Anselm's argument for God's existence begins with an idea i.e. the essence of the greated being, whereas Aquinas' arguments begin with observations in the natural world which then point to a first efficient cause. In short, Anselm is ideal whereas Aquinas is natural.  Explain how these two different views could demonstrate the way God affects the world.

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Anselm's argument for God's existence begins with an idea i.e. the essence of the greated being, whereas Aquinas' arguments begin with observations in the natural world which then point to a first efficient cause. In short, Anselm is ideal whereas Aquinas is natural. 

Explain how these two different views could demonstrate the way God affects the world. 

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