Essays on Religion Page 80

In his book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, Dry. David N. Entitles (2010) provides his readers with a great tool and look into Christian Counseling. He opens the book by challenging the reader by introducing the tension between psychology and Christianity. Entitles then mentions the idea that the two, psychology and Christianity, may be…

Troubled by the regional friction which resulted to continued “turbulence and violence” (Lawall & MacK) during those times. One way or another, this situation affected Islamic literature. Old Islamic literature are mostly in the form of epics, with One Thousand and One Knights being one of the most popular. Also known as the Arabian Knights,…

Due to the vast expansion of Islam and Christianity in the time period from 700-1000 CE both religions flourished. While quite similar with their expansions, they developed with various unique characteristics, such as their tolerance for other religions. Islam and Christianity did many things the same that helped their missionary activity to flourish. Both religions…

Hairspray Essay Introduction In Hairspray, directed by Adam Shankman, an important relationship is the mother-daughter relationship of Edna and Tracy Turnblad. The relationship between these characters can be seen to develop from the beginning, in which Edna and Tracy lack any understanding for one another, through Tracy’s convincing Edna to leave the family home and…

My mother has reached many obstacled in her lifetime. Since I was a little girl, her love for me has made me a better person. She has showed me the importance of an education, having faith in God, the importance of career goals, my appearance and my attitude. My mother knows how important these life…

What is Ethics? Ethics may be defined as the set of moral principles that distinguish what is right from what is wrong. Ethics has a twofold objective: it evaluates human practices by calling upon moral standards; also it may give advice on how to act morally in a given situation. Ethics, aims to study both…

The concept of “wu wei” in Taoism emphasizes the practice of not-doing. This concept stems from the theory of Yin and Yang, where “wei” represents doing and “wu wei” represents not-doing. These two practices are interconnected and cannot exist independently. The Tao encourages people to practice not-doing in order to find happiness in life. Not-doing…

The phrase “It is finished!” found in John 19:30 symbolizes the accomplishment of salvation for all humanity. It signifies that upon receiving salvation, there is no need to offer burnt offerings anymore because Christ’s death has already atoned for our sins. This act was driven by immense love for us. This is demonstrated in John…

King Lear: The Seven Deadly Sins The Seven Deadly Sins In the play King Lear Shakespeare demonstrates the tragedy that can occur once humans allow themselves to be taken over by any one of the seven deadly sins. Greed The sin of greed is perfectly exemplified in the character of Edmund. Throughout the play Edmund’s…

The Zen Koan is a puzzle, whether written or verbal, that is utilized in Buddhism to guide the student towards satori or enlightenment. As stated by D T Suzuki in the book “An Introduction To Zen Buddhism,” the term Koan now encompasses various elements such as anecdotes of ancient masters, dialogues between masters and monks,…