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Religion
Saint Anselm, the Duke of Canturbury, was "one of the most important Christian thinkers of the eleventh century," (Sadler). This is because Anselm used a reasoned philosophical argument to address theological questions. In Cur Deus Homo, or Why God Became Man, the author addresses the Incarnation of Christ and the theme of Atonement for sin from this philosophical perspective. Anselm distinguishes between "different ways in which an action or state can be just or unjust, specifically just and unjust at the same time," (Sadler). Anselm claims, "Every wish of a rational creature should be subject to the will of God," (Book 1, Chapter 11).
Why God Became Man is divided into two sections. The first part addresses sin and redemption in a general fashion. Anselm outlines the concept of sin as fulfilling the satisfaction of God, which is related the concept of being indebted to God. This is outlined best in Chapter 11 of Book 1. The author states, "To sin is nothing else than not to render to God his due." The author seems to be suggesting a radical notion of
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Anselm's concept of the relationship between human beings and God is dependent on a sense of balance and justice. His arguments are presented in Socratic dialogue format, which is appealing to the reader. This method is also appropriate for a rational and philosophical debate. Boso and Anselm engage in a deep meditative conversation about various ethical and theological concerns regarding the nature of God, the nature of Sin, and the nature of forgiveness. Anselm covers a wide range of themes, and helps the reader to better understand the purpose of Christ.
Personal Conclusion
Anselm's argument is refreshing because it refers directly to scripture. It is as if the author is reading deep between the lines to decipher some…
Works Cited
Anselm. Cur Deus Homo (Why God Became Man). Retrieved online: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/anselm-curdeus.asp
The Holy Bible, NIV.
Sadler, Greg. " St. Anselm of Canturbury." Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Oct 2006. Retrieved online: http://www.iep.utm.edu/anselm/
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