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During the Medieval Era or Middle Ages, the concept of arts was not separated from religion. The products of art back then were inspired by the spiritual symbols of the religions. It was during this period as well that the great churches were made. Many of these churches in Europe had biblical tales in them….

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a document which states the rights we have as human beings. In it, it EMPHASISES the point that we’re all equal and entitled to ‘basic needs’ such as education, freedom, a right to practise any Religion and to live securely/free from persecution. Every country who signs the declaration…

To walk away or not to walk away, that is the question. Those who walk away from Omelas obviously disagree on moral values (on some level) with those who stay in Omelas. Those who walk away disagree with the price the town pays for happiness. They do not want to destroy the town’s utopia but…

The question that has been discussed since the dawn of time, is there one true religion? This brings about many of the questions that man has posed since his creation such as, “Is there an absolute truth?” “What am I here for?” “What’s right and whats wrong?” “What defines these?” “Can one religion, one god really answer all…

Well what exactly is the meaning of a true Saint? And what are these characteristics we seem to associate with a sinner? Those saints who have been canonized by the church have sinned, so do we consider them sinners? Or do we only consider those who have committed deadly sins… sinners? Well I honestly think…

The Aristotelean position of democracy showed democracy as a supreme province of being, advancing equality more than anything. It allowed every individual to hold every bit much say in a authorities as any other individual, and yet still allowed individualism to reign. To follow this way of? true? democracy is to follow the way to…

They also have seven core beliefs. Evil is an illusion, equanimity among the gods, (with over 330 million gods). Then all living things have a soul, reincarnation, Nirvana, karma, and caste. V. The Question of Destiny- In understanding the destiny of Hinduism, it is essential to understand their belief of Nirvana. They believe if one…

Every wonder if spirits lurk around us? Voodoo is an ancient West African American religion that believes that the world of humans is shared by the world of the spirits. When a person dies, his spirit passed to the world of the unseen but is still able to see the human world. Voodoo was created…

Roots Of Our FaithAs Christians, Why Do We Need The Old Testament When We Have Roots of Our FaithAs Christians, why do we need the Old Testament when we have the New Testament?This is a question often asked in modern day Christianity. This is also the question which seems to provoke the writing of The…

Introduction Either God exists or He doesn’t. There is no middle ground. Anyattempt to remain neutral in relation to God’s existence is automaticallysynonymous with unbelief. It is far from a “moot” question, for if Goddoes exist, then nothing else really matters; if He does not exist, thennothing really matters at all. If He does exist,…