DOCSLIB.ORG

PERIAR IS ATHEIST?... (A New Theory on “Atheism”) M.Arulmani, B.E., V.R.Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
PERIAR IS ATHEIST?... (A New Theory on “Atheism”) M.Arulmani, B.E., V.R.Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 721 ISSN 2229-5518 PERIAR IS ATHEIST?... (A New theory on “Atheism”) M.Arulmani, B.E., V.R.Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil. 1. Abstract: This scientific research article focus that the ‘supernature’ of universe and its existence shall be considered as personised form called ’PERIAR’. The word Periar considered derived from Proto Indo Europe root mean “GOD”. God is Atheist?... (or) Theist?... This article focus that Periar shall be considered as GOD and ATHEIST. This research article further focus that Atheism shall be considered as the fundamental law of Supernature which shall mean “ONE GOD” rather than “NO GOD”. IJSER IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 722 ISSN 2229-5518 “Various philosophy related to Atheism, Strong Atheism, Weak Atheism, Theism, Deism, monotheism, panotheism polytheism, Henotheism, Kathenotheis, monolatrism, ponnentheism, polydeism, Autotheism, Eutherism, Dystheism, Misotheism, Transtheism, Ignosticism, egnosticism etc. shall be considered as derived from the fundamental law of ATHEISM. - Author 2. Key Words: a) Philosophy of Atheism?... b) Philosophy of Theism?... c) Philosophy of Ethicism?... d) Philosophy of Religionism?... e) Philosophy of Ethosism?... IJSER 3. Introduction: It is focused that the philosophy of “God” exists only in Human civilization. “No Human” shall mean “No God”. In ancient human civilization “God” shall be considered as the “Head of family”. It is focused that in the early human culture there was only one family (large joint family) and hence there was “only one God”. During the course of expanding universe the single joint family diversified into many families and races and hence many Gods were considered evolved in human civilization. If so which was the first family of human civilization?... Which was the first God?... IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 723 ISSN 2229-5518 In the current system of world nations and human civilizations there are hundreds of theories about “gods and lords” but could not classify exactly what God really means?... This article focused that “No God” shall mean “No Energy”. It is further focused that “J-Radiation” (Zero hour radiation) near white hole region of Universe shall be considered as the “GOD” of Universe. In physical, Chemical, Mathematical science J-Radiation shall be expressed as “JOULE” (Energy). IJSER “Atheist” shall be considered as the Head and powerful God of Universe having highest energy level. All gods and deities shall be considered as “Polytheist” and reduced energy level based on various ethos of “Religion”. - Author 4. Hypothesis and Narration IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 724 ISSN 2229-5518 a) Philosophy of God?... The philosophy of Big Bang theory did not claim where from the “cloud of star dust” and the “driving force” of cloud dust with specific sequential order were derived. It is hypothesized that the “Supernature” responsible for the above cause shall be personised and considered as “God” who is head of “Universal family”. The law of God shall be called as “Atheism”. Atheism shall mean “only one God” (or) “No more God”. In brief Atheism shall mean “J-Radiation” is the God (Periar). IJSER IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 725 ISSN 2229-5518 b) Mother’s Womb is like expanding Universe?... It is hypothesized that Mother’s womb shall be considered as expanding universe and evolution of various philosophy of Theism, Ethicism polytheism shall be considered as three fundamental domain of human civilization as expressed below: (i) IJSER (ii) (iii) IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 726 ISSN 2229-5518 i. Theism shall mean translation of GOD in terms of rationalism ii. Ethicism shall mean translation of GOD in terms of god iii. Polytheism shall mean translation of GOD in terms of deities Further it is hypothesized that “God” shall be considered as the Head of Three- in-one family of universe (i.e.) Theist family (Lord), Ethicist family (Tribe) Religionist familyIJSER (Three generation human population) c) Case study on Bible: Based on case study on Bible the philosophy of Atheist, theist, ethicist, religionist shall be hypothetically described as below. i. “Heavenly father” is like “Atheist” (God) ii. “Three sons of Noah” are like “Polytheist” (Indos) iii. “Son of God” is like “Theist” (Lord) iv. “Apostles” are like “Religionist” (Rationalism) It is focused that “THEISM” taught by “LORD JESUS CHRIST” shall mean fundamental law of “MANNA FOOD” given by heavenly father (Exod;14). It is IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 727 ISSN 2229-5518 hypothesized that the manna food shall be considered as miraculous food formed composed of THREE-IN-ONE fundamental particles PHOTON, ELECTRON, PROTON. It is further focused that the food shall be considered as divine medicine given to Israelites during the travel in the dessert. It is further focused that new covenant shall be considered as law of new life and shall also mean GOD become CHRIST through new covenant. IJSER i. Hope is like Spirit ii. Love is like Wine iii. Mercy is like Bread “The Bread and wine served in Holy Communion is like “DIVINE MEDICINE” which shall be served to all patients who come forward to IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 728 ISSN 2229-5518 accept with faith irrespective of caste, religion, church denomination. The POPE, BISHOPS, FATHERS are like image of CHRIST offering the divine medicine to the patients. CHRIST came into the world to save the patient sinners rather than healthy clergy men. - Author d) E.V.R. Periyar is Atheist?... E.V. Ramasamy is a eminent humanist and founder of “Dravidian Self Respect Movement” for fighting against the cause of irrationalistic attitude like caste discrimination, male chauvinism, woman suppression and promoting self- respect of human individual without involving any POLITICS. Though EVR Periyar belong to Naicker community he denied and abolished the system of community as surname to the first name. Because of Great action EVR was also called as PERIYAR. Periyar shall also mean ‘ELDER’. Because of his great action UNESCO awarded citation andIJSER described Periyar as “The prophet of New age”. It is hypothesized that EVR Periyar shall be considered as ‘Theist’ rather than “Atheist”. Theist shall mean “LORD”. Atheist shall mean “GOD”. In proto Indo Europe language “LORD” shall mean “PERIAVAR” or “THALAIVAR”. All members of the Dravidian self respect movement family shall be considered as the children of LORD say “Messengers” (or) ‘Soldiers” (or) ‘Revolutionists”. IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 729 ISSN 2229-5518 IJSER “Speak Truth and do not cheat. That indeed is service to GOD” ... E.V.R. Periyar “Periyar can’t be called as Atheist” … Anitte Diehi, Philosoher. IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 730 ISSN 2229-5518 “E.V.R. Periyar shall be called as LORD (Theist) rather than “GOD” (Atheist). In other words E.V.R. Periyar shall be considered as product of dark energy and messenger of God” … M.Arulmani, Tamil based Indian IJSER IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 731 ISSN 2229-5518 5. Conclusion: In human civilization the term PERIAR, PERIAVAR, ELDER shall have distinguished meaning as described below. i. PERIAR shall mean GOD (Atheist) ii. PERIAVAR shall mean LORD (Theist) iii. ELDER shall mean ETHNICIST (Religionist) 6. Previous Publication: The philosophy of origin of first life and human, the philosophy of model Cosmo Universe, the philosophy of fundamental neutrino particles have already been published in various international journals mentioned below. Hence this article shall be consideredIJSER as extended version of the previous articles already published by the same author. [1] Cosmo Super Star – IJSRP, April issue, 2013 [2] Super Scientist of Climate control – IJSER, May issue, 2013 [3] AKKIE MARS CODE – IJSER, June issue, 2013 [4] KARITHIRI (Dark flame) The Centromere of Cosmo Universe – IJIRD, May issue, 2013 [5] MA-AYYAN of MARS – IJIRD, June issue, 2013 [6] MARS TRIBE – IJSER, June issue, 2013 [7] MARS MATHEMATICS – IJERD, June issue, 2013 [8] MARS (EZHEM) The mother of All Planets – IJSER, June issue, 2013 [9] The Mystery of Crop Circle – IJOART, May issue, 2013 [10] Origin of First Language – IJIRD, June issue, 2013 [11] MARS TRISOMY HUMAN – IJOART, June issue, 2013 IJSER © 2014 http://www.ijser.org International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 5, Issue 9, September-2014 732 ISSN 2229-5518 [12] MARS ANGEL – IJSTR, June issue, 2013 [13] Three principles of Akkie Management (AJIBM, August issue, 2013) [14] Prehistoric Triphthong Alphabet (IJIRD, July issue, 2013) [15] Prehistoric Akkie Music (IJST, July issue, 2013) [16] Barack Obama is Tamil Based Indian? (IJSER, August issue, 2013) [17] Philosophy of MARS Radiation (IJSER, August 2013) [18] Etymology of word “J” (IJSER, September 2013) [19] NOAH is Dravidian? (IJOART, August 2013) [20] Philosophy of Dark Cell (Soul)? (IJSER, September 2013) [21] Darwin Sir is Wrong?! (IJSER, October issue, 2013) [22] Prehistoric Pyramids are RF Antenna?!... (IJSER, October issue, 2013) [23] HUMAN IS A ROAM FREE CELL PHONE?!... (IJIRD, September issue, 2013) [24] NEUTRINOS EXIST IN EARTH ATMOSPHERE?!... (IJERD, October issue, 2013) [25] EARLY UNIVERSE WAS HIGHLY FROZEN?!... (IJOART, October issue, 2013) [26] UNIVERSE IS LIKE SPACE SHIP?!..
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Visual Theologies in Graham Greene's 'Dark and Magical Heart
    Visual Theologies in Graham Greene’s ‘Dark and Magical Heart of Faith’ by Dorcas Wangui MA (Lancaster) BA (Lancaster) Submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy September 2017 Wangui 1 Abstract Visual Theologies in Graham Greene’s ‘Dark and Magical Heart of Faith’ This study explores the ways in which Catholic images, statues, and icons haunt the fictional, spiritual wasteland of Greene’s writing, nicknamed ‘Greeneland’. It is also prompted by a real space, discovered by Greene during his 1938 trip to Mexico, which was subsequently fictionalised in The Power and the Glory (1940), and which he described as ‘a short cut to the dark and magical heart of faith’. This is a space in which modern notions of disenchantment meets a primal need for magic – or the miraculous – and where the presentation of concepts like ‘salvation’ are defamiliarised as savage processes that test humanity. This brutal nature of faith is reflected in the pagan aesthetics of Greeneland which focus on the macabre and heretical images of Christianity and how for Greene, these images magically transform the darkness of doubt into desperate redemption. As an amateur spy, playwright and screen writer Greene’s visual imagination was a strength to his work and this study will focus on how the visuality of Greene’s faith remains in dialogue with debates concerning the ‘liquidation of religion’ in society, as presented by Graham Ward. The thesis places Greene’s work in dialogue with other Catholic novelists and filmmakers, particularly in relation to their own visual-religious aesthetics, such as Martin Scorsese and David Lodge.
    [Show full text]
  • D. H. Lawrence and the Harlem Renaissance
    ‘You are white – yet a part of me’: D. H. Lawrence and the Harlem Renaissance A thesis submitted to The University of Manchester for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Humanities 2019 Laura E. Ryan School of Arts, Languages and Cultures 2 Contents Abstract ...................................................................................................................... 3 Declaration ................................................................................................................. 4 Copyright statement ................................................................................................... 5 Acknowledgements .................................................................................................... 6 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1: ‘[G]roping for a way out’: Claude McKay ................................................ 55 Chapter 2: Chaos in Short Fiction: Langston Hughes ............................................ 116 Chapter 3: The Broken Circle: Jean Toomer .......................................................... 171 Chapter 4: ‘Becoming [the superwoman] you are’: Zora Neale Hurston................. 223 Conclusion ............................................................................................................. 267 Bibliography ........................................................................................................... 271 Word Count: 79940 3
    [Show full text]
  • NON-RELIGIOUS IDENTIFICATIONS 1 Non-Religious Identity in Three Western European Countries: a Closer Look at Nonbelievers' Se
    NON-RELIGIOUS IDENTIFICATIONS 1 Non-religious Identity in Three Western European Countries: A Closer Look at Nonbelievers’ Self-identifications and Attitudes Towards Religion Marjaana Lindemana, Pinja Marina, Uffe Schjoedtb and Michiel van Elkc Author Note aMarjaana Lindeman (ORCID 0000-0003-4176-3736), and Pinja Marin: Department of Psychology and Logopedics, University of Helsinki, Finland; bUffe Schjoedt, Department of the Study of Religion, Aarhus University, Denmark; cMichiel van Elk (ORCID 0000-0002-7631-3551), Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This publication was made possible through the support of a grant from the John Templeton Foundation (JTF grant 60624) managed by the University of Kent. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation or the University of Kent. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Marjaana Lindeman, Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, P.O. Box 21, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland. E-mail: [email protected]. NON-RELIGIOUS IDENTIFICATIONS 2 Non-religious Identity in Three Western European Countries: A Closer Look at Nonbelievers’ Self-identifications and Attitudes Towards Religion Abstract The growing secularism generates considerable interest in the manifestations of religious unbelief. In this study, conducted in Finland, Denmark, and the Netherland (N = 4404), we asked participants which of the following terms best describes their religious/spiritual identity: religious believer, spiritual but not religious, spiritual seeker, atheist, anti-religious, agnostic, nonbeliever, secular, or other. We also examined the participants’ God beliefs and their attitudes towards religion.
    [Show full text]
  • Denying the Gods: the Religious Roots of Atheism RE230C-002
    Denying the Gods: The Religious Roots of Atheism RE230C-002 Instructor: W. Ezekiel Goggin Office: Ladd 210 Email: [email protected] Class Meetings: W/F 8:40-10:00 (Tisch 301) Office hours: WF 10:15-11:45am Course Description A historical and systematic investigation of the religious sources of ancient, modern, and contemporary atheisms. “New Atheists” such as Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and the late Christopher Hitchens are often invoked in contemporary discourse as intellectually authoritative voices for atheism. For these “New Atheists,” the difference between religion and unbelief is straightforward: rationality is superior to superstition, freedom should be valued over submission, critical inquiry should replace blind faith. However, the historical relationship of atheism to religion and religious belief is considerably more complex than such neat, binary oppositions allow. Far from being a contemporary phenomenon, atheism has religious roots as deep and ancient as the theism which it purports to reject. While “New Atheism” tends to be dismissive of religion and religious beliefs, many ancient and modern atheisms emerged from a willingness to take religion seriously on its own terms. Through comparative analysis of the appearance of atheism and antireligious thought within, between, and adjacent to several religious traditions (e.g., Ancient Greek religion Christian Mysticism, Hinduism, and Judaism), this course will contextualize and evaluate a range of atheistic positions. By the end of the course, we will see, it is perhaps better to speak about “atheisms” than “atheism.” Objectives In pursuit of these themes, students will achieve five major objectives: 1.) Think critically about atheisms within the hermeneutic frameworks of religious studies 2.) Gain familiarity with key theoretical and historical questions and figures in the history of atheism 3.) Develop an appreciation of the complex historical relationship between religions and the atheisms to which they give rise.
    [Show full text]
  • Diversity Calendar
    The University’s Calendar has been developed to celebrate the diverse nature of its community, promoting respect and understanding between different groups. “Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.” Author Unknown By understanding and embracing difference we can help to create an environment based on the principles of dignity, fairness, equality and respect. INTRODUCTION The University’s award winning diversity calendar is a practical we do not recognise that there are many more faiths equally resource that includes details of all the main religious festivals as important. We also recognise that a large proportion of our and major national and international days of celebration or University community may have no religion or belief. memorial. It can help us to ensure that meetings and events are not planned when key sections of the workforce, student We are continually trying to improve the information we provide, population or customer base may not be able to participate. therefore if you have any constructive feedback or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We have focused on the six major world faiths currently represented within our community - Buddhism, Christianity, Thank you. Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. This does not mean NOMINATED CHARITY: GREATER MANCHESTER IMMIGRATION AID UNIT This year we asked people to nominate a charity for our Diversity Calendar. From all the entries chosen we have selected the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit. This is a voluntary organisation committed to challenging inequality and promoting the rights of refugees, migrants and other minority communities within the region.
    [Show full text]
  • Concordia Seminary Library, St. Louis Page 1 New Book List As of 4/19/2011 B-BJ [PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY, ETHICS]
    Concordia Seminary Library, St. Louis Page 1 New Book List as of 4/19/2011 B-BJ [PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY, ETHICS] Panigrahy, P. K. The theory of zero-existence : Mãyã, the power divine. New Delhi : Sarup & Sons, 2002. (cosl B132.M3 P35 2002) The Cambridge companion to Philo. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. (cosl B689.Z7 C36 2009) Heyder, Regina, 1966-. Auctoritas scripturae : Schriftauslegung und Theologieverständnis Peter Abaelards unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der "Expositio in Hexaemeron". Münster : Aschendorff, c2010. (cosl B720 .B4 n.F. v.74) Manegold, von Lautenbach, ca. 1030-ca. 1112. Liber contra Wolfelmum. Paris ; Dudley, Mass. : Peeters, 2002. (cosl B734 .M3513 2002) Scepticism from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. Wiesbaden : In Kommission bei O. Harrassowitz, 1987. (cosl B779 .S3 1987) Erasmus of Rotterdam Society yearbook. Oxon Hill, Md. : The Society, c1981- (cosl B785.E64 A13) Die deutschen Humanisten : Dokumente zur Überlieferung der antiken und mittelalterlichen Literatur in der frühen Neuzeit. Turnhout : Brepols, 2005- (cosl B821 .D493) Humanismus und Reformation : Martin Luther und Erasmus von Rotterdam in den Konflikten ihrer Zeit. Munchen : Verlag Schnell & Steiner, 1985. (cosl B821 .H87 1985) McDowell, John Henry. Perception as a capacity for knowledge. Milwaukee, Wis. : Marquette University Press, 2011. (cosl B828.45 .M43 2011) Scruton, Roger. The uses of pessimism and the danger of false hope. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. (cosl B1649.S2473 U83 2010) Heidegger, Martin, 1889-1976. Seminare Hegel-Schelling. Frankfurt am Main : Vittorio Klostermann, c2011. (cosl B3279 .H45 1976 v.86) Why Kierkegaard matters : a festschrift in honor of Robert L. Perkins. Macon, Ga. : Mercer University Press, 2010.
    [Show full text]
  • Apatheism: Engaging the Western Pantheon Of
    APATHEISM: ENGAGING THE WESTERN PANTHEON OF SPIRITUAL INDIFFERENCE By K. Robert Beshears Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky [email protected] April 2016 Beshears 1 Introduction A few years ago, while living in Cambridge, England, I made a habit of meandering through the narrow, winding streets of the revered university town to soak in its rich heritage and architecture. On one such occasion, passing through the Market Square, I took notice of a Muslim missionary passing out some material. Most of his pamphlets made it into the hands of passers-by, but quickly ended their journey in the trash bin. Week after week, I watched the dejected man try in vain to spark any meaningful conversation about spirituality. After a few months, on one particularly soggy afternoon, I felt compelled to buy him a cup of coffee. I offered him the drink, to which he happily accepted. He asked me why he had received my kindness. I replied that Jesus would have done the same thing. “So, you’re a Christian?” he asked. I confirmed his suspicion. “Well, then, you know my pain,” he replied. Not believing that we had much in common when it came to converting people to Islam, I was a bit confused by his response. I asked him what he meant. “These people,” he said with a sigh, “they care nothing of God or spirituality. They are spiritually apathetic, totally indifferent to the biggest questions of life. They simply do not care. How can that be?” He was right; I had experienced the same thing.
    [Show full text]
  • Resolving Anger Toward God : Lament As an Avenue Toward Attachment Kimberly N
    Digital Commons @ George Fox University Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Psychology 1-1-2010 Resolving anger toward God : lament as an avenue toward attachment Kimberly N. Snow George Fox University This research is a product of the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program at George Fox University. Find out more about the program. Recommended Citation Snow, Kimberly N., "Resolving anger toward God : lament as an avenue toward attachment " (2010). Doctor of Psychology (PsyD). Paper 96. http://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/psyd/96 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Psychology at Digital Commons @ George Fox University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ George Fox University. Resolving Anger Toward God: Lament as an Avenue Toward Attachment by Kimberly N. Snow Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology George Fox University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Newberg, Oregon May 2010 Resolving Anger toward God 2 Resolving Anger toward God: Lament as an A venue toward Attachment by Kimberly N. Snow has been approved at the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology George Fox University As a Dissertation for the Psy.D. degree Approval -- Mark McMinn, PhD, Chair Date:,_S--=.I_''L_{2l>_'0__ Rodger Bufford, P Resolving Anger toward God iii Resolving Anger Toward God: Lament as an Avenue Toward Attachment Kimberly N. Snow Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology at George Fox University Newberg, Oregon Abstract Preliminary investigations have found anger toward God to be positively related to various psychological problems, as well as physical, spiritual and religious problems (Exline & Martin, 2005).
    [Show full text]
  • Is the Scientific Study of Religious Activity Compatible with a “Religious Epistemology”?
    Scientific Models for Religious Knowledge: Is the Scientific Study of Religious Activity Compatible With a “Religious Epistemology”? by Andrew Ralls Woodward A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of Divinity of the University of Trinity College and the Theological Department of the Toronto School of Theology In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Theology awarded by the University of Trinity College and the University of Toronto © Copyright by Andrew Ralls Woodward 2016 Scientific Models for Religious Knowledge: Is the Scientific Study of Religious Activity Compatible With a “Religious Epistemology”? Andrew Ralls Woodward Doctor of Theology The University of Trinity College and the University of Toronto 2016 Abstract Epistemologies of tested beliefs (knowledge claims) in scientific practice and non-tested yet faith-imbued beliefs (belief claims) in religious life are compared and contrasted. A study of models of rationality in contemporary philosophy of science and religion is completed with the purpose to assess possible compatibility systems in “science and religion” literature. Myths are re-contextualized in the modern scientific cosmos via the igmythicist conception of myths—myths are neither mere delusions nor reflections of an ontological reality for the gods, but myths are the application of meaning-enclaves enclosed in the world of natural human experience. It is argued that, if a compatibility system is successful in mapping shared epistemic territory between knowledge claims and belief claims, the compatibility system will be based on a theory of rationality which consistently tests knowledge claims and belief claims. While the cognitive values of a scientific epistemology provide an epistemic benchmark for testing many beliefs, the problem of constructing a “religious epistemology” in a modern, Western university is analyzed.
    [Show full text]
  • Gami, Loran 2009: Beckett's Conception of God and Religion
    Gami, Loran 2009: Beckett’s Conception of God and Religion Article 13 in LCPJ Beckett’s Conception of God and Religion Abstract This article aims at discussing about a very controversial issue in the scholarship of Anglo-Irish writer Samuel Beckett – the possibility of the religious interpretations of Beckett’s plays. Critics have been divided over this topic. Since one group maintains that in most of his plays there are many religious undercurrents and that Samuel Beckett was greatly concerned about theological questions that deal with the relationship of God with mankind, and the other group of critics repudiates that stance and align Samuel Beckett with the sceptical thought of the previous century claiming that the author rejects the traditional concepts of God and divinity, the purpose of this article is not to give an exhaustive view on this topic. Rather, its main aim is to juxtapose these views showing some of the advantages and disadvantages of each perspective, always trying to provide evidence from the oeuvre of the great writer. Key words: Samuel Beckett, the absurd, God and man, agnosticism, ignosticism. Introduction In Beckett’s dramatic oeuvre different currents of his manifold cultural background flow in. Part of that background comes from different religious sources, from Zen Buddhism to theism and modern atheism. Can we say that Beckett didn’t have a definite, clear stand on this topic? Probably he is simply – as always – reluctant to reveal himself. However, in spite of stratagems used, he gives us some vague clues. Vague as they are, they, consciously or not, leave a trace in the readers’ mind.
    [Show full text]
  • Ignosticism from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
    Log in / create account Article Discussion Read Edit Search Ignosticism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ignosticism, or igtheism, is the theological position that every other theological position Main page Part of a series on Contents (including agnosticism) assumes too much about the concept of God and many other Irreligion Featured content theological concepts. The word "ignosticism" was coined by Sherwin Wine, a rabbi and a Current events founding figure in Humanistic Judaism. Random article It can be defined as encompassing two related views about the existence of God: Donate to Wikipedia 1. The view that a coherent definition of God must be presented before the question of the Interaction existence of god can be meaningfully discussed. Furthermore, if that definition is Irreligion unfalsifiable, the ignostic takes the theological noncognitivist position that the question of Secular Humanism · Post-theism Help Freethought · Secularism About Wikipedia the existence of God (per that definition) is meaningless. In this case, the concept of Secularity · Criticism of religion Community portal God is not considered meaningless; the term "God" is considered meaningless. Anti-clericalism · Antireligion Recent changes 2. The second view is synonymous with theological noncognitivism, and skips the step of Parody religion Contact Wikipedia first asking "What is meant by 'God'?" before proclaiming the original question "Does Atheism God exist?" as meaningless. Demographics · History Toolbox Some philosophers have seen ignosticism as a variation of agnosticism or atheism,[1] while State · Militant · New Print/export Implicit and explicit others have considered it to be distinct. An ignostic maintains that they cannot even say Negative and positive Languages whether he/she is a theist or an atheist until a sufficient definition of theism is put forth.
    [Show full text]
  • HUMANISTIC and JEWISH: WHY BOTH? Rabbi Adam Chalom Joseph Chuman Rabbi Jeffrey L
    HUMANISTIC JUDAISM Volume XLII Number 3-4 Summer/Autumn 2014 HUMANISTIC and JEWISH: WHY BOTH? Rabbi Adam Chalom Joseph Chuman Rabbi Jeffrey L. Falick Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann Rabbi Denise Handlarski Rabbi Miriam Jerris Michael J. Prival Wisdom from Wine: Thoughts on Humanism & Humanistic Judaism Rational Judaism: It’s Not New Secularism, Atheism, Humor & Jewish Identity and more Humanistic Judaism is a voice for Jews who value their Jewish identity and who seek an alternative to conventional Judaism. Humanistic Judaism affirms the right of individuals to shape their own lives independent Humanistic Judaism is published quarterly by the of supernatural authority. Society for Humanistic Judaism, a non-profit orga- nization, 28611 West Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, (248) 478-7610, Fax (248) 478-3159, [email protected], www.shj.org. This is a combined issue: Vol. XLII Number 3 - 4, Summer/Autumn 2014. Signed articles do not necessarily represent the viewpoints or policies of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. Transliterations used in articles reflect the author’s preferences. All material © Copyright 2014 by the Society for Humanistic Judaism. No portion of this work may be reprinted or copied without written permission of the publisher. Subscription Rates: $21.00 per year. Canadian Subscriptions $31.00. Overseas Subscriptions $43.00 per year (U.S. Dollars). No refunds. Sample copies available at single issue price plus postage. Addi- tional copies of a single issue are available from the Society for Humanistic Judaism at the cover price plus postage. Address all inquiries and subscriptions to Humanistic Judaism, 28611 West Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334.
    [Show full text]