Thursday, April 21, 2011

jonathan edwards

What I learned from studying Jonathan Edwards is that he believed that good had control of everything that we did. He believe in the sovereignty of good which to him meant that everything that happened was because that’s how God wanted it to happen. I would say that his views are a little extreme but at that time most of the people believed in this. the puritans believed in predestination which meant that before you were born God had already decided if you would saved or not. I think this was way too extreme of way to think because I think your fate can’t be decided like that. I see it as a personal choice each individual needs to make for themselves.


http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/edwards/

I think that to some Americans freedom of religion is very important because some wish to practice their religion more than others. In the United States your able to practice the religion you wish to do so to other people come this country it would be a problem. Some people decided to come to this country because where they might live they don’t have same freedom. This country opens the doors for that in a way that you can identify yourself with the religion you wish to without fearing oppression from other religious groups.

6 comments:

  1. i really like your point that many people choose to practice their religion more than others. Its true and makes the freedom more valued my different people.

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  2. I agree, having not to fear the oppression of a religious group is a great thing about America. I personally am amazed by the idea, probably because of my up bringing with religion, that a reilgious group can cause people to fear it. Shouldn't the idea of religion to help people, whether that be on earth or in getting to heaven?

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  3. I think that it's one of the fundamental bases for America as a country- The Freedom of Religion. You make a good point in that this country opens doors in which one can identify themselves with the religion of their choosing.

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  4. I agree that predestination is extremely harsh. Especially when it contradicts your other beliefs in the sense that you have to try so hard to live up to a standard that may make your life difficult and unhappy without the outcome you wished for.

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  5. This country is so great because people come here and can practice their own religion safely. I agree with you 100 percent on that.

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  6. freedom of religion is what makes this counntry the best

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