lifestyle of Augustine. The fact that he did all possible wrong one could do before he started to question the existence of God is unique. What do you guys feel about how he questions God in all aspects from before birth to afterlife? It made in some cases try and understand why Augustine was so uncertain about the divine God.
ReplyDeleteWe talked a bit about it in class, but I struggled with his statements about the evilness of infants. According to his argument, we are all born sinful and inherently evil. Thus, even infants are evil. I've always bought into the "age of accountability" theory- one should not be held responsible for his/her actions until he/she is able to understand the right and wrong behind it. Thoughts?
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