Essays on Religion Page 162

Abstract Jesus was a 1st century Jewish Teacher who is now the central figure of the most dominant religion, Christianity.  Jesus has also been the central figure of several forms of visual arts such as painting, sculpture, drawing, theater and film.  This graphic manifestations of Jesus have been a subject of debate and criticism in…

Introduction             The purpose of this essay is to compare Christianity and Taoism in terms of two basic aspects: God and Spirituality. The main point of reference is each religion’s respective scriptures: The Holy Bible and the Tao Te Ching. This comparative analysis shall be undertaken employing scholarly methods of analysis to include literary criticism,…

I am writing to apologize for the case of plagiarism that was found in my case. I have realized that what I did was wrong, and I accept the mistake of not being responsible enough to take my sources seriously, and not citing them in the most appropriate fashion. In this letter, I also admit…

The Pyramids vs. The Parthenon Ancient civilizations were capable of producing awe inspiring architectural feats. This holds true with the Egyptians and Romans. The Egyptian Pyramids and the Greek Parthenon are architectural marvels today even though they were built over a thousand years ago. These impressive structures were built over many decades with little tools….

Slavery, considered one of the cruelest practices in modern history, sparked significant controversy in the New World. The Bible has been employed to support or reject this practice. Slavery has led to immense suffering, with few institutions inflicting as much pain. According to the Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics (p.596), slavery refers to a person…

Jim Elliot dedicated his life to his beliefs, even sacrificing his life while trying to bring people to Christ. Although he initially did not start as a missionary in Ecuador, Jim was inspired by missionaries introduced to him by his parents. His passion for spreading the Gospel grew stronger during college, leading him to the…

Gildings entire novel is devoted to answering the age-old question: is man durably good or evil, and his position is backed up by these Biblical references. Gildings use of Biblical allusions in Lord of the Flies calls attention to the corruption, laziness, narrow-mindedness, and savage tendencies of man that ruin civilized society. The first notable…

It discussed about to understand a democratic leadership. perpetualite: a man for others states that “In a democratic community each person is assumed to have equal significance without assuming, precisely, that all members have the same skills and gift. It does mean, however, that each person has unique talent that contribute to the group’s power…

To be Catholic means to be whole, one with community, rich in spiritual tradition. Catholicism is a lens or filter which provides a meaningful pattern to our experiences which otherwise would be lacking in life and interest. It is comprised up of faith, theologies, and many different doctrines; even ethical and spiritual orientations and behaviors….

            The Judeo-Christian tradition believes that God had given human beings free will, or the ability to select from among a variety of options. This conviction was intended to show how history followed a divine plan of salvation. Despite bestowing humans with the capacity to make their own decisions, God was aware of the judgments…