The Protestant Reformation of the 16th century is one of the most important occurrences in the history of modernity. Given the polemical nature of this topic, different historians and scholars have written varying accounts of [...]
However, it is necessary to note that positive effects outweigh the negative ones as quite a few religions are suppressing and hostile to other religions.
There has been a great disparity between the number of members that the church claims to have registered and the number of people confessing to belong to the religion.
Indeed, some of the Christian traditions are embedded in the formation and functioning of the USA as a nation. The most prominent of the initial effects of Christianity on Western culture was the spread of [...]
In the inviting verses of all the Gospel books in the New Testament, the evangelists offer initial hints to the insights that guide the reader into their respective accounts of the life and times of [...]
The Bible is the main source of understanding Christianity and its concepts. In this part of the Bible, God is not viewed as someone who takes the side of the poor and regards attempts to [...]
The paper shall particularly look at the events that led to the decline of Christianity in the last century. These have resulted to revolutions in the areas of politics, religion and the social lives of [...]
It is critical to note that the objective of Christian education remains to educate the mind and affects the heart with Gospel-based teachings that encourages the disciple to develop within the familiarity of spiritual formation [...]
To begin with, the story of Joseph in the Bible that appears in the book of Genesis starting from the 37th Chapter gives a detailed account of how Joseph spent his youth and explains why [...]
The Allies model proposed by Entwistle enables the merging of the two types of reflection while validating the benefits of both psychology and Christian theology, which aids in developing an open mindset conducive to reflection [...]
The story takes place in second have of the eighteen century and addresses the contemporary events of the Victorian Age. Regarding that, the French Revolution was a kind of protest to the Catholic clergy and [...]
In contrast to the existence of objective revelation it should be noted that subjective revelation is to be compulsory justified by the objective one.
It was established that the meanings of the second-order were to be found in Qur'an. In contrast with the Ash'arites, the Mu'tazilites refused to approach the verses of the Qur'an in a literal manner.
It is against this backdrop that this paper analyses the elements of religion in Christianity and examines whether or not these elements are displayed in new religious movement called scientology There is growing debate on [...]
Describing the content of book, the author indicates that there are the same messages as in the Torah and the Bible; however, the Qur'an contains the messages about the prophets of the Arab tradition and [...]
The other thing that was the point of conflict between science and religion was in respect to the origin of the earth.
Young earth creationism is a variant of creationism characterized by the concept of an early age of the Earth and the universe, consistent with the literal interpretation of the Old Testament, including the words of [...]
Rendering to the Atman notion, Atman is eventually in the custody of people's reactions to what happens in the outside world. The idea of the self in assembly to God is where Hinduism and Buddhism [...]
Christian spiritual formation is a process led by the person yearning to reflect the image of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
The Sermon on the Mount refers to a portion of the Bible that contains some of the things that Jesus said and the lessons that He taught to his disciples.
Societies have a variety of different religious beliefs concerning the nature of human sexuality and the appropriateness of sexual behavior. The majority of religious denominations support sexuality education and affirm sexuality.
The report attempts to present an in-depth personal profile of the youthful priest during a sermon within the church from an insider perspective. As I sat in the church, I noticed that these people possessed [...]
The issues surrounding the effects of the Internet on religion have been the center of controversy of the debate on the topic with scholars belonging to either of the sides seeking to substantiate their arguments.
In this paper, the theoretical approaches developed by Durkheim and Marx will be compared to explain the connection between religion and society and understand if it is correct to identify society in terms of religion, [...]
The most conspicuous similarity is the origin of the two religions in sub-continent India. Some worship and religious practices are similar but there is a profound difference in the style and purpose of life in [...]
The predicament that arises from incompatibility of the two domains is that an individual has the will to accept the hypothesis and theories that are evaluated critically in the scientific field.
The Bible introduces King David first during the reign of king Saul and when David was still a young boy looking after the sheep of his father Jesee.
The writing by Greil explores the concept and process of defining the terms "religion" and "religious". To conclude, the reading offers a detailed explanation of why it is difficult to define the terms religious and [...]
Church administration is the management of the resources and activities of the Church, including its finances, personnel, and programs. The audited financial statements are published in the Church's annual report and presented to the Church's [...]
Generally, it is possible to notice that Christians actually need to be a part of this world and society but stick to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The style of foreshadowing is evident in the short story "The Birthmark". Everything appears perfect in the sight of the creator and people should embrace that to give God all the glory.
What is required is a framework which aids thinking about the task of youth ministry that ensures that Biblical beliefs, values and practices are constantly upheld in our ministry to young people regardless of context.
In the past, Santeria has been largely compared to witchcraft because they have some similarities but is Santeria witchcraft or is it entirely different?
The book narrows down the subject of leadership to the stages of developing leaders and the lessons that one can draw from each of the involved steps.
One of the major characteristics of the OT prophets was their role as advocates of Mosaic covenant where prophets of Moses regime were to remain committed and possess forth faithfulness to protecting and implementing the [...]
In the book of Matthew, the parable of the lost ship is presented in a fascinating context. In the book of Luke, the phrase 'losing one of them' is used meaning that the sheep dispersed [...]
Furthermore, although Paul was familiar with the Old Testament teachings as witnessed in the case of the writer of the letter, the manner in which the teachings are quoted in Hebrews is inconsistent with Paul's [...]
The prevalence of Christianity within the 19th century stems from Buganda which was an ancient component of the shores of the lake Nalubaale, meaning home of the balubaale gods.
The discussions will also compare the relevance of some of the common clothes that the three religions have. This might be the reason why Christians believe that the body is a temple of God because [...]
The stereotyping of the Islamic religion as a religion of violence and terror in the whole world is due to the misrepresentation by the media.
The major religion beliefs in the world are the Judaism, Christianity and Islamic. The role of religion is commonality to citizens and uniformity in cultures.
Religion teaches that there is always ultimate reward for the good people in the society and also punishment for the bad people and quite a large number of people in the society believe in the [...]
To believe in something is to live it, to follow the path that one's religion directs one to follow. It is wrong not to love everyone who professes another religion and to consider them enemies [...]
This essay aims to describe the ideas of dharma in the religions of Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism in terms of their doctrines, rituals, origin tales, and modes of worship.
Prior to the aforementioned passage, Smith explains the concept of the Path of Desire that is used in Hinduism to summarize possible people's desires and their causes.
Luther was referred to as an angel of the apocalypse because he preached the everlasting gospel and informed the church on all the fury of hell since as it is recorded in the book of [...]
To compare the nature of Satan in the Quran and the Bible, the Christian scripture presents him as a fallen angel, while in the Muslim tradition, he is a Jinn and thus was closer to [...]
All the same, he was a great leader who is still respected by the followers of this religion up to date.
Jains believe in the cyclic nature of the universe, whereby the universe is considered to have only one cycle. Cosmologically, they believe that the universe is independent of supernatural forces and is thus thought to [...]
The basic concepts which are discussed in Exodus 34:1-10 are the sin of the Israel people, the redemption, and the establishment of new covenant relationship with Israel people based on forgiving the nation and providing [...]
In order to correct these beliefs and practices, Christian pastors and missionaries should use the arguments from the Old and the New Testaments that condemn magic and sorcery and show the dangers of trying master [...]
Considering the fact that there were quite literally hundreds of thousands of people within the regions that Jesus preached in at the time, it stands to reason that the selection of the Apostles was not [...]
Both critics and defenders of the Bible have been using comparative studies to understand the culture presented in the Bible and what was practiced in the regions mentioned in the Bible.
It is against this backdrop that this piece of literature, seeks to demystify the religious facet of the community and its bearing in society, the similarities and differences of the major world religious communities, and [...]
Its recognition is therefore a sign of believing in the Holy Trinity of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
During my quest to know more about this religion they gave a narrative of their belief to the meaning of life, the human nature, the origin of the universe, their religion laws and some of [...]
The history of Jesus Christ deeds, confirms to us that, people had to turn to him whenever they needed assistance, and this has facilitated most of people to join religious groups as a way of [...]
In order to get a deeper understanding of the meaning of "worldview," it is essential to examine the impact it has on the way people sense, think, and act.
Religion is defined as the belief and reverence in a supernatural power considered as the creator and ruler of the universe and it consists of a system based on the belief and worship of that [...]
The dynamic theory holds the view that inspiration is a supernatural act or fact and it is the work of the Lord God not the work of man or any other thing.
The primary goal of the research is to find out whether Islam is orthodoxy or orthopraxy, comparing it to Christianity and exploring the pillars of both religions.
We must obey God and keep His word so that He can continue to be with us, and our future generations. God loves you and He will honour His covenant to you.
One of the underlying concepts is for the teacher to have a student centered approach of teaching in which the students are not only passive learners but active participants in the learning process and this [...]
Therefore, various Hindu translations have defined dharma as "that which sustains or upholds the right or positive order of the world, a person, the family, society, nation and the entire world". In the texts, Dharma [...]
In the United States and Australia, a number of their citizens cannot trace their place of origins in the last century.
In the new form of religion only one God is to be worshiped and this god was the creator of everything.
The typologies of religion are usually referred to as ideal types meaning that they are mere examples of other categories Based on the church-sect theory, the church is described as a religious organization that is [...]
In addition, the adherents of Islam are guided by the religious obligations which are outlined in the Five Pillars of Islam.
The book of Philippians is a letter that Paul wrote to the church in Philippi and specifically addressing the saints, overseers and the deacons.
This notion shows that there are many ways in which people can spread their values and shape the world to their image of perfection.
First, prior to discussing the place of women in the Pre-Vatican II Church, it is necessary to define the notion of the Church itself.
It is expected to maintain common virtues and attitudes within a family, but the oldest son does not understand his father's decision.
This paper examines the idea of religion in the two works in order to understand how they go beyond the contemporary attributes and understanding of the theme.
The practice of omnism has been in here for a while, but the definition of the term is quite young. In Japan, an omnism religion is called Kokyo was formed in the 1800s, and the [...]
The book How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee and Stuart is an outstanding work of the 20th century, which is accessible and, at the same time, the deep study of [...]
One of the angles I have never considered before is that the purpose of the rules established by God in the Bible was to remind people that they, by their nature, will never be able [...]
It is also evident that the role of the parent in the life of a youth in the church is present in Chapter 4 of the book.
It is important to underline the issue that the Bible is the background for Christian counseling, while the counseling itself is an integral part of Word ministry.
Hinduism, many believe, is not a religion; it is a way of life, a set of beliefs and traditions evolved over a period of time in the Indian subcontinent.
He became Buddha and gathered disciples in the valley of the Ganges who spread the knowledge and contributed to the scripture.
He also examines the reformations that occurred in British and French territories, the Swiss Reformation, and the emergence of the Anabaptist movement in the 16th century.
This paper presents a review of the text to paint a detailed picture of the theological and historical perspectives on each of the NT books.
The baby at birth, therefore, is genetically identical to the intended parents than the surrogate mother, as opposed to traditionally surrogacy where the baby bears attributes of the surrogate mother and biological father. This is [...]
According to Dien, the calligraphy of the Quran and the various rituals which are told to be put forwarded by Muhammad have been crucial for the spread of Islam to many parts of the world.
To non-Christians, the moral and social principles should guide the nursing professionals whereas to Christians the feeling of love should motivate the nurses.
As it has been stated above, the Book of Job is the first of five poetic books in the Old Testament.
One of the basic concepts in Indian philosophy: the soul, drowning in the "ocean of samsara," seeks liberation and deliverance from the results of its past actions, which are part of the "net of samsara".
Christians agree that the Temple in the Old Testament was replaced by Jesus in the New Testament, while the Church in the New Testament replaced Israel from the Old Testament.
Therefore, based on this powerful technique, I believe that embracing the concept of spiritual growth through the use of the online platform will enable me to learn from the online community as well as to [...]
The next step in the work of mission organizations with the local churches would be to introduce the Muslim population to the Gospel by reading and discussing the Bible in their native language.
As for the rights and interests of the mother, when comparing them with the rights and interests of the child, there is a possibility of an axiological preference for the goods of the latter.
Blind adherence to religion requires from a person full spiritual dedication and the absence of additional goals in the implementation of individual talents.
As such, it is prudent to compare the two definitions in detail to understand the overt and underlying differences between the two halves of the Christian canon better. Both the Old and the New Testaments [...]
It is through the contest that Esther is chosen by the king to replace his wife. The banishment of the king's wife due to disobedience was a blessing to Esther.
Although in his The World's Religions, Huston Smith identifies speculation as one of the religious constants, Buddhism views humans' endeavors to ascertain the truth as meaningless and fruitless pursuit: It is not on the view [...]
The author discusses the concept of an authoritative being in Islamic law by examining the idea of the existence of Divine sovereignty, the function of compliance in the creation of authority, and the purpose of [...]
The author introduces the topics of the worldview and outlines the four elements of the Christian worldview beliefs, viz.creation, fall, redemption, and the consummation.
In most parts of the world, Christianity is the mainstream spiritual institution and therefore small spiritual units developing in a given place will either be referred to as sects or cults.
The book of Exodus in the Bible is the second after Genesis. The Jews consider Exodus a symbol of their freedom as a nation.
Evil is inconsistent with a belief in God because it invalidates the theological argument that God is omnipotent. The argument implies that God's omnipotence is limited, and therefore, He cannot eradicate evil.
For instance, in the Islamic affiliation, women are treated as the property of the man and have to dedicate their entire life in the service of these 'superior' beings at the expense of their happiness.
The view suggests that the blood and the body of Jesus Christ are symbolized by the elements present during the Lord's Supper.
The government has to step in when religious activities of a religious group harm others. Freedom of religion and religious practices should therefore be guaranteed in the constitution.
'Islam is a religion that has significantly influenced the history of the world and in the future, its impact will not decline. Therefore, during the time of Muhammad, Islam was one of the factors that [...]
The situation under consideration, to which this approach will be applied, is a constant increase in the number of atheists in my community and, accordingly, the difficulties that parishioners face when expressing their own sense [...]
The main political message in the scripture explains God's role as the creator and master of everything in the universe. The excerpt is generally acknowledged as one of the most important verses in the sacred [...]
In the Epistle to the Romans, he provides the clearest depiction of the concept of humankind. Because of the sin of Adam and Eve, humankind is "by nature children of wrath" the nature of its [...]
While reading The Great Commission to Worship by David Wheeler and Vernon Whaley, I realized how close I was to Christians that could explain to me the nature of the Great Commission.
In the two prayers, the main contrasting feature is that David, throughout the prayer, praises God, while in Ishtar, there is a lamentation to the goddess for failing to protect people against mysteries.
Crowds of people gathered outside the church and many were still arriving as others moved in and out of the church in preparation for the start of the service.
Unlike cosmopolitanism on the ideology of shared morality, religions in this case exhibit differences even though they are meant to teach about morals; thus, people resulted in the loss of their lives in the fight [...]
Such land relations broadly defined the character of the political regime and the essence of the state and law. At that time, religion and the church served to protect the interests of the upper class.
One of the key roles of meditation in the Buddhist faith is the relaxation of the mind and the improvement of mental alertness.
The Dalai Lama stated that "In every religion, there are transcendent things that are beyond the grasp of our mind and speech.
Focusing on the discussion of the concept of salvation in Buddhism, it is important to state that salvation is the emancipation of a person from the attachment to the reality and from the person's focus [...]
This paper will highlight the actual symbolism of the suffering servant by Isaiah, his missions, and the relationship with the individual servant in the New Testament.
To establish the real origin of religion, the use of scientific methods is inadequate hence the use of theories is the only valid method of tracing the origins of religion.
It can be clearly seen that the baptizing of Jesus Christ jointly with the coming down of the Holy Spirit and the voice that was heard from heaven, marked the starting of the ministry of [...]
Hellenization is a term that is commonly used in describing the spread of the culture of the ancient Greeks as well as, to a smaller degree, the Greek language in particular.
In Christianity, it is believed that, the human soul enters heaven after going through the process of subjective perfection and not pure perfection as in Hinduism. Both religions believe in God who has the power [...]