Is hope too much to hope for?

This next Tuesday, 16th March, this is our topic.

Here are some notes on our topic:

"It was originally planned that I would argue that Hope was not a desirable state/sentiment .

My preparation has focused on this, so it would be useful if people were prepared to argue in favour of Hope.

Do we think hope is a "good thing"?

Being hopeful is seen as positive while hopelessness is seen as a state of despair.

Many statements reflect this:

"it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive",

"every cloud has a silver lining"

"while there is life there is hope".

1 Corinthians 13 talks of Faith, Hope and Charity (or Love) as great virtues which suggests that there is little doubt as to the Christian position.

If so why?

What does hoping achieve?

Does hope contribute to our happiness, does it motivate us, does it create success?"

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