Religion
This section covers a wide range of issues that are crucial to understanding the doctrine and basic principles of religion. This section also contains historical information about religions all over the world.
2,159 Essays on Religion. Documents 361 - 390
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Choose Your Own Religion
Choose Your Own Religion (But Not That One) Freedom of religion has been a principle in the United States since it became a country. However, just because it is written in the United States Constitution does not mean everyone will follow it. Too many times have people in America been shunned for their personal beliefs. Freedom of religion includes the freedom to worship any god, freedom to not following any religion, and the freedom to
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Christ
Christ: VICTORY!! "It is finished!" John 19:30. What Christ is referring to here is the accomplished salvation of the people. What that means is that when we are saved, we do not have to put out burnt sacrifices up to Him. It is no longer needed because Christ died for us, which took away the iniquities of our sin. He did this out of great love for us. This is exemplified in John 3:16 "For
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Christ in Gospel of Matthew
Christology in the Gospel of Matthew Christology is the study of Jesus Christ. This paper will discuss the issue of Christology in the Gospel of Matthew. From reading this paper, one will essentially grasp better understanding of how Matthew explains Jesus’ divinity and his message. The relationship between Judaism and Christ will also be discussed. In the Gospel of Matthew there are many important aspects of his Gospel that point out to us, the crowd
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Christ in the Old Testament
CHRIST IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Erroneous beliefs and preconceived ideas are a lock on the door of the human mind; they have proven to be very effective in keeping the truth at bay. In the past, the belief systems of most people were acquired directly from their parents as they grew up. Countless generations clung to their inherited beliefs with great tenacity, vigorously promoting them as bequeathed truth. Yet in the vast majority of cases,
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Christ the Master Teacher
Christ is known as the Master Teacher because of many reasons. Yet I think that the main ones are that everything he said was something that we could use and learn from, he never judged anyone by their reputation, and he was always more than willing to help. I feel that these are some of the bigger reasons that people refer to Christ as the Master Teacher. While Christ was alive with a flesh and
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Christainty
THIS terrible sentence was uttered by our Lord in his last interview with His disciples before He ascended to heaven. It is a fearful utterance when properly considered in its relations and bearings. Paul says, "Without faith it is impossible to please God," and again, "He who comes to God must believe" (Heb. 11: 6). The Lord says, "He who believes not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on
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Christian and Muslim View on Marriage
Marriage What are the Christian teachings on remarriage? Christians look to the bible for advice. I found a passage about divorce. In the bible it says: Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery. (St Mark 10:11-12) This means that remarriage isn’t allowed in the eyes of the Lord brought them together and nothing should part them.
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Christian Character
Good Christian character can be built when you have obtained the virtuous traits of a good Christian. First of all you must importantly love God and Jesus and believe that He is your lord and savior. Loving others as you would love God, Jesus, and yourself is also an important step to becoming a good Christian. Christianity is about love, caring, kindness and compassion for others just like God and Jesus has for us. One
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Christian Doctrine
Biblical Doctrines Introduction to Christian Doctrine Steve Akins General revelation refers to a universal aspect of God, his knowledge and of spiritual matters, discovered through natural means, such as observation of nature (the physical universe), philosophy and reasoning, human conscience or providence or providential history. Theologians use the term to describe knowledge of God which is plainly available to all mankind. These aspects of general revelation pertain to outward temporal events that are experienced
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Christian Eschatology
The study of Christian eschatology has been an on-going process for centuries. Eschatology, or the study of last things, has both intrigued and astonished theologians and Christians across the world. The common conception for Christians is that life continues after death, where the soul of the deceased walks among fields and beings of beauty, a true enjoyment in the after-life. They believe that here they will meet the Almighty God, and it is here
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Christian Eschatology
Eschatology is defined as a branch of theology that outlines the final events of the world and of mankind. It is also the study of the ultimate purpose of the world and God’s intentions. In Christianity, eschatology is often viewed as a forbidden subject in the study of theology. On the other hand, some regard eschatology as the most influential part of their religious life because they it determines the way in which they live
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Christian Festivals
The festivals dotting the Christian Calendar are marked by general out pourings of devotion, mourning and joy according to the religious significance of these days. Some common festivals celebrated by Christians are the days commemorating the major Christian events like Christmas for the birth of Jesus Christ and Easter for his martyrdom and resurrection. Other popular events usually mark the birth or the feast days of famous Saints. These occasions are celebrated with great enthusiasm;
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Christian Foundations
Many people would agree that without faith, the world would be in chaos. The book Christian Foundation by Kathleen Fischer and Thomas Hart gives an interpretation on faith in our time. Many people would question the definition of faith. Faith is a gift, which is given by God to have trust in him and belief in him. This book is a great entry in anyone's life that has speculation on his or her own faith.
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Christian Martrydom - Opinion
Christian Martyrdom Martyrdom, the cause of death usually for a cause or for one’s religious views, can be viewed in two different lights. One, it can be regarded as one of the most noble of all human endeavors. An individual so devoted to a cause that they are willing to give up their life for it, it is an amazing concept. Or, it can be viewed as a reckless, foolish decision. Martyrdom is an extreme
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Christian Mission to Muslims
Since September 11, the Muslim communities have been under siege by the media and the entire world. We have seen how the miss conceptions of Muslims have spread all over the media. As a Christian I begin to think that they should be treated as normal people. “When a radical fundamentalist, start a sect with ideas that differ from what the Muslim religion stands for, we begin to stereotype all the Muslims as the
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Christian Principles in Beowulf
Christian Principles in Beowulf In the epic novel Beowulf, the Christian monk who narrates the story has bias because the characters in the story are not Christian. The monk slips in his own religious beliefs throughout the novel. He also gives his opinion in certain passages about the how pointless he believes war is. The story originally had Pagan Saxon roots, but by the time that it was written down, almost all Anglo-Saxons had
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Christian Reflections
Christianity and Literature Lewis here writes about Christianity and literature, specifically what is Christian literature and how does it differ with secular literature. He read this paper to a religious society at Oxford fairly early in his Christian walk. The question he seems to be answering is, "What is Christian literature?" His main argument is that the rules for good literature are the same for both Christian and non-Christian. He writes, "The rules for writing
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Christian Science Vs. Mormons
Christian Science Vs. Mormons Introduction With the advancements in the study of social sciences, there has been a somewhat parallel growth of cults which though have their foundations in the original Bible and the Christian teachings, yet one may observe that the majority of the present day cults not only deny the essential doctrines, they openly emphasize and present their own personal reinterpretations of the biblical scriptures. The following paper will present two such cases,
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Christian Thoughts
LONG AGO, or maybe not so long ago, there was a tribe in a dark, cold cavern. The cave dwellers would huddle together and cry against the chill. Loud and long they wailed. It was all they did. It was all they knew to do. The sounds in the cave were mournful, but the people didn’t know it, for had never known life. But then, one day, they heard a different voice. “I have heard
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Christian View of Buddhism
Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world, and it is continually expanding throughout the world. Buddhism comes from “budhi”, which means “to awaken”, the goal of Buddhism. Buddhism is a very open and adaptive religion. Because of this, there are over 80,000 different types of Buddhism. The two most widest beleived being Mahayanna and Theraveda. There are about 3-4 million Buddhists in America now. Buddhism is rich in history and it appeals
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Christian Violence
Andrew Holder Violence in Christianity Violence, it has been a main tool in the Christian arsenal since the middle ages. From the Crusades to the Inquisitions of Spain, violence is ever prevalent. Even in this day and age, intolerance and violence continue to be preached. But is this violence an instrument of God or man? Is violence an inherent part of this religion? Some would say that it is indeed built in to the very
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Christian Vocation - Section a (i)
Christian Vocation -Section A (i) All Christians are called to be “followers” (disciples) of Jesus, just like Jesus’ original twelve disciples. In some cases Christian’s believe they have been called to a particular job or to live a certain lifestyle. This is referred to as the term “Christian Vocation”. There are things a Christian can do or ways in which a Christian can act in order to follow their calling from God. Christians should
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Christian Vocation - Section a (i)
Joseph West 6/3/05 Christian Vocation -Section A (i) All Christians are called to be “followers” (disciples) of Jesus, just like Jesus’ original twelve disciples. In some cases Christian’s believe they have been called to a particular job or to live a certain lifestyle. This is referred to as the term “Christian Vocation”. There are things a Christian can do or ways in which a Christian can act in order to follow their calling from God.
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Christian Witness: Eleanor Roosevelt
After her husband's election to the New York state Senate in 1910, she performed the social role expected of the wife of a public official. President Wilson appointed Franklin Assistant Secretary of the Navy during World War I (1914-18). This was the same position that Theodore Roosevelt had held and did his best to promote war with Spain. The family moved to Washington. Eleanor for her part pitched into war work with the Red Cross.
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Christianity
This is a forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions into Christianity and the most popular among Lewis's books. Mere Christianity is a book that uncovers common ground upon which all those who have Christian faith can stand together. This was a key contributor to Chuck Colson's conversion. It was suggested to the Fool some time ago that C.S. Lewis' book Mere Christianity is a good
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Christianity
During the early 17th century, when Christianity first emerged in America, the goal of its earliest settlers was not only to strengthen the Church of England but also to spread their faith throughout the land. As a single, cohesive unit these settlers worked arduously to develop a country of strong Christian identity. Now, nearly 400 years later, their work has proved to be in vain. Yet despite America’s increasing lack of concern in religious
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Christianity
Problem of Evil Evil is in the eyes of the beholder, if you are a Theist you believe that evil is wrong and God is all powerful and is able to rid the world of its evil. Though he does not because he gives us the free will to decide whether or not follows the ways of evil. If you view evil as the way David Hume views evil then you believe that since there
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Christianity
Christianity Christianity is a religion in which events are claimed to have occurred but which can never be proved. Those who practice it live by different morals than are preached by the most holy texts. It is an institution in which the most Holy Scripture is contradictory, and wherein the Supreme Being, by the very definition, cannot exist. Christianity is, therefore, a fundamentally flawed religion. According to the Bible, events have occurred which are even
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Christianity
Christianity is a diverse religion with an emphasis on teacher-student, parent- children relationship. The New Testament is composed of many books, a few short and others extensive. In the book of Mark some of the key elements were the beatitudes which stated that those who are meek, merciful, hunger for righteousness, and pure in heart are blessed. Christians shouldn’t murder, commit adultery, divorce or hate their enemies. In the book of Luke uplifts the poor
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Christianity
Christianity and ecology is a broad field that encompasses Christian theological reflection on nature, Christian liturgical and spiritual practices centered on ecological concerns, as well as Christian-based activism in the environmental movement. Within the activism arena, "Green Christianity" refers to a diverse group of Christians who emphasize the biblical basis for protecting and celebrating the environment. The term indicates less a particular denomination than a shared territory of concern. Contents [hide] • 1 Basic beliefs
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