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Post by brittanyjordan on Sept 11, 2016 23:30:44 GMT
1. Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
Socrates was sentenced to death for two charges by Meletus:
“One that he did not believe in the gods recognized by the State” (pg 2). In the Socratic Dialogue with Euthyphro, Socrates explains to Euthyphro that he was being “charged with impiety … is that which is not dear to [the Gods]” (pg 10-11). Meletus says that Socrates is “poet or maker of gods, and that [he] invents new gods and deny the existence of old ones” (pg 6) meaning that Socrates did not admire the Gods that the city believes, but believes in other Gods.
“The other that he had corrupted the Athenian youth by his teachings” (pg 2). In The Apology of Socrates, Socrates says “For I can not understand whether you says that I teach them to believe that there are certain gods, not, however, those which the city believes in, but others; and this it is that you accuse me of, that I introduce others” (pg 39). This dialogue shows that Socrates was not admiring the Gods acknowledged by the city, therefore indicates that Socrates’s teachings and introducing other deities show that he was corrupting Athen’s youth.
During the period that Socrates lived, dishonoring the Gods admired by the city and the teachings of different deities have led him to his death. When given the death sentence, Socrates friend, Crito, urges him to escape, but Socrates believed that “it was wrong to return evil to evil” (pg 3) and opposed the offer. Condemned to death by the judges, Socrates drank the poisonous hemlock. 2. Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
Conflict exists between science and religion because of their discipline and fundamental differences. Science is acting upon observations of nature, while religion acts upon by faith.
Science is based on observation and is understanding life in a materialistic way. According to The Great Mystery, “that science isn’t a thing but rather a process of discovery and along that pathway there will be false starts, differences of opinion, falsifications, tentative hypotheses, and theories and even facts that are always subject to alteration or even wholesale elimination.(Lane, David. The Great Mystery (p. 15). Kindle Edition.). Science proves a close understanding of how and why human exist because “we care just material and just the body … a bundle of neurons” (Lane, David. The Great Mystery (p. 3). . Kindle Edition.)
On the other hand, religion is based on faith and is understanding life in a spiritual way. Many believe that their religion is only entirely right, and the consensus of science and other beliefs other than theirs are partly false. Religion would state that God has created humans and earth and that we must believe in faith. A pleasant person would think that “we are beings of light and that is our core constituent.” (Lane, David. The Great Mystery (p. 2). Kindle Edition.), therefore, religion would argue that humans were put on earth because of concise purpose to their existence.
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Post by qiuyueyin on Sept 18, 2016 6:46:42 GMT
Hi, Brittany, you have done a very good job, especially quoting the materials in the reading to demonstrate your own ideas. For the first question, I agree with you that Socrates was faced with these two charges. However, I would like to add that besides these two ambiguous reasons, Socrates was sentenced to death also because he pursued the truth in a very straightforward way. He was questioned and then questioned the opinions of many others, which had aroused the hatred and jealousy of other people. For the second question, I do not think there is a right or wrong in believing science or believing religion. People have the freedom to choose their own faith. Science could help us to know about the world and know many phenomenon, while religion could help to guide us be a stronger and better person.
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Post by ChrisEffen on Jun 1, 2019 13:25:57 GMT
Chris Stapleton is my favourite US singer. His voice takes me away from all troubles of this planet and I start enjoy my life and listen songs created by his voice. Now the singer is on a All-American Road Show Tour started in May of 2019. The concerts scheduled for this year, up to the second of November. Ticket prices are moderate and available for all men and women with different income. If you love country music as mush as I, then you must visit at least one Chris' concert. All tour dates are available at the Chris Stapleton tour New York. Visit the website and make yourself familiar with all powerful Chris Stapleton concerts in 2019!
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Post by Lukedok on Jun 5, 2019 6:50:22 GMT
Luke Bryan is my favourite US singer. His voice takes me away from all problems of this world so I start enjoy my life and listen songs created by his mind. Now he is going on a tour this year. The concerts scheduled for this year, up to the mid-October. Ticket prices are moderate and available for all men and women with different income. If you love country music as mush as I, then you must visit at least one Luke's concert. All tour dates are available at the Luke Bryan tickets. Visit the website and make yourself familiar with all Luke Bryan concerts in 2020!
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Post by Lukedok on Jun 8, 2019 0:13:42 GMT
Luke Bryan is my favourite US singer. His voice takes me away from all troubles of this planet and I can enjoy my life and listen songs created by his mind. Now he is going on a tour in 2020. The concerts scheduled for the whole 2019, up to the 12th of October. Ticket prices are moderate and available for all men and women with different income. If you love contry music, then you must visit at least one of his concert. All tour dates are available at the Luke Bryan tour dates. Open the website and make yourself familiar with all powerful Luke Bryan concerts in 2019!
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Post by FlorEffen on Jun 10, 2019 12:15:12 GMT
Florida Georgia Line is my favourite contry band. Headliners Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard are those guys that can make anyone sing along. It's the reason I like to visit their shows. And - that's surprisingly beatiful - in 2019 they have CAN'T SAY IT AIN'T COUNTRY TOUR which covers all the USA cities and towns. For concert dates list visit fgltour.com.
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Post by Guest on Aug 9, 2019 17:15:07 GMT
1. Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
Socrates was sentenced to death for two charges by Meletus:
“One that he did not believe in the gods recognized by the State” (pg 2). In the Socratic Dialogue with Euthyphro, Socrates explains to Euthyphro that he was being “charged with impiety … is that which is not dear to [the Gods]” (pg 10-11). Meletus says that Socrates is “poet or maker of gods, and that [he] invents new gods and deny the existence of old ones” (pg 6) meaning that Socrates did not admire the Gods that the city believes, but believes in other Gods.
“The other that he had corrupted the Athenian youth by his teachings” (pg 2). In The Apology of Socrates, Socrates says “For I can not understand whether you says that I teach them to believe that there are certain gods, not, however, those which the city believes in, but others; and this it is that you accuse me of, that I introduce others” (pg 39). This dialogue shows that Socrates was not admiring the Gods acknowledged by the city, therefore indicates that Socrates’s teachings and introducing other deities show that he was corrupting Athen’s youth.
During the period that Socrates lived, dishonoring the Gods admired by the city and the teachings of different deities have led him to his death. When given the death sentence, Socrates friend, Crito, urges him to escape, but Socrates believed that “it was wrong to return evil to evil” (pg 3) and opposed the offer. Condemned to death by the judges, Socrates drank the poisonous hemlock.
2. Why is there a conflict (for some) between science and religion?
Conflict exists between science and religion because of their discipline and fundamental differences. Science is acting upon observations of nature, while religion acts upon by faith.
Science is based on observation and is understanding life in a materialistic way. According to The Great Mystery, “that science isn’t a thing but rather a process of discovery and along that pathway there will be false starts, differences of opinion, falsifications, tentative hypotheses, and theories and even facts that are always subject to alteration or even wholesale elimination.(Lane, David. The Great Mystery (p. 15). Kindle Edition.). Science proves a close understanding of how and why human exist because “we care just material and just the body … a bundle of neurons” (Lane, David. The Great Mystery (p. 3). . Kindle Edition.)
On the other hand, religion is based on faith and is understanding life in a spiritual way. Many believe that their religion is only entirely right, and the consensus of science and other beliefs other than theirs are partly false. Religion would state that God has created humans and earth and that we must believe in faith. A pleasant person would think that “we are beings of light and that is our core constituent.” (Lane, David. The Great Mystery (p. 2). Kindle Edition.), therefore, religion would argue that humans were put on earth because of concise purpose to their existence.
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