Essays on Religion Page 107

“And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward”, I confess that, as a lifelong Catholic, I have never fully read the Bible. It’s quite astonishing, particularly since I attended Catholic School from kindergarten to eighth grade! Nevertheless, I have always expressed my faith in my own distinct manner. I hold a firm conviction that…

In his book Introduction to Confucianism, Xinzhong Yao aims to offer a comprehensive and balanced understanding of Confucianism, the Chinese/East Asian tradition that has undergone transformation over the past 2500 years. Yao covers the evolution of Confucianism from its ancient origins to its relevance in the present day, including its practical application and incorporation of…

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…

Buddhism and Christianity are the two religions that cover a large section of the world population today with various similarities and differences. Similarities: The ethics of Lord Buddha were based on golden rule, which was for the wellbeing of the human beings. The ethics of Jesus Christ were also preached as per the golden rule,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

 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…

It was a particular time of the year, when foreigners or as some call them “khawajats” visit our country, Sudan. Hours went by, and nobody opened their car windows to hand me money. Despite that, I couldn’t help but notice how complex and sophisticated the cars were. The shiny gloss that appears every time the…