THEO 1000 Chapter paper 2: Paper 2: comparison chart for Arnold, Kolitz, Levinas, and Kushner; discussed and approved by professor
14 Mar 2017
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Yes, god cares about people, he suffers with us. Determinism: everything has to happen at this time, this place, exactly only 1 way for the event to occur. Free will: god cannot intervene our free will, which is why he doesn"t help. No, we are too small to the all-mighty. Both: the notion of god allows us to be savages and the closeness of the. Student/rabbi: engages in conversation with god and challenge, argue, criticize him if necessary. God is a good teacher, but not a good actor (those who can"t do, teach). Human caused (briefly mentioned) to show honor and to introduce the problem of. God does all for us to uphold our own morality. Free will: god will not stop us from doing evil, we must stop that ourselves. King parents to kids: believe in him but don"t rely on him, we are responsible for ourselves.
