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Spread of Religion Religion and Theology Term Paper
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Historians indicate one of the important factors that accelerated the spread and acceptability of this religion is “agape”-, that is the love among the Christians. The love and concern the Christians showed each other in their community attracted the people in large numbers as they were living in a community that did not value such good qualities.
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Key Aspects of Formation of a Persecuting Society and No God but God Religion and Theology Book Report/Review
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Persecution was one of the major attributes of medieval society. Violence and persecution were simply widespread in the medieval world. Most of the persecutions in history had been occurred due to religion. Religious persecution had been familiar in the Roman Empire. Eleventh and twelfth centuries, a permanent change occurred in European society and persecution became habitual.
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Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism Religion and Theology Report
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Confucianism means school of scholars since it came up from the teachings of Confucius. Most cultures existing in the neighboring countries are influenced by religion, and they include; Taiwan and Japanese. Religion played a core role in Chinese civilization in the year around the twentieth century. The worldview on Confucianism varies on an individual’s comments and way of taking things.
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The American Culture: Religious and Cultural Identity Religion and Theology Essay
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In college, my interactions with American society made me appreciate their culture and my traditional culture. The American culture influenced me to be less reserved about my ideas and opinions and to be open to competition with my peers. American culture affected what I eat. I used to eat traditional dishes only and some American food.
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The Very Important Codes of Ethics and Religious Beliefs Religion and Theology Essay
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In the modern world of humanity and individuality, ethics are associated with well-founded standards of rights and wrongs. It is specifically prescribed in terms of rights, obligations, and benefits to society, fairness, and virtues. As a responsible citizen of the nation, the person has been given certain rights.
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Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life Religion and Theology Report
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A man transforms his life and becomes a true Christian, not only through the study of dogmatic and moral theology but by taking part in the liturgy and the Eucharist itself. As the Pope concludes: “the Eucharist, which is in an outstanding way the sacrament of the paschal mystery, stands at the center of the Church’s life” (EDE 3).
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Chinua Achebes Dead Mens Path Religion and Theology Literature review
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Evaluating the options for compromise is a two-way and win-win process of achieving successful agreements. These options should be discussed with the concern of each party involved put into mind and addressing the ‘ricochet’ effects each undergoing may potentially cause. This also involves a great deal of negotiation, not just mere pacification
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Jesus Was the Founder of Christianity Religion and Theology Report
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Jesus is, therefore, the founder of Christianity. In the gospel books, just as discussed in the essay indicate that Jesus came to fulfill His mission on earth that of setting a base for Christianity and ensure that the commandments are followed to the letter. It is validated to argue that, Jesus is the founder of Christianity; other people simply emphasized what He had established. 
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Belief in Ghosts, Spirits, and Afterlife Religion and Theology Article
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The concept became the basis of the main principle according to which your good deeds will be rewarded and you'll reap a good fortune. If you do harm to another person or to nature, the spirits will punish you. Misfortunes are often perceived to be brought about by bad or mischievous spirits who find delight in seeing bad luck among mortals.
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Understanding of the Islamic Experience Religion and Theology Report
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The view is partly true and partly wrong. Various incidences in the history of Islam have called for both peaceful and aggressive measures to be taken based on the prevailing circumstances. Although analysts rush to conclusions, many factors should be put into consideration. It is unjustified to say that all Muslims are violent.
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Analysis of Sex Men and God: A Godly Mans Roadmap to Sexual Success Religion and Theology Book Report/Review
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What could be labeled to be more than a self-help book because of its profound sexual therapeutic advice, Sex Men and God is an exceptional piece that provides practical and religious solutions to the issues attributed to men since time immemorial, i.e. being prone to sexual immorality as well as their failed attempts to achieve sexual success
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World Religions: The Emergence of Judaism Religion and Theology Research Paper
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Judaism shares a number of things with Christianity, including part of the Old Testament. However, that is where the similarities end. Apart from the Old Testament, the Christian bible also has the New Testament, which symbolized the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. It also meant that God had entered into a new covenant with the whole of humanity.
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Comparison between the Deaths of General Washington, and Alexander Hamilton Religion and Theology Report
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Preaching within the churches gave the reason for the founding a new nation. For more than two generations, the people of England had teachings about the importance of their rights and had to depend on God. To protect them, they had a right to resist and if necessary modify and eliminate governments and establish new ones using the same concepts.
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Following Jesus by Wright Religion and Theology Book Report/Review
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Wright was very clear on one point, which I did agree with wholeheartedly. “God intended his world to be ordered, not random”. Everything in nature has order. Everything has a form, everything has a shape, a color, a name, a classification—something. One thing that I can predictably agree with Wright on is this point: that God does not make junk.
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Exploring John Calvins Views on the Doctrinal Downfall of Man Religion and Theology Literature review
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Calvin rejects monarchy as he deems it as the rule of the tyrants. On the other hand, Calvin heralds democracy as it promoted the dignity and equality among men, which reminds us that even in our fallen condition, we are granted with a remnant of grace as being created in the image of God (Cole 2009).
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Eastern Religious Traditions Religion and Theology Essay
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Although a wide base of followers exists, Buddhism appears to be a religion of the poor, and of those who are willing to give up all their privileges and walk onto the noble path. The fact that the Buddhists are too absorbed in their own selves, abiding by their religion’s teachings, not much effort is being undertaken to spread this noble religion.
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The Idea of the Holy Trinity for Catholics Religion and Theology Essay
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For Catholics, the Holy Trinity remains a mystery that no human being can completely comprehend. This means that there is no way that mere human logic can invalidate the existence of the Holy Trinity and that the Trinity does not have to be fully understood first by imperfect human minds before it can be said to exist.
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The Miracles of Jesus Through Understanding the Context of the Narrative Religion and Theology Research Paper
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The miracles of Jesus are defined by their meaning as much as their result. In understanding the miracles that are signed, it is clearly established that Jesus was the Messiah and that his works prove him to be so. When he made water into wine, the story does not end at the event extends into the historical record of what was expected of a Messiah.
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Passion of Apostle Paul Religion and Theology Literature review
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Jesus accepted and emulated the example of his father and thus he attained the same stature as God the father. Philippians 2:1-11 is a good guide on how Christians can attain this nature of Christ which is also the nature of God the father. In these verses, Paul shares the heart and mind of Christ with the church so that they could understand how to fellowship with each other.
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African Methodist Episcopal Church: Richard Allen's Emigrationist Methods Religion and Theology Case Study
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African Methodist Episcopal was the earliest self-governing black denomination in the USA in the year 1816. In 1794, Allen opened his first church in Philadelphia. African Methodist Episcopal church chose Allen as their first bishop. He initially began as a preacher in this church, but he wished to institute a black congregation that was free from white influence.
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Jobs Suffering Critique Religion and Theology Coursework
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Chapter 1, verse 5: “So it was when the days of feasting had run their course, that Job would send and sanctify them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, it may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts. Thus Job did regularly.” (Job 1:5).
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Characteristics of Jesus and the Impact of His Life Among His Disciples Religion and Theology Essay
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Words are aplenty but few are those whose words are trustworthy and true. Among them is Jesus, a person who for years has been sought, considered with critical eyes and thoughts yet through the ages has proven himself time and again that He indeed is an unquestionable witness to his teachings as well as his claims.
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Characteristics of Apocalyptic Literature Religion and Theology Essay
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The term "Apocalypse" (Ἀποκάλυψις) originates from a Greek word apocalypse which meant "revelation," "an unveiling or unfolding of things not previously known and which could not be known apart from the unveiling” (Goswiller, 3). Apocalyptic genre of literature was written during a period of unrest and religious persecution, when people believed that their world being completely by evil forces.
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Comparative Religion Religion and Theology Essay
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Three negative aspects and at least one positive aspect of each religion will be named and explained. Secondly, Christianity which seems the closest to the “truth” for me will be evaluated and five positive aspects and one negative aspect will be stated. In addition, it will be outlined how I am going to deal with the aspect I did not like.
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Comparing and Contrasting Two Specific Characteristics in Two Modern Religious Faiths Religion and Theology Report
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People living in ancient culture developed their own religious ideologies to provide an explanation of their own creation and the world around them. These principles were often based upon mythology. It was a common practice to create religious beliefs upon polytheism. The mood of an individual God or goddess would be reflected by certain environmental changes such as rain and wind.
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Christian Biblical Worldview Religion and Theology Literature review
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My worldview is monotheism. I believe in one supreme God, who is both omnipresent and all-knowing. I place no other creature before him, as he is the creator of all things that are in the world. I also believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and I am guided by the rules as stipulated in the bible.
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Islam and Christianity: Two Most Important Religious Convictions Religion and Theology Essay
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Nigerian police forces reinstated order in distant regions of central Plateau, where sectarian bloodshed had left a lot of individuals deceased. Tranquillity came back in Telwa as law enforcement supports appeared to cancel retribution assaults by Christian tribal Tarok warriors in opposition to the Muslim tribal Hausa society.
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The Epic of Gilgamesh Vs The Messiah Religion and Theology Report
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This is the reason why beliefs are passed on from one generation to another, making people able to live life the way their ancestors were able to. Encouragements are indirectly noted in literature, which is probably the earliest means of man’s preservation of a people’s culture that incorporates their beliefs.
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The Major Health Benefits Concerning Fasting Religion and Theology Research Paper
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Fasting is an extremely spiritual exercise that requires immense mental stamina for the fast doer to go through. It is the real test of the individual where God tests the person on his mental toughness to go through a strict regime of life without food for a while. This is God’s way of testing and identifying the character of the man.
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A Guide to Preaching and Leading Worship Critique Religion and Theology Essay
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It is important to realize the implications of the social changes that the modern human community is experiencing at a rate not witnessed before, which calls for a well propagated theological approach to issues concerning the church. The author’s introduction highlights the changing times in roles of the minister to such an extent that there is a gap.
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Old Testaments Greatest Covenants Religion and Theology Report
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According to thefreedictionary.com, a covenant is “A binding agreement; a compact “. And most sources indicate that this is an agreement made between men that require action and fidelity from both parties, but in the bible, specifically in the Old Testament, God has allowed himself to be in agreement with the man despite himself being all-knowing and all-powerful, while man being fickle and shaky.
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Islam vs. Christianity and Judaism Religion and Theology Literature review
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It is one of the world’s top popular religions and the dedication to their system of belief to their religion is to be respected and admired the same as other religions like Christianity and Judaism. Understanding of the Islam religion will hopefully lead to acknowledgment of the religion and positive interactions eventually observed.
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A Theodicy of Hell Religion and Theology Report
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Though it acknowledges the existence of heaven and the fact that good souls would be sent to heaven, yet it “mathematically destroys heaven since there is only one common judgment: Would there not then also be a serious disproportion between good deeds consciously committed in time and grace consciously experienced throughout eternity.” (Cronfel, 2004. p. 32)
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Religious Impact Matrix Religion and Theology Assignment
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The author states that only the Atheist differs in its belief that there is no creation and evolution is a thing of science. Taoist has no point of reference. Christianity believes in God who is the source of creation. Hinduism refers to creation coming from reincarnation that is eternal and its evolution is in inhabiting temporary bodies.
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Comparison between Islam & Buddhism Religion and Theology Report
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Human lacks perfect knowledge as well as perfect wisdom. No matter how hard we try, we will never attain the perfect way of life by our own thinking and interpretations. This is the reason why Allah, being the Wisest, sent the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) to show us this practical and organized way of life.
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The Nature of Christ Among Many Theologians and Religious Religion and Theology Research Paper
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Characteristics of Adam before the fall constitute sinless nature, purity, and connectedness to God. Adam was the favor of God and his actions regarded pure, who became representative of God on earth. Jesus is seen to possess this Adam state of pre-fall and is regarded as second Adam. He is beloved of one of God, pure, holy, connected to God.
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Are Science and Religion in Conflict Religion and Theology Essay
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From the overview of definitions of both science and religion, it is already eminent that conflicting issues exist due to their disparities in disciplines. According to Robinson (2009), science and religion are based on different foundations where “science is ultimately based on observation of nature… (while) religion is largely based on faith” (p. 1).
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Analysis of Stan Toler's Practical Guide for Pastoral Ministry Religion and Theology Book Report/Review
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The author found this book to be deeply spiritual, eminently practical, and filled with insights from a variety of disciplines, as well as from a wealth of experience gained from Toler’s thirty years behind the pulpit. It isn’t a primary academic source for ministerial students; it is too general in its scope for it to serve in that capacity 
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Journal of Biblical Literature, Dictionary of the Bible, and Smyth and Helwyn Bible Commentary Religion and Theology Research Paper
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The aspirations of this commentary are to gain a better comprehension of Isaiah's conduits that his writings took over time as new meanings were revealed and to help theologians and students recognize the links between present-day life and this ancient book. In the book of Isaiah, there are many relationships which allude to within the test.
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The Religious Aspects of Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne Religion and Theology Book Report/Review
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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s finest, Young Goodman Brown critiques Puritan ideology that seeks to repress the desires of man and introduce doubt into every aspect of his mind. In this short story, Hawthorne attempts to create through the character of Goodman Brown, a man who has led the puritan life but goes astray in what seems to be a dream of his and lives his repressed desires through this dream.
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Temptations for Jesus and Buddha Religion and Theology Article
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The Buddha was not tempted by food to satiate his hunger but by three beautiful women.  All three were paraded before him, enticing him to satisfy the desires of his flesh any way he saw fit.  While the means of temptation were different, the actual temptation was the same.  Both were tempted to give into a physical longing or hunger at the expense of spiritual understanding and enlightenment.
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The Condition of the Church or the Christians: the Purpose of the Epistle Religion and Theology Research Paper
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The lesson learned from the letter is every man ought to practice what he teaches. Just like what James has written that listening and doing go together because anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in the mirror and goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
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The Historical Changes in the Religion of Satanism Religion and Theology Research Paper
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Satanism is a religion that one should not associate with in any way, shape, or form—if humanly possible. The only references that should be made to this religion are ways in which Satanism can be defeated. Such a controversial subject does not come without problems. Many people have reported a certain discomfort with discussing this religion.
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The Development and Growth of the Christian Faith Religion and Theology Research Paper
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In a stroke of irony, the formation of the canon by orthodox standards owes its motivation to a heresy. The publication of Marcion’s version of the canon of sacred texts catalyzed for the Church Fathers to make an official list of the canon of sacred texts. It is a declaration of what constitutes the true collection of divinely-inspired writings.
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History of the Catholic Church on the Death Penalty Religion and Theology Report
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There should be an effective way to defend society but it should not be taken with a vengeance. In the 1990s Catholic Church has promoted much awareness among American citizens to abolish capital punishment. Catholic leaders promoted catholic teaching that characterizes the death penalty as inappropriate and unacceptable punishment for crimes.
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Why Do Good People Suffer Religion and Theology Literature review
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In simple terms, it means that God will not spare someone from suffering simply because one claims to be innocent. This further means that despite one’s goodness and obedience to God and to His laws, bad things may still happen to him. Job himself actually claims innocence when he states that he has not committed sins like lust, lies, idolatry, and adultery.
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Islam as Unfamiliar Religious Tradition Religion and Theology Essay
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Special religious education programs should be organized on national and community levels. The government should call eminent religious scholars from all religions on board and strive for a peaceful co-existence. Our universities, colleges, and schools can work most effectively for reducing religious intolerance among the younger generation.
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Aum Shinriyko Cult Religion and Theology Term Paper
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Novelist Haruki Murakami in his book on the subway attack “Underground” echoes the sentiments of the common man when he states that the Aum Shinrikyo Cult phenomenon is disturbing because it comprised of people from among the common man who was all pledged to such a terrible mission. Many people have discarded groups like the ASC
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Religion and Violence Religion and Theology Report
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To counteract violence, all individuals need to go beyond religious idealism, as well as narrow political, national or economic objectives. Only intensive and concrete planning, prevention and interventions can help to reduce violence caused by religious extremism and misinterpretation of holy doctrines in negative ways.  
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The Spirit of Islam Religion and Theology Research Paper
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Thousands of religious belief systems exist on the face of the mother-earth, which maintains several similarities and differences from one another in nature, scope, and teachings. In the long list of countless beliefs, Abrahamic faiths, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, are quite distinguishing ones from the rest and seek inspiration from one and the same light.
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