Essays on Religion Page 106

David N. Entwistle explores the significance of integrating psychology and Christianity in his book “Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity.” He addresses worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration, acknowledging the challenges involved. Alongside secular jobs such as psychologists or counselors, there are ministry jobs available. Entwistle argues that individuals possess distinct abilities given…

St John the Evangelist, the beloved Apostle of Jesus, was the son of Zebedee and brother of St. James the Great. John was the youngest of the apostles, and he defined himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved. According to tradition, in 49 AD, John settled at Ephesus, where the witnessed the assumption of the…

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down is a book by Anne Fadiman about a Hmong family (the Lee’s) that moved to the United States. It deals with their child Lia, her American doctors, and the collisions of those two cultures. In Fadiman’s unbiased book I learned that there are many cultural differences between…

The Simala Shrine in Cebu is renowned for its miraculous Virgin Mary, who is believed to bring career success. Situated in Sibonga, Cebu, I had the chance to visit this impressive destination last summer and was amazed by its architectural beauty. The building’s grandeur rivals that of a palace, evoking a sense of awe similar…

Zechariah is one of the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. His book is located between the books of Haggai and Malachi. Zechariah is thought to have preached from about 520-518 B.C. The book of Zechariah deals with the restoration of Jerusalem, the Temple, and God‘s people. Chapter 11 verses 4-17, which is a story…

Today, Studio Ghibli celebrates the ten-year milestone of releasing Spirited Away, a film that holds the distinction of being the only foreign movie to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. This achievement highlights its global success. Personally, Spirited Away is one of my favorite films because it possesses many outstanding qualities. It tells…

The religions of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt have long been studied by fascinated students, scholars, and the like. The remains left behind from these civilizations have provided great insight into their culture, philosophy, and religion. For these and most ancient cultures, the temple was the center of the city, often playing many roles – religious,…

Throughout my spiritual journey, I have gained considerable expertise and deep understanding of the Mass. I have consistently attended church every Sunday throughout my life in order to draw closer to God. While there are occasions when I look forward to going to Mass, there are also times when I do not. Although I recognize…

The New Testament has much to say on the topic of evangelism. The beginnings of the church age were one of incredible ambition as the followers of Christ spread the Gospel to the then known world. We can learn from many different styles and forms of evangelism. The root of evangelism is found in the…

Arranged Marriages Arranged marriage is a long-held tradition in the Islamic religion, tradition because it is not really under the teaching of Islam.  Close relatives help the parents to organize this event.  Muslims respect and honor the parent’s judgment over their child to choose the suitable partner for their child’s future husband or wife.  More…