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Buddhism is probably the most tolerant religion in the world, as its teachings can coexist with any other religions. Buddhism has a very long existence and history, starting in about 565 B.C. with the birth of Siddhartha Gautama. The religion has guidelines in two forms in which Buddhist followers must follow. These are the “Four…

Religious Language refers to statements or claims made about God. It is argued that religious language is non-cognitive and analogical, similar to Aquinas’ belief that all human language about God is analogical. Non-cognitive language cannot be empirically verified. An example of this kind of statement would be “obey God in order to ensure heaven.” This…

The Trinity consists of God, the Father, Jesus, the Son of God and the Holy Spirit. The Christian faith recognizes there is one God and He is one with His Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The purpose of this essay is to describe the interrelationship of the three persons of the Trinity. This will…

Today over 60 million people practice Vodun worldwide. Religious similar to Vodun can be found in South America where they are called Umbanda, Quimbanda or Candomble. It is widely practiced in Benin, where it is the official religion. Vodun (a.k.a. Vodoun, Voudou, Voodoo, Sevi Lwa) is commonly called Voodoo by the public. The name is…

The author of this letter is Paul, as stated in the salutation (1:1). The evidence in the writing also supports the belief Paul as the author; especially in the way he greets the receiver in his letters, and the close relationship between Paul and Timothy. One of the supporting sources in the church history is…

There were many consequences to the printing press; including the spread of the protestant reformation and the growth of more accurate maps. However, the most important of them would be the creation of affordable books. When the printing press spread through Europe, Martin Luther heard about it, and when he did he got a hold…

In August 2012, India and Pakistan celebrated their 65th year of independence from the British Raj. This occasion was overshadowed by the tragic partition of India and Pakistan, which also occurred 65 years ago. The independence achieved in 1947 brought mixed emotions as it freed India from British Imperialism but divided the population into two…

The Byzantine Empire and Western Europe were both very powerful nations between 700 and 1300 CE. That was an important time in the history of the world, when many changes were taking place. People were making decisions on what place they wanted to be loyal to, and these Empires did not always get along. The…

The law defines divorce as a legal dissolution of the marriage contract by a court or other body having competent authority. This is properly a divorce, and called, technically, divorce a vinculo matrimonii. ”from the bond of matrimony.” (b) The separation of a married woman from the bed and board of her husband — divorce…

As Americans, we all have the chance to become a great nation as a citizen of the country. Our culture is based on respect and equality- people’s right and live together as one nation; socially and economically. America can be a dynamic equilibrium, a harmony of different elements, in which the whole will be greater…