Assignment: Truth and Relativism
Based on the Topic 6 Resources, develop detailed, thoughtful, and thorough answers to the questions in this document. When completing this document, respond directly after each question within the specified number of words.
Question 1: What would be the implications of truth being relative and subjective in your area of study/future career? Why might absolute and objective truth be required in your area of study/future career? Include a citation from Chapter 7 of The Beginning of Wisdom textbook in your answer and include its reference in the References section at the end of this document. Need Assignment Help?
Your answer in 100-200 words:
Question 2: Review the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:1-17 and type your responses directly below each of the following prompt.
a. Briefly list the Ten Commandments in your own words (do not copy them word-for-word from the Bible).
Your answer in 75-100 words:
b. Which three commandments are enforced by our legal system?
Your answer in 30-50 words:
c. Explain how the first four commandments might impact someone's life.
Your answer in 125-150 words:
d. Explain how the tenth commandment might impact someone's life.
Your answer in 75-100 words:
e. What was Jesus's response to the question, "What is the greatest commandment?" (Matthew 22:34-40). Why do you think he gave that answer?
Your answer in 75-100 words:
3. C.S. Lewis (1952) writes, "If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort, you will not get either comfort or truth - only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin with and, in the end, despair" (p.32). Christianity believes that reason is a God-given faculty to evaluate what is true.
How do faith and reason properly work together? Cite Chapter 7 of The Beginning of Wisdom textbook in your answer.
Your answer in 75-100 words:
Reference:
Lewis, C. S. (1952). Mere Christianity. New York, NY: Macmillan Publishing Company.