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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...
In Chapter 1: Introduction to Christianity as a world religion: An introduction by Sebastian Kim and Kirsteen Kim, the authors characterize the main aspects of Christianity, including topographical, theological, geographical, sociological, historical, and structural. Taken together, the characteristic features of these aspects, including the missionary nature of this religion, the...
Introduction The medieval period is very difficult and conservative in the history of world art. It was dominated by rigid religious tendencies over innovative ideas, making the works of artists, sculptors, and writers very much tied to the Church’s theme. When this influence began to wane, the Renaissance was born...
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...
Christians are followers of Christ who use the bible as the primary religious book for conducting services and personal spiritual nourishment. They believe in life after death, reconciliation to God through Christ and Trinity. However, within this religious group, there are many denominations that can broadly be categorized as Catholic,...
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...
Introduction The Christian worldview is a set of features that make learning ideas and statements about fundamental concepts of religion possible. These include faith, love, compassion, and beliefs about who God is and why one comes to him for counsel. The totality of these statements shapes attitudes toward Christianity and...
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...
Correlation How the passage fits within the metanarrative of the Bible The story of Dorcas of Joppa is affiliated with the new creation multinarrative of the Bible. The description is about a woman who helped the poor, widows and was of an admirable heart. At one time, she died, and...
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...
Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism Comparing the notions of liberation in Buddhism and Jainism reveals structural similarities and differences between the two ideas. Regarding the common points, tirtha in Jainism and bodhi in Buddhism treat liberation as something achieved by exceptional beings, making the believer play an active rather than...
After examining the article, Nick Cave introduces the gospel of Mark, Nick Cave seems to be a person fond of Jesus and religion, and surprisingly, he incorporates violence and death concepts into his art. His performance as a spokesperson is what made him most famous. Founder and frontman of the...
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...
Introduction Christians believe that their morals and teaching ought to be taught and passed to the next generation. Therefore, they justify the education as Jesus taught the crowds about morally accepted conduct and how to live by the word. The sharing of Christian education was further pushed to a broader...
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...
Quran The Question of Origin According to the Quran, the world was created by Allah in six days. The heavens, the heavenly bodies, and the earth were created, laid out with a carpet, on which mountain strongholds were installed for strength. The earth is connected to heaven by an invisible...
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...
In chapter 4 of Christianity as a World Religion, the author writes about the history of the development of Christianity in Europe. At the beginning of the chapter, the author references history, talking about Christianity’s birth and the Roman Empire’s period. In the chapter, the author also describes the history...
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...
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...
Religion is a fundamental factor defining individuals and giving them a sense of belonging. One can associate the origin of different religions and their culture in the United States with the spreading of Christianity during the colonial period. Religion, regardless of the denomination, impacted the daily life of inhabitants of...
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...
Over the last few decades, the Christian church has been rocked with major sex scandals, which hints at the necessity to rethink modern leadership and place a greater emphasis on teaching morality. It can be argued that the cases that have made headlines have done so due to the type...
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...
Chapter 5 of the book “The World’s Religions” is devoted to Taoism in the 6th century B.C. by Laozi in China. Compared to Confucianism, Taoism is a more mystical, irrational religion whose central concept is “Tao” (the Way) (Smith, 2009). This is the metaphysical path of ultimate reality, which cannot...
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...
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...
The transformation of Tom Torlino reflects the righteous assimilation with American culture. Carlisle Boarding School, where he was studying, was a place highlighting Protestantism and ensuring the development of traditional American values within the representatives of the indigenous culture. The person in the picture accepted the Christianity ideas, following 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...
The origins of 7th Day Adventists can be traced to 1831, during which William Miller, a war veteran that had become a priest, began deeper research into Biblical scripture. Miller’s movement was joined by Joseph Bates and the group grew to focus on the return of Jesus Christ, also dubbed...
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,”...
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...
Society has developed different perspectives on the sexuality and morality. The issue of sexuality has stirred divided opinions amongst people of different beliefs and faiths in society, making the topic a challenge to tackle. The issue requires attention, and the younger generations need to be taught about it to avoid...
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...
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...
Leadership in a church needs someone who is courageous enough to stand up against external forces such as political leaders and lead according to the principles of the word of God. Someone like a pastor needs to practice what they are preaching to the congregation, which means they have a...
For my exegetical paper, I chose a passage from Galatians 4:1-7, which focuses on explaining why Galatians do not necessarily need to follow the Law of Moses as God’s children. The passage presents a specific interest in dissection and understanding because Paul uses a complex allegory in the text. The...
Introduction The military chaplain is vital in the armed forces, providing army personnel with guidance and counseling, performing rites, and attending to their spirituality. Furthermore, a military chaplain is obliged to support anyone seeking it, disregarding a person’s denomination. While Christian chaplains do not minister outside their faith tradition in...
Introduction In order to experience and learn about other cultures, engaging with them on a personal level is often necessary. People are able to participate in events, travel and talk with professionals in their respective fields in order to better understand that which is foreign to them. This is especially...
The history of Christianity is essential to understanding the formation of Christian doctrine. So, historical theology provides research of the way that the Church has undergone for interpreting the Scripture under various conditions determined by the different epochs. One of the subdivisions of theology, Christology, studied the logical formulations that...
Introduction The actual topic under research is The Inspiration of Scripture. Timothy 3:16 states that “All scripture is inspired by God.” However, throughout biblical history, there has been controversy about the inspiration of scripture. The Holy Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, were written by the hand of God...
Introduction The subject of birth control has been controversial in the eyes of Christian faith for a considerable amount of time. In order to build the correct background of the discussion, one must first understand how the bible views children and conception. Passages like Genesis 33:5 reinforce the value of...
Christianity has always been a cross-cultural and diverse religion with no single dominant expression. Historically, Christians lived in diverse cultural contexts enabling Christianity to gain a multicultural and polytonal context globally. The Greek, Roman, Jewish, and Heathen ancient cultural traits influenced the development and spread of Christianity. Christianity started with...
Hinduism can be considered one of the oldest living religions known to humanity. This Eastern religion is approximately 4,000 years old, and the origins of the word Hindu in its name can be traced back to Sanskrit, an ancient language that is no longer spoken (Hinduism, n.d.). In contrast, Islam,...
Introduction Today, American communities are increasingly divided than in the post-Civil War years. Against this backdrop, segregation in the church is as bad as it gets, if not worse than in society. However, this is not a blanket condemnation of the church since churches actively participated in antislavery campaigns during...
A Healthy Church defines a church that resembles and functions simply as a healthy body, namely the Body of Christ. It is the same desire that Jesus has for his body. The Body of Christ is in it, which doesn’t need to be defined, but it’s important to include, The...
Charles G. Finney, a revivalist, epitomizes the significance of faith and redemption in American history. He highlighted the enormous significance of the personal decision in salvation as early as 1836. When Charles Grandison Finney thought God had called him to become a preacher, he quit a prosperous legal career (Finney...
Introduction Every system of religious belief seeks to explain and justify the role of pain in human lives. One of the common factors that unite all people regardless of race or creed is our subjective experience of both physical and psychological suffering. We all feel the aches of illness, hunger,...
The Active shooter crisis in the United States has continued being problematic, with significant concerns falling on the response time of enforcement officers to crisis. It is reported that the time lag of active shooter incidence occurring and the police response to the incidence is approximately 5 minutes (Sikes et...
People are usually concerned about the surrounding phenomena and events influencing their lives. James (2009) describes the most common questions related to the nature of history and the meaning of its importance. The answers can be diverse as every individual has specific beliefs and unique experiences. Religion usually consists of...
Various kinds of criminals often use religious and political discourse to justify their actions, while both sides of the conflict always find supporters among the population involved. Jews are a unique society with the oldest roots in the world, very closely associated with the most widespread religions in the world....
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are three major religious and worldview traditions that divide people in their vision of the world and perception of history. These traditions are monotheistic and have one textual source – the Tanakh. Therefore, the dispute about who interprets the divine message correctly is difficult to resolve,...
Introduction Christianity is studied as a monotheistic religion with many followers in almost every corner of the globe. Its doctrines differ significantly from those of other leading faiths, such as Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Its success is attributable to numerous factors that existed in various parts of the world in...
Introduction The primary goal of a Qur’an exegesis is to serve the book by explaining its meanings, clearing its ambiguities, and making it accessible to individuals of different backgrounds, ages, and races. Above all, Muslim commentators intended that their writings would benefit their readers spiritually and intellectually. They thought their...
The world and society have changed significantly over the past few years. As Western countries were discovering their own identities, they developed various values, such as democracy, individualism, human rights, and religious faith. These ideas are likely to have an effect not only on the West but on the Church...
Religion remains a significant part of the life of people around the world, despite atheism’s growth in popularity over the past decades. Christianity is a religion that is espoused by more than a billion people. As a result, there are numerous Christian denominations, the key beliefs of which often vary....
The Dalai Lama is the ultimate authority figure for every Buddhist on the planet, the one who unites the Tibetan people around him. Historically, Dalai Lamas were the rulers of Tibet – both in religious and official ways. Thus, one can imagine that, if the Dalai Lama XIV is not...
Approaches to Old Testament Theology This chapter is quite informative as it highlights all the approaches used to understand the Bible, especially the Old Testament. It is because the Old and New Testaments make up the Christian Bible, and Christians have regarded both as canonical and normative for the faith...
Introduction A ritual is a historically formed form of complex symbolic behavior and an ordered system of actions typical of a group with the same identity. The first rituals emerged back in the Stone Age when priests performed various sacrifices and prayers. Centuries after, the lands of Hindustan became the...
Some religious people are right to accept the US court decision on limiting women’s right to abortion. They believe that the act is murder because life starts at conception. Increased access to sexual education, health insurance, and birth control would reduce abortion rates. However, religious actions create a culture of...
In Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Bible says, “You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country” (“Deuteronomy 28 (KJV)”). God’s word promises that if we accept His instruction to put Him first (to elevate Him above all other things in our life and revere Him as our first cause,...
Introduction One of the primary purposes of religion is to achieve salvation and create equal conditions for all people in relation to God. However, as many canons exist, more questions about the holiness of human beliefs emerge. The conception of conceived and born in sin provokes multiple discussions, and people...
A country’s history of racial, political, and religious practices depicts the values held by the people and their influence in today’s sociopolitical environment. Tisby (2020), in the “Color of Compromise,” demonstrates what happens whenever the American church is “engaged in racism and prepared to repudiate the teachings of Jesus to...
Saint Ambrose’s “Ancient Morning Hymn” and Saint Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of the Sun” are two pieces of poetry written at different ages. Ambrose was a Bishop of Milan who lived 340-397 AD. In contrast, Saint Francis of Assisi was living in a time from 1182 till 1226. Even though...
Introduction Christianity is one of the largest religions in the world that is based on the life and the teachings of Jesus Christ, the son of God. It is the largest religion, with a population of over 2.8 billion believers, otherwise known as Christians, spread across the globe (Denova, 2022)....
The set of reasons in favor of the resurrection of Christ can be summed up in its simplest form as the minimal facts approach. The approach’s most vital point is that most historians agree that all of these arguments should be treated as historical truths. In addition, it employs solely...
Spirituality and religiosity play a significant role in the process of later life development. Aging is associated with the deterioration of bodily functions accompanied by chronic diseases, physical fatigue, and an activity decrease. Moreover, people tend to leave their jobs, spend more time at home and become socially isolated. Such...
Reasons for Youth Ministry Youth ministry is the practice of working with younger people that promotes Christian faith and church attendance. Children have a different way of connecting with God’s word compared to adults, and a unique approach is needed to work with them. Generally, they are more curious and...
Introduction The following paper dissects a case study of two couples who are unmarried. In reference to Piaget, Freud and Sullivan psychological theories, the paper will offer adaptations to the case study, in reference to theological reasoning. As the biblical theology highlights, a woman and man should only come as...
Seduction plays an important thematic role in the story of Joseph. As a form of temptation, it presents a problem for the spiritual growth and righteousness of faith, and represents many of the dangers religion can protect from. In the context of both the Hebrew Bible and the Koran, seduction...
Tibetan Buddhism is generally divided into two periods of dissemination: earlier (ngadar) and later (chidar) dissemination. Tantric Buddhism, in turn, had a major influence on all types of Tibetan Buddhism. Vajrayana Buddhism in particular involves a significant emphasis on Tantric practices. Although there is no standard list of Tantric techniques,...
Introduction Islam is one of the leading religions globally to date. Thanks to its widespread in most regions worldwide, scholars and religious fanatics have always wondered about the factors that facilitated the huge spread of Islam. Africa, a continent that has raised most of the questions based on the origin...
There are numerous different religions globally, and each one has its traditions, rituals, and celebrations. Catholic Church also owns certain important and memorable dates on which it holds ceremonies that aim to honor some historical and religious figures or feast holidays. One of such celebrations is Holy Mass, which is...
People of various religions have always tried to find the truth about forces leading homo sapiens through anger, joy, bias, sympathy, jealousy, and support. Many believe in God as a representative of good, divine, and pure. Evil is classically countering God, plays tricks on human souls, drags them to darkness,...
During the Nazi era, the majority of the population in Germany belonged to the Christian church. The Roman Catholic church and German Evangelical church were the main pillars and had a significant role in shaping society. They used their traditional loyalty to the ruling government to get state influence over...
One of the cultural legacies of world culture is a phenomenon called the Bible of The Poor. It is a series of windows depicting certain scenes presented in the Bible. The name refers to the fact that in the heyday of Christianity, many commoners could not read, and such objects...
Paley’s teleological argument in the watchmaker analogy suggests that the complexity of animal organisms is sourced from the intelligence of the creator, God. One of the examples of animal features that can be compared in complexity to a watch analogy is the development of night vision. Night vision provides a...
Hinduism developed from the teachings of different founders due to its diverse traditions and long history. It urges Hindus to worship Brahman, the universal spirit, which permits the existence of a pantheon of various divinities. Theodor and Greenberg suggest that some scholars refer to Hinduism as a henotheistic religion because...
Religion is a rather diverse but also complicated concept to explain. Some of the reasons why it is so hard to depict it is because every religion has similarities and differences, does not provide an explanation for various phenomena prior to modern science, and does not focus on one specific...
Discipleship study meetings consist of people who get together to discuss God’s word and get spiritual nourishment. A study meeting typically involves two or more people. As a discipleship leader, one needs to learn how these study meetings can be effectively facilitated. It is also crucial for a study meeting...
Religion is a complex and integral phenomenon within the humanity’s history which can be defined in a plethora of different ways. According to Tylor, the key element of any religion is a belief in spiritual beings (59). Different creatures fall under the category of spiritual beings in different religions, be...
Authored by Adelgida in October 1030, the epistle “A letter from Adelgida” talks about Amadeus, the son of count Humbert, and his wife Adelgida’s requested gift charter. The letter, whose general focus is based on giving, encourages through the biblical verse stating that “Treasure for yourself treasures in heaven where...
Introduction The story of the rich young ruler as given in Matthew chapter 19 from verses 16 to 30 reveals that the various persona in the text have different powers. In this text, Jesus is giving a critical lesson about the Kingdom of God. Jesus does not imply that the...
The First Lesson Based on the book Sharing Christ with Children, I learned a lot of things. First, I learned that Jesus loved children and emphasized that let all children go to him. Secondly, I learned that children are undergoing numerous challenges, such as sexual abuse and being raised by...
“The Parable of the Prodigal Son” is a story of a family and the importance of support and forgiveness. In Holy Bible, there are many cases that teach justice and fair relationships. Another Christian allegory of human interactions and help is in “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” Although these...
The Rites of Passage have long been a subject of discussion since, in many ways, they are not in line with the modern perception of adolescence as a continuous process that lasts well into a person’s twenties. However, the Rights of Passage, established long before the modern system of education...
The Industrial Revolution is one of the most significant periods in human history that drastically impacted society and future development. There was a massive shift from the agrarian approach to the technological method of production, which transformed the common perception of work and people’s lifestyles in general. Factories moved from...
History of the Kuzari Judah Samuel Ha-Levi (1075-1141) was a Hebrew poet and philosopher in medieval Spain. His most notable work, Kuzari, defended the Jewish religion against Christianity, Islam, and philosophy. The work is written in the form of a dialogue between Ha-Levi and Khazari, a Khazar king. The dialogue’s...
Introduction Judaism is an ancient religion that preaches faith in one and only God. The peculiarity of Judaism is that this faith is accepted by only one people – Jews. The word Jew originates in the term Avar, which means crossed over and also came from the other side. Judaism...
Most often is a topic of discussion whether Christians, Islamic and Judaism religions worship the same God. This topic has been a matter of debate throughout history. Some individuals say that yes, of course, they do, while others will disagree. It is significant to note that when one states that...
About 100 years ago, and even at the beginning of the 21st century, religion spread much faster than in recent years. The period from 1981 to 2007 was analyzed for the spread of religious trends and missionary activity in 49 countries (Inglehart, 2020). As a result, it was found that...
Numerous concepts serve as the cornerstone of Christianity. Nevertheless, the doctrine of salvation is generally believed to be one of the most sophisticated phenomena that have been instrumental in the rapid spread of the faith. Moreover, numerous heated debates concerning the nature and the most precise meaning of the term...
Introduction Raising a child is a complex process that requires theory and supporting factors. Proper upbringing determines the kind of person a child grows up to be, one’s attitude to life, and one’s place in society. It also determines how the child will relate to parents and whether one will...
The basis of the Christian proclamation is the story of the crucifixion of Jesus, his death, and subsequent resurrection. In this regard, Cook wisely notes that “the existence of Jesus is not the problem for the world — the resurrection is” (Resurrection in Paganism and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ)....
The speaker began his story as emotionally as possible, even slightly aggressively: constant gestures and moving around the stage prove this. Therefore, his performance can be called good since the audience constantly reacted to his words. The speaker used relatively simple words, without terms, focusing on the unusual context of...
Theology and psychology stress different aspects due to their diverse techniques, source materials, and purposes. According to Entwistle (2015), theological reflection often concentrates on God’s workings in the world; it informs us of the story of God’s engagement with the world in formation and salvation. On the other hand, psychological...
The problem of evil has value for discussion, so it can help identify humanity’s main problems and how they can be corrected. For this work, two examples of evil were chosen, one purely natural and the other as the result of the actions of people. Furthermore, a purely natural evil...
The Trent Council was the Catholic Roman Church’s formal response to the protestant theology of Reformation’s problems. From 1545 to 1563, it was divided into three significant meeting periods (Noll, 2022, p.209). It symbolizes the beginning of modern Catholicism’s turning point. The meeting was seen as an opportunity to end...
The following paper summarizes the book titled “God, Freedom and Human Dignity,” written by Ron Highfield and published by IVP Academic. The author’s main objective in this book is to shed light on how human beings can embrace a God-centered identity in a culture where people are self-absorbed and self-regarding....
Introduction The Christian reforms and corresponding movements of the nineteenth century were significantly informed by societal changes; however, the latter is more complex that it seems. This stance is supported by the evolving religious perspectives, which somehow complement these movements, deriving from the most critical issues of the population. Hence,...
People tend to believe in various gods, spirits and witchcraft. Most of these beliefs are witnessed in Africa and Asian and North American countries like Cuba and Haiti. Witchcraft is also practiced in some countries, with a few believing in it entirely. Traveling as a tourist may be the ideal...
The question of the relationship between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism is one of the most sensitive aspects of interreligious relations in modern society. Many claim that these religions are very similar, if not almost identical, in their nature, as all three worship the same deity disguised under different names. True,...
Introduction It is important to note that the global spread of Christianity was a massive and intricate endeavor that was conducted through missionary efforts. A number of barriers emerged within the given process, which included cultural differences and communication challenges. Since the religion and faith were meant for the entire...
Introduction There are numerous differences between the two major religions. Nevertheless, they share the same roots and have remarkably contributed to the formation of Western Civilization. The two religions share multiple basic concepts and terms, which makes the analysis of the differences a complex undertaking. Different approaches of the Jewish...
As it is known, both Testaments, the fundamental Jewish and Christian ancient sacred texts that constitute the Bible, are a collection of recorded folk myths and historical processes of the West Bank, Eastern Mediterranean, and Mesopotamia. Moreover, these are also principal religious treatises of Hebrew and Christian philosophy where theories,...
Introduction The study of the essence, role and functions of the phenomenon of religious belief has an enduring significance. In the modern world, on the one hand, we observe a systemic crisis of globalism and a crisis of culture; on the other, there is a search for identity, conversion to...
The Divine Command Theory (DCT) posits that a thing is good because God orders it to be done or wicked because God prohibits it from being done. Thus, to declare that loving our neighbors is good is linguistically equal to arguing that God compels us to love our neighbors. Similarly,...
It is known that cats helped rid the island of Cyprus of a huge number of poisonous snakes. And they did it not with the help of magical power but thanks to their hunting skills and instincts. Cats help restore female energy and transmit grace, seductiveness, and sexuality to their...
Introduction Although all religious people would desire to achieve a society where every individual is respected equally, regardless of religious affiliation, this situation seems unreal. Even inside the religious community, people will always find the causes of misunderstanding and discord. Therefore, the misconceptions and wrong prejudices should be addressed to...
Introduction The Amos 8:1-8 passage is found in the book of Amos. This passage, in particular, discusses the theme of greed as the Israeli merchants have begun to treat their customers unlawfully, and the businessmen took advantage of the poor. For these actions, God has punished the Israel people. This...
Introduction Oftentimes, the religion or philosophy that a person follows for spiritual purposes defines the individual’s social and cultural life. As a result, one’s religion defines values, morals, and lifestyle on multiple levels. Buddhism is one of the world’s most extensive philosophical branches originating in India and having distinct teachings,...
Introduction Norse paganism is a religious group with the Scandinavia people’s beliefs and practices before Christianization. Its origin date back to the Iron Age German people, and its progress continued upto when Christianity came to Scandinavia (Groeneveld et al.). The Scandinavian Norse people left their place in the Viking age...
Introduction Abraham was born in Ur, Mesopotamia, at the start of the second millennium. His father, Terah, raised Abraham when Mesopotamia was a highly developed ancient world. Before his calling, Abraham was known as Abram, and he was an idol worshipper. God appeared to Abraham and commanded him to move...
Introduction I think divine command theory is the idea that morality exists because a higher force, typically God or gods, says so. In other words, God’s commands determine the rightness and goodness of an action. Divine-command theory aspires to raise moral notions above the transient character of human desire and...
