Although Bhagavad Gita seems to support the path of devotion, the scripture's teachings has connections with other pathways that include the path of action, path of knowledge, and the path of denial of connection to [...]
He was patient with them even though they neglected his teachings and turned to the worship of idols. He forgave the people of Makkah despite the fact that they had ill-treated him and his companions.
Sufficient knowledge regarding the history and the fundamental values of Hinduism may be the key to sharing Christ with Hindus. Therefore, it is closely linked with the concept of Karma, and Hindus strive to achieve [...]
The four books acknowledge the significance of John the Baptist in preparing Jesus Christ for his Messianic tasks. While the first four books of the New Testament inform religious scholars about the different life of [...]
The chapter not only urges one to meditate and be prayerful but also gives the truthful account of the Lord being the shepherd who gives strength, leads the way, gives living water, protects, and offers [...]
There has been an increase of the perceived trend of Islamophobia in the 2000s, that been linked to the 9/11 attacks in the USA, while on the other hand some relate it to the rapidly [...]
Though he is still preaching and making a slow comeback, he is still far from reaching the great heights he was in the 1980s before his involvement in prostitution was made public.
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, simply referred to as Scottish Rite, originated in France in the middle of the 18th century and later spread across the USA.
Mu'tazilah is an Islamic school founded by the Mu'tazilites who affirm that the ideal unity and everlasting nature of God makes possible for the creation of the Quran as it could not be co-everlasting with [...]
In this article, I argue that the decline of Christianity in Europe is as a result of the increase of religious radicalism, tolerance, as well as, secular humanism which are the consequence of religious, social [...]
The following are some of the things that Jesus was accused of for which I am going to defend him. He was accused of being Christ the Son of God Luke 23:1-3.
The Hindu pattern is again evidence of the fact that all religions are depictions of the experiences of the people involved and the conceptual systems that they deduced from them.
Generally speaking, Prophet Muhammad was a great benefactor of mankind and this discussion will seek to understand the person that he was, especially in light with this age where narrow-mindedness and prejudice has caused the [...]
Under the Amendment, the government can neither establish a religion nor abridge the freedoms of free exercise of religion or free speech. Vitale, the Court established that school-led religious activity is unconstitutional regardless of its [...]
Gwynne notes the similarity among the Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, is the existence of a Supreme Authority. They also believe that the Supreme Authority is the Creator, The Father of all and the [...]
1 Admittedly, the book is seen as one of the brightest examples of the "book of wisdom". However, it is possible to note that the story itself is an axiom to be taken for granted [...]
The story of the creation of man and the world is one such teaching that conveys the differences and similarities in Islamic and Christian teachings. The description of the creation of the Adam and Eve [...]
The introduction and spread of Buddhism in Japan depended on the support that was offered by the Japanese rulers. Japanese Buddhist art has relied heavily on the Chinese art since the introduction of Buddhism in [...]
A majority of anthropologists is unanimous that witchcraft predates religion and that the existence of religion was to counter the effects of witchcraft.
The four are dukkha, the origin of dukkha, the cessation of dukkha, and the path to the cessation of suffering. He forsook the luxuries and other benefits associated with life in the palace to join [...]
On the concept of the deity, Christians believe in the trinity which encompasses three persons in one God, that is, the God the father, the son and the Holy Spirit.
The most basic concept that is addressed by both religion and philosophy is the existence of good and evil. Education and the upbringing of a child are one of the key effectors on the forces [...]
Towards the end of the first century, Christianity had spread in the Roman Empire to the extent that the government officials' attention was drawn by this new religion.
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, [...]
During initiations into the cult, the individuals must possess a "sense of wandering" with the dead spirits in order to understand the prendas and the practice of harming or healing of the Palo Mayombe.
At that time the development of Christianity was based on the common idea of the virtue and compassion which united the people and gave them the hope for the achievement of happiness and freedom."Traditional Christian [...]
He wants to prove to God that Job's faith is weak and will vanish if he experiences suffering and pain. He accuses God of injustice and argues that he does not deserve to suffer because [...]
There is a universal agreement that the church is a group of people with common interests, which include devotion to God and serving others in the community.
Christianity and Islam have one of the main ways of the attitude and worldviews of God. Henceforth, for the Christian religion, there is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, who form the concept [...]
The introductory part presents a cogent argument for the book's organization of the turning points in church history and an admission of the possibility of failing to capture certain milestones.
When the church is assimilated by culture then it has to share some of its practices to the culture and still, the culture takes some of the Christian values therefore it means that culture is [...]
The Bible as God's word is right in all religious teachings within the context of Christian setup. How can the Bible's guidance inform an individual's notion of abnormality?
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 main motivation for forming a cult is to gain control over people while that of a religion is to help followers find happiness, satisfaction, truth, and balance in their lives. Studies have established that [...]
Religious tolerance in the Ottoman Empire could not be compared to religious tolerance in the Roman Empire because diversity was not allowed in the Roman Empire.
In fact, Christians and Muslims believe that God created the universe and all that is in it. In essence, the battleground between religion and science is on philosophy of science.
And, while it is typically assumed that "the moral requirements of religion and secular moral requirements are essentially the same", religion and morality are not always related to one another.
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.
Questioning the supremacy of church as the most powerful institution in the Western society, the scientific advances revolutionized the existing system of knowledge and became an important player in exploring the phenomena of the surrounding [...]
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 [...]
In ancient times, most religions served to answer mysteries of the universe, such as the question of creation, existence of the sun and the moon, meaning of life, and myriad other phenomena that could not [...]
Thus, the parable of a growing seed was a transition from the other one because Jesus wanted to relate the story in all possible ways for the audience to understand the kingdom of God.
The textbook, The Story of Christianity, Volume 1, gives a detailed account of church history, including the dominant historical figures and events, such as the Protestant Reformation, and the European socioeconomic forces that affected the [...]
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 [...]
The book of Ester narrates the story of a young Jewish woman who rose to the thrones of power but also reveals the life of the Jews under the Persian reign.
The social correlation that has greatly emerged among aged people in modern society has been greatly contributed by the church which has created a strong belief that the single believers who have developed the attitude [...]
The Oxford Companion to Philosophy defines Sufism as "a variety of Muslim mysticism characterized by the concept of a union of the human being with God through the power of love.
The remainder of the primary beliefs includes the divine origin of the Torah, its immutability, God's omniscience and providence, reward and punishment, the appearance of the Messiah, and the resurrection of the dead.
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.
These documents also explained the necessity of rituals now considered the basic ones for Christianity and contributed to the rise of the Church to the institution playing the fundamental role in the modern world.
Abrahamic religions include Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Abrahamic religions originated from the Middle East. Abraham is the common ancestor of these religions.
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Religion has been the key factor in the formation of the American society; however, ever since the formation of the American society the role of religion has undergone considerable changes and one could see the [...]
The next important feature of sociology of religion is the discussion of religion as the social phenomenon in spite of the fact people are inclined to discuss the religious beliefs as the part of their [...]
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".
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.
In expounding the role of religion in communal education, it is imperative to mention that the advantages of a consistent teaching program in the lessons attached to religion should be appreciated.
Love and justice are intertwined and this essay will explain the Christian understanding of love and justice. It is worth noting that love and justice are important virtues in human life and as such should [...]
The serpent is responsible for Gilgamesh not getting everlasting life in the same way that the serpent in the Bible led Adam and Eve to lose a chance at eternal life.
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.
In verse 14, the word of God asserts that you are the light of the world. In the second part of Verse 15, the Lord instructs that the lit lamp be mounted on a stand [...]
According to Luther, this was contrary to the Scriptures and the very idea of a church. Luther was a key persona that affected the onset and further transformation of the Catholic Church.
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.
The reason for this is that, as practice indicates, the activities of just about any Church are being ultimately concerned with making it possible for the affiliated clergymen to ensure the never-ending flow of monetary [...]
Prophet Muhammad is believed to be the initiator of the Islamic religion and he is therefore referred to as the messenger as well as the last prophet of God.
The water in the goat skin and the date enabled Ismail and his mother to live comfortably for some time. Since the mother could not wait to see her son die of hunger and thirst, [...]
According to the teachings of The Quran, there is no other God other than Allah, the mighty and the highest. God is merciful to man, and as such, man has the obligation of serving God.
In this book, the 'lost letters' represent the conversations between Antipas, a wealthy individual from Pergamum and Luke, an ardent follower of Christ who authored the books of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles [...]
From this point, it is important to focus on the Bhagavad Gita and its role for the Hindu culture in the context of the role of religion in the Hindu society because the scripture contains [...]
Most of the definitions of religion oscillate round the concept of the super human; belief and practice; rituals and rites. The relationships of religion to politics are complex and paradoxical.
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.
For many people, Jesus Christ is the Son of God, healing and guiding the world on the path of righteousness. He spoke of the necessity of loving and merciful to others and the need to [...]
Consequently, as shown in this paper, Jesus Christ was the son of God who was sent in the world in a human body to redeem sinners and those who believed in him.
It evolved immediately after the American Revolution after a forced break from the Church of England due to the penalty of disloyalty as the clergy of the Church of England were obliged to swear their [...]
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.
He sticks to the dialectic method from the beginning to the end of Summa Theologiae. In the same proof, he uses Aristotle's statements in asserting that God is the source of all goodness.
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 [...]
"The History of God" by Karen Armstrong is a comprehensive overview of the history of the development of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
The three religions believe that, God's communication to His people is made through prophets as illustrated in the holy books for the three religions, with Christianity, Judaism, and Islam believing in holy bible, Torah and [...]
In The Epic of Gilgamesh, gods have unbelievable connection to people: people get a chance to learn something from gods, and gods can easily analyze the nature of people and use their values in for [...]
By demonstrating the values behind each religion, globalization leads to greater understanding and tolerance of humanity's leading religious traditions, one of which is Christianity.
The basis of this approach is the reorientation of the values of the leader, who considers the empowerment of followers as a means and goal of his activity.
Thesis: Though the fall of Satan has been narrated and interpreted in multiple ways, the underlying theme is that Satan is an angel who falls as a result of his envy, pride, and arrogance and [...]
Reading the two narrations has led to the thesis that states, that both the Qur'an and the Bible agree on the fundamental truth that God tells man how to act and that man's actions always [...]
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.