Monday, April 2, 2007

The Rationalist

QUESTION 1: The rationalist were people with no limitations to what the world had to offer,they used science to justify and reconciled their theories of how the world runs. The puritans were not open minded people,if god didn't say or present it, it was considered to be unholy. An example of the puritans way of life is similar to some people in Iraq and an example of rationalism is the US way of life.

QUESTION 2: Benjamin Franklin was a good example of a rationalist because he didn't go by the rules of the church to live his life, he made his own rules to better his life

QUESTION 3: The thirteen things that help me achieve moral perfection is; 1.Anger Management-Stop and listen before i react. 2.Cleanliness-always stay clean and fresh. 3.Temperance-leave the distractions alone and get or stay on track. 4.Trustworthy-Open up and trust people more. 5.Tranquillity-Be peaceful to others and self. 6.Order- Always stay organised. 7.Silence-Never talk about anybody behind their back or in their face. 8.Reliable-Be there if people close to me need help or moral support. 9.Business Oriented-Always have some business about your self. 10.Grateful-be thankful for offerings or blessings that come your way. 11.Humility-follow the ways of Jesus. 12.Frugality- Don't waste food or clothes cause somebody else can use it. 13.Chastity-rarely have sexual contact.

Question 4: In the declartion of indepence is says "all men are created equal" thats a rationalist thought, is also say "they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights" and "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it"

1 comment:

D a n a said...

Good work here. You are ready to move on.