Essays about Culture Page 106

According to Paul F. Bork, “the leadership qualities of Moses are thoroughly outlined in the Holy Bible, where his life story is told in Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus and Deuteronomy” (1978, 25). Thus, with a close reading of these four books, the leadership abilities of Moses the patriarch can easily be discerned. Historically, Moses displayed the…

Benjamin Franklin vs. Jonathan Edwards If you have ever read Jonathan Edward's "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and Benjamin Franklin's "The Autobiography" you will clearly see a difference in their ideas concerning moral perfection.You will notice one of them has a very pushy, forceful way of presenting their views, Jonathan Edward, and…

The Buddha’s most dedicated followers were grouped into a sangha, distinguished by their shaved heads and robes crafted from unsewn orange fabric. These early Buddhist monks, also known as bhikkus, traveled from location to location, only establishing themselves in communities during the rainy season when journeying was challenging. Theravadan monks and nuns rely on offerings…

A healthy, vibrant, growing and happy Christian life requires a regular routine of communion with God through prayer, study His Word, and in Christian service to mankind. Like eating, sleeping, and exercising, it demands daily attention. And like our bodies, our spiritual life quickly withers and dies without spiritual food. The story of Enoch is…

Numerous controversies surrounding religion is not uncommon. There have been abundant claims and allegations that those in the hierarchy of some of the most prominent religions abuse their power and take advantage of some of their members. Along with that, there are a variety of violent acts that have been directed towards a specific religion,…

Introduction             The word monk is a Greek term that means someone or something who is unaccompanied (Gill, n.d.). In the Greek world, monk came to represent a self-controlled individual who lives in solitude from the rest of the world. Although living by themselves, commonly the monks would congregate in the same vicinity. A monk…

            One of the most important historical documents in the medieval period, especially regarding medieval society in 16th century Germany, is known as the Twelve Articles. These twelve articles are actually a summary of the 12 most important demands of the peasants, who by that time where dominated upon by the German landholding aristocrats in…

Since the late nineteenth century Coca-Cola has been a successful company. Coco-Cola went to war with its competitor PepsiCo throughout the asses as Coca-Cola expanded its market overseas. Its overseas sales increased to the point where over 85 percent of its sales came from outside of the United States (Farrell, Frederica and Farrell, 2011). As…

One possible ethical issue involved with genetic testing would be that it leads to early intervention in the pregnancy. Once the mother finds out if their child has a deadly disease or some other undesired trait, this may lead them to want to abort their child. Ethically speaking, many people don’t find abortions morally right…

In Gnostic writings, Jesus is portrayed as a heavenly redeemer with a greater emphasis on his spiritual nature rather than his physical form. The main focus is not on Jesus’ humanity, but rather on his ability to guide individuals towards the kingdom. To impart gnosis and reveal their origins and ultimate destination, Jesus assumes a…