Religions pay an important role in economic, demographic, marital and sexual behavior of individuals and families, ranging from patterns of employment t fertility and marital stability. Hinduism is one of the world`s oldest religions, and Hindus constitute a sixth of the world`s population today. Because there is no central Hindu authority, attitudes to LGBTQ issues vary at different temples and ashrams. The Hindu American Foundation, in its policy brief on Hindus and Homosexuality, notes that Hinduism does not provide a fundamental spiritual reason to reject or ostracize LGBTQ individuals, and that, “Given their inherent spiritual equality, Hindus should not socially ostracize LGBT individuals individual, but should accept them as fellow sojourners on the path to moksha.” Nevertheless, some Hindu communities continue to be unwelcoming of LGBTQ people, often reflecting attitudes imported from conquering nations, such as the British Empire in India.
motion will remain in that state of motion unless an external force acts on it.” However, there has to be a “first mover” because this cycle cannot go on for infinity with having had a start. Becasue of this reasoning, the only thing or person who would be this “first mover,” we accept to be God. In his next argument, he states, “ In the world of sense we find there is an order of efficient causes” (Aquinas 27). No object or being is a cause of itself, this is impossible because then it would be previous to itself. If there was no cause, there is no effect. With no first cause, there would not be a final effect, therefore we understand the first cause as God. The third argument Aquinas makes is that things are being and not being. In other words, if something is possible, it cannot be impossible. Everything is a possible being so they either exist or do not exist. This reasoning allows us to believe that at one point everything did not exist, but if they did not exist, then how does the world we live in exist now? From these questions, Aquinas establishes that all things have the possibility to exist because of God. Then in his fourth argument, he says, “Among beings there are some more and some less good, true, noble and the like” (Aquinas 28). From good things, more good things arise, as they are causes. We consider God as the highest being, he is good and perfect, which is why he is the cause of allo good beings in this world. Lastly, Aquinas proves the existence of God by stating, “We see that the things which lack intelligence, such as natural bodies, act for an end, and this is evident from their acting always, or nearly always, in the same way, so as to obtain the best result” (Aquinas 28). To achieve an end or purpose, intelligence is necessary. Those who lack intelligence cannot progress towards achieving an end, unless they have something or someone to guide them. This guide to assist beings to achieving their ends would be God. Aquinas also argues that evil would only exist in order for God to bring out the good that is in the bad.
The topic on the existence of God is topic that is filled with controversy throughout history. Both Aquinas and Descartes, respectively offer unique arguments that hold their positions on the support of God’s existence in this world. Ultimately, as our society continues to further advance so does our views on things
