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 1,831 - 1,860
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The History of Buddhism
Soon after Buddha's death or parinirvana, five hundred monks met at the first council at Rajagrha, under the leadership of Kashyapa. Upali recited the monastic code, Vinaya, as he remembered it. Ananda, Buddha's cousin, friend, and favorite disciple, and a man of prodigious memory, recited Buddha's lessons, the Sutras. The monks debated details and voted on final versions. These were then committed to memory by other monks, to be translated into the many languages of
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The History of Buddhism
Soon after Buddha's death or parinirvana, five hundred monks met at the first council at Rajagrha, under the leadership of Kashyapa. Upali recited the monastic code (Vinaya) as he remembered it. Ananda, Buddha's cousin, friend, and favorite disciple -- and a man of prodigious memory! -- recited Buddha's lessons (the Sutras). The monks debated details and voted on final versions. These were then committed to memory by other monks, to be translated into the many
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The Holocaust
The Holocaust was a very bad thing in history. Millions died in the concentration camps and when and if they were liberated they would come home to no family. I can imagine how it felt to be a Jew in the Holocaust. The Jews went to their physical and mental limit just to avoid death. If we do not live our lives fully then we are wasting the gift of life. I don't think it's
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The Holy Bible
In a world of chaos and destruction there is a book that illuminates the path of peace and tranquility, The Holy Bible. There are many reasons why The Good Book is interesting. It helps everybody make difficult decisions when there is no one there to help. As well, the sacred manuscripts can help people learn from others’ past mistakes and there are rules in the divine novel that everyone can apply to their lives. It
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The Hon. Dr
Among the gay press's responses to my 1993 book A Place at the Table was the charge by some critics that I'm "sex-negative." Frank Browning griped that I want to "to have everyone put on 30 pounds, buy a Brooks Brothers suit, and wander off on the golf links, becoming [an] upper-class version of Ozzie and Harry. Those who don't want to take risks should join Mr. Bawer on the golf course. Those who want
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The Horror of Christianity
"A Pagan Joke" A Pagan died and, much to her surprise, found herself at the Pearly Gates facing St. Peter. He walked up to her and said, "Hello, and welcome." She stared at St. Peter in complete confusion. "Wait a minute," she said. "I was supposed to end up in the Summerlands." He smiled. "Ah, you must be one of our Pagan sisters. Follow me, please." Peter gestured for her to follow him down a
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The Humanity of Jeus
Luke chapter 2 brings to our attention of a birth that would forever change our world as it was known so many years ago. "Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people: Today your Savior is born in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) Jesus born in a barn that would exempt him from being born such
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The Imf Is a Convenient Scapegoat for the Failure of Politicians to Properly Manage the Economies of Their Countries
The first contacts of Mexico with the IMF policies began in 1976 after the collapse of the Mexican peso. The collapse was the result of a very active role of the Mexican government in the economy without much regard for macroeconomic balances. Generally in Mexico there had always been two positions regarding the economy: the first one in favour of a strong privatisation process and the importance of opening the economy, including the financial sector;
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The Impact of Christianity
Christianity has impacted the lives of all through centuries in many ways. Christianity has created the basis to many subjects in this world. It did not only impact religion but science, morality, government, human rights and many more. Through all this, mankind around the world has lived their lives according to the beliefs of these subjects impacted on. In most subjects people study Christianity plays a major role and this must be recognized. Christianity
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The Impact of Conservatism in Religion
The Impact of Conservatism in Religion Change has always involved resistance as well as acceptance. Changes that have to make their way over opposition will presumably be better than changes that are accepted without serious questioning. In addition, modern conservatism is not resistant to change as such, but to intentional change of a peculiarly sweeping sort characteristic of the period beginning with the French Revolution and guided by Enlightenment and post-Enlightenment philosophies such as liberalism
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The Impact of Religions upon International Politics
“The 21st century will be religious or it will not be.” Andrй Malraux. By publishing a book this year (1), in which she pleads for a better integration of religious dimensions in the diplomatic approach, the american former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright underlines in which extent perception of religion has been modified during last twenty years in politician's approach. Throughout the 20th century actually, sociologists as political commentators had announced the fading, the
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The Importance of Restraint and Religion
Albrecht Dьrer was born in Nьrnburg, Germany on May 21, 1471, and is often regarded as the greatest German Renaissance artist. His work ranged from not only self-portraits and other paintings, but he was also known for his various woodcuts, altarpieces, and engravings. Dьrer in about 1501 began work on one of his most famous pieces, an engraving called “Nemesis”. “Nemesis” is an engraving of an older aged female angel with her wings sprawled
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The Inconsistency Value of Hindu Values in India
The inconsistency value of Hindu Values in India There is some inconsistency value in Hindu value. The core problem of the inconsistency value is there is other belief such as Western enters India and absorb by Indian. These Western values will assimilate with Indian values unintentionally. Then this new assimilation belief will be implemented by the major society and it will change from the core belief of Indian . a. Tolerance in Hindu Hindu teaches
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The Inferno by Dante
In The Inferno, by Dante, the main character operates on several levels. Dante serves as a Christian hero because he undergoes trials and tribulations in his search to find the souls true path in life. Dante also portrays himself as everyman. He does this by showing that he also suffers from sin. In The Inferno, hell is in a spiral shape, and is divided up by the seriousness of the sin committed. The sinners
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The Influence of the Psychedelic Movement on the Rise of Buddhism in the American Experience
THE INFLUENCE OF THE PSYCHEDELIC MOVEMENT ON THE RISE OF BUDDHISM IN THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE by Jacob Curtis A study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Asian Religions course Warren Wilson College 2003 In an attempt to synthesize my own personal academic area of interest, that is: the history of the psychedelic movement in twentieth century America, with the content of the Asian Religions course, I have elected to study the
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The Jehovah's Witnesses
An Analysis Of The Jehovah's Witnesses' Religion When the name of Jehovah's witness arises, most of the public of differing religions, a picture of an overly nice person or group of people all dressed in suits and nice clothes, arrive at your door and offer a sampling of pamphlets, (large or small). To most of the general public, the religion is a far cry from Christianity, but this is untrue, as a visit to one
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The Jesuits
The Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of religious men founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, noted for its educational, missionary, and charitable works, once regarded by many as the principal agent of the Counter-Reformation and later a leading force in modernizing the church. The Jesuits have always been a controversial group regarded by some as a society to be feared and condemned and by others as the most laudable and esteemed religious order
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The Jews
The Jews The Jews have been on the scene of human history for about 4000 years. They began as a family of nomadic shepherds and were later welded into a nation when Abraham led them to Israel from Chaldea at God's command. Abraham is known to be the first Jew recorded. He was also known to be the first to consider the concept of monotheism, the belief in only one God. He was charged by
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The Joy of Death
Terror rose in my blood. My veins pumping, moving out of control as I hear the restless mad man next door to my chamber. The past eight days I have noticed this man who indeed lies next door to me gendering at my glass eye. One time I even caught a look of disgust coming from him as I walked past his room from the bathroom. I wonder if he knows that it is indeed
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The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner First of all I would like to start out by saying that this book is basically the best book that I have ever read. The first time I started reading it, I experienced thoughts that were emotional and gripping that it was almost impossible to put the book down. I was touched by this story and realized that there are more things in this world to care about and understand. I really
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The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner The Afghan Revolution began in 1978 when Russian forces came in and turned the monarchy upside down. Afghanistan went from peaceful and friendly to violent and demoralizing in a matter of years. Even though these dramatic political events played a huge part in The Kite Runner; love, honor, guilt, redemption and the struggle to triumph over violence are all themes that make this story the most powerful novel I have ever read.
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The Koran
Five most interesting ideas After reading the required text for the Koran, I decided to do some extra research on the Religion of the Islamic people. What I found most interesting of their ideas was their Five Pillars. These five ideas shape and form their religion and daily lifestyles. To me, it shows them as being one of the most committed groups to their beliefs. I’m not stating that I agree with their beliefs with
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The Last Judgment and the End of the World
The Last Judgment and The End of the World What would one do if you knew the world was going to end in 5 minutes? Would they do all the things they always desired to do but never got the time for? Would one get down and pray for absolution or would they sit back, relax and anticipate for the apocalypse to come. Everyone has some idea that they will be judged at the end
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The Laws of Manu
After reading The Laws of Manu I was able to understand the caste system pretty well. The Laws of Manu describes what one must do to be a part of and remain in a certain caste. The rules are straightforward for the most part. After reading The Sacred Canopy, written by Peter Berger, my ideas and understanding of the caste system were improved. Berger explained religion in a way that made me see it in
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The Lies of Satan
The Lies of Satan. The first lie that was ever told was told by Satan in the Garden of Eden. In Genesis 2:7 God told Adam and Eve “Of the tree of knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it, you shall surely die.” Later Satan lied to Eve by telling her “You shall not surely die” (Genesis) 3:4. Jesus speaks about Satan in John
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The Life
I chose the NOSTRA AETATE declaration. It discusses the relationship of the Church with Non-Christians, which was proclaimed by Pope Paul VI. The people of the world are getting closer as time progresses and strengthening their bonds. The Church is now looking closer to the relations between Catholics and Non-Catholics, in order to help continue this transition of peace. People look to religions to find answers to unanswerable questions. They ask questions such as: ”What
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The Life of Abram (abraham)
Abram (Abraham) “To your offspring I will give this land…(Gen 12:7)” How do we begin to view the life of a great man? How do we begin to understand his journey, faith, and passion? How do we look at his life without viewing the lives of others? THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM According to Nisbett, the life of Abraham may be considered under four major periods: (1) His life prior to his journeying to Canaan, at
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The Life of Gotama Buddha
1. The Shakya clansmen dwelt along the river Rohini that flowed among the southern foothills of the Himalayas. Their King Suddhodana Gautama had transferred his capitol to Kapila and there had built a great castle and had ruled wisely, winning the joyful acclaim of his people. The Queen's name was Maya. She was the daughter of the King's uncle who was also a king of the neighboring division of the same Shakya clan. For twenty
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The Life of Jesus and Muhummad
The Life of Jesus and Mohammed Larry Hayes Axia College of University of Phoenix The life of both, Jesus and Muhammad has impacted the world in a way that none other has. These two men have entire religions based upon their lives and their teachings. In this essay we will explore the lives and teachings of both of these extraordinary men. The life of Muhammad was full of challenges which started from birth. Muhammad’s father
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The Life of St. Ignatius Loyola (in First Person)
St. Ignatius Loyola I am St. Ignatius Loyola the man who found the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits. My original name is Inigo de Loyola and I was born in 1491 in a place called Azpeitia in the Basque province of Guipuzoa in northern Spain. I was the youngest of thirteen children. At the age of sixteen I became a servant for Juan Velazquez, the treasurer of the kingdom of Castile. I was considered
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