Essays on Religion Page 60

The Creation Many assumptions have been formed to fully explain the creation story within the first book of the Bible. Even before the evolution theory has been formulated, Genesis already provided a narrative account of origin of the world and most importantly, of the first human. One of these assumptions is the fact that God…

Two of the largest religions in the world today didn’t just get this way overnight. Both these religions emerged throughout time and spread in various ways. Christianity existed several centuries prior to the birth of Islam, and by the time Muhammad founded Islam in the Middle East, Christianity had moved its center to Europe, where…

Stupid White Men was supposed to be published in October, but the copies printed in September were going to be shredded, since the publisher thought that humorous attacks on President Bush and his partners would not be welcome after 9-11. There was a quiet campaign to get it to readers, and Harper Collins eventually did…

The very idea of Filipino philosophy in Mercado: Philosophy or having deep thoughts about the world? Dennis Apolega [2nd Draft] INTRODUCTORY REMARKS When one says “British philosophy” one may refer to David Hume or Bertrand Russell. When another says “French philosophy” one may refer to Rene Descartes or Jean-Paul Sartre. For both there are a…

“Pray The Devil Back to Hell”A documentary on the civil war and conflict in Liberia circa 1989. While watching the documentary “Pray the Devil Back to Hell”, I gained a greater understanding of Liberia’s first civil war. The film introduced me to the women who had experienced unimaginable suffering, such as the murder of their…

Watson calls caring the ethical principle or standard by which curing interventions are measured (Alligood, 2006). Watson’s caring theory evolves in a global state no longer limited to facility settings. Watson’s theory is the development of a caring fluid experience expanding from the person to the community onward to society. Her six Caritas process uses…

Both the Temple of Aton in Egypt and ancient Rome’s statue of Laocoon and his Sons showcase remarkable craftsmanship and ingenuity. The statue of Akhenaton, created between 1353-1335 BCE, remains an enigma as its artist is unknown. In contrast, Athandoros, Hagesandros, and Polydoros are credited with crafting the statue of Laocoon and his Sons in…

History and Background The Muslim Brotherhood is a Sunni Islamist movement which spans many nations, and is the largest and most powerful political Islamist group in the world. In many Arab nations, particularly in Egypt, it is the largest political opposition force. Founded by Hassan al-Banna in March 1928 in a city called Ismailia, its…

The Book of Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Bible, or the last book of th Pentateuch. Deuteronomy literally means “Second Law.” This titl conveys its nature and purpose. In other words, this book is a repetition of th law that was given to Moses and his people on Mount Sinai. It is also…

Compared to the LifWrite what you know. These are words that Willa Cather lived by. In the novel, The Professors House, Cathers life is directly parallel to the life of the main character, Professor Godfrey St. Peter. Through St. Peter, the reader is able to observe the struggles as well as triumphs that occurred at…