Essays on Religion Page 7

In William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies,” the descent of a group of stranded boys into savagery is punctuated with various symbols, each shedding light on aspects of human nature. Among these symbols, the pig’s head on a stick, referred to as the “Lord of the Flies,” is perhaps the most harrowing. Serving as a…

            Five decades after it was produced and invited the ire of its audiences, “Les Maîtres Fous” continues to be hailed as a landmark film in ethnography. Henley (2006) observes that the film is one of the “most salient” among the numerous films that Rouch made in a span of more than fifty years. (p….

The Kingdom of Matthias depicts a classical 19th century of American religious revivalism, describes a story of sex, society and religion. The core theme of the book centers on the impact of the Second Great Awakening concerning on the lives of the American people and the society. The main characters in the story center to…

            In the years 1000- 1800, Canada was characterized by a lot of immigration from Europe and America. The reasons Europeans migrated to Canada and settled there varied. Some individuals migrated to the region because they recognized it to have plenty of economic opportunities which needed to be exploited such as timber. Others were traders…

Islamic life is centered on the physical practice of prayer (salat). With that the religion of Islam itself is based in the methodical movement through which Muslims show their devotion to Allah. The prayer begins with the devotee standing, bending slowly into a sitting position and ending in full prostration. Bowing fully onto the ground…

The narrative of Mary Crow Dog can be seen from two angles: as an account of her fight for racial equality and religious freedom, or as a personal story showcasing Mary’s journey of self-discovery. At the outset, Mary presents herself as an uninformed child who found solace in her ignorance about the extent of the…

Rehoboam and Jeroboam, two pivotal figures in biblical history, played defining roles in the split of the Kingdom of Israel. Their leadership, decisions, and interactions not only dramatically altered the landscape of Israelite governance but also profoundly influenced the spiritual and cultural trajectory of their respective territories. This essay will delve into the historical narratives…

            Bill Maher, in the documentary “Religulous,” makes rather astonishing claims about religion. But then again, the negative or oppositional reactions which sprung forth from the film, or from the interviews conducted from believers, were not surprising at all. In essence, Bill Maher maintains that “faith means making a virtue out of not thinking,” and…

The question that has been discussed since the dawn of time, is there one true religion? This brings about many of the questions that man has posed since his creation such as, “Is there an absolute truth?” “What am I here for?” “What’s right and whats wrong?” “What defines these?” “Can one religion, one god really answer all…

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a document which states the rights we have as human beings. In it, it EMPHASISES the point that we’re all equal and entitled to ‘basic needs’ such as education, freedom, a right to practise any Religion and to live securely/free from persecution. Every country who signs the declaration…