Essays on Religion Page 3

Even before the advent of organized religions, our then-savage male and female ancestors had been trying to find meaning in their lives. These people hunted and killed animals, protected their tribal members, fought or otherwise made allegiance with other tribes, made rough tools to aid their daily needs, and procreated. But as the sun rose…

e must look deeply into its origin and true meaning. Where do we get all laws and standards of living? Religion is a very broad and difficult thing to decode. There are so many different beliefs and laws that cultures abide by, startrting at any one subject would lead me right back to the question,…

Religion in the broadest sense may be defined as man’s attitude towards the unseen, and the earliest forms of human thought furnish the clue from which must be traced the development of those great systems of religion that have at different time periods been professed by certain groups of people. The term religion must also…

Innocence, a concept often linked to innocence, naivete, and unspoiled nature, has been cherished, lamented, and sought throughout history. This idea is so ingrained in human civilization that it appears as uncountable symbols in works of fiction, fine art, and daily life. These images not only stand for innocence but also act as moving reminders…

The interactive oral helped me develop a deeper understanding of the cultural and contextual considerations of ‘Perfume’. Specifically, I learned about Jean-Baptiste Grenouille’s birth in the street markets of Paris. Grenouille, the protagonist of the novel Perfume, possesses a superhuman sense of smell while others rely on sight. He uses this extraordinary ability to corrupt…

Happiness is a goal that basically every human wants to achieve in life. People would do  anything to reach happiness; furthermore some people will even say that God’s plan for their life is for them to be happy. They try endlessly to have success, which they think will lead to their happiness. How have we…

As the leader of the church, Parris can influence the puritans to believe his every word, which prevents the puritans from being independent. Parris uses this control to keep people in the church and progress with the witch hunts. When Hale came to town he had spread the fear that “the devil is alive in…

            Atheism refutes the existence of god or gods. It is a belief that no gods ever exist or any other divinity (BBC.co.uk). This belief of absence of a god has been contrasted time and again with theism which is the belief in the existence of one God. Polytheists also believe in the existence of…

Among the many theological discussions that have arisen within Christianity, the nature and significance of baptism stands as one of the most passionately debated. Credobaptism, often referred to as “believer’s baptism,” is an interpretation that underscores the importance of conscious faith and personal declaration before undergoing the sacred rite of baptism. Unlike its counterpart, paedobaptism…

The book of Proverbs explains the wisdom of the Lord and the duties towards God and our parents. We should praise God for his wisdom because He created us and the world. God tells us that we need to be prepared when we serve Him because He will judge us when we die. We need…