Essays on Religion Page 110

IntroductionWith the advancements in the study of social sciences, there has been a somewhat parallel growth of cults which though have their foundations in the original Bible and the Christian teachings, yet one may observe that the majority of the present day cults not only deny the essential doctrines, they openly emphasize and present their…

Quotation mark from Literature Many people try to discredit what the Bible Teaches, but my religion comes from God, through his word, The Holy Bible. Billy Graham wrote, “ Because the Bible is God’s inspired Word, it does non belie itself or learn falsities – because God can non lie. We may non understand every…

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…

The Bible is home to many stories that have shaped the world that we live in today. The stories of the Bible seem to be life-lessons, taken literally by many readers. Among these stories, written in the Old Testament, are those involving Eve and Delilah. Stories like the ones involving Eve and Delilah have somewhat…

 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…

The term Baroque, derived from the Portuguese word barroco, meaning an irregularly shaped pearl (Sayre 677), was initially used negatively with connotations of being bizarre and strange, indicating poor taste. However, paradoxically, this period gave birth to some of the most profound and exquisite works of art and architecture. The captivating and timeless style known…

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,…

Paul of tarsus did much to advance Christianity among the gentiles, considered one of the primary sources of the Christian doctrine, Jew and roman citizen of tarsus Some argue it was he who truly made Christianity a new religion promoted Christianity throughout the world, some say founder of Christianity Early life didn’t support Christianity he…

“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…

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…