Religion and Theology Essays

One of the common principles that one can find in most religions is that mankind has a responsibility to take care of the Earth and to protect the resources that can be found within it. Women have found that the principles of female interests and the needs of the world run together towards the goal of a peaceful, ecologically balanced Earth.

Planet of the Apes is a movie of 1968, based on the concept of a planet ruled by the Apes and humans serving as their servants. The movie is based on the ruling class, which is further divided into sub-classes and it presents a sketch of a wee-knit society, where humans are hunted for sport, used for manual labor, scientific experimentation.

The author of the text gives a detailed information on the Hinduism faith by means of inquiring the believers. It is highlighted that Hinduism was derived from Vedic scriptures that have existed for a period more than six thousand years. Thus, Hinduism entails worshiping God through a conviction that all souls are subjected to self-realization due to supreme reality.

The development in spreading the gospel is based on the fact the audience of the message is under transformation too. Different from the ancient congregation, the modern congregation has been exposed to significant change and technological advances. Apart from the physical change, the modern audience has also undergone a spiritual change.

The paper describes the writer's learning about the laws of Torah and the Bible, religious myths such as the Judeo-Christian myth, Judeo-Christian tradition, science and religion. The essay goes through their accuracy and truthfulness, also as through their connection and lack of recognition and history.

Death stirs up many unpleasant emotions like anger, pain, grief, or sorrow. During our lifetime, it is normal that each of us has experienced the pain of losing something or someone dear to us. The grief that tags along appears unbearable, but the grief is actually a healing process. Grief is the emotional imbalance felt by individuals after a certain loss.

Coptic Christianity had its beginnings in Egypt about 50 years following the death of Christ (50 AD). It is believed to be the first Christian sect outside present-day Israel, the Holy Land. From the earliest days, Coptic Christians have been an oppressed minority subject to violence and subjugation by the dominant group.

Jesus Christ was speaking from His own personal experience with the Holy Spirit who was dwelling richly in Him (Wagner, 046). The promise came after Jesus had told them that He was going to leave them after some time to go and prepare a place for them in heaven where He had come from. The disciples were thus fearful and wondered how things will be in the absence of Christ.

Reincarnation and karma are part of this explanation that shows the soul as being able to move from one form to another across periods in history, cultures, and beings. There have been a number of investigations in this area done both scientifically and using both religious and some philosophical arguments in order to prove that the human soul is able to transcend the flesh.

The church has petitioned to the order from the risen Lord for its observance of baptism: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you”. The rationale for baptism is not confined to the baptismal rule; this wholly formal rationale would be insufficient.

Since Wicca is the religion of witches, whose negative reputation has been known all throughout history, the religion has been shrouded in mystery and secrecy. An in-depth look into the nature of Wicca somehow dispels most of the previous negative concepts associated with it. Far from its reputation of destructiveness, Wicca is actually a religion of natural healing and deep spirituality.

The reality of the discipleship of Christians is their ability to prove the Bible is free of all errors. Religion is obviously an inseparable part of mankind. No matter the social standing, economic prosperity, or moral integrity of a person, we all seem to have a sense of religiousness in a certain part of our way of life (Addai, 2003). 

The verses discuss the permission of marriage have been granted to the virgins and unmarried on the one hand, and the same to the widowed on the other for the blessings of the Lord in this world, and in the world Hereinafter as well. Since marriage between two members of opposite genders is the only source of reproduction and arrival of new generations, the Scripture determines the ways to perform the same within the limitations imposed by the Lord.

Early in the novel, we notice that Teresa is a very wild and stubborn child in the family. She is in relationship with Don Javier, a very handsome man who also happens to be Teresa’s cousin. This is so scandalous, hence, the father sends her to a convent so that the marriage does not occur, and so that she may learn discipline.

The statements on Eucharistwere reached through a series of meetings that were held between the leaders of the Catholic and those of the Anglican Church. These statements by ARCIC on Eucharist and the Baptism Eucharist Ministry have significantly changed the historical perspective of theology (Jeanes, 2008 p30).

we take a look at Dionysos who was born out of wedlock as a result of an affair between his father Zeus and Semele. As a result, Zeus afraid of admitting guilt and abandoning his wife sew his son to his thigh and gave birth to him. This narrative is supposed to make us learn of the relationships that exist between men and women.

Generally, it is essential to state that the Doctrine of Trinity or Trinity was, and still is, a theologian aspect worthy of debate and scrutiny. Its theological debacle, manifestations, application, or virtual demise were essential indicators of the extent of the Christian’s faith in words and deeds.

All religions do that to their members. Religions then have different components which are considered effective in providing spiritual growth to the members. The paper is aimed to give an overview of the different issues and factors related to religion. Reflection on Scientology Religion has always been part of the culture of every group of people around the world.

Because of this, health care practitioners must make ethical decisions that consider all the relevant factors. For many people, Christian values and tradition play a strong role in the process of ethical decision-making and can play a significant part in the decisions that are made for any given patient. In the study, Mrs. M was 54 years old.

I started living in a Christian way with a humble heart, actions that will reflect that I am a changed man and with an optimist thinking. I lived with the grace and mercy that God has given, but then I realized that it wasn’t easy to become a Christian. First is to choose friends that are stronger to sway my identity as Christians.

The main aim of this culture was to establish a state for the Jews. This was because the assimilation of the Jewish people had failed, and Theodor Herzl, who was the founder of the Zionist movement, felt that the only solution was to resettle the Jews in their Israel land (or any other land) to preserve their cultural identity.

What Extent Is It Either Accurate Or Helpful To Situate Fundamentalism In Relationship To The Project Of Modernity? In order to uphold the argument that fundamentalism is modern, the paper accesses American Fundamentalists with the spotlight on the writings, organization, as well as speeches of Pat Robertson.

The increasing frequencies of illegal activities, religious policy, economic turmoil, and social developments in recent years have never been restrained from influencing the relations between Western, European, and Islamic societies. It has been witnessed that many large media firms in the Western region portray a rough picture of the religion.

The movie presents a highly empowering and progressive world view of teaching children. The creative team of The Golden Compass deserves a lot of credit in this respect.  Whatever one could say about the technical and narrative deficiencies of the film, its core message to society (especially children) is worthy of appreciation. 

Siddiqui saves the readers from a really draining experience of only seeing many benefits of the Qur’an explained at length in the book without dwelling on more sensitive and attention-demanding issues which are considered controversial in the Western world like observing the veil, jihad, law, and gender.

The similarity between the Islamic finance system and conventional financial systems is that they both feature banks, insurance firms, capital markets, investment companies and fund managers.

The ancient Roman water system was not only extensive but also stylish and luxurious. In fact, ancient Roman baths were a sign of luxury in today’s terms and the wealthy during those times wanted lead pipes, bronze valves and marble, gold and silver fixtures built in their baths. The bathroom of the wealthy consisted of marble steps leading to a pool of water on a concrete floor.

Euthanasia has been around for thousands of years, although it used to be perfectly acceptable. The ancient Greeks and Romans condoned the practice, and actually celebrated it. This changed with Christianity, as the belief was that man was made in God's image, and only God has the power to create life or take it away.

The religious philosophy propagates that the widely popular belief in an eternal soul is a case of 'mistaken identity' where one or more of the skandhas are mistaken to be representative of an eternal soul. These five skandhas include: Form (rupa); feelings (vedana); perception (sajna); volitional factors (samskaras); and consciousness (vij-nana).

In the process of uniting with God, a mystic has to go through several stages. Various scholars offer several stages to achieve that union. The five stages commonly used for this purpose are the Western and Eastern. Apart from the five-fold path, there is also a three-fold path which is common in Western churches.

He argues, “Defensiveness, judgementalism, pride, arrogance, stubbornness, hypocrisy and compulsiveness” (p.27) have been the stumbling blocks in the administration of the Churches and instead of service, they render a disservice to Christians in particular and humankind in general. The arguments and conclusions of the author are bold and beautiful.

Regardless of what culture one comes from, the term “The End Times” often resonates feelings of fear, anticipation, and excitement.  In a day and age when global crises are rife and uncertainty about the future is rampant, the apocalyptic series has thrived, and the impact on the culture has been profound.

Father Gabriel and Mendoza have a choice to make when their tribal group is forced to move. However, both of them have differing opinions on how to prevent it from occurring. The major dilemma of the movie is whether it is right to fight injustice with violence or not.

Different people and organizations took different sides about it. Some decided to support it while others decided to oppose it. All of these interest groups had their reasons for taking sides. The Catholic Church has opposed it for a long time and discourages its faithful from using any of the birth control methods with special regard to contraception.

This paper is interested in the spiritual perspectives of phenomena’s explanations. Spiritual explanations believe in the existence of a supreme supernatural being or a deity who controls the universe. Christianity denotes a religious grouping that believes in God as a Supreme Being and Jesus Christ as his begotten son through which mankind receives salvation.

In accordance with the Catholic Church, saints are described as people who are living in heaven and who while on earth exhibited remarkable holiness through heroic and virtuous living. Sainthood is a distinct attribute of the Catholic Church through which the deeds of great individuals are recognized through an established process commonly referred to as canonization.

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) was a simple individual made complex by the people around him, his admirers and critics. For Gandhi, admiration and criticism were alternative beats of the same heart.

Mr.Ives, a character in the novel, ‘The story of Mr.Ives’, is also depicted as rediscovering the real spiritual significance of Christmas as one of love and forgiveness. He is characterized as finding out, through his efforts to rehabilitate the man who murdered his son for 10 dollars into a humane realm, the strength and purity of forgiveness (Hijuelos).

We live in a truly diversified world when it comes to the subject of religion. There is a multitude of religions from all over the world that people place their faith in, many diametrically differ from many others. People have been arguing for millennia over what religion is the most right, which is the most accurate, or most true?

He also states that those individuals who took on peace co-existed well with other members in the society as they witnessed minimal objections. Peace brings people together because of mutual agreements within the society. William Penn goes on to argue that peace is brought about by justice.

It is essential to state that the education of young people is a career path that is full of many challenges for a dedicated teacher, administrator or assistant. One issue which is becoming very critical at the present time is the need to make adequate provision for those students who have special needs.

The traditional Chinese culture is founded on Confucianism (Hoobler, D. and Hoobler, T. 10). Hoobler, D. and Hoobler, T. define Confucianism as “a system of thought based on the teachings of Confucius, who lived from 551 to 479 B.C.E.” (10). For the last two millenniums, the Chinese way of life has been guided by Confucian ideas and a system of rites.

Religion is one of the most delicate issues to discuss especially if you are dealing with extremely religious people, who may hold very extremist views on religion. Christian Religion, is the most widely followed religion in the world. Christianity rose from Judaism's foundations to become one of the most followed religions. Millions of people in America and the entire world practice Christianity.

Women in Hinduism, Contemporary Women in Hinduism. Hinduism is by far one of the oldest surviving religions on Earth, its roots laid down in an era of Mesopotamians and Egyptians. It is the major religion in certain South Asian countries. Hinduism’s main features are idol worship, specific castes for specific social purposes, belief in karma and spiritualism.

In the book of Acts we meet another John, John Mark, sometimes referred to by Luke as Mark, a young man from Jerusalem who accompanied Paul for a time. His mother’s home as a base for Christians in Jerusalem (Acts 12 v 12). It is possible Mark was present in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14 v 51).

The research examines the major content, history, interpretation and scholarly sources on the Scrolls. The paper focuses more on the interpretation of the Qumran Scrolls in ancient Israel as well as the modern Jewish society. It also attempts to examine the possibility of relating the scrolls to messianic times and Jewish views of the End Times.

The bible portrays King David as an enigmatic, fascinating, and heroic character that is providentially chosen to guide the Israelites after the death of King Saul. David takes over the leadership of King Saul after the king dies on the battlefield. He was jubilantly welcomed by Saul’s troops that crowned him as King, and later he assumed power after anointment by Prophet Samuel.

The methods and approaches of learning theology and comprehending the complex concept in philosophy and other disciplines have an interesting historical perspective. Notable among these approaches is Scholasticism which has been used through the centuries with decreasing application and appreciation over time and as new approaches to study emanate.

The Catholic Church actually refutes this statement, arguing that “…the Catholic Church has always understood baptism… teaching that it is a sacrament which accomplishes several things, the first of which is the remission of sin, both original sin and actual sin—only original sin in the case of infants…” (Catholic Answers n. p.).

He becomes a professor in an American liberal college that deals with art. In the book, the author uses the ideologies of Wu Wei and Wu Bu Wei to the contemporary way of life. This preface to antique Taoism displays itself in the book in cheerful and witty manner.