Essays on Religion Page 19

Introduction             The word monk is a Greek term that means someone or something who is unaccompanied (Gill, n.d.). In the Greek world, monk came to represent a self-controlled individual who lives in solitude from the rest of the world. Although living by themselves, commonly the monks would congregate in the same vicinity. A monk…

In class, we watched the first twenty minutes of Law and Order episode “God Bless the Child”. The Episode starts with the parents of a young girl, that is deathly ill and in dire of medical assistance, and the parents won’t use modern medicine because it is against their religion. Neglecting help of modern medicine,…

“Come forward as servants of Islam, organise the people economically, socially, educationally and politically and I am sure that you will be a power that will be accepted by everybody. ” Presidential Address at the All India Muslim League, Lahore March 23, 1940 “I have always maintained that no nation can ever be worthy of…

Inspiring personality was well known both in India and in America during the last decade of the nineteenth century and the first decade of the twentieth. The unknown monk of India suddenly leapt into fame at the Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893, at which he represented Hinduism. His vast knowledge of Eastern…

CONSTANTINE Flavius Valerius Aurelius was the real name of Constantine the Great. He was born 272 or 274 A.D. at Naissus in Moesia (now Siberia). He was the son of Constantius Chlorus, a military officer, which afterward became Constantius I and Helena, later on, being consecrated as St. Helena, which is a camp disciple (Gill…

Weatherford’s article explores the form and utilization of ethnic identity, emphasizing its central role. The author delves into the impact of different factors, such as religion, economics, and politics, on the development of ethnic identities. Furthermore, Weatherford highlights the diverse purposes that ethnic identities can serve, noting that individuals have employed them to achieve personal…

Martin Luther King Jr. penned the influential “Letter from Birmingham Jail” as a response to criticism he faced from white clergymen following his arrest. In this letter, King employed biblical allusions to underscore the significance of nonviolent measures in advancing African Americans’ cause in America. The main addressees of this missive were religious leaders who…

In Massachusetts Bay Colony during the time of Anne Hutchinson, a Puritan-led society was established. This society aimed to be a holy mission in the New World, known as the “city upon a hill,” in order to exemplify the Protestant way of life. One crucial factor contributing to the success of the Puritan community was…

all things ceased; I went out from myself,John of the Cross is one of the acknowledged masters of mystical theology. It is thought among present day theologians that there is no other writer who has had a greater influence on Catholic spirituality than John of the Cross. He is a canonized saint of the Catholic…

The night, with its shroud of darkness, has always captivated human imagination. Throughout history, it has been imbued with numerous symbols, each revealing distinct facets of human emotion, culture, and thought. The night isn’t merely the absence of light; it’s a canvas painted with tales of dreams, fears, hopes, and mysteries. This essay delves into…