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Maslow is recognized as the one most responsible for making humanistic psychology a formal branch of psychology. Humanistic psychologists believe that every person has a strong desire to realize his or her full potential, to reach a level of self-actualization. Self-actualization is defined as the innate human tendency toward wholeness, the person is open to experience and embrace the higher values of human existence.

I think that this is related to redemption because we do not really understand our full potential until we see what God can do in our lives. We cannot achieve things on our own, we will always need God’s help. The only way that we can get that help is to trust in him. This is where redemption comes into play. I think that Maslow described how we can also be afraid of our future and not want to put our trust in God. He called this the Jonah complex. It is defined as fear of one’s own greatness or running away from one’s best talents. We have great potential, but we cannot achieve such goals without God in our lives. He will always pave the way for us. Although sometimes it may be difficult. Maslow hits on how important self-actualization is for a person. I think that we can only achieve self-actalization through the Lord. He will help to show our potential and what we can do with our talents. Even though sometimes we may doubt ourselves, we must remember to put our trust in him. Redemption fits Maslow well because to reach the  highest hierarch of needs, self-actualizaiton, we cannot do it alone. We will need guidance and encouragement, something that God will always provide us with as long as we trust in him.

I think that Freud fits with creation because he focuses on the aspect of our unconscious and the stages that we go through in life. His main focus is on the five different stages that we go through in our lives. This includes oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital. Also, Freud focuses a lot on the id, ego, and superego. He is very concerned with how we act based on things that we do not think about. He really focuses on childhood and how we have developed. I think that this fits with creation because he focuses on how we are when we are kids and how it affects us when we are adults.

I think that Freud has to do with creation because he really focuses on who we are when we are created. He says that our childhood defines us and I believe that is why he has to do with creation. We are made the way we are, and we cannot change it. God made us a certain way and according to Freud we do not change. Our childhood defines us. Creation is important to Freud because who we are is based on what we were born as. It does not matter how much we change, who we were as children defines our actions as adults. I believe this is why creation is an important aspect to Freud. Creation is an important aspect to Freud because our childhood affects our future and what we become. I believe that creation is fits with Freud because God created us the way we are and it defines us as an adult.

Luther had a very strict view that people should be punished. He did not believe that people could escape their bad choices. He states that, “People should not be able to escape consequences of sin through penance or absolution; if they have sinned, they should suffer the consequences, which could be eternal damnation. (96)” Luther was very strict with his views and did not let others change his mind. He was devoted to what he believed and fought hard against others to prove that he was right.

I believe that the fall goes great with Luther because he talks about our sins and how we can not make up for them. He is truly defining the fall of man. Also, he does not give an alternative for a way to overcome our sin. Man must try to live a perfect life. The fall of man fits this so well, however, he does not go into how others can receive redemption. Luther is a perfect example of a priest who believes that we must live the right way, or we will never make it to Heaven. I think that his believes are the definition of the fall of man and he just did not understand that there is redemption with Jesus.

Thales was born in Miletus in 624 B.C. He is known for being one of the first people to investigate the basis principles, the question of the originating substances of matter, and, therefore, the founder of the school of natural arts. Thales was interested in how nature was the main factor to disasters, such as earthquakes. He explained that it was not the gods who were sending these horrible disasters, but instead it was nature. Also, he explained that the unity of substance was very important. Nature was a important aspect of his philosophy. He also started to explain the astronomy of the stars and how it worked. He was the creator of Greek astronomy.

I believe that he fits with creation, because he believes that everything comes from nature and that it is not supernatural powers. It seems to be answering one of the questions of creation, “where did it come from?”. Although many Greeks believed that it was signs from the gods, Thales explained that instead it was nature. This nature over supernatural belief changed how people looked at different events. Instead of thinking that it was coming from the gods, people began to realize that it instead was not controlled by someone or multiple gods. His view brought a whole new perspective on how people viewed the gods. He brought a naturalistic view that showed how there are different ways for things to happen.

This philosopher started a new way of looking at the world. This was new and bold, this brought new people to follow him. He founded the Milesian school of natural philosophy. His philosophy brought a brand new view to the people of his time. He inspired many philosophers to come and somewhat started the scientific view of things, instead of believing in the gods as much. His view brought a new way of life for those in the European countries.