Problem of evil In the philosophy of religion, the problem of evil is the question of how to reconcile the existence of evil with that of a deity who is, in either absolute or relative terms, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent (see theism).[1][2] An argument from evil attempts to show that the co-existence of evil and such a deity is unlikely or impossible if placed in absolute terms. Attempts to show the contrary have traditionally been discussed under the heading of theodicy. A wide range of responses have been given to the problem of evil. There are also many discussions of evil and associated problems in other philosophical fields, such as secular ethics,[4][5][6] and scientific disciplines such as evolutionary ethics.[7][8] But as usually understood, the "problem of evil" is posed in a theological context.[1][2] Detailed arguments[edit] Numerous versions of the problem of evil have been formulated.[1][2][9] These versions have included philosophical, theological and Biblical formulations.
Fornication (lesson on 16th oct) Fornication is generally consensual sexual intercourse between two people not married to each other.[1][2] For many people, the term carries an overtone of moral or religious disapproval, but the significance of sexual acts to which the term is applied varies between religions, societies and cultures. The definition is often disputed. In modern usage, the term is often replaced with a more judgment-neutral term like extramarital sex. Etymology and usage[edit] The word derives from Latin, fornix meaning "arch", supposedly as a euphemism for "brothel".[3] The first recorded use in English is in the Cursor Mundi, c. 1300; the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) records a figurative use as well: "The forsaking of God for idols".[4] In the English translations of the Bible the Greek term πορνεία (porneia) has given rise to some dispute. History[edit] Britain[edit] Religions[edit] Hinduism[edit] Hinduism condemns pre-marital sex.[12] Rigveda(1700 BC - 1000 BC) regard adultery to be "evil".[13]
MACKLEMORE LYRICS - Same Love When I was in the third grade I thought that I was gay, 'Cause I could draw, my uncle was, and I kept my room straight. I told my mom, tears rushing down my face She's like "Ben you've loved girls since before pre-k, trippin'." Yeah, I guess she had a point, didn't she? Bunch of stereotypes all in my head. I remember doing the math like, "Yeah, I'm good at little league." And I can't change Even if I tried Even if I wanted to And I can't change Even if I tried Even if I wanted to My love My love My love She keeps me warm She keeps me warm She keeps me warm She keeps me warm If I was gay, I would think hip-hop hates me Have you read the YouTube comments lately? (I don't know) And I can't change Even if I tried Even if I wanted to My love My love My love She keeps me warm She keeps me warm She keeps me warm She keeps me warm Thanks to Saphira for adding these lyrics. Writer(s): Mary Lambert, Ben Haggerty, Ryan Lewis Copyright: Inside Passage Music O.B.O.
UK | 'Chastity ring' girl loses case A 16-year-old girl was not discriminated against when she was banned from wearing a "purity ring" in school, the High Court has ruled. Lydia Playfoot was told by Millais School in Horsham, West Sussex, to remove her ring - which symbolises chastity - or face expulsion. The school had denied breaching her human rights and said it was "delighted" with the outcome. Miss Playfoot said she was "very disappointed" by the decision. She said the ruling would "mean that slowly, over time, people such as school governors, employers, political organisations and others will be allowed to stop Christians from publicly expressing and practising their faith". 'Tinged with regret' Judge Michael Supperstone QC said the school, which had insisted the ring was not an essential part of the Christian faith, was "fully justified" in its actions. He ruled the act of wearing a ring was not "intimately linked" to the belief in chastity before marriage. 'Focus on sex' 'Wider significance'
Extension: What is the SRT? Sixteen-year-old Lydia Playfoot went to the High Court claiming that her school was discriminating against her by not allowing the wearing of a "purity ring". Started in the US, the Silver Ring Thing is the organisation behind the symbol of her pledge to sexual abstinence. "God wants you to be holy, so you should keep clear of sexual sin. This verse from the New Testament book of 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 is the basis of the belief in sexual purity and abstinence among young people of the Silver Ring Thing (SRT) movement. TV documentary The city of Yuma, Arizona, was the birthplace of SRT, founded by Denny and Amy Pattyn in 1996. It was their response to what they saw as a worrying rise in the number of pregnancies among teenage girls. In the UK, SRT is based in Horsham in West Sussex and run by a group of volunteers. It is headed by its managing director Andy Robinson, who is the full time youth pastor at King's Church, Horsham. How far can I go?