I chose to respond to question nine when the imaginary Passover scene is taking place. Judah's father is asked, "And if all your faith is wrong, Saul, I mean just what if?" and he answers "then I'll still have a better life than all those that doubt". They go on to talk about how he would always choose God over the truth. I think that people would choose religious faith over truth because they want something to believe in. People need a positive outlet to put their faith in in order to feel secure.
Personally, I believe that universal truth isn't something that we have binding us. Although, I would understand why someone would want to believe that. The thought or idea of a world completely free of ethics is somewhat nerve racking because who knows what it can lead to. This is why I think that people like Saul give themselves a set of morals and rules and set of consequences for when they are broken. If there is something better and more comforting to believe in, why not view that over truth?
For your first paragraph, I feel like you could expand more on your ascertion. I think adding information to back up what you said would help your paragraph feel less chopped off at the end. This goes for your second paragraph as well, I feel as though you have the good beginnings, but I would like to see more information of how you came to those opinions.
ReplyDeleteI really like what you said and agree. Some people really need religion to be able to live in our world and not hate and lose hope in everyone in it. The last sentence makes me think ignorance is bliss though.
ReplyDeleteI really like what you said and agree. Some people really need religion to be able to live in our world and not hate and lose hope in everyone in it. The last sentence makes me think ignorance is bliss though.
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