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Introduction Burnout can become a problem for all people, regardless of what field of human activity they are engaged in. This critical issue requires special attention, as it can significantly affect both the professional and personal spheres of life. Hence, for pastors in Judaism, there is a Sabbath, or the...
Introduction Christianity is one of the global religions with millions of followers in various countries. It also has a unique set of values and fundamental concepts comprising its core. The Bible introduces numerous ideas that form the framework necessary for realizing the nature of God and how it impacts people’s...
I want to educate my audience on the profession of public relations, including its duties, compensation, and future possibilities. I also want to show how public relations specialist may use their job to glorify God by upholding principles like honesty, integrity, and transparency. Public relations may be the best job...
Different religions and beliefs have their versions of the creation of the world. There are similarities and differences between the biblical flood and creation stories and Mesopotamian myths. According to Enuma Elish, the world’s creation took place in several stages (Sublett, 2023). Just like in the biblical stories, God created...
Introduction From a Biblical worldview perspective, the obligation to help others in education is to share genuine knowledge regardless of their traits. Proverbs 9:9 states: “Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning” (BibleGateway, n.d). Thus the Bible expresses...
Introduction Understanding the features of the Christian approach to medicine and treatments may seem complicated if the information is structured incorrectly. However, your response presented the information in a clear sequential order that fully reflects the main elements of the Christian worldview and its connection with medical ethics. Discussion I...
Introduction The author bases the work on the versatility of the Christian worldview and emphasizes that, at the same time, they all rely on the holy scriptures of the Bible. It is a valuable source of information for followers of the Christian faith. This post has such strengths as a...
Like any other religion, Buddhist philosophy is associated with unique traditions, customs, ceremonies, and rituals. Buddhist culture is extraordinary and multifaceted, further confirmed by numerous rituals, which, in particular, play a crucial role in Buddhism. Even though most Europeans have not heard of such practices, Westerners endlessly believe in these...
Introduction Christians acknowledged that Jesus’ life initiated God’s rule and would shortly come to fruition following his death. I believe that Jesus essentially taught love for God and people. With this value, I trust that heaven’s reach for Christians gets closer when people practice them wholeheartedly. Discussion One passage from...
The Christian concept of the imago Dei is the belief that God created humans in His image, thus making us unique and special. It is a foundational belief in Christianity, and it has implications for how we should treat each other (Hobson & Edgar, 2019, pp. 33-43). This ideology is...
Introduction To date, discussions about euthanasia are among the most controversial. For example, questions arise as to whether this practice is salvation or a great sin. Thus, for instance, science still cannot determine whether this intervention is right or wrong, “good” or “bad” (Bogue & Hogan, 2020, p. 1). Nevertheless,...
Introduction Spirituality in Christianity is a broad concept that includes the personal traits of every catholic and a collective view of the world as a place of God’s creation. There are multiple worldviews according to which spirituality can be defined as a set of values or practices like meditation to...
Introduction The four parts of the biblical narrative reveal numerous details about God’s character and advocacy for humans. Moreover, they deepen one’s comprehension of the truth regarding sickness. The creation, fall, redemption, and restoration all contain sources for comforting people in disease. Discussion Firstly, everything in the world was designed...
It does not seem fair to claim that Islam is a purely “warrior” religion, considering its doctrine as a whole. Such a misinterpretation mostly comes from the fact that contemporary jihadists are motivated by a selective view of fundamental Islamic writings (Qur’an, Sunna) and chronology (Daniel, 1958). They consider themselves...
The evolution of Christian iconography can be explored through various works which date back to the first millennia. Among the noteworthy works which are displayed in Egypt and Rome are Mary Nursing the Infant Jesus and Virgin and Child with Saints and Angels. Both works carry different meanings and historical...
Religion is an institution that has existed in various societies since ancient times. For a long period, in one way or another, it influenced secular power, and sometimes it was directly its source. It is not surprising that religion has always influenced politics, including such aspects as wars. At some...
We are all called to a life of endurance with christ accompanied by joyful thanksgiving. However, only those who do what Christ commands will have the opportunity to enjoy it. As a Christian, strategic planning is a critical aspect of the journey of faith. The choices today impact the life...
The main reason readers tend to associate themselves with the protagonist is the universality of the situations in which the protagonist finds himself throughout the story. Every person sooner or later has to go through the stage of separation and face the accompanying complexities described in detail by the author....
David Foster Wallace deals with culture and its religious side in Good People, written in 2007. Although one might assume that he himself is a religious person, his characters stand out for their acceptance of Christianity and its values. The story describes the journey of growing up as a young...
Religion is one of the driving forces of civilizations, which has inspired and guided people’s lives for thousands of years. Religions that people practice nowadays are not very different from the ones that were practiced millennia ago. For instance, the most well-recognized and ancient faiths of people in the Ancient...
A cube or Ka’aba in Arabic is a sacred and holy place located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in the Islamic shrine. Ka’aba is a building in the form of a cube draped in cotton veils and silks. In fact, Muslims pray five times a day to Ka’aba rather than Jerusalem....
In the movie Romero, Archbishop Oscar Romero is depicted as an advocate of justice for all as he organizes protests against the injustices perpetuated by a rogue military regime. Through involvement in political and civic matters, Oscar Romero applied his religious faith to fight for the rights of the poor...
Islam is one of the world’s most famous and influential religions and the second largest one. Scholars state that its creation happened in the seventh century, which makes Muslim belief one of the youngest religions in history. Muslims worship one God, which they call Allah in Arabic, and live their...
Donatists were exclusively an African schismatic sect who viewed themselves as the true heirs to Christianity and claimed to be the church of martyrs. They argued that the martyred endorsed separation from Catholics and they also provided the necessary link between the present purity and past persecutions (Boer 7). Augustine...
Introduction Asia is the origin of all major faiths and numerous lesser ones. Asian religions, like all kinds of civilizations, can be examined regionally concerning their genesis and dispersion. Hinduism, the earliest of various faiths that arose in South Asia, has a polytheistic and ceremonial heritage that comprises various rituals...
Introduction The shakers involved a small group of protestant religious denominations founded in England in the mid-1700s. It was a dissident cluster of friends in society. It was derived from the word shaking Quakers because their assemblies included dancing and singing. A confident woman called Ann Lee, who was believed...
Introduction Paul the Jewish Theologian: A Pharisee among Christians, Jews, and Gentiles is written by Brad H. Young. The author is an emeritus professor at Oral Roberts University, where he has served as a Tenured Professor of Judaic-Christian Studies for 31 years. Young holds a B.A. from Oral Roberts University,...
Morality and ethics represent the most complicated issues throughout the history of humankind. There are many ethical principles and frameworks guiding people to morality in their lives. Therefore, one should choose three ethical theories, including deontology, consequentialism, and virtue ethics, to understand how they can be applied in real contexts....
Long-standing controversy surrounds the place of women in Islam. Muslims have frequently been seen as oppressed and inferior by non-Muslims. Additionally, while most practicing Muslim women appeared secure in their clearly defined responsibilities of being engaged and showing perfect obedience, rearing morally upright children, and caring for the family, other...
The soul is the primary element of human nature that governs people’s actions, attitudes, and beliefs. Saint Bonaventure emphasized the innate abilities of the soul to advance the reader on their path of mystic reflection (Löwe, 2021, p.11). The saint from the 13th century held that humanity’s three best qualities...
David Flusser and R. Steven Notley wrote the Sage from Galilee. The novel’s twelve chapters detail Flusser’s new theories and research that were not included in his 1968 English edition, making it the fourth edition. This book aims to challenge widespread beliefs that existed before its publication. I give this...
Brazil has the world’s largest Catholic population, indicating Christianity’s importance in developing this country. The history of this religion’s emergence and development in Brazil is directly related to the European influence on this country. In this aspect, the characteristics of the spread of Christianity are similar to other countries of...
Introduction Hindu nationalism today is an expression of political, social, and social will and tradition. Its foundation is the ancient cultural and spiritual practices that have been established and developed for the most part in the territory of modern India. Its origins and connection are clearly linked to the religious...
During his academic career, Richard Dawkins, a prominent evolutionary biologist, popularized science and sharply criticized religion, considering it dangerous and unnecessary for modern society. He contributed to debates on religion with his book The God Delusion. This text is unwelcomed by the theological community for its superficial arguments and fallacious...
Religion is an instrumental component of any society that shapes almost every aspect of human life, including business activities. Its role becomes more magnified and significant in nations classified as developing, such as the Dominican Republic. Faith-based organizations participate in poverty alleviation activities. They advance funds in the form of...
The Jewish Annotated New Testament was first published in 2011. It was a radical work that brought the New Testament’s Jewish context and the consideration of clergy, students, and general readers. In this revised edition, eighty Jewish scholars are focused on bringing together incomparable scholarships to shed a new picture...
The search for answers to eternal questions has always been an integral element of human reasoning. The picture of the world cannot be perceived as an understandable phenomenon, and both religious teachings and philosophical discourses have largely developed precisely due to the desire for knowledge. As a result of societal...
Introduction Humans are devoted to their beliefs, which define their cause and the moral code that regulates their actions as individuals. The moral code requires observance and adherence to the rites prescribed by their respective religions. Humans adhere to various faiths, including Rastafari, Jediism, and the Raelian movement. Such religious...
God gave his people the Sabbath as a day of rest. It is a day to reflect on the fact that God created us and that we are his creations. The people were to rejoice in the Lord and be happy in his presence. They were to sing songs of...
Introduction Mahayana Buddhism’s beginnings are still a mystery; neither its beginning nor its location is documented, and it is most likely that the movement developed over time and in several areas. Most representations have been hugely affected by the goals of contemporary sectarian motions, and the holy texts most highly...
Judah is one of the 12 sons of Joseph who founded the Israelite tribe of Judah. He was the fourth son of Leah, Jacob’s first wife whom Jacob loved least. The Bible portrays Judah as the son who proposed to sell Joseph to the Egyptians so that Joseph’s blood could...
The term “Shinto” refers to the native religion of Japan, which has historically had a significant impact on many people’s lives in terms of politics, society, and even the economy. The Shinto religion still values several ancient rituals developed throughout those times. The procedures are rigorously carried out to establish...
Religious books teach people to put their hope in God. However, it does not indicate that people should not plan for the future, save, and invest money. On the contrary, the Bible accustoms religious followers to wise financial management. It is written in Proverbs 13:11: “Wealth gotten by vanity shall...
Introduction Christianity has different branches, the main ones being Protestantism and Catholicism. The tenets of the roman catholic church guide the doctrines, beliefs, and practices of Catholics. On the other hand, the results and principles of the Protestant Reformation govern the religious philosophies, creeds, and perception of Protestantism. Therefore, to...
Introduction The decline of Christianity in Europe starting from the second half of the 17th century is characterized by several factors that determined this process. These factors include examples directly related to religion and some aspects indirectly affecting the decline of the faithful population. The number of reasons for the...
Introduction The Communion of Saints is an act of communion of spiritual union that allows for an exchange of blessings. The Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC] points out that this exchange is possible only in the Church where all the saints gather (CCC 946). Communion is a deep bond...
Introduction The core of Christian belief is the life, teachings, crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Numerous books and essays were written after the death of the Son of God. However, the only original writings believed to describe Christ’s journey are considered the three gospels by Mark, Matthew, and Luke...
Introduction The idea of love being stronger than death is a long-standing Biblical concept that is at the center of the core religious teachings. When Pope Benedict XVI preached to the group of pilgrims and prelates filling St. Peter’s Basilica, he reflected on the liturgy and readings of the Easter...
The ancient Jews considered themselves “God’s chosen people.” Their monotheism separated them from all surrounding neighbors, while their faith in God’s covenants offered a positive relationship with the deity and the promise of atonement for sin. According to the Book of Genesis, Abraham left Mesopotamia to lead a nomadic life...
The 66 chapters that make up the Bible were penned by 40 distinct authors over the course of around 1700 generations. The Old Scripture [or Old Law], which comprises 39 writings, is the first section of the Holy book. The Torah or Law, the Historic Writings, the Poetry Books, and...
Introduction Chapters 17–20 of 2 Kings shed light on a trying time in Israel and Judah’s past. Both kingdoms are at odds with the Father and managing Assyrian incursions. However, only one kingdom finally seeks God’s direction and forgiveness, which ultimately leads to its rescue. The central theological motive relates...
Introduction The analysis of literary works on the topic of religion helps to gain a better understanding of its basic concepts and varieties. Thus, individuals can realize the uniqueness of each faith. Hence, the book by Mullen, “The Chance of Salvation: A History of Conversion in America,” focuses on the...
Introduction The Orthodox Church is among the three main Christian groups, the other two being Roman Catholics and Protestants. These churches are joined in Faith by a shared approach to tradition, worship, and theology. Orthodox is a Greek-derived word where Orthos means right and Doxa means belief, Orthodox, therefore, is...
Delving into a thorough and profound analysis of core Biblical texts represents an essential task for exploring the underlying concepts and meanings. The “Everyday Bible Study” has offered a plethora of food for thought, particularly in relation to the concepts and notions that are deeply entrenched in the Biblical texts....
In view of the urgent problems associated with the environmental crisis, spiritual degradation, and information overload. Paying attention to the processes taking place in the modern world, one may come to the conclusion that the cause of the conflicts taking place in it comes from the contradictions that arise within...
Introduction Education in many parts of the world, including the United States, began in Christian centers. However, today, Christian education in America is in crisis. In more than three centuries of the existence of Christian education in America, the sector is experiencing difficult circumstances that threaten to end it. The...
Introduction The Bible is not only a natural source of spiritual enlightenment but also a storehouse of valuable and helpful knowledge about virtue and a positive attitude towards people. For example, Holy Scripture teaches how to interact with individuals competently in the work conditions through the manifestation of kindness, care,...
Introduction Worldviews, culture, and religion are invisible forces that can determine or impact the behaviors and attitudes of people around. Understanding and respecting the differences between these values is a key element of building healthy and courteous communication (Tuleja, 2021). Religion is one of the main aspects affecting a person’s...
Christian leadership is a combination of managerial skills, leadership qualities, and a high level of personal development on the religious path. A Christian leader must be able to inspire people and lead, but at the same time do it not selfishly, but focusing on serving people and God, on helping...
Introduction Islam is one of the major religions around the world that have shaped moral values and other social issues such as women’s rights. Some countries such as Iran underwent a religious revolution that determined their internal affairs and socialization. Islamization involves converting and shifting society towards Islam and becoming...
Introduction It is important to note that religion has always been a critical aspect of society, history, law, and family, where empires were built around them as the centers of power. Although one might state that the influence of religious thought was fundamentally oppressive, limiting, or hostile, the impact of...
The topics of religion, ritual, and social organization are an important part of the discussion of different cultures. Religious ceremonies are essential to social communities in certain countries. For example, a recent study focused on exploring the issue of ritualized pain, which is a normalized and integral cultural aspect for...
Introduction QAnon is not religious but a cult that uses spiritual messages to lure any unsuspecting Christian. The content being shared by an anonymous persona, who claims they have access to intelligence operations and the military, is perhaps, to a greater degree, the most significant relative movement in the U.S....
The report focuses on religiosity in the United States and societal trends on this issue. The report is based on data from telephone surveys and compares the data to 2009. The number of people of faith in the U.S. has declined dramatically from 2009 to 2018, with the number of...
Introduction Religious tolerance is one of the basic principles of Swiss democracy, and it is especially critical for the country to provide people with freedom of religious expression. At the same time, there is a controversial attitude to the Muslim community among Swiss citizens who are predominantly Christian. It is...
The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door is a thrilling and insightful book written in 2012 by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon. Its main purpose is to guide individuals, whether Christians or not, on how to create good relationships with their neighbors. On the other hand,...
The presence of adultery is a precursor or symptom of a crisis in the relationship. That this is a difficult situation in terms of the psychological state of people, no one can feel at ease knowing or suspecting a partner of sexual intercourse outside marriage. A cheating person is constantly...
Introduction For millennia, people have been pondering over the idea of having been created and being guided by a superior being. Represented in each culture by a unique name and an accompanying story, God, in essence, is represented by the same notions of almightiness, compassion, kindness, and wisdom. [i] Since...
Book Information The title of the selected book for this review is Paul, the Jewish Theologian: A Pharisee among Christians, Jews, and Gentiles. The author of this text, Brad Humes Young, portrays Saul of Tarsus as someone who faced rejection in the Jewish synagogue. Nonetheless, he chose to live and...
Insomnia has been a topical issue of humanity since ancient times. Lack of sleep, difficulty falling asleep, and nightmares were the source of interest for both scientists and theologists. Nowadays, there are a lot of articles and theories surrounding insomnia and its effects on one’s health. There are many reasons...
The temple cleansing is described differently in the three gospels, Mathew, Mark, and Luke. The different event versions show how the three apostles perceived the incident. Despite Mark being considered the shorted gospel, his description of the event is longer than Mathew and Luke’s description. In addition, mark extensively elaborates...
Introduction Influential people make critical decisions during certain events that eventually change the course of history. The acceptance of Christianity by Constantine the Great led to a new religious practice whereby followers of the Roman Empire began to embrace the faith. Assuming that Constantine had converted to Mithraism, chances remain...
Introduction John Winthrop commenced bible study at a tender age and served the community to become a fully-fledged puritan. He was a seasoned scholar who cascaded his academic knowledge with religion to elaborate God’s word. Winthrop improvised the biblical message into five acts, the creation, the fall of man, and...
Introduction This annotated bibliography is a part of the project on Christian education in American schools. The primary aims of the project are to define and explore the Methodist religion, find out how it is connected with education, and determine its other severe impacts on various aspects and fields of...
The biblical understanding of various instances in the physical setting, such as nature, culture, geography, customs, and archaeology, helps us better understand the application of biblical instances to lives. Understanding the physical setting of the biblical instances improves the understanding of the Bible and helps us discover the intentions and...
The relationship between science and religion has shown various controversies. Even though the two complement each other, their connection has been dynamic. Science, in most cases, deals with claims and hypotheses that can be tested, while religion focuses on people’s beliefs. Thus, it is imperative to understand where science and...
Abstract The Bible interprets sexuality and sex as the biological basis for the love attraction of a man and a woman. Physical compatibility is crucial despite the importance of emotional attachment and platonic love between two people. The more compatibility factors people have in a union, the higher the likelihood...
Introduction In the article “In both parties, fewer say now being Christian or being born in the U.S. is important to being ‘truly American’” by Aidan Connaughton, the author provides statistics of statements by the Republican Party of the United States and the Democratic Party. This data concerns critical philosophical...
The Ritual Description The moment of transition from childhood to adulthood is celebrated in numerous religions. Every religion determines coming of age differently and puts specific criteria for adulthood. The concept of spiritual adulthood depends on how individual perceives themselves and what they consider the most important for themselves. Jewish...
I was intrigued by Langstone Hughes’s “Salvation”, a story concerning the lessons and challenges that everyone can witness in the lives of youths. He discusses young people’s social and emotional difficulties by relying on his life experiences, including the time he was supposed to witness a 12-member revival while actively...
Islam represents a universal monotheistic religion widespread in the Muslim world. Consisting of the Sunni and Shia movements, Islam traces back to the seventh century of our era when Prophet Mohammad’s first revelation took place (Salvatore et al., 2018). Islamic historians single out the High Caliphate era, the Early and...
The Jesus movement arose from Judaism in Israel; it had many followers worldwide. The Jesus movement created a legacy of God’s people; believers perceive Jesus as their Lord and wish to unite with him. It also involves common beliefs of followers and suggests that God’s people will possess virtue through God’s...
Introduction The Republic of India is a secular, democratic country with many different religions, including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism, among other minority creeds. Hinduism remains the largest religion in the country, with Hindu identification and the ability to speak Hindi being associated with “being truly Indian” (Corichi...
1 Peter 1:13-21 is a compelling message that was written to the Gentile Christians that were being persecuted. Its primary purpose was to remind them that God had chosen them and they should be hopeful for a brighter future in Jesus. Through this letter, Peter offered great hope to the...
Summary of The Knowledge of the Holy by A. W. Tozer Tozer analyzes the characteristics of God in The Knowledge of the Holy, where an attribute is defined as everything that God has disclosed in any form as becoming the truth of Himself. His justification for this assessment is straightforward...
Introduction Christian education and its role in American schools have a long history. It takes the beginning from the Puritan era until the World War and the American revolution. Today, the significance and the function of religion in school education have changed back from the 16th century. The number of...
Abstract The paper presents my integrated theory of leadership by explaining how adaptive leadership relates to my theology. Scientific evidence is included to explain the basics of adaptive leadership, while its principles are aligned with my theological beliefs, including God’s love for humanity and the presence of sin in the...
Introduction The study of how a particular religion gained strength and spread among people is of particular value. This helps to better understand the processes that contributed to this aspect and understand what is behind the creed. Thus, this research aims to study how Islam spread and took root in...
Introduction Saint Augustine or Augustine of Hippo was among the most significant figures in the development of Christianity. He was an early philosopher and Christian theologian whose writings influenced Western philosophy and Western Christianity. His writings, such as The City of God and Confessions, show a competent rhetorician’s theological skill,...
Christianity dates back to the mid-first century CE in the province of Judea. The religion transformed from Jewish tradition that included the teachings of Jesus and later included the writings of Paul of Tarsus. At its earliest stages, Christianity represented a small and poorly organized belief group, the central message...
Introduction One of the fundamental ideas to grasp the modern world is the subjectivities thesis. Finding and expressing one’s identity has changed from being determined by external realities like customary law or nature to being a concern for subjects self-referential. Subjectivities are a reflexively felt state of recognition that gives...
In his book The World’s Religions, Smith (2009) attempts to describe and analyze the major world’s religions. In Chapter 3, in particular, he addresses Buddhism, its origins, specifications, and geographical location characteristics. Smith (2009) begins with outlining the known facts about Buddha, as he is the root of this religion...
Christianity has had a rather complicated history of development in Europe. It has experienced a rather complicated path from being ostracized due to paganist beliefs to being widely acknowledged by many people. The following text will reference 6 historical documents: Eusebius, The Edict of Toleration, The Edict of Milan and...
Introduction The Savior who entered the world granted humanity many great benefits, one of which is that human beings rediscovered their true purpose and dignity. Christ, who became a person, demonstrated to humans how valuable they are in the eyes of God. However, the perception of this revelation can only...
Introduction The biblical verses convey the overall religious tone of the work while dealing significantly with financial issues. Money is often defined in religious texts as an inherent evil. However, many of the verses do not refer to the problems of money itself but the negative aspects of behavior associated...
Jesus Christ is a prophet and religious leader, who founded Christianity. He is known as the Son of God, a part of the Holy Trinity in some denominations, or otherwise a physical incarnation of God. Based on Old Testament teachings, he is also the Jewish Messiah, a liberator of the...
The assertion that the solo God lives as or in 3 mutually supernatural beings, the Holy Spirit, the Father, and the Son, is a popular way to describe the orthodox Christian belief of the Holy Trinity (Tuggy). They are not 3 different people but rather three parts or manifestations of...
The sixth chapter begins by noting that Islam, of all the Eastern religions, is closest to the West. Nevertheless, this is not connected with all aspects of Islam but only with geographical and, to a lesser extent, ideological ones. Smith (2009) notes that although Islam is in the Abrahamic family...
Sex permeates our culture and is present in places other than the home, such as the job, the street, and the media. However, despite all the focus and even fixation placed on sexual activity, human sexuality continues to be perplexing and unsettling. Authentic sexuality is hard to define in a...
Buddhism and Christianity are both of the most popular religions. The followers of Buddhism are primarily concentrated in the Asian region, with India being its birthplace. On the other hand, Christianity is generally common throughout Europe and Western countries, despite its origins in modern Israel and Palestine. Despite some localization,...
Introduction America’s religions match the racial and behavioral diversity of the people who live therein. The land’s variety is primarily driven by the immigrants who vacated from different parts of the world, such as Central America and South Asia. However, there has been a perceived ebb and flow motion regarding...
On the excuse of Islamic modesty, women in several Muslim-majority countries (MMCs) are still subjected to gender segregation and mobility restrictions to varying degrees. In its current form, the idea of modesty appears to prevent Muslim women from participating in public life and other activities. This essay examines the religious...
A notable influence on America’s religious culture originated from the Second Great Awakening. Protestant churches and denominations grew tremendously during the colonial period. Denominations such as Reformed, Anglicans, Congregationalists, and Presbyterians emerged in North America during the Second Great Awakening. Baptist and Methodist churches received more followers during this period....
American Christian Fundamentalism The term “American Christian Fundamentalism” refers to a movement that arose in America in the 19th C to counter theological objectives aimed at reforming traditional Christian beliefs. The modernized theological teachings promised several advantages of adopting science over traditional Christian beliefs. Fundamentalism stressed the chances of Christianity...
Religion is a complex aggregate concept that includes particular mythology, a system of dogmas, cult and ritual actions, socialized religious institutions, and specific forms of relationship between believers and a religious organization. For each religion, all these moments have their specific semantic content, history of origin and further existence, and...
Garrick, Allen. “Paratexts and the Reception History of the Apocalypse.” The Journal of Theological Studies 70, no. 2 (2019): 600-632. The author examines manuscripts and primary sources to reconstruct ancient events. It is important to note that the study explores the influence of primary sources on further biblical research. This...
When it comes to the story of Genesis, such creation should be taken seriously rather than literary. The given story illuminates the creation of the world and depicts how over the period of six nights, a divinity floating over a barren, aqueous nothingness speaks into the abyss. The spirit commands...
When the concept of money was not yet created, the procedures of obtaining material products often involved their exchange, creating banter of exchanging the unneeded goods for wanted ones. The creation of money changed not only the process of obtaining material belongings but the nature of human beings. The literature...
Mardi Gras is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent, the last day of Carnival. Fat Tuesday means the last night before Lent begins. A holiday that marks the end of the seven “fat days” (analogous to Omnivorous Week). It is celebrated in many countries in Europe,...
Ramadan is a sacred month in the Islamic faith, marked by fasting, spiritual reflection, and community gatherings. It is expected to occur during the spring of 2023, starting on March 23rd and ending on April 22nd. As Muslims worldwide ready for this holy month, many look forward to the traditions...
Introduction A healthy family structure is one of the most critical teachings of Christianity. A family unit is representative of the wider community and reflects the complex relationship between Christ and the church. A Christian family structure is well-balanced, with the Bible giving directions and recommendations regarding the duties and...
A myth is a metaphor for human behavior, culture, wisdom, and knowledge (Nagy 15). It is fitting that whether its subject is the acts of deities or other extraordinary events, a myth always takes us back to the beginnings of all things. However, you also mention that there is no...
Background A Pilgrimage journey is one of the most critical spiritual journeys that any believer would want to undertake at least once. Such journeys are highly sacred as they enable believers to develop their spiritual resilience and beliefs. Through such journeys, individuals could spiritually rejuvenate themselves and create a strong...
It is important to note that the story of Job in the Book of Job is a prime biblical reflection on the concept of suffering and the test of faith. One of the key elements of the story revolves around God allowing Satan to act as an agent of assessing...
Religion was deeply integrated into Egyptian culture and society. By analyzing the documents provided, one can trace the role of Egyptian cosmology in the Egyptian way of life. First of all, the pantheon of the gods in Ancient Egypt was diverse and broad, as each god had its own scope...
The current report summarizes the “Scripture as a Narrative Record of God’s Mission” chapter from the book Introducing Christian Mission Today by Michael W. Goheen. The focus of this part is the description of how Scripture conveys the message of God’s mission to the readers. In other words, the author...
Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery, spread all over the world. Every year, hundreds of women are illegally taken abroad mainly to work in prostitution. Women who have become victims of human trafficking undoubtedly need special treatment and protection. However, the field of their activities often causes many...
Introduction Religious music, especially Christian, has been evolving and diversifying over the centuries from centuries-old and traditional styled songs and hymns to contemporary styles. Before the eighteenth century, hymns were published separately as standalone texts without musical score accompaniment. The first publishing of hymnal text and songs was done in...
Introduction Today, religion has become one of the major sources of spiritual support and unity for society. People need to believe in something to maintain similar purposes and lifestyles. Among a variety of existing religions, Santería is commonly practiced in Cuba and promoted worldwide due to immigration. Santería is polytheistic,...
Religion has been a fundamental component of human civilization in all locations and eras and continues to be so throughout our society. Religion’s role is often perceived as a duty to foster unity and harmony among the peoples of the globe rather than to be a source of division and...
The current examination of religious diversity highlights the problem of religious plurality, whereby traditions fundamentally different from each other yet able to maintain historical adherence, sometimes for millennia, contend on which provides ultimate truth. While Race’s threefold typology depicts three different responses to a religious plurality within a modern comparative...
Functionalism explores the nature of social life and cultural phenomena before they are subjected to further speculative manipulations. This approach opposes naive realism, which assumes that a person can directly comprehend static and unchanging essences of phenomena through contemplation and analysis of changeable and transient sensations (Bhukkal, 2021). It is...
Introduction Church is generally considered to be a place of worship for believers and people who are willing to have a conversation with God and ask different type of personal and non-personal questions. For this research paper, Queens Bible Church, which is located in Glendale, New York, the United States...
Introduction Christianity is a more pragmatic religion than Buddhism, moreover, it applies to the texts of holy scriptures. The basic truths of Christianity formulate more mundane goals and aspects, such as love for one’s neighbor and respect for elders and others. Buddhism is characterized by subtle and spiritual practices and...
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany but quickly spread throughout Europe. The essence of the phenomenon was the church schism, the result of which was the separation of the Protestant movement from the Roman Catholic Church. Thus, the second church schism was the end of the full influence of the...
According to many Jewish texts, King David was born as a shepherd and later became a mighty ruler in Israel. Historical facts outline that after slaying Goliath, the Philistine giant, came up with an army that went ahead to rule over Israel after the death of King Saul. When he...
Introduction Job is an influential part of a person’s life, and employees and employers must build good relationships. The Bible refers to such relations as interactions between a slave and a master. It offers various guides and advice to improve their cooperation and make it beneficial to both sides. While...
Dr. King’s main argument was that Black Americans have been suffering from unjust laws and inequality for a long time and that it is now time to create a more fair society to benefit everyone. King explains this to his audience with these words: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to...
Gospel is one of the most famous religious writings that shows the life of Jesus Christ and his death. According to Carson, John, who was the writer of the masterpiece, believed that people should follow Bible studies and consider the importance of their beliefs. The clear flow of text makes...
Introduction Rules and regulations play a crucial role in promoting social equity across the community spectrum. Over the decades, different laws governed human behavior and interaction across the nation. It is vital to establish inherent value enhancing moral and virtuous acts in this case. However, one of the challenges engulfs...
The argument raised from the lecture is that religious attitudes within the soul are adjustments and beliefs of things people cannot see. However, regardless of whether the unseen or the unrealities are things people believe to exist or objects of their consciousness, they elicit a reaction resulting from things thought...
Introduction Religion is an integral part of the life of people who believe that they have a soul. Most cultures and ancient civilizations have a rich heritage in the form of rituals, beliefs, and myths that explain man’s origin, the earth’s creation, and the role of man in life. Despite...
On July the 3rd, 2022, women rallied through the streets, demanding to be right to commit murder. Such rallies and protests have been happening in Charlotte, NC quite often recently (Roat, 2022). On the uptown walk of July the 3rd’s rally, a Christian priest attempted to reason with the protestors...
Introduction There have been growing tensions between the Sunni and Shia Islamic group for over fourteen centuries. The two sects have co-existed peacefully for many years and have similar beliefs regarding the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad. However, there are sharp divisions regarding their doctrines, theology, law, rituals, and particularly the...
Legacy ritual is an important aspect for individuals believing in a particular deity such as Christians or Jews. It helps one prepare for death while assisting people to deal with losing someone. Individuals are aware that death is a part of life and discern they will meet each other when...
In his book Octavius published in 197 AD, Minucius Felix describes a Christian rite mistaken for a cannibalistic ritual, whereby the partakers allegedly butcher an infant, drink its blood and devour its limbs. It was understood through this ritual cannibalism and “by this victim, they are pledged together.” By “they,”...
Evangelism could be described as adopting and distributing the gospel, which is widely known as the salvation of humankind. This notion may also be described as the ultimate appreciation of Jesus Christ for his deeds toward humanity. The flow of evangelism is communicating God’s will, involving the person as a...
The global spread of business principles created a new way of perceiving life, mainly consisting of profitability dynamics, leadership ideas, and applying different types of management to common concepts. These changes partially affected the religious system, among other areas of life. Although the interpretation of beliefs and actions taken out...
The first communion is a traditional celebration for the Catholic Church, during which the child receives the sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time during the liturgy. Although it is common for a child to receive the sacrament at a reasonably early age, it requires prior preparation and faith...
Servant leadership is significant because it ensures that leaders choose behaviors that are different from what is usually implemented by managers. This approach is typically requested by religious people and organizations. The rationale behind this statement is that this leadership model highlights serving others, altruism, and ethical behavior, which is...
Introduction A white marble Buddha sitting in a lotus pose on Mount Nakaked in the Chalonga district, guarding a temple dedicated to him. Believers come to him to worship and ask for health and wealth for themselves and their loved ones. It is pleasant to contemplate the sunset from the...
The Bible passage The Finding of Moses tells about a Levite woman giving birth to a child and then hiding him. After three months, she left him on the riverbank, and he was later found by the Pharaoh’s daughter. She, the mother’s sister, called one of the Hebrew women, and...
I often meet with the question of religion, given that modern society seeks to develop tolerance for everyone. Usually, this happens in everyday conversation when I exchange opinions on a topic with colleagues or friends in my environment. Religious beliefs can significantly influence how employees do their jobs. In the...
The theme of Enkidu’s dreams clearly shows that it is confident he cannot escape death. Enkidu and Gilgamesh must contend with the revels as they satisfy their desires. They must challenge themselves with complex tasks in this crucial tablet, which marks the exact midway point of the epic. George shows...
The Acts of Paul are a recollection of Paul’s journey to Rome that was recorded by Luke, his companion. According to scholarship, the Biblical Acts of Paul were written in approximately 100–160 CE (Wilson). In the Acts, an overview of the prophet Paul’s voyages and sermons may be found. At...
Introduction The mental health and well-being of people depend on their religious/ spiritual beliefs. According to Bosco-Ruggiero (2018), attending services, praying, and other religious practices affect people positively or negatively. Some find solace, relief, and joy in prayer, while others are filled with anxiety and terror when they think of...
The Maya religion incorporates many magical supernatural features in its beliefs about the creation of Earth and life on Earth. The Popul Vuh document allows tracing Maya beliefs back to their development as the process of creation is the central and fundamental basis of any religion. Through depicting conversations about...
Joseph is the son of Jacob and Rachel, who gave birth to him after seven years of infertility, the father of Menashe and Ephraim, the ancestors of the two tribes of Israel. The image of Joseph and his life have inspired Jewish, Christian, and Muslim art from time immemorial. Many...
Many individuals are afraid that the country’s Christian heritage is being attacked. Even if the menace is more fictitious than accurate, it has prompted prominent religious politicians and leaders to call into question the separation between church and state. Many conservatives see attempts to divide religion and state as an...
In the religion of Judaism, there is a concept of “chosenness” – the belief that Jewish people are chosen to be the only nation worthy of being in a covenant with God. A covenant is a special kind of relationship with the Lord. In the Hebrew Bible, it is unclear...
