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 751 - 780
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Hasidic Prayer Life
By the early 19th century, Hasidism became “the first religious trend in Judaism since the days of the Second Temple which had a self-defined way of life and recognizable rite of worship, but yet was acknowledged by those who differed from it as a legitimate Jewish phenomenon” (“Hasidism,” Encyclopedia Judaica). The Hasidism I am referring to is not to be confused with the group of people, probably Sabbatians, organized by Rabbi Jehuda Hasid on
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Hate Crimes
HATE CRIMES HATE CRIMES Name of Student Institution Affiliation ________________ HATE CRIMES A hate crime is a crime motivated by sexual, racial, cultural, or any other prejudice and in most cases involving acts of violence. On the 5th of September 2017 in the UK, a single mother of four woke up early in the morning like she routinely does only to find her car’s back window smashed in and spray painted with obscene language. The
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Have You Met Him - Jesus Christ?
Jesus the Christ is God the Father (that One and only Holy Spirit - God is a Spirit and One) in flesh - the Son of God. It was God the Father who was responsible for overshadowing the virgin Mary and causing her to conceive. So Mary was the source of His humanity and God was the source of His divinity. He became a man but he did not cease to be God the Father
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Hearing the Voice of God
Do you like to talk out your problems with a friend? Do you like to hear other people’s problems? Why do we always need to share our problems with someone? The truth is, humans are weak. We’ve always known that we can’t live by ourselves. So, it’s not a question that we need to share our burdens with someone else. We want someone to feel what we’re going through. And we’re hoping that that friend
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Heaven and Hell
Heaven and Hell Everyone has a soul. Every soul has a destiny. In the Bible, God explains that every soul will be judged. God warns mankind that during judgment we will receive a one-way ticket to eternity. The Bible also teaches us that during this life we have two choices. We are granted free will to serve and honor God through Jesus Christ who is in Heaven, or we are free moral agents to choose
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Heaven and Hell
Yudhishthira said: O grandsire, O thou that are possessed of great wisdom and conversant with all the scriptures. I desire to know those excellent ordinances in consequence of which mortal creatures have to travel through their rounds of rebirth. What is that conduct by following which, O king, men succeed in attaining to high Heaven, and what is that conduct by which one sinks in Hell? When abandoning the dead body that is as inert
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Hebrew 10:26-31
When people knowingly reject Christ's offer of salvation, they reject God's most precious gift. They ignore the leading of the Holy Spirit, the one who communicates to us God's saving love. This warning was given to Jewish Christians who were tempted to reject Christ for Judaism, but it applies to anyone and everyone who rejects Christ for another religion or deliberately turns away from God’s word. The point is that there is no other acceptable
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Hebrew and Greek Legacy Review
The Hebrew and Greek societies are two very unique cultures. Both are similar, But yet different compared to each other. One way both of these cultures are similar is by being very religious. But in the same sense they are very different. The Greeks worship many gods whom they believe appeared in human form and yet were endowed with superhuman strength and ageless beauty. The Iliad and the Odyssey are early surviving examples of Greek
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Hebrew and Persian Religions
Greece consisted of many city-states, two of which were Athens and Sparta. Although they were both part of Greece, they had many differences in the types of people and systems of government for each region. Sparta, descendants of the Dorians, were a very war-like city-state. They obtained an over-populated region of Greece, and needed room for agriculture. This is the cause for their war-like mindset. The Spartans were controlled by the Spartan Code, which
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Hebrew Bible Exegesis
The translation and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible , have led to many versions of stories that we thought we knew, especially the book of Genesis and the first fall story . Hebrew words such as adam, and other significant words in Hebrew language will be the main focus on in this paper. These words can have very different meanings according to the exegetes and also of a person's belief system that is translating them.
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Hekate: Goddess of the Crossroads
The evidence of the monuments as to the character and significance of Hekate is almost as full as that of the literature. But it is only in the later period that they come to express her manifold and mystic nature. Before the fifth century there is little doubt that she was usually represented as of single form like any other divinity, and it was thus that the Boeotian poet imagined her, as nothing in
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Hellen Keller
Helen Keller Helen Keller can be seen as a remarkable role model for the entire human race. Her story is one that everyone has heard of and one that is taught to most children during their elementary school days. Her story is so influential and serves as a good example of achieving success when one tries hard enough. The story of Helen Keller is the story of a child who, at the age of 18
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Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent What is the Roman Catholic Pope? Definition and Explanation of the Catholic Papacy The title pope stems from the Greek word papas, which simply means 'father.' Early in Christian history it was used as a formal title expressing affectionate respect for any bishop and sometimes even priests. Today it continues to be used in Eastern Orthodox churches for the patriarch of Alexandria. History
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Here I Am
Our Father who art in Heaven..." YES?" Don't interrupt me. I'm praying... BUT YOU CALLED ME." Called you? I didn't call you. I'm praying. Our Father who art in Heaven..." THERE YOU DID IT AGAIN." Did What?" CALLED ME. YOU SAID, "OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN...". HERE AM I. WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?" But I didn't mean anything by it. I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day.I always say the
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Heresy Throughout the Ages
We usually think of heresy as something opposed to orthodoxy. Heresy, however, comes from the Greek hairesis, which means choice. Originally it was not used in a derogatory sense, but as a technical term for a philosophical school or the doctrines of a religion. In current usage heresy is a belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted, especially in religion, and more particularly in opposition to the orthodoxy of the Christian Church. Orthodoxy
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Heroes
Heroes When I read this article I was so impressed with how well it was done that I honestly could not think of a single thing to say about being a hero. In this paper he explains perfectly what I think of when I think of my heroes in life. I was so impressed by how well he covered the topic that the whole time I kept thinking; “Wow that really does apply. How did
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Higher Criticism
Introduction I have to admit that I am inspired by the assignment to respond to higher criticism in the Bible. At first glance, I was a little uneasy about the topic and can testify to my ignorance in the matter. After researching higher criticism and studying the class material, I can better support my findings and opinions. Criticism is a word that often has a negative connotation and implies that something is wrong with the
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Hindhuism and Buddhism
Similarities 1. Both emphasize the illusory nature of the world and the role of karma in keeping men bound to this world and the cycle of births and deaths. 2. Both believe in the transmigration of souls and the cycle of births and deaths for each soul. 3. Both emphasize compassion and non violence towards all living beings. 4. Both believe in the existence of several hells and heavens or higher and lower worlds. 5.
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Hindu
The sixth century B.C., the Hindu religion and the caste system had become a way of life in India. They believed that the only way to gain salvation was by obeying caste rules and following complex ritual. The people taught these ritual were to strict, and did not meet the needs of the common people. So they started to listen to other religions. Buddhism is a religion founded in India, that share some comparison
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Hindu
Hinduism is the predominant religious tradition[1] of South Asia. Hinduism is often referred to as San?tana Dharma (a Sanskrit phrase meaning "the eternal law") by its adherents.[2][3] Generic "types" of Hinduism that attempt to accommodate a variety of complex views span folk and Vedic Hinduism to bhakti tradition, as in Vaishnavism. Hinduism also includes yogic traditions and a wide spectrum of "daily morality" based on the notion of karma and societal norms such as Hindu
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Hindu and Buddhism - Buildings and Beliefs
Two of the most prominent world religions today have their origins in the Indian subcontinent of Asia. Both the Hindu and Buddhist religions can trace their creation back to this vast area. Hindu was the predecessor to Buddhism, as the latter was created as an offshoot of the central religion. This can still be seen in the doctrines of the faith, though their practices are far different from those of Hindu followers. Each has very
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Hindu Creation Myth - Earth’s Age According to Evolution
Hindu Creation Myth/Earth’s Age According To Evolution The Hindu creation myth that I found goes like this. As Brahma meditated beings were born from his mind. He thought about a body made of darkness and out of his rectum came a wind were the demons were born. Then Brahma discarded the body of darkness and the body became night. He then thought of a new body that was made mostly of goodness and light. Out
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Hindu Religious Tradition
My Personnel Belief System I am not a religious person and do not actively partake in any religious practice. I do not worship at any particular church or temple nor recite scripture or text from one specific book or script on a regular basis. However, I have a belief system that I live by on a daily basis. As with most religious belief systems, my belief system is based on right and wrong, what’s morally
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Hindu Religious Traditions
Hindu Religious Traditions Paper Most people in the world derive their religious beliefs and traditions from their parents and peer influences. From a religious point of view, “There are many definitions for the term ‘religion’ in common usage. [Broadly defined], in order to include the greatest number of belief systems: ‘Religion is any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, and a philosophy of life’” (Robinson, 1996). However, in
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Hindu Religious Traditions
Hinduism is a complex religion that has a variety of beliefs and traditions. In the nineteenth century, the British had to categorize the people living in the region of the Indus River for census purposes thus getting the name Hindus by foreigners. Today they have a preference of being labeled as “Sanatana Dharma (eternal religion)” (Pg 79) There are many sacred elements that characterize the Hindu religion. The Vedas are considered to be the religious
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Hindu Religious Traditions
Hindu Religious Traditions Hinduism, a religious tradition of Indian origin, comprises the beliefs and practices of Hindus. The word Hindu is derived from the river Sindhu, or Indus. Hindu was primarily a geographical term that referred to India or to a region of India as long ago as the sixth century BC (Sharma, 2005). In most religions, beliefs and practices come first, and those who subscribe to them are considered followers. In Hindu tradition, however,
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Hindu Religious Traditions
Hindu Religious Traditions According to Mahatma Gandhi, "If Christians would really live according to the teachings of Christ, as found in the Bible, all of India would be Christian today" (All Great Quotes, 2008, ¶ 7). Being a Christian, this writer did not regard these words as disrespectful toward Christianity. Although the Bible is the major foundation of Christianity, multitudes of sacred elements are the basis of Hinduism. In the following paragraphs, this writer will
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Hindu Religious Traditions Paper
Hindu Religious Traditions Paper Ike M. Hunley REL/133 University of Phoenix Dr. Theodrick Morton Hindu Religious Traditions Paper This paper will respond to the assignment requirements from the course syllabus based on the course readings. The first question was, “What sacred elements characterize Hindu religious traditions?” Based on the course readings, as well as to my understanding, they are the major devas, based on Vedic scriptures, which include Indra (god of thunder and bringer
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Hindu Weddings
RELIGIONS PAPER – (Need Title) Extravagant clothing, succulent victuals, exquisite flowers, spectacular photography and many other grand decorations are the foundation of a Hindu marriage. Hindu marriages, like most other cultural wedding ceremonies, are deeply concerned with their religious rituals and customs. Most ceremonies in the Hindu culture are family oriented with great emphasis on entertainment and inspiration. Also, off course, the amount of decorations and the extent to which the rituals are carried out
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Hindu Weddings
Marriage is the institution whereby men and women are joined in a special kind of social and legal dependence for the purpose of founding and maintaining a family. (Webster’s Dictionary.) When a couple gets married they make a vow in front of their loved ones and their God to be together for the rest of their lives and abide by each other. In the Hindu religion, which is the third largest religion in the world,
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