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  • Jews, Christians, Greeks, and Romans

    Jews, Christians, Greeks, and Romans

    The Greeks, The Romans, The Jews, and the Christians were all important civilizations in Ancient History. Why? Because they all had a hand in forming what is now the government of the United States. All of these people had many similarities and many differences. For instance, the Greeks and Romans both had polytheistic religions, based upon many of the same gods, whereas Christianity and Judaism are Monotheistic Religions, based on parts of the same scriptures.

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Harry Potter Vs. Christians

    Harry Potter Vs. Christians

    Who has never dreamed of witches, broomsticks and full moon light? I always wished, when I was younger, I could turn and do magic like a witch. I even bought little magic kits, but it was nothing like the magic I wanted to produce. In my teen years, a book called Harry Potter caught my attention. It took me to a world I thought could only belong in my head. J.K. Rowling brought words of

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Steve
  • Reformation of Christianity-Martin Luther

    Reformation of Christianity-Martin Luther

    Martin Luther born in Eisleben, Germany on November 10, 1483 he was the oldest son of the copper miner Hans Luder. When Martin was in his adolescent years he was an intelligent young man. Although he excelled in his school work he pledged that he would drop out of school to join a monastery. To the people around him he seemed to find shelter in the mists of religion. In his household regardless of the

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Islam

    Islam

    History Islamic Influence I slam during the times of 622 to 1500 added many different changes. Though there where many different impacts I feel the strongest impacts dealt with religion, culture classes, and gender. The result of the culture and religion lead to the wars between Muslims and Christians also called the crusades, which then later led to the fall of the Byzantium and Ottoman Empires down fall. Islam during this time period allowed protection

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Compare and Contrast: Hinduism and Islam

    Compare and Contrast: Hinduism and Islam

    Religion: Hinduism and Islam Every society is based on different religion. Different people follow different types of religion according to their birth or by choice. The major religions of the world are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Each religion is similar and different from one another in terms of festivals, practices and beliefs. Apart from Christianity, Hinduism and Islam are the two most widely practiced religions in the world today. They have

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Steve
  • Beowulf as Christian Propaganda

    Beowulf as Christian Propaganda

    The literary work of Beowulf is believed, by many, to contain numerous attributes of Christian propaganda. Throughout the story of Beowulf, there are several circumstances and coincidences that distinctly relate to the Christian belief system. One can only imagine that these ideas of Christian propaganda; which include the use of Christian themes and beliefs in works of literary art, were strategically placed throughout the story of Beowulf to help the conversion from the old world

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Introduction to Islam

    Introduction to Islam

    The literal meaning of Islam is peace; surrender of one’s will i.e. losing oneself for the sake of God and surrendering one’s own pleasure for the pleasure of God. The message of Islam was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) 1, 400 years ago. It was revealed through angel Gabriel (on whom be peace) and was thus preserved in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran carries a Divine guarantee of

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Islam

    Islam

    It may seem similar and it may not, but what we do know, is that they both believe that they are Muslims. The Islamic beliefs of the black American male and the males of the Middle East are the same. My argument lies in the question of whether or not Africans can call themselves true Muslims, believers and followers of the Islamic faith. To be considered a true Muslim you must follow the rules

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    Submitted: March 22, 2010 By: Anna
  • A Very Brief of Legitimacy of Islamic Product in Malaysia

    A Very Brief of Legitimacy of Islamic Product in Malaysia

    The main objective of Islamic Bank is to help Muslims to use their surplus in getting reward base on the Islamic teaching in Quran and Sunnah. This means the activities by Islamic banks should be legitimate or halal in accordance with Shariah. For the activities to be eligible in Islam, the activities should not involve any form of interest (Riba or usury), uncertainty and gambling element. To comply with the Shariah, Islamic banks offer their

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    Submitted: March 22, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Islamic Contributions and Their Impacts on the World

    Islamic Contributions and Their Impacts on the World

    Islamic Contributions and their Impacts on the World The Islamic civilization had many great achievements and accomplishments that have contributed to world culture. Islamic achievements have helped other cultures adopt new ideas and make great advancements in an immense variety of fields. These fields include medicine, art and literature, architecture, astronomy, philosophy, and mathematics. Islamic achievements also assisted in making daily life for the Muslim people a great deal easier. Of all the Islamic achievements,

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    Submitted: March 22, 2010 By: Jack
  • Similarities and Differences Found Within the Book Treasure Island and Older Pirate Movies in Corrolation with Every Day Life

    Similarities and Differences Found Within the Book Treasure Island and Older Pirate Movies in Corrolation with Every Day Life

    Buried treasure, eye patches, and walking the plank are all words and phrases that often appear in stories involving pirates. Tales about the voyages of pirates are often adventurous and riveting ones. It is very awe-inspiring to think about the daring lives those pirates once led. However, it might not be safe to assume that these stories are close to the truth or even based on genuine facts. In 1881 Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a

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    Submitted: March 22, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Five Pillars of Islam

    Five Pillars of Islam

    John Johnston LTAR 250 February 28, 2005 The Five Pillars of Islam After watching The Five Pillars of Islam it has made me rather interested in the history and origin of the Islamic religion. So often today we see the Islam as a religion of terrorism, and war. We see it as a religion of people that have nothing in their heart but bad. The truth is that Islam was started on principles very different

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Spread of Christianity to Japan

    The Spread of Christianity to Japan

    Christianity In Japan [Name of the writer] [Name of the institution] Christianity in Japan Japan has been a home for Shinto and Buddhist religions for centuries. The Christian missionaries during the 16th, 19th and 20th centuries worked hard to evangelize the Japanese nation but could not get desired success. There efforts in past failed partly due to sanctions imposed by the local rulers. The Jesuits missionaries traveled with Spanish and Portuguese traders to many

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Same Sex Marriages from a Christian Perspective

    Same Sex Marriages from a Christian Perspective

    Same Sex Marriages From A Christian Perspective We, the Christian citizens of the United States, need to take a stand against same sex marriages. Most Americans do not want same sex marriages in our country. The family is the foundation of our society and we need to protect it. Biblically, same sex marriages are plainly wrong. Now is the time for us, as Christians and Americans to stand up for what is moral and right.

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Anna
  • Flaws in Christianity

    Flaws in 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 more

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    Submitted: March 26, 2010 By: Mike
  • Christian Monasticism in Fourth-Century Egypt

    Christian Monasticism in Fourth-Century Egypt

    Christian Monasticism in Fourth-Century Egypt In the study of Christian history, the institution of monasticism seems to present one of the most interesting cases for examination. From its beginnings, other Christians have revered monasticism as a particularly demanding lifestyle, one that is emblematic of the highest level of devotion to God. The sacrifices that monks make are undertaken with the specific intent of achieving closer communion with God through a rejection of the outer, human

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    Submitted: March 28, 2010 By: Steve
  • Umma and Sharia Their Relation and Fundamental Importance in Islamic Society

    Umma and Sharia Their Relation and Fundamental Importance in Islamic Society

    The umma and sharia play an integral role in Islamic society. Umma, which is defined as an Islamic community or the totality of all Muslims, actually means “people”. In the Quran there is reference which indicates a nation of people that are part of a divine plan.1 In the early days it was the umma of Muhammad that developed Islam, which was segregated to only true believers. Non-believers, like the Meccans, were excluded just like

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    Submitted: April 1, 2010 By: Mike
  • Compare and Contrast the Management Theories of Frederick Taylor, Henri Fayol, Elton Mayo and Douglas McGregor. in What Sense(s) Are These Theories Similar And/or Compatible? in What Sense(s) Are These Theories Dissimilar And/or Compatible? How Would a Co

    Compare and Contrast the Management Theories of Frederick Taylor, Henri Fayol, Elton Mayo and Douglas McGregor. in What Sense(s) Are These Theories Similar And/or Compatible? in What Sense(s) Are These Theories Dissimilar And/or Compatible? How Would a Co

    Since the end of the 19th century, when factory manufacturing became widespread and the size of organisations increased, people have been looking for ways to motivate employees and improve productivity. A need for management ideas arise which lead to classical contributors such as Frederick Taylor and Henri Fayol generating management theories such as Taylor’ Scientific Management and Fayol’s Administrative Management. In the late 1920’s and early 1930’s the Hawthorne studies were conducted where Elton Mayo

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    Submitted: April 2, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Christianity and Its Popularity

    Christianity and Its Popularity

    Christianity and Its Popularity What is it about religion that draws people? Robert Hume states that “Religion is the chief differentiating characteristic of man” (1). If as Mr. Hume says religion is what differentiates us lets go a step further and ask why is it that Christianity is the most popular religion practiced today? As we begin to answer this question lets put the worlds major religions into perspective. Below is a time line of

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    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: July
  • Christianity

    Christianity

    What is the religion we call Christianity? Christianity is a major religion in our world, which developed from Judaism. Christianity started about 2000 years ago in Judea, or today’s Israel. Jesus Christ and His faithful team of followers began the trend. In this time, Judea was home to extremely busy cities, farms, and different cultures. The ruler was the emperor of Rome, John the Baptist. At that time, the Jews despised Roman rule. Rome’s cultural

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    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: Top
  • Confucianism and Christianity

    Confucianism and Christianity

    History's halls rang with the sound of a single hammer as one man remodeled Christianity for all time. This man was Martin Luther, and he changed history's course when he nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the cathedral in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, 1517. These theses challenged the Roman Catholic Church by inviting debate over the legitimacy of many of the Church's practices, especially the sale of indulgences.1 Luther's simple action not

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    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Janna
  • Islamic Finance

    Islamic Finance

    INTRODUCTION: Islam is founded upon the notion of Tawhid, a total commitment to the will of God. There are no concepts of “mosque” and “state” as specifically religious and political institutions. They are believed to be fused together (Mills, Presley). The Qu’ran explicitly deals with economic questions such as distribution of property on inheritance, hoarding, usury and the use of financial resources. The principles of the Islamic Financial system is based on a set of

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    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Concept of Islam on Terrorism

    Concept of Islam on Terrorism

    Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran, God has said: God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers. (Quran, 60:8) The Prophet Muhammad used to prohibit soldiers from killing women and children,1 and he would advise them: {...Do not betray, do not be excessive, do

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    Submitted: April 6, 2010 By: Top
  • Things Fall Apart: Christianity Vs. Animism

    Things Fall Apart: Christianity Vs. Animism

    Christianity vs. Animism A major aspect of one’s society is religion. Without it, the way people hold themselves accountable would be nonexistent. In addition, many moral standards that exist today are values taken directly from religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Currently, there exists a feud between people who believe in a god, and of those who do not. Eventually those who believe in a higher power will fight against each other. In “Things

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    Submitted: April 6, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Islam and Christanity

    Islam and Christanity

    Islam and Christanity When you are born into a world in which the two biggest religions on the globe are fighting the same battle they have been fighting for a thousand years you start to question the belifs of these two religions. If they both preach peace, why do we get war? I wonder what Jesus or Muhammad would say if they were alive today. Christanity, Islam, and Judaism are three of the most closely

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    Submitted: April 6, 2010 By: Jessica

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