1. Definition of Natural Theology
The existence and attributes of the deity
-> stand on ‘natural reason’
A type of theological discourse
Enlightenment>
The attempt to construct
rational “proofs” for
God’s existence and attributes
enlightened
before the others are condemned to
purse that light in spite of
others..."
COLUMBUS stares down at the documents, moving them away
from the rain drips. He stares out by the window, and we
see:
A devastated landscape. Flooded roads, half-destroyed
huts, broken trees... A dog picks its way through the mud.
FERNANDO (V.O.)
There was a time when the New World
didnt exist...
DISSOLVE TO:
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German newspaper.
Nicholas jabs the last piece of egg, skewers the last bit of
ham and last square of toast. Plates clean.
He sips his last swallow of juice, dabs his mouth with a
napkin, picks up his briefcase and heads to a back door.
NICHOLAS
(without looking)
Thank you.
ILSA
Have a nice day.
EXT. VAN ORTON MANSION, BACKYARD -- MORNING
Nicholas walks down a garden pathway to a three-car garage
GLADIATOR
by
David Franzoni
FIRST DRAFT REVISED
April 4, 1998
FADE IN:
EXT. NEAR THE GERMAN FRONT - 180 A.D. - DAWN
The rising sun unveils steep hills and luxuriant mountains
untouched by man. Snow flurries dart in the frigid air
and on the horizon CROWS gather.
EXT. DIRT ROAD
A column of Praetorian Cavalry flank two enclosed wagons
as they rattle along a rock and log accordion road. On
all sides
Enlightenment thought and uniting the different regions behind common national interests.
- The Enlightenment involved the uneasy mixture of new scientific and philosophical investigations into the nature of the universe with traditional responses to scripture.
- In response to the Enlightenment’s intellectual rigor and call to ethical sentiment, the “Great Awakening” of 1735-50 encouraged