Spiritual leadership can be explained as a pathway towards knowing God and where God needs his people to take initiatives based on His methods and work in reliance on His power. The spiritual condition answers the condition that God wants people to be at, and the displays of this condition are in the lifestyle people
Interpreting Primary Sources Spirituality has been discussed in various papers to provide insights regarding individual affiliation to a particular form of belief. Beliefs guide the functions, norms, and behaviors of people in society because of the need to identify with a particular unforeseen power that manifests in their lives daily. It is for that reason
Islam is clear on its stand about homosexuality as the Quran states that any two men engaging in homosexuality should be punished. But it does not end there because it gives room for repentance and improvement. After all, Allah, too, is merciful. As you know, religion cannot be changed to fit anyone's views, but that
INTRODUCTION Wicca is one of the new and spreading religious movements in the world. According to Wiccans perspective, the religion originated from the Anglo-Saxon group in early 1748 in England. 1 The term Wicca means ‘to bend an alter’ referring to change the living reality from Godliness. The religion believe in spirits, and it is
Abstract This film provides a basis of life and death perceived in different domains i.e., anxiety, psychology, fear and symbolism which makes people behave in different ways. These are the tools that help to explain the mystery of death as an inevitable truth that all beings should accept rather than trying to escape by coming
Wilson, C. (2004). Religion and the US South. Southern Spaces. Doi: 10.18737/m74c77 Religion and the South is an article that documents the truth about the southern region’s religion distinctiveness. The editor, Charles Wilson, maintains that religion has been a powerful force towards influencing the religion distinctiveness in the southern region. Furthermore, the volume explores key
The book of Revelation is the last book in the Christian bible. As Esposito, Fasching and Lewis explain, the book is believed to have been written by a man identified as John (136). Christians believe that John wrote the book after he received visions while at the Island of Patmos. Despite being written out of
As far as the question of the soul is concerned among those who subscribe to Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism, there are a few areas of agreement as well as contentions, which I will explain in a nutshell. In Hinduism, the soul exists beyond the physical body, and that it goes through a series of
Puritanism greatly influenced values and ideas to the New England colonies. According to Halpern (2016), “The Puritans influenced the social, political and economic developments of the New England colonies in the late 16 th & 17 th and they are significant from the fact that they introduced series of rules and laws that were mostly
Week 8 The New Testament illustrates Jesus’ utilization of different teaching approaches to pass the gospel to His audience. Jesus told his disciples and audience numerous parables to enlighten them about the kingdom of God. During his time, Jesus was also considered a famous teacher of the word of God, as he used relatable examples
Lesson Manuscript The church is an important place as it helps people to establish a relationship with God. God is the giver of everything including life hence forming a positive and close relationship with him is important. However, like other social institutions, the church faces numerous challenges that interfere with its development. At some point
Magic, Science, and Religion Part 1 A I enrolled in this class because I want to gain a deeper understanding of religion and develop knowledge of magic. I believe religion plays a crucial role in the society of uniting members. Religion also is one of the determinants of how people interact and react to situations.
The Contrast between Mark 6:4 and Luke 4:24 Jesus preached to the people of Galileo and Nazareth on different topics including what is expected from them by believers. In both the first and the second visit of Christ to his hometown, he mentioned that the prophets are not respected in their hometown. The observation of
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding David Hume, in his groundbreaking scholarly work An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, analyzes the human understanding of the nitty-gritty of Christianity as a religious belief system. In the article, Hume analyzes the concept of miracles in the Christian religion and how it impacts people’s understanding of the dogma of Christianity.
Mere Christianity Summary Lewis in chapter one “The law of human nature” talks about human character and nature. He stipulates that every individual has an understanding of what is right and wrong based on their culture and upbringing. Human interaction is made easier and peaceful when those involved in the interaction have an understanding of
Contributions of Religion to Civilization Contributions of religion to civilization have been one of the emerging concerns across the globe in recent years. Few studies such as “Religious communities and human flourishing,” have been at the forefront to critique this particular issue. The article argues that active participation in religious activities significantly impacts an individual’s
Religious Discrimination against Muslims in the United States Religious discrimination is treating individuals differently due to their religious beliefs and practices. There are several religious groups in the United States and they include; Christians, Catholics, Muslims, and Hindus among others. Religious freedom is a right covered under the United States Constitution by the First Amendment.
Liberation Theory Con and Roberts had very contradicting theories about black liberation one being on whether reconciliation between the oppressor and the oppressed is necessary before liberation.  Con argued that there was a big divide among the people from the 400 years of slavery, he believed this brought about too much pain, anger, and resentment
Assignment/wan9d1 Faith and Hope Fr. Ferreira, Fr. Sebastião Rodrigues, and Fr. Francisco Garupe are Italian Jesuits who have given their lives to reaching out to people through the gospel of Jesus. The trio focus on converting the Japanese to Christianity despite the difficulties they encounter. Silence is a 2016 film directed by Martin Scorsese that displays
Moses: God’s Chosen Leader Moses was a leader chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He was born in Egypt at a time when Pharaoh was killing the Hebrew firstborn sons. The Egyptian pharaoh demanded the killing of the Hebrew’s firstborn sons because he was afraid that the Hebrews were increasing in
How the Covid-19 Pandemic is Changing Religion The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has paralyzed many social activities including businesses, schools, cinemas, restaurants, as well as religious activities globally. This highly contagious disease has resulted in the shutting down of most churches, temples, mosques, and synagogues, preventing regular religious gatherings as a measure of containing
Types of Non-Trinitarian Christians and Reasons for Their Rejection of the Trinity While the doctrine of the Trinity forms the foundation of most denominations in the Christian faith, Non-Trinitarian faith groups reject the doctrine of the Trinity. Non-Trinitarian Christians base their beliefs on their understanding of the scripture, the works written by religious leaders within
The Book of Acts In the early chapters of Acts, Luke who is the author of the gospel of Luke provided insight to Theophilius and other believers on the instructions that Jesus Christ gave his disciples. It was particularly significant that he made it known that Christ instructed his disciples to stay in Jerusalem and
Martin Luther’s View on Seminal Christian Aspects Such as Grace and the Sacraments and How it Informed His View on Ecclesial Ministry/Authority Martin Luther was a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation and he is widely known for disputing the notion that freedom from God’s punishment for sin could be purchased with indulgences or good
Comparative ReligionThe Masjid Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque and West Angeles Church of God in Christ are old worship houses established in Los Angeles in the mid-early ’90s and mid-’40s as worship centers, fulfilling the desire for worship among the people. Both houses of worship have seen unprecedented growth over the years to be named community
Buddhist Nirvana and the Christian Heavens Introduction Buddhism and Christianity are some of the most popular religions in the world. Buddhism is centered on the life and doctrines of Gautama Buddha while Christianity revolves around the life and doctrines of Jesus Christ. Buddhism is a non-theistic religion (does not believe in one God) while Christianity
The Partial Rapture Position Definition of Terms In the bible, the term “rapture” appears many times, and some individuals in the field of eschatology may be inhibited from believing in its existence for that sole reason. However, teachings surrounding the rapture exist in the bible, and for this reason, its existence should be accorded the
Every human being is concerned with what happens when one dies. This question is one of the major reasons why humankind invented religion thousands, thousands of years ago. To date, religion continues to be a major influential force, with such ideologies continuing to fuel a non-ending debate. From Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and every other
Religious Studies The past few years have seen debates about secularism, alongside atheism and theism taking the center stage of the debates. The world has experienced the emergence of small industries of different books by different authors, portraying different issues on the same topic. The argument is that religious beliefs have been outmoded, superseded by
The Cow Protection Movement in India Introduction The Holy Cow The cow protection movement occurred in British India intending to end cow slaughter. Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded it with the support from Arya Samaj. The movement lobbied for the protection of cows across India.  According to the Hindu religion, a cow is a sacred animal
Critical Thinking on Seven Different Religions Introduction The study of religion introduces the diversity and richness of religious thoughts, practices, experiences, and institutions as they are found in living traditions in various parts of the world. Religion is more than a belief in a deity; it is a philosophy and a way of life. Religion
Book Review A Stone of Hope: Prophetic Religion and the Death of Jim Crow Today, American citizens enjoy equal rights irrespective of their race. These rights were fought for by the black civil rights workers and acquired by ending the era of Jim Crow in the South. In his book, A Stone of Hope: Prophetic
The Rise of Monotheism The Israelites who returned to Judah after being exiled in Babylon conflicted with the Samaritans over their religious practices. After being held as captives by Nebuchadnezzar for 70 years, there was a renewed belief and trust in Yahweh among those who survived. However, the Samaritans who also considered themselves as being
Hermits in Orthodox Christianity A hermit in Christianity is a person who has dedicated his or her life to religious conviction and is usually isolated from society. They spend their time in solitude in secluded places such as deserts practicing Christianity; hence they lead a monastic life. People have practiced eremitic life since ancient times;
The Persecution of Falun Gong Since the birth of communism, a number of controversies, as well as resistance to its practices have been witnessed in China.  One such episode is the Persecution of Fulani Gong. The Fulan Gong persecution was a campaign initiated in July 1999 by the Chinese Communist Party with an aim of
Attributes of God Introduction Attributes of God refer to a collection of God’s descriptive features that are obtainable from the scriptures. God’s attributes are the things that God has revealed Himself to be (Pink, 2006). This implies that the attributes of God are truths that are revealed about Him in scripture through His actions depicting
Tradition’s diversity in Religions Introduction Tradition’s diversity that exists in various religions can aid to reduce chaos and enhance unity if all denominations identify that everyone represents God. Suppose anything unites the diverse religions such as Muslims, Jews, or Christians, in relation to traditional diversity, this will contribute to peaceful worship in a unified vision.
History of Arabs people Analysis Description “The History of the Arab Peoples” delves into the rising and fall of Arab and Islam empires over the years from pre-Islam to the time period when Iraq was invaded in the 20th Century. Houran gives an account of the social, economic, and political events that take place in
God The status of the Quran as God’s eternal word For the sake of God, the Lenient and Empathetic: commendation fits in with God, the Ruler of the Planets, the Forgiving, the Sympathetic; Expert of the Day of Judgment, You do we love and You do we approach for help; guide us on the Straight
The American Indian Shamanism Religion According to BBC News (2014), the Native Americans had a religion that had a collection of beliefs with varied details, rituals, and ceremonies. The entire tribes observe monotheism; believing in the Great Spirit named tanka Tanka and animistic principle in person powers living in animals and natural forces. The Great
African Religions A French-born filmmaker, Laurence Gavron, has discovered Jews among African tribes, although they do not practice Judaism. In the film, Black Jews, Juifs noir en Afrique, Gavron, explained that each of these tribes shared a Jewish story and claimed that they have been the descendants of lost tribes, as indicated in the Bible
Christian Mysticism Introduction Christian mysticism is the growth of spiritual practices and theory in Christianity. It seeks to apprehend spiritual truths that are hard to find through logical means, usually by emulation of Christ. It has regularly been related to supernatural theology, mainly in Catholic and Jewish customs. Christian doctrine supports that God lives in
Women in Patriarchal Society Introduction The creation of Eve is an event that took place after the six days of creation. The bible records that Eve was the first woman to exist following her creation in the Garden of Eden. God made Adam sleep deeply then formed Eve from one of his ribs (Gen 2:21-22).
African Religions A French-born filmmaker, Laurence Gavron, has discovered Jews among African tribes, although they do not practice Judaism. In the film, Black Jews, Juifs noir en Afrique, Gavron, explained that each of these tribes shared a Jewish story and claimed that they have been the descendants of lost tribes, as indicated in the Bible
Christian Mysticism Introduction Christian mysticism is the growth of spiritual practices and theory in Christianity. It seeks to apprehend spiritual truths that are hard to find through logical means, usually by emulation of Christ. It has regularly been related to supernatural theology, mainly in Catholic and Jewish customs. Christian doctrine supports that God lives in
103 term definition Biblical themes/social transformation Technology refers to the creation, modification, exploitation and knowledge of techniques, equipments, methods and systems so as to address complexities of a certain situation, improve prevailing solutions to those complexities as well as attain a certain objective, handle an input and undertake a certain task. Diseases of civilization are
The Gospel of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament as well as one of the three canonical Gospels; within it, the story of how Jesus was born and how he came to use his disciples to spread his ministry is covered. Textual criticism of the Bible is done in order for us
Anglican Church Introduction The Anglican Church originated in England after it separated itself from the Roman authority due to the differences in the church administration. Just like the Catholic Church, Anglican Churches emphasize on Eucharist, as it reminds the believers about the sufferings of Jesus Christ. An Anglican Church service is usually open to everybody,
Article Review: Therese Vorilhon The article provides a comprehensive interview on the various aspects of ETS in Canada and organizes the interview including the various respondents to the interviewers. The respondents include aunt, stones, and Claude Vorilhon. In addition, the voice in the background is important in providing additional information to the interview. It also
Godforsaken: Bad Things Happen. Is there a God who cares? Yes. Here’s proof. The book begins with the analysis of suffering and how lack of it has had an impact on the Western view of God’s importance by making them see him as unnecessary for the development of an individual. The writer who spent his
David and Jonathan Introduction The book of Samuel reports the most intricate relationships in the Bible. The stories in the books of Samuel bring out a strong theme of love despite challenges such as politics. It depicts the case of David and Jonathan. This story depicts a strong bond of love between the two young
Zen Gardens The term Zen garden, as it suggests, originated from Japanese culture. According to the Japanese, gardening is considered a form of art and to some extent has religious significance. Actually, the term Zen Garden is a western understanding of what is the Japanese Rock Garden. The term is normally used to refer to
Difference Between Being Religious and Being Spiritual Being spiritual simply means relying on intuition or private imagination when dealing with spiritual matters. On the other hand, being religious means conformity to authority perhaps of a scripture or a religious organization that a group of people shares (Ambrose 109). Based on the two definitions, the difference
Jesus’ Interaction with Women The interaction of Jesus with women tells the need for women in ministries today (Bailey 173). Jesus’ words perceive women as compassionate, truthful, kind, and equal to men. For example, the ‘The woman in Jesus’ parable is also praised subtly for calling her friends and neighbors to a party and publicly
The status of the Quran as God’s eternal word For the sake of God, the Lenient and Empathetic: commendation fits in with God, the Ruler of the Planets, the Forgiving, the Sympathetic; Expert of the Day of Judgment, You do we love and You do we approach for help; guide us on the Straight Way,
The American Indian Shamanism Religion According to BBC News (2014), the Native Americans had a religion that had a collection of beliefs with varied details, rituals, and ceremonies. The entire tribes observe monotheism; believing in the Great Spirit named tanka Tanka and animistic principle in person powers living in animals and natural forces. The Great
Human Tolerance Tolerance is used as an in-corporative practice meant to cause peaceful coexistence among civilized communities. According to Wendy, it is a governing tool of “caste, class and civilization” which, once adopted, has the potential to cultivate humanity among different groups of people (56). This is brought about by the fact that civilization is
  Mid Term Exam Question 1: Comparing Native American Traditions and African Spiritual Traditions View of Sex Certain aspects of sexuality, such as sexual organs, nudity and menstrual blood play significant roles in native North America and African religious traditions. Nudity in African traditions represents potency and fertility. For example, the Igbo of Nigeria believe
The Servant Of The Lord The interpretation and the level of literature, applied on Isaiah 53, are complex and have continued to become greater. Christians have different understanding of this book and also the scholars of theology also have a challenge of fully understanding clearly the meaning of this book and intensions being passed to
Hinduism and Buddhism religions in the US United States has a broad spectrum of religions, and it is characterized by diversity of religious beliefs and practices that contribute much in shaping its culture. History depicts that several regions have flourished from the past in the US although some of them have perished in recent years.
Discussion Forums Discussion 1 The overall subject of religion has many subsections each with unique sets of practices and beliefs. As a result, it is not possible to identify a given type of religion unless in-depth study of the religion’s guidelines, rules, and basis of its faith is carried out (Discussion Forum 1 Reading 1).
Worship Introduction In this paper, two concepts that are basic to a Christian are addressed, the doctrine of salvation (by God’s grace) and the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Salvation as used in the Bible illustrates God’s work on behalf of people. It is the result of the work of God for the individual, rather
What is Portier’s starting point in his discussion of religion in Chapter 1 The world is mainly comprised of human beings who depend on supernatural beings called gods. The roles of these gods differ depending on the various beliefs and cultural orientation of the people. As a result, human life is considered as religious as
The Acts of Apostles Though the recipients of the gospel in the first century had challenges before they accepted the message of Jesus, they had a cultural practice of sharing what they had and living together. We see this issue right from the second chapter where the Holy Spirit met these people in the upper
Introduction Actually, there is a need for God to make God self to be known to humanity as the creator and the giver of life. By creating human beings in His likeness, God expects the humanity to live according to His prescriptions. Of course, the creator or the “manufacturer” would be the best “person” to
Advanced change theory response Introduction Advanced change theory presents a change framework through which people may transform their friends, family, employees as well as organizations by first transforming themselves. This results to an adaptive change. Advanced change theory presents a number of principles that guides the understanding of change. Under this theory, the leader empowers
Interpretation of the Bible Christian interpreters in the formative period had the responsibility of finding the point of convergence between the Hebrew scripture and the Christian gospel. Marcion was the son to one of the Christian Bishops and a believer in the message by Paul concerning grace. According to Marcion, the God taught in the
Biblical meaning of Love Introduction Among the most emphasized subjects in the entire Bible is love (Bloch, 1978). From Genesis to Revelation, the subject of love features prominently. The peak of this focus is the revelation that the reason why Jesus came on earth to save humanity was motivated by love as we see in
Introduction to Religious Studies Religion is a set of beliefs, personal views and cultures that are systematized to relate to human beings order of existence. It is however through religious studies where people get to learn and understand the different cultures, behaviors and beliefs that are related to different religious movements that are meant to
World view Who is God, and what are His characteristics? Most religions differ in their view and understanding about God. However, my belief about God is sourced from biblical perspective. I believe in reality of Supreme Being, that humanity does not play part in His existence. I consider God to be omnipotent (all powerful), omniscient
Catholic Church and Catholicism Catholicism is an expansive term that refers to specific traditions practiced in Christian churches through theology, dogma, liturgy, and holiness. In some instances, Catholicism has applied in the context of contrast to Protestantism, which tends to rely solely on the Bible as its definitive standard. It is believed that the church
The Nature of God Torah refers to the books of instructions under the Jewish bible. The instructions that were given by God to humankind would guide them on how to live at peace with God and fellow men. It talks about the beginning, to the time of Moses. The instructions given to Moses by God
The Nation of Islam Introduction The Nation of Islam is a religious movement mainly composed of the African Americans that was first founded by Wallace D.F. Muhammad in July 1930 in Detroit Michigan. The aim of the establishment of the religious movement was what Wallace termed as improving the spiritual, mental, as well as the
The Major Arguments of the Author The author portrays how the westerners assert that Islamic societies have been oppressed by their religion and most often governed inhumanly. As a result, Islamic countries have remained backwards compared to the secular enlightened democracies. He brings out his arguments clearly by exploring the purported end of Islamic history
Religion, Magic and Science Define religion magic and science Religion can be perceived as a form of submission to a supernatural being on the basis of faith. Religion inspires individuals to base their beliefs on a being that is invisible yet those who believe in its existence know its powers. Religion affects different aspects of
Significance of the Book of Isaiah Introduction Isaiah is an Old Testament prophetic book that contains prophecies at the time when the Israelites were in captivity. Prophet Isaiah and others started their prophecies when the Israelites started defying God due to the fall of their kingdom. They continued with their prophecies during the time of
What is religion? For every creation, there is a creator. My Sony TV is made by Sony and my computer is made by Apple. If there ever was a concern about the product, I would consult the manual provided or speak to the creator itself. In the same way, we humans have been created by
  The Accidental Buddhist Book Assessment The Accidental Buddhist is an amusing, provocative account of Dinty W. Moore and how he went searching for the faith he had lost. However, the place he went looking appears to be unlikely because it was in the olden Eastern tradition of Buddhism. Mr. Moore is an American and
Ethical Positions and Theories The concept of morality has been a subject of discussion in many forums; the basic bone of contention is drawing a line between good and bad. Several organizations and professions have had to outline the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of their professions to avoid ambiguity of actions and varied behavior at work.

Sample Essay on Son of God

Son of God The movie, Son of God, produced by husband and wife Mark Burnett and Roma Downey shows the life of Jesus Christ. This religious movie is meant to show the audience the reason for the coming of the Son of God, Jesus Christ as believed by the Christian religion. However, it important to
Abstract Religion plays a critical role in public school, as it assists students to understand the current world events. This study will focus on why religion should be allowed in public schools, since religion is closely related to people’s culture. The claim is that religious ideals are related to liberal democratic society, and students are
The Similarities and Differences of Various Religions Religion is a systematized collection of beliefs observed by particular groups of individuals. According to the Religious Torence website, there are close to 20 different religions in the world, each with its followers (religioustolerance.org). Religious beliefs compare to the world of sports where there are different games, such
Importance of spiritual fitness in the military According to the book, “The Real War” written by Nixon, Napoleon Bonaparte indicated that there are only two powers in the world, the sword and the spirit and in the long run, the sword will always be conquered by the spirit (Nixon, 2013). The traditional military corps according
Focused Study of the Old Testament: Prophets _08 Question 1 The book of Nahum relates to the book of Jonah in that it (Nahum) sounds the death-knell for Nineveh. Conversely, the book of Jonah brought God’s message to the people of Nineveh about its destruction, and this saw them repent (Hays and Tremper 320). In

Sample Religious Paper Exodus

Exodus The people of Israel had stayed in Egypt for a very long time, much more than they had expected because the land was healthy and had been a source of blessing. They lived in Goshen and were a part of the society in Egypt but were permitted to worship the Lord. The Pharaoh had
Introduction             The Epic of Gilgamesh refers to a type of heroic poem that originated from ancient Mesopotamia and can trace its roots from the 3rd Ur dynasty. While it is often perceived to be the first great literary composition, this heroic poem integrates five significant Sumerian poems that talk about Bilgamesh, the ruler of
Introduction             The Epic of Gilgamesh refers to a type of heroic poem that originated from ancient Mesopotamia and can trace its roots from the 3rd Ur dynasty. While it is often perceived to be the first great literary composition, this heroic poem integrates five significant Sumerian poems that talk about Bilgamesh, the ruler of
Loving- Kindness & Compassion Reflection Exercise Introduction From my research “metta” is referred to as loving-kindness that entails being in a mental state of unconditional and unselfish kindness to every other being.  Likewise, “karuna” is compassion that is referred to as the emotion that brings out the sincere wish for all beings to be free
Story of Cain and Abel As per the Old Testament of the Bible, Genesis chapter four covered the story of Cain and Abel where they are depicted as the first children of Adam and Eve. Cain was the senior child and was a farmer while his more youthful sibling Abel was a shepherd. From the
How to Think Theologically The book How to think theologically is written by Howard Jones and James Duke. The two authors have vast knowledge on various segments of life, which makes the text an important source of information on human living. Jones is a psychologist and a family counselor who has spent his entire life
Christian Marriage Four main functions of marriage that family fulfilled for Israelites For the Israelites, marriage was an important part of existence because it had a number of functions. First, it was a means of acquiring identity in the society. This means that once a person was married, he/she got a new identity that fully
The Role of Christian Faith-Based Health Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa Introduction The following is a discussion of the role of Christian health organization in Sub-Saharan Africa. The paper commences by establishing a link between health and development. It then proceeds to discuss the importance of good health services and its positive impact on development. Christian
The Sikh Experience Religion plays a key role in our lives and in the world in general, as it takes up a major portion of our reality, and manages our convictions and how we act towards other individuals. Despite the fact that all religions have distinctive convictions, it is the center estimations of that religion
Compassion and Suffering Empathy Practice Developing empathy has been applied as the first step taken by a person when cultivating compassion towards fellow human beings. Many people have developed strong believes that they have empathy, and to some extent almost all human beings have empathy. Empathy practice is meant to help human beings always avoid
Paul’s Apostolic Ministry Background information In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Paul says, “…I will boast in my weakness… that the power of Christ may dwell in me…when I am weak, then I am strong.” It is possible to develop two arguments. One of the arguments is that in 2 Corinthians Paul makes reference of himself while
The Sikh Experience Religion plays a key role in our lives and in the world in general, as it takes up a major portion of our reality, and manages our convictions and how we act towards other individuals. Despite the fact that all religions have distinctive convictions, it is the center estimations of that religion
Compassion and Suffering Empathy Practice Developing empathy has been applied as the first step taken by a person when cultivating compassion towards fellow human beings. Many people have developed strong believes that they have empathy, and to some extent almost all human beings have empathy. Empathy practice is meant to help human beings always avoid
Paul’s Apostolic Ministry Background information In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Paul says, “…I will boast in my weakness… that the power of Christ may dwell in me…when I am weak, then I am strong.” It is possible to develop two arguments. One of the arguments is that in 2 Corinthians Paul makes reference of himself while
Religious Manyness The term manyness denotes the state of existing in more than one form, kind, or type. Religious manyness therefore refers to the existence of the many religious groups. Topics on religious manyness seek to explain the various religions and the need for the members of these groups to co-exist peacefully in the society
Abstract The Kapu of India represents one of the sub-castes whose evolution as an integral part of the Indian community has been based on their occupation. The strict adherence of members of this community to the caste system in India has contributed to the limited ability of Christian missionaries to evangelize on the gospel of
Religious themes found in Surah 25 Introduction Most of the themes postulated in various chapters (Surah) of the Quran spins around the importance of eliminating diverse doubts of non-believers and transforming them to the ways of Islam (Sad 23). Particularly, surah 25 of the Quran (al-Furqan) is one of the most important chapters given its

Sample Essay on Covenants

Introduction In the modern world, human beings engage in various daily activities whereby most of them result in contractual relationships. Contract agreements exist to prevail in the course of the contractual activities such that the parties involved can conform to the guidelines outlined in the contract agreement. But then, contractual agreements do not only happen
Does Buddhism Offer Basis For Democracy? Buddhism does not necessary offer the foundation for democracy. Individuals err when they strive to relate religion with politics. Religion has its foundation on morality, purity, as well as faith. On the contrary, politics thrive on acquisition of power. Although democracy is a just political system that can guarantee
Religions and the Environment: Buddhism in Context Introduction The significance of the environment is related in many of the world’s religions today as the concern for environmental conservation rises among the masses. In the contemporary times, various systems have designed ways in which they associate with the environment in order to make it possible for

Sample Essay on Religion

Religion Sacred texts are supernaturally inspired writings that the deity (God) gave to his prophets to teach the people about him and how they should live with each other and the system, therefore forming the basis of religioustraditions. For example Christians believe that Moses was given the tabernacles at Mt Sinai so that they might
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible Dead Sea scrolls are religious works that are categorized into Biblical and Non-Biblical conformations. The Biblical compositions are connoted to be manuscripts that are constituted in the Hebrew Bible, apart from the book of Esther, which was not represented among the found scrolls. The Non-Biblical texts are not
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible Dead Sea scrolls are religious works that are categorized into Biblical and Non-Biblical conformations. The Biblical compositions are connoted to be manuscripts that are constituted in the Hebrew Bible, apart from the book of Esther, which was not represented among the found scrolls. The Non-Biblical texts are not
Part 1: Priorities and Balance of Leadership and Calling Balance is the most important aspect in leadership especially when it comes to managing and dealing with the resultant challenges and responsibilities. Spirituality demands that a person sets aside his or her time for church and fellowship activities, catering for the most important aspect of life;

Sample Essay on Qumran Movement

Qumran Movement Introduction Originally, Qumran refers to the location where 981 ancient scrolls were discovered in eleven caves, creating a gateway towards understanding Late Second Temple Judaism, as well as New Covenant Christianity. The scrolls were discovered by a shepherded, who unknowing of the value, sold them to researchers and scholars that were amazed at
Jesus and his Disciples: Denial and Restoration of Apostle Peter Introduction The history of the Church can be connected to the apostles of Jesus and their time after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. One of the people considered extremely essential to this history is the Apostle Peter. From the time spent with Jesus,
Word Count: 3182 Jews and Judaism in Philadelphia Apparently, Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and ranked the fifth most populated city in the United States. The history of the Jews of Philadelphia can be traced back to the Colonial America where they lived since William Penn’s arrival in 1682. Jonas Aaron was the
Jews and Judaism in Philadelphia Apparently, Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and ranked the fifth most populated city in the United States. The history of the Jews of Philadelphia can be traced back to the Colonial America where they lived since William Penn’s arrival in 1682. Jonas Aaron was the first Jewish resident
Introduction: Plot Summary Eusebius of Caesarea wrote “The History of the Church” which is considered one of the most important Christian books. It covers three centuries, beginning with Christ’s birth, death, and resurrection and until Emperor Constantine’s constitutional recognition of Christianity. The author grounds his research on numerous documents, acts, facts, extracts, and acts, Eusebius
African American Religions The Strengths and Weaknesses of Melville Herskovits’s Theoretical Perspectives on African Retentions in His Book The Myth of the Negro Past The Myth of the Negro Past is an interesting work of literature that covers vital information on the Negro cultural traits. Melville Herskovits’ book, published in 1940, offers unique contributions on
The Social Role of Black Dragon Temple in Shaanxi Province Religion plays a crucial role in any given society. It is considered a key pillar in many communities as it creates a sense of belonging and direction.  Commonly, religious platforms are meant to provide spiritual nourishment but they also serve non-spiritual roles like providing a
The Correlation between Worship and Moral Behavior One of the most controversial and longstanding debate is whether morality can indeed exist without religion. Many people with religious background, upbringing and belief do not see the existence of morality without religion. For such people, religion is, in fact, the compass for morality; that it is through
The Case for Contamination    (i) Describe Appiah’s approach and discuss its strengths and weaknesses. In his essay, the case for contamination, Appiah (2006) uses a narrative approach to illustrate the many forms of cultural assimilation. She draws personal experiences to compare and contrast cultural integration. For instance, in her native home in Asante, people
Abstract Modernism and Islam have been explored and analyzed by many scholars. Andrew Rippin, a professor of Religious Studies at the University of Calgary, Canada explores different scholars and their opinions on contemporary life and Islam. The paper discusses Muhammad Husayn Haykal’s biography of Muhammad as an important modern attempt to retrieve the example of

Sample Essay on Redemption

Redemption Despite its interesting plot, McCarthy fails to illustrate the events that led to the end of the world. This book is just a description of the events that build up to the situation in which the father and son find themselves. Rambo explains that the boy and the father were the only survivors after