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 purpose of the genealogy is to connect Jesus, the son of Joseph and Mary, to the patriarchs and founders of the Jewish people.
A piece of art showcases the aptitude of an artist, so does the earth and the universe that imply the reality and the potentiality of its stylist.
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.
Religion is a system of faith that is based on the belief in a god and the subsequent worship of the god.
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.
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 [...]
A historical study of the Catholic population in the US shows that there has been a decline in the population ratio of Catholics in the US population.
"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 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 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.
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
As such, those who identify with the two religions have continued to engage in practices of the Buddhist and Shinto faiths either knowingly or unknowingly.
The mystical orientation however is fascinating for most people and especially in Christianity, although a few believers of the religion tend to understand its moral concept.
Furthermore, leadership is not about perfection but obedience to God and the courage to step out in faith. The chapter discusses how important it is to reach out to others.
The question of the functions of women in the Islamic public has elicited a heated debate both within and out of the Muslim society from as early as the days of Prophet Muhammad.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Moreover, the veil has gained massive popularity among Arab countries, as almost all women cover their faces.[1] While this is the case, some communities around the world view the use of the Islam veil as [...]
The impression of the excerpt from the Bible is that the God is simply a supervisor vested with extreme power. The main conclusion from it is that the nature of the God is incognizable.
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.
This system of beliefs and practices is indispensible for the identity of a person and his or her sense of belonging to the group.
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 [...]
The strength of the religious societies is amplified by the existence of a relationship with God. Therefore, religion is believe that the society encompass with regards to existence of God.
The book of Philippians is a letter that Paul wrote to the church in Philippi and specifically addressing the saints, overseers and the deacons.
Thus, the overall purpose of this paper is to examine the image of Jesus Christ as Messiah through the lens of Matthew's perception as the author of one of the canonical gospels.
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 [...]
Therefore, the authors had a negative stance on cosmetic surgery performed on women, stating that it was a betrayal of the "truth of the feminine self" and a contribution to the exploitation of the female [...]
Before the first NWT translation was published in 1950, the WT membership used a variant of the King James Version called the Berean Bible released in 19076.
It depicts the infinitude of God's love and character and disparages the narrow ideology that God's interest is limited to Israel as shown by His interest in the dwellers of Nineveh, Israel's ancient enemies. The [...]
James 1:22-27 is a passage that pursues one clear purpose to persuade the readers to adjust their perceptions of their religion as a set of instructions and not merely a text on the paper.
Guru Amar Das was the next in line and served from the year 1552 to the year 1574. The sixth Guru went by the name Hargobind and served as Guru from the year 1644 to [...]
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 [...]
Hence, the word spoken by the God is essentially the power of the word that is spoken by the God. The presence of the God is perpetuated through the word of God.
After reading the article, I will be more deliberate about my studying and make sure I do not simply read enough to pass the exam; instead, I will always seek methods to use what I [...]
If the Church allows priests to marry, then, there will be a problem in the event of their death because their properties will be transferred to the wife and children.
This led to the merging of the east and west of the Mediterranean and due to trade Hellenism took root in the Jews.
The impact of religions on the world throughout history is undeniable, it can be seen how different religions include in their teachings all of the life aspects and affect them in a way or another.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
This notion shows that there are many ways in which people can spread their values and shape the world to their image of perfection.
The experiential dimension of religion refers to the meaning of its rituals provided by adepts' strong emotional experiences. Finally, the material dimension of religion refers to its specific places and artifacts.
The reconstruction of the documents created by the mentioned historians allows considering and evaluating their content in order to reveal the most appropriate speech documentation.
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 [...]
The aim of the current research is to assess the religion and spirituality of the Maya people. In addition, the Maya were still religious and practiced various cultural activities that were unique to them.
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.
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.
The fact that discussion still goes on testifies to the importance and complexity of the issue rather than the lack of effort in clarifying it.
The view suggests that the blood and the body of Jesus Christ are symbolized by the elements present during the Lord's Supper.
According to the book, Christ will be the child of a virgin. During this day, God's wrath will be felt in every corner of the world.
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 [...]
This was quite central to the animistic belief system, and thus illustrates that such a belief system may have been responsible for the development of the concept of reincarnation.
Higgins in his examination of the work of Aquinas states that "the arguments of Aquinas center around the five proofs of God's existence namely: the argument of the unmoved mover, the argument of the first [...]
The truths explained by the Upanishads are the ideas expressed in the Vedas and relate to the universe's operation and knowledge of creation.
The symbols of light and the Sun are ever-present in Christianity, manifesting hope, wisdom, and purity. In this regard, one should remain reverent with Christ's teachings and the light of Christianity.
Such a gesture blurs the line between a leader and a subordinate in a cultural context and carries deep symbolic knowledge.
To the early church fathers any person who denied the deity of Christ, same as whoever identified Jesus and the Father as being the same person was considered heretic.
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 [...]
The interaction of Muslims with the rest of the world is influenced by their understanding of the interpretations of the Qur'an.
According to Marius: In Reformed Theology, the Lord's Supper and Baptism are sacraments, which are external signs by which God seals the promise of goodwill toward people in order to sustain the weakness of faith [...]
The interpretation of the bible and the concept of faith formed the basis for fundamentalism. They base their belief on the authority of the bible and their interpretation of the actions of Christ as Godly.
The chaplaincy's historical centuries-old experience in military events demonstrates that it has unique opportunities for the development of the spiritual and moral potential of soldiers, actualization and strengthening of spiritual support, and the need to [...]
Instead of teaching the Bible, the teachers of Sunday schools organize different "What-do-you-think?' discussions to draw attention to the social issues ignoring the power of the Word of God to change the world and change [...]
For the church to be more effective in fulfilling the commands in God's word the leaders should have a spirit that is sensitive and satisfied.
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.
It provides a short account of the story's and the opera's contents, analyzes the role of music as a depicter of the composer's perception, and demonstrates how Handel changed the original story's perspective to create [...]
Although it is the responsibility of the state to ensure that the society functions properly, it needs the support of the church in order to succeed.
Each of the authors demonstrate Jesus Christ in the new and special light, depending on the assorted theme of the composition, focal points and different groups of people observing the retelling of the life and [...]
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.
The outstanding fact is that the Bible discourages the practice. Divorce is harmful to both society and the Church.
In the third Noble Truth, the Buddha identified a cure to the problem and in the fourth Noble Truth, he identified the prescription to end suffering.
In Hume's argument, the question of whether the origin of the world is an outcome of nature or the creation of God is vivid.
These religions have fundamental differences in their approach to Allah, to the destiny of man, and the position of man in the world, to the sin, good, and evil, to the Judgment day and the [...]
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 [...]
Livingstone believed that as a Christian, he had a duty to spread the gospel. Moffat made Livingstone believe that he was the appropriate missionary to take the gospel to the northern part of Bechuanaland.
For instance, African Christology is a branch of Christology specific to African nations and their perceptions of the works and person of Christ and Christianity in general.
In other words, Charismatic is a term referring to Christians who hold the notion that the doings of the Holy Spirit experienced in the early Church, such as miracles, tongue speaking, and healing, are also [...]
From the ancient times, parents of both the bride and groom were the primary parties to the marriage covenant. According to the biblical times, marriage was a legal covenant between the parents of the bride [...]
The book of the prophet Jonah, which tells about his embassy to pagan Nineveh, is a revelation of God's love, which appeals not only to the chosen people but to all people.
The New Testament reflects both the brutality and dignity of the Roman world and the customs and beliefs of people inhabiting it.
John 1:1 is the first verse in the opening chapter of the Gospel of John, which is the fourth of the canonical gospels and the fourth book of the New Testament of the Bible.
The distinction between scriptural authority and the theological interpretation of the scriptures is important in discerning the flaws of human beings as interpreters of God's instructions.
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 [...]
The sort of political and trade framework that came into existence after the advent of this religion resulted in the provision of a legal order that the Arabs had no former experience of and hence, [...]
The teachings of the Buddhist are essentially meant to change ourselves and not others like a Christian believer and in the teaching the change occurs when we are "filled with" or we are awaken to [...]
The first suggestion refers to the idea that, for the ministers to be able to set children on the proper track of affiliating themselves with God, they will have to teach them how to address [...]
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.
Samsara refers to the processor rebirth whereby the individual is reincarnated in a succession of lives. This is what has led to the many differences that arise, causing Buddhism to be viewed as a religious [...]
On the other hand, the burial rituals of the ancient Greeks in the period of 750BCE and 700BCE were affected by the age of geometry.
Its recognition is therefore a sign of believing in the Holy Trinity of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Some people, who to me, pretend to be living in an ideal world, have tended to explain the existence of ghosts as being in the minds of people, and therefore to them, people react according [...]
Before the course, I thought Evangelism was restricted to presenting the gospel and testifying, but I could only share my testimony of what Christ had accomplished in my life. I bought a van with the [...]
Under the word pluralism, the general population understands diversity in the sense of the religions' variety. 4 Although, in the modern Western world, diversity and variety of opinions and beliefs are implicit, it does not [...]
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.
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.
On the basis of the expeditions to Brazil and the USA, he researched the primitive cultures, traditional ethnic psychology, and the influence of the permanent customs on the culture of the nowadays peoples.
The subject of this account in Bible is a serpent, one of the wild animals God had created for man; and Iblis in Quran.
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 [...]
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 research focuses on the redemption theory of the Puritan religion's members. The research focuses on the redemption theory of the Puritan religion's members.
As it has been stated above, the Book of Job is the first of five poetic books in the Old Testament.
In addition, the adherents of Islam are guided by the religious obligations which are outlined in the Five Pillars of Islam.
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.
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 [...]
Hinduism and Christianity are respectively eastern and western religions that share few similarities and differences in terms of origins, core beliefs and doctrines, historical and geographic, and core rituals and practices.
According to the Bible, intentional violation of moral laws in the legal sphere is a sin and a contradiction to the will of God.
Moreover, I can learn from the Secular combatants how to defend the opinion I hold, and this can extend to values as well.
One of the most important aspects of theism that distinguishes it from pantheism and panentheism is the belief that God is a person or a personal being.
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.
In this regard, it is believed that communication coming from the other side of the veil, the spirit world, becomes manifest to the living in psychical phenomena, for instance, trance talks, telepathy and clairvoyance.
Seemingly, he is suggesting that the spirit is the one that drives us to seek unity in the form of friendship and love and this can never be achieved by relying heavily on the physical [...]
Life of a child is sacred in this faith and abortion is not allowed unless the life of the mother is in danger.
The author of "The Ecology of Magic" is a famous anthropologist, but his interest in magic has driven him far away to the unknown lands to explore the craft of the Asian shamans and see [...]
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.