Ph: Faith: Models Of Reality In Religion Comments

Artistically conveyed, simple and straightforward in diction, philosophical in content, amusing logically. Indeed, the issue of existence and reality remains one of the oldest topics in philosophy, precisely in metaphysics which focuses on what exists. Any time one takes a critical look at the topic, the more complicated it becomes and the endless flow of questions. After reading the poem, and indeed when I saw the title, what immediately came to mind was Plato's theory of Forms. Indeed, should we consider the position of the absolute skeptics, that nothing can be known with absolute certainty, then we are bound to doubt our very existence, that of the universe, that of God, and everything worth doubting, but we know that the position of the skeptics is self contradictory, in that, if we cannot know anything with absolute certainty, then how did they arrive at their position? Notwithstanding this contradiction, we can attest to this fact that our knowledge on the universe is very questionable. The poet's states clearly that, not even science can prove the existence of God. what of religion? We know what faith can do. I like the way Brian handled the issue, taking a good look at both sides of the debate and opening our eyes on new questions for contemplation. As a matter of fact, the existence of the universe and that of God are two closely related topics, for the existence of a good and supportive universe suggests the existence of a God who cares, though this is difficult to prove. Brian put it better, Perhaps Nature itself demonstrates God exists Though we know for a fact that man’s flesh soon will die, If creation is born of a God that persists Where is evidence proving man’s soul is a lie? Both the Christian and Atheist live lives of faith If you’re tempted to tell me our soul is puerile Let me posit that neither can prove other wrong, And then challenge your evidence our death is real! yes, the atheists, like the theists, also employ faith in his unbelief for none can prove the other wrong. However, the existence of God is very possible and real since Brian can even be sure of our death as humans. Well written sir, I enjoyed it!