Essays on Religion Page 106

The issue of contraception in the Catholic Church has ignited intense controversy and discussion. According to Catholicism, healthy sexual expression encompasses three elements: a mutual physical desire for pleasure, intimacy and committed love between partners, and the willingness to procreate and become parents. However, the latter element has caused disagreement both within and outside of…

The issue of national citizenship has been a major area of discussion among many political analysts. A large section of this discussion has been centered on a state’s exclusivity in defining the conditions for exclusivity of its own citizens as well as the universal inclusiveness of each individual within and across the national boundaries (Chataway,…

The South is Burning: A Rash of Torching at Black Churches Has Resurrected the Ugly Specter of Racism, chimed in the Toronto Star. Newsweek warned of Terror in the Night Down South, While USA Today reported that Arson at Black Churches Echoes Bigotry of Past.(Fumento 1) In the summer of 1996, the U.S. media widely…

 THE BOOK OF GENESIS Genesis, the first Book of the bible, is a narrative about the Cosmogony, it speaks about the life of the first Human beings, and the beginning of God’s covenant with the forefathers of  his Chosen people. In the beginning, God made everything out of nothing, He created the world in 6…

St Paul of Tarsus is an important figure in Christianity because of his significant contributions of writings and letters which comprise a substantial portion of the New Testament. Regarded as the progenitor of Christianity following Jesus, Paul greatly influenced the dissemination of the faith through his missionary journeys, enriching religious customs and facilitating the expansion…

Dionysus was one the most influential of the Grecian Gods. Even though he didn ’ t arrive in Greece until about 800 BC, the impact from his followings is still felt in the universe we live in today. Dionysus was a demi-god significance that he was merely a half God, which makes his rise to…

Europeans have long been captivated by the Middle East and its inhabitants, a fascination that predates the emergence of Islam and Arab conquests. Today, the imprint of Islamic influence is evident across a vast territory stretching from the Philippines to Spain and Central Africa. This expansive Islamic world boasts an array of cultures that have…

Everyone commits mistakes, however, not everyone is willing to admit they did something wrong and apologize. Forgiveness in business is essential in keeping a harmonious working relationship among the organization members. But, to be able to receive compassion and forgiveness in the workplace, one must be willing to acknowledge his or her mistake and offer…

The contribution of Pope John XXIII has been profound, as many of his initiatives and actions are still resonating today. His acceptance of Jesus’ words “I came to save all nations. ” Represented his motivation to do well and bring peace upon the world. He was an advocate of Christian unity, social justice, human rights…

The story of Joseph is a two-fold demonstration of the Christian idea of anomniscient and omnipotent God with a master plan for the life of each humanbeing and for the universe as a whole. Every circumstance in Josephs life isturned around to lead to his ultimate position as an Egyptian ruler, whichallows him to save…