Thomas Aquinas' proof of the existence of God

 Thomas Aquinas' proof of the existence of God

Lecture on the History of Philosophy in the Middle Ages by DaeChilyus Aquinas believed that there are five reasons to believe in the existence of God: 1.Everything in the world moves, so something must have started the movement. That starter is God. 2. Everything in the world has a cause, so there must be a first cause. That first cause is God. 3. Everything in the world depends on something else, so there must be something that doesn't depend on anything else. That something is God. 4. Everything in the world has different degrees of goodness, so there must be something that is the most good. That most good thing is God. 5. Everything in the world has a purpose, so there must be a purposeful creator. That creator is God. Taken together, Aquinas believed that these arguments show that God exists and created the world.

The Philosophy and Theology of Justin the Martyr (Lecture on the History of Philosophy in the Middle Ages by DaeChilyus)

 

Justin Martyr was a Christian thinker who believed that philosophy and theology were connected. He saw philosophy as a way to understand some of the truth about God, but he believed that theology was the ultimate source of truth. Justin thought that philosophers were searching for truth without realizing that it was ultimately found in Christianity. While some other early Christians disagreed with him, Justin's ideas have had a lasting impact on how Christians think about the relationship between philosophy and theology.

Augustine's "The City of God" and his consolation

Hello! Augustine wrote a book called "The City of God" to comfort Christians who were being persecuted at the time. He said that there are two cities: the City of God and the City of Man. Christians belong to the City of God, and even though they might suffer in this life, they will find peace and joy in the afterlife. Augustine also said that God is in control of everything, including the suffering that Christians go through, and that it can be used to help them grow in their faith. In summary, Augustine wanted Christians to remember that their true home is with God, and to trust that He is in control of their lives.