Religion Essay Examples and Topics. Page 3

Subject to the strong influence of colonization and the rigidity of their forces, Brazil struggled to cope with the religious onslaught.

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 [...]

The FCA was the brainchild of Don McClanen, who thought of a way to minister and spread the gospel of Christ to these young people.

It is a syncretic religion based on the religious practices of the Yoruba people, who were brought to Cuba as slaves from the Congo Basin and West Africa. Santeria is a religion that is based [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]

Evaluating the situation, it appears that the First Islamic Civil war led to the split in the Muslim religion caused by the effects of the Arbitration Agreement developed after the battle of Siffin.

Secondly, the Quran emphasizes the value of quality of work at the workplace. In the same spirit, employees can be of great benefit to their work place colleagues by contributing towards their overall welfare and [...]

In Zoroastrianism, the place of good and evil are not clearly defined. What seemed binary earlier started to transcend the borders of good and evil.

Introduction Faith and Daily living Faith and character Sin Redemption Destiny and Character Forgiveness This paper is a personal reflection on two novels "a thousand Splendid Suns" and "the Kite Runner", both written by [...]

In this respect this paper is dedicated to make glimpses on how the author of Mere Christianity proves the idea of "Higher Power" and "Moral Law" in the context of contemporary diversification of views along [...]

And even following upon the emergence of ethical humanism and the humanist repudiation of many of the myths and practices of an earlier age, religious Taoism and certain forms of Buddhism, together with that product [...]

Comparing the teachings of Jesus and the teachings of Paul as presented in different books of the bible, this paper asserts that Paul not only knew of the person of Jesus but was also adequately [...]

The renouncers, although they are restricted by their monastic vows in the role they may play in temple ritual, are none the less vociferous in providing, in print and in their sermons, powerful intellectual justifications [...]

The history of the Christian churches in the Caribbean dates from the beginning of the Conquista and the times of slave trade and slavery.

The discussions presented in the essay demonstrate the fact that faithful Christians believed that their spiritual wellbeing was negatively affected and corrupted by the growth of Islam.

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.

Whereas some believe that religion is needed for the benefit of society, others think that the concept of religion is outdated and that contemporary society no longer requires religious guidance to prosper. Therefore, religion is [...]

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 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.

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.

The scholar says that if Moses were the author of the first five books of the bible, then the inconsistencies would not have been witnessed.

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 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 [...]

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.

This paper highlights the impact of both religions on the medieval world by showing that the influence of Islam on Medieval Europe was stronger than the influence of Christianity in medieval Asia.

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.

However, the influence of Buddhism was because of the collapse of the Han dynasty in 220 AD. After the fall of the Han, most of the scholars in China abandoned the Confucian philosophy that had [...]

Therefore, this is a book that could be applied in the lives of many people and transform them in to Christians.

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 [...]

Islam is a belief that is grounded on the teachings of the Quran and the prophetical teachings of Mohammad. Further, the unending efforts by the Muslims to spread their religion coined and ingrained in their [...]

Therefore, Augustine said that without the grace of God it is impossible for a human being to obey and follow the commandments of God.

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.

Buddhism and Hinduism are some of the popular religions in the world with their origins dating back to the Common Era in India.

The gift of speaking in tongues is one of the gifts that the Holy Spirit bestows to Christians. The gift of speaking in tongues is among the gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to the [...]

The roles that women play in church leadership today have been of critical importance in enhancing performance of church ministries in both complementary and active roles.

When reading the chapter, the most important aspect that came out is the need to offer thanks and appreciate other people who have done something good to use; on the other hand, the chapter reinforces [...]

Catholic religion dominated the lives of the medieval people between the 5th and the 15th century. It was not easy to dislodge Christianity from the lives and minds of the medieval men and women, as [...]

When Buddhism entered the borders of Japan, then the people started using the term Shinto to differentiate the indigenous beliefs of Japanese people.

Its recognition is therefore a sign of believing in the Holy Trinity of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

The Franciscans converted more people than Jesuits due to the use of their methods of mass compulsion with the help of power and weapons. The outcome of the work of French Jesuits and the Spanish [...]

Traditional form of cosmological argument The argument presented by the cosmological perspective on the existence of God is based on the premise of an uncaused cause which explains the existence of a supreme and unconditioned [...]

The other thing that was the point of conflict between science and religion was in respect to the origin of the earth.

Hesiod's work Theogony is a reflection of the worldview of the Greeks in the era of the formation of a class society.

Religious tolerance is the acceptance of the concept that everyone has the right to their own views and ought not to be compelled to adhere to the opinions of others.

The influence of Hinduism can be traced in the newspaper marketing strategy of The Hindu, which, under the power of the fundamental lesson of Bhagavad-gita that there is nothing permanent in the world, allowed it [...]

Four objectives guide this investigation and they seek to find out how secularization has influenced the role of the church in pastoral care delivery, affected pastoral care effectiveness, and impacted the growth of the ministry, [...]

Christian spiritual formation is a process led by the person yearning to reflect the image of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

I hope to use the lines of argumentation in the conversation in a manner to ensures the interlocutor in the historical reliability of pieces of evidence.

The questions of interest regarding the Tower of Babylon are: Which language did the people speak before the Tower of Babylon?

This essay focuses on the Gnosticism heresy, including its teachings, effects on the early church, how the church dealt with the heresy and how it relates to the current church.

In addition, the Buddha is described in other sculptures in Gandhara and Mathura regions. In the Southeast, a rock-cut Parinirvana of the Buddha statue is represented in his final death.

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 doctrine of God is complex and central to the tenets of the Christian Church. One of the crucial aspects to reflect on within the study of this subject is the existence of the Lord, [...]

The inconsistency in the interpretation is reflected in the depiction of the divine wrath in the Old Testament and the New Testament, and the burning rage against sinners in the Old Covenant frequently prevents people [...]

The book Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation by Virkler is an example of a theoretical model for explaining the texts of the Holy Bible and a unique work that combines practical approaches to [...]

While in the case of Hinduism, samsara is the cyclical rebirth of the soul that remains unchanged, Buddhism teaches that samsara is the transformation of a person into something else.

In the 18th century, vodou worshippers were punished by death to deter ceremonies and congregations in the name of the religion.

In this way, the implications of the gospel affect how I live my life. I can also communicate that the gospel is not just a point in time or a set of teachings, but a [...]

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.

As described by the author " to be a catholic, therefore, is to be a kind of religious person, and a kind of Christian belonging to a specific Eucharistic faith-community within the worldwide, or ecumenical, [...]

The idea of the Axial Age is also founded because this era was the first time in the recorded history of humanity to have experienced the emergence of great thinkers and motivational individuals who are [...]

In the book of Exodus, Moses received the Ten Commandments from God and one of the commandments was to worship one God only.

In the same way, God is aware of the bitter situation they were in and is sure to come to their help.

The others are the belief in the supremacy of the bibles authority and the reiteration of the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Though the author of the story is unknown, the Book of Ruth has its roots in history and plays a significant role in the Holy Bible.

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 afterlife, or the resurrection, is the purpose of most religions. This is the question we ask when we talk of the afterlife and the resurrection.

This was the spot of the main city of the Yin Dynasty that is the name specified to the later era of the Shang.

In this principle, the crucial role of being socially mindful is highlighted as a way to improve oneself and the world.

Malcolm's experience of the pilgrimage has made him believe that real unity and understanding actually can exist between people regardless of their country of birth, the color of skin, or the language they speak.

On the other hand, being a student majoring in communication and public relations, I believe that I am prepared to acquire the necessary communication and interpersonal skills, which will allow me to contribute to the [...]

Kamali notes that essential values are central to the concept of the Maslahah Mursalah. The essence of the Maslahah is that it has to correspond to the divine law.

The book "The Household of God: Lecture on the Nature of the Church" written by Newbigin in 1953 explores the history of Christendom to understand and explain the meaning of the word 'church.' The author [...]

The purpose of this paper is to list some of the prevalent acts of corruption committed by the church and its followers and to understand the reasons behind them.

To obtain a better understanding of the message, several interpretation levels can be identified the text itself, the purpose of the excerpt, and the application of the story to various contexts and during differing epochs.

Following the death of Mohammed, the Muslim conducted a historical campaign which led to confrontation of the Arab warriors by two powerful empires, that is, the Byzantine and Sasanian Persian.

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.

And that is the first essential contribution to religion made by Zoroaster. He is a destructive spirit that brings illnesses, deaths, and all existing evil to the human world.

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 divine plan for marriage, the permission to divorce, and the issue of celibacy can be interpreted to help in understanding the passage of marriage and divorce.

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.

A sense of solidarity with others helps in shaping a spirit of acceptance that makes gospel communication to blossom in the church.

From the outset and thesis of the book, the author discusses the tough but possible process of becoming a servant leader in a culturally-mixed environment.

The author argues that the relevance of pastoral ministry is defined by its ability to outreach and model people into sheep, which are worth to be in the God's flock.

Observation of the Eucharist entails taking of bread and wine symbolically as the body and blood of Jesus Christ."Sharing in the Eucharist, like sharing in the mystery of Christ's death and resurrection, is at the [...]

God expects man to live ethically and be just to other humans; this is the main characteristic expected by God in the social order.

When given a chance to own and be the participants of the church, they feel accommodated and vital in the church since they have roles to play in the ministries proceedings.

It is imperative to note that the concept of religion and science differs to a larger extent and are independent from each other.

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.

Besides showing the important role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' life, John also shows the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

This definition suggests that everything must obey the rules and the will of Allah or the law of nature. Islamic religion asserts that the Quran came through a messenger or prophet of God, and Muhammad [...]

According to them, the Quran and Sharia laws provide parameters on the behavior of the men and women in marriage institutions.

Judaism was the first religion to introduce monotheism and the existence of a Supreme God. Bottom-line is that they believe in the existence of a strong being.

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 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, [...]

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 [...]

However, for other Christians who are non-Catholics, believe that Jesus is the spiritual head of the church. For instance, there is celibacy of the clergy in Catholics where the priests are not supposed to be [...]

The main function of the mudang is to act as a mediator between the gods and people. The shaman interprets the messages delivered from the spirits to the people.

On the other hand, religion is composed of a group of individuals having the same beliefs, values, and principles, and thus they influence one another and society in the development of social systems that hold [...]

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.

The next discussion analyses the sacrament as the major symbol in the Christian religion highlighting the importance of the ceremonies. Although the rate of participation of the ceremony of the sacrament is high, the participants [...]

All the three major religions are similarly convergent to the concept of the end of the world and the manner in which the world will come to its end.

However, it is important to defend faith by first beginning to understand the fact of the existence of the world as a way of proving existence of God.

The first millennium was the era of the great peace of Taoism. According to the Yin-Yang theory, life is defined in terms of succession and adjustment of the balance of the two powers.

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 [...]

This is in reference to the parable of the cave by Plato who describes the prisoners in the cave as if they just see the shadow but not the sun itself.

Gandhi appreciates the existence of difference in the name of God amongst the Muslims, Hindus and Christians. In order for the concept of non-violence to be applicable, Gandhi is of the opinion that it is [...]

Similarly, in both cases, the wrath of God is felt for failure to abide by the rules in the Holly Quran which are the fabric holding the community together, failure to participate in activities directed [...]

In Christianity, both symbols and traditions have become some of the main elements in worshipping God and sharing the religion with others. In the case of a cross, it is vital in the Christian religion.

This essay will expound upon and defend this position, elucidating Luther's compelling and accurate perspective on the bondage of the will in the theological context of salvation.

The character of a pastor plays a significant role in the progress of the ministry. A pastor is responsible for teaching people the doctrine of God and how to lead a healthy, Godly life.

Many social workers discover that their faith helps them connect with people on a deeper level and provides them with a feeling of purpose and drive in their profession.

The Latino Christians felt the need to create Latino Theology due to the increasing number of American Latino theologists working in universities.

In the discussion post, the author highlights the main aspects and possible benefits of applying writings from the Holy Bible in order to construct just, equal, and comfortable urban spaces and cities.

The origins of religious conflict and violence are complex and multifaceted. Through the use of education, legislation, and interfaith dialogue, we can promote religious tolerance, respect, and understanding, while also protecting religious minorities and reducing [...]

Herbert McCabe's essay provides a vivid description of James Cone's view and approaches to the theological problem of evil through The Cross and Lynching tree.

Eli is involved in the story of Hannah, with which the book of 1st Samuel begins, and this story brings the good and bad things Eli did.

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 [...]