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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…

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…

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…

Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. African Americans celebrate life events such the birth of a baby, weddings, graduation, funerals and major holidays. A tradition the we do during the wedding ceremony or reception is called jumping the broom. Jumping…

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…

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have many similar beliefs and much that they disagree on. The common notion of one God governs the world and all of its creation’s; it is omnipotent, omniscient, and everlasting. God is transcendent, beyond all that we hear, see, taste, smell or touch, beyond space and time, and yet acts in…

Why cultural awareness is important in business? INTRODUCTION The main objective of the academic essay is to explain why cultural awareness is important in business. It demonstrates about culture and the uses of it in business. Communication is a vital element in a business both internally and externally as it is a source of exchanging…

Religion plays an important role in the lives of many people, and in such cases, religious principles and beliefs influence all aspects of their lives. With the increasing interest in spirituality in the community, the intersection of psychological services, religion and spirituality is likely to be a growth area in psychology (Planet, 2007). However, working…

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…

            Rudolfo Anaya’s novel Bless me, Ultima falls within the tradition of Chicano literature in America. The hero, Antonio Marez is a child who grows up in a confusing environment, where cultural and religious influences pour on him from various sources. However, Anaya’s novel does not focus on the clash between the American culture and…