Essays on Religion Page 103

John and Juan             There are times when I find myself wondering about what I read from the papers and what I hear from friends about multi-ethnicity and diversity in American society today.  In particular, I have tried, on numerous occasions, to ponder just what makes a white man different from a Latino?  For instance,…

The Shema is an affirmation of Judaism and a declaration of faith in one God. The obligation to recite the Shema is separate from the obligation to pray and a Jew is obligated to say Shema in the morning and at night Deut. 6:7). ” The first line of the Shema, “Hear O Israel, the…

The Greek word cosmic, means “order and harmony” in the world, and on a more broad level, the universe. Opposite to “cosmic” would be “chaos”. Cosmic presupposes the concept that all of the universe is collaborating in the still, evolving creation of everything that is. So, merely by its existence, every element of nature performs…

Scholars do not work in isolation, but rather within the contexts of their communities, traditions, commitments, and beliefs. Their specialized scholarship exists within a larger framework of reality. Hence, we should consider: What is encompassed in this broader context? Does it accommodate the existence of a deity? If so, does the presence of this deity…

            The question on the existence of God has perplexed even the most logical of Philosophers.  The main difficulty being that attempts to prove the existence of God or any deity for that matter have fallen short of the ultimate requirement of personal appearance.  For others, it is not enough that they see omnipotence but…

Helio. Rides high, waving, dodging, his proud four best horses treading lightly upon space. The fiery sun blazes, hot enough to raise a droplet of sweat on his strained brow. His chariot shines brightly with the reflection of the powerful sun, gently off the well-polished mesmerizing wheels. His wild hair, flying in the wind, almost…

Analysis and interpretation It is not always easy to adapt. Nevertheless, it is as important as ever, to be able to fit in. Every single day we as humans combine in endless variations of social circles, from work and school over family to friends. Not even to mention the now constant stream of online socializing….

            The Islamic conquest, which spans the world from Europe to Southeast Asia, left an indelible mark in the culture of the regions which Islam infiltrated. Its influence as seen in the material culture reflects not only Islamic philosophy, myth, and belief system, but also historical events which resulted in the differentiation of Islam in…

When I was given this assignment on the first day of class I was concerned about how someone would take it if I walked up to them and said “You’re black and I’m white, want to do an interview on it?” or if I walked up to a gay person and said “You’re gay and…

Central Issue in Debate Regarding Muslim FeminismFeminism or the concept of gender equality of women is an increasing ideology among the new generation of Muslim women in the most Muslim countries. There have been hot debates and discourse regarding about the identity and the role of the Muslim women to be played in the modern…