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 [...]
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.
The term chronology can be used to describe the history of the Quran as the text. This is one of the points that should be considered by readers.
Regarding the place of women in Buddhism, it is interesting to note that Buddhism is not attached to any gender despite the fact that Buddha himself has historically been a man.
The homogeneity of the deity to man is in question, in chapter three, Adam and Eve heard the presence of God as he walked in the garden.
It presents the details of the first times of the people in the world, the Great Flood, and history of the Patriarchs.
In Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the acquisition of the Nirvana state, a state in which one is relieved of egos, desires, and cravings and saved from the suffering experienced due to reincarnations.
This paper explores an argument whether Buddhism was a change for better or worse for the East Asian societies and concludes that even though Buddhism created a lot of discomfort during the period of introduction, [...]
The intention of the paper is to give a background of the Orthodox Church in China, and its future even in the midst of opposition from the Eastern religions.
Ahmed elaborates that Muslims in Middle East, India and Pakistan are keen and aware of the distinctions between the two factions.
Water symbolism in religion is the practice of associating water to particular beliefs that govern the religion's rules. The raising water continuously lifted the ark preventing the Noah family and other animals from drowning Muslims [...]
The religion reflects the connection of the Korean people with their traditional customs and rites. In fact, it was this government interference that led to the declining popularity of Korean Shamanism and Chinese customary religion.
According to the existing definitions, Mudang is a female shaman in Korea; literally translated as "spirit," Mudang is typically portrayed as a mediator between the world of the spirits and the realm of human beings.
The basic practices in meditation are taught according to the original teachings of the historical Buddha. The practice of meditation in Buddhism is primarily divided into two categories: insight and tranquility.
Chapters 1-12 from John Frame's Systematic Theology provide the background for understanding the idea of theology in general and systematic theology in particular and present the information on the basic definitions, the Biblical Story, and [...]
Anderson, the founder of the Emeritus of Freedom in Christ Ministries, authored a masterpiece book, viz."The bondage breaker: overcoming negative thoughts, irrational feelings, and habitual sins", in a bid to make valid contributions to the [...]
It relates to the author of integrity and the dishonest virtue that occurs where there is no faith in God even if the qualities of an individual are the best.
Interreligious dialogue is a conversation and exchange of valuable ideas between religions and faiths for the purpose of discussing the subject of love, non-violence, and solutions to problems and ills of the present world.
These varieties of philosophies and religions all have a clue of the truth in them, or an aspect of the truth. This transformation from a human soul to a divine soul is what Sri said [...]
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 lack of leadership strategies causes the death of the church1."Chapter Two: The Leader's Role: What Leaders Do" The chapter starts with the evaluation of various definitions of leadership.
Nevertheless, the idea of volunteering as a part of assisting the members of the community can and should be planted in the minds of the people in question, which is the goal of the Plant [...]
Robert Matthias was the founder of the Kingdom of Matthias which was a religious movement that started in the 1830s. Finney's views on family, women and religion were different from those of Matthews as he [...]
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 [...]
That is why even when the Mass cannot be held because of the absence of a priest, the members of the community gather in order to participate in the Celebration of the Word of God [...]
In understanding the Jewish perspective on miracles, it is important to note that the Bible is full of miracles, which were performed to reveal the power of God, cutting across, from the Old Testament to [...]
This essay is, hence, a summary of the life of John Calvin and his impact on Christianity. According to Calvin, the advancement of the church depended on God's mercy.
In addition to this, the persecution of Bramanical Kings together with the anti-Buddhism propaganda was a heavy hit to the Buddhists.
The work of prophets in the Old Testament was to guide people towards accepting God and believing in his ability to fulfill their needs.
In this sense, the cross embodied the religious legitimacy of French civilization, and the right or even the responsibility of the French to colonize.
This happens when the sect is forced to embrace the features of the denomination in order to comply with the law.
While it may be true that there are cultural traditions that have passed the test of time, such as in the case of the Igorot tribe within the Philippines, the fact remains that the "traditional" [...]
The knowledge is summarized in the four noble truths, which include life means suffering, the cessation of suffering is attainable, the origin of suffering is attachment, and the path to the cessation of suffering.
In other words, one can state that while religion may sometimes be the cause of evil, without religion there is no basis for religious morality.
Drawing the parallels between the story and the historical background, Cheng'en attempts to represent the synthesis of three religions as the moral foundation for the Mind China people to adhere.
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 church also seeks to instill value in the prisoners' lives through teachings and practices that accept prisoners as people who deserve to be treated with dignity.
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.
The concubine would be inferior to the wife and her happiness with the man depended on the personality of the wife.
God is Almighty, omniscient and omnipresent but one of the greatest miracles, revelation and mystery is the transformation of the Son of God from divine to human.
It was a routine that the Angel of God came and troubled the water and the first person to enter the pool was healed.
Religion is a significant aspect of our lives even in the modern society since it can become the only thing that can console and give a person an opportunity to reflect on the things that [...]
The scriptures that determined the practices of Rishis are regarded as the basis of the religion of Hinduism. Irrespective of the differences in religious practices among different sections of the Hindu, the perception of the [...]
I acknowledge the idea of God being like an electronic circuit by the fact that God created everything and thus through Him we can get the access of all where as without Him, it is [...]
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 [...]
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 Shahada talks about the uniqueness of Allah and his prophet Mohammed, Salat is a description of how Muslims worship or pray to Allah, Zakat, refers to the practice of helping the poor members of [...]
Human beings need to meditate from time to time to find out specific modes of behaviour they need to observe. The value of hard work is used to explain how human beings need to be [...]
In other aspects, the term describes a community of protestant churches whose hallmark lies in their contrarian approach to theological and doctrinal interpretation of scriptures and Christian beliefs. Catholicism should learn and appreciate the importance [...]
Islamic traditionalists believe that the closest persons to Muhammad were the first to believe in his revelations and that he was a God chosen prophet.
The influence and impact of religion in the affairs of the Tang Dynasty cannot be understated. Religion was conspicuous aspect of the dynasty.
The validity of such statements is of great importance to Islamic historians who pay close attention to their transmission of Hadith.
Based on the founders of the dogma, theology of hope analyses eschatology from the resurrection of the Messiah onwards rather from the creation of the universe.
In modern times, Protestant fundamentalism takes the form of reaffirming literal interpretations and applications of the bible. In essence, they were reacting to the disenfranchisement of religion.
He was always to ready to lend a hand and carter for the needs of the less fortunate people in the society.
The Quran is the main book of reference to Allah and his teachings among the Muslims. In order to understand the uniqueness and inimitability of the Quran, one must understand the scripture as a piece [...]
The book of Genesis is the basis of the review made in this paper. The book of Genesis tells the story of creation by illustrating the Lord as the architect of the universe.
Muslims have the conviction that the Qur'an holds all the acumen and understanding that Allah gave to humankind to lead a virtuous life and revere him accordingly.
He is explained as the founder of the religion who lived in the period of 1469-1539. He is the founder of the city of Amritsar.
Baptism of the Holy Spirit is the situation whereby a believer is brought into union with Christ through the power of the spirit of God, the believer is at the same time brought into union [...]
The denomination began in the middle of the 19th century in the United States of America because of the Millerite movement.
In addition, the adherents of Islam are guided by the religious obligations which are outlined in the Five Pillars of Islam.
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 [...]
At the center of his vision, Black Elk stood on the peak of the highest mountain of them all and "...saw that the sacred hoop of [his] people was one of the many hoops that [...]
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.
God the father is the creator and sustainer of the universe, God the Son is the savior of humanity, while God the Holy Spirit is a spirit that guides humanity in the universe.
Religion has changed millions of lives; it has given them a hideout from their fears, promised materials and peace to the poor and encouraged the weak, among others.
In Daoism, man is only part of the whole; he is part of the universe and his significance is not greater or less than that of everything else in it.
Poor members of the society cling to religion and the political systems may tend to support it so as to acquire social control.
Some of the most common texts of the Gnostic Jesus are the Apocryphal of James, The Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Truth and The Gospel of Phillip.
The book of Philippians is a letter that Paul wrote to the church in Philippi and specifically addressing the saints, overseers and the deacons.
The accomodationist's position is the first one and maintains that the government has a moral responsibility to enact policies that recognize the role of religion in the society.
It is apparent that most of the topics in the book are quite interesting since they make the reader to have a grasp of what religion is all about and the major landmarks that have [...]
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.
In the first paragraph of the confessions, Augustine is saying that the place where God's mind touches our own is like a light.
The effect of the prohibition was that Nestorians fled to the Eastern side. One of the historic evidence of the existence of Nestorians was the writings found on the cave temples at Dunhuang.
Dharmachakra, or "drachma wheel," as well as the "wheel of the law," is a symbol of the teachings of the Buddha depicted as a wheel with five, six, or eight spokes.
The first piece outlines the interpersonal skills necessary to mend rifts caused by a lack of conflict in the church setting.
It provides literacy and rhetoric styles employed, a translation of a portion of the Surah, and reflection on the Surah. The third section concentrates on the punishments and rewards of the afterlife and the consequences [...]
The obedience of God's son to accept and endure the pains of the sins of human beings makes the death of Jesus Christ a crucial pillar in achieving salvation in Catholicism.
The second section is about the people of the Book and explains the significance of being a loyal follower of the teaching of the Prophet Muhammad.
It is argued that studying Wesley's theological and sermonic writings alongside the body of Wesleyan hymnody is the only way to understand his view of the Trinity fully.
The teachings by John Calvin, which emphasized the importance of the scripture, were against the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and led to the split among the churches.
Moreover, the possibility of God as a representation of God infers that God is not a thing that can be known but, instead, an image that alludes past itself to a higher reality.
Barton argues that the United States is currently in a profound moral crisis due to the separation of the concept of the state from the idea of the Christian God.
Smith believes that this is a key to learning from the world's cruelty and unfairness to live as happily as possible, be close to God, and fulfill the three kinds of calling.
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 [...]
Cultural practices signify the belief in a higher power, such as gods, veneration of the dead, a supreme power, and the use of traditional African medicine.
Furthermore, to discuss issues about the literature on chaplaincy and pastoral care to draw out what the issues contribute to approaches to models of chaplaincy/pastoral care, starting with an introduction in section 1, section 2 [...]
In many Orthodox churches, marriage is positioned strictly as the union of a man and a woman. Usually, the ritual is performed in a church with the participation of friends and relatives.
However, religious conflict and violence may be minimized and eventually addressed via a thorough grasp of the underlying reasons and potential remedies.
In Genesis 18-19 and Judges 19-21, the issues of hospitality and sin are addressed to provide a multifaceted justification of the Lord's punishment for the sins in Sodom and Gomorrah and his mercy on those [...]
Both Quran, the Holy Book of Islam, and the Hadiths, teachings of Muhammad, emphasize preventative care as well as health since the human body is a gift from God.
The Biblical New Testament's book of Matthew is the first of the four Gospels and it gives a detailed account of the life of Jesus and his ministry.
The provision of contemporary religious education becomes a necessity and guide and ensures that more people are in a position to transform their lives.
The current degeneration of contemporary civilization may be a result of the influence of Christianity on society's perception of reality and the meaning of life.
This paper will examine Bonaventure's attitude to such issues as the nature of the soul and the enlightenment of the intellect.
The central concept of the Baha'i faith is the unity of God, humanity, and religion. The oneness of humankind is expressed in the Baha'i faith that the time has come for the world to become [...]
The concept of ethics and morality is one of the perfection followers of Buddhism must strive to achieve enlightenment. Techniques include entering into the flow and control of the senses, understanding the practice of return, [...]
The three factors significantly influenced the start and the spread of the Crusades. Pope authorized the continuity of Christian warfare in the name of the crusades due to the belief that it was their mandate [...]
Hindus hold that the purpose of Buddha's arrival on earth was to distract an individual from the appropriate awe of the Vedas, causing the world to deteriorate and eventually end as the cosmic pattern dictates.
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.
In the letter, Paul stated that love is the greatest power that God gives to Christians all over the world. The letter defended the author's thesis as it clearly states Paul's message to Christians in [...]
The method of Christ is unique and different from the ways of the world and can be used to educate students undertaking theology. Christ used the strategy to attract the crowd to believe in him [...]
Local churches form the basis of missions and should cooperate to fulfill the biblical obligation of spreading the gospel. God gives instructions to churches on how to coordinate local and global missions in the Bible.
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.
The former was first developed in the 1st century CE by Jesus of Nazareth, while Islam dates back to approximately the 7th century with the help of the prophet Muhammad.
The conversation went on well despite the antagonistic attitude of my partner, thus allowing me to comprehend the differences between Orthodox Christianity and Mormonism.
Lewis directs the reader to the idea that the concept of destiny exists, the balanced perspective of the author allows for multiple discussions.
The low growth and the decreasing retention rate of believers, as compared to other Christians, suggest that the strict rules that are not consistent with the current values and technological environment result in the decline [...]
It is expected to maintain common virtues and attitudes within a family, but the oldest son does not understand his father's decision.
James Sire, the author of the universe next door, exposes his audience to the concepts of religions and the history of such Eurocentric faiths.
The importance of practicing yoga as a path to enlightenment is repeatedly referred to in the text of the epic poem.
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.
For example, I have learned that, contrary to the common perceptions of the Sharia law, this concept is seen by the majority of Muslims as the rule of law based on the Islamic values.
Therefore, the Recipient of the Book of Matthew can be any person who is in need to realize the significance of Jesus.
According to the Bible, intentional violation of moral laws in the legal sphere is a sin and a contradiction to the will of God.
The article Seeing the "Woman of Power" written by Jaime Waters presents and analyses parts of the Bible that shed light on Christian perception of women and their role in life.
It is essentially a temporary contract marriage, in which a man and a woman agree to assume the roles of husband and wife for a limited period.
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 [...]