Essays on Religion Page 81

In the Catholic tradition why is baptism considered necessary for salvation? (In this essay you will need to explain the doctrine of original sin and how baptism is the sole way of overcoming the effects of original sin. ) Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the…

The Bhagvad Gita or the Sacred Song is a Hindu Poem, which embodies deep philosophy, spirituality and divinity. It is primarily a war time counsel from Lord Krishna to his warrior disciple Arjun. Mahatma Gandhi has often acknowledged its profound effect on his life. It is strange but interesting that Gandhi’s first introduction to the…

1. How similar are sources 1 and 2 in their view of Henry? If there are differences why might this be? Source 1 is an account by John Watts written in 1996 recalling a letter written to a papal diplomat, Piero da Monte in 1437 and the words of a visiting French embassy eight years…

In document 2, which can be found n the Quern, states that if a Muslim merchant is honest, he will be considered a martyr on the Day of Judgment. The Curran also preaches not to be deceitful in measurements and trading should be on mutual agreement. Whoever doesn’t follow Saran’s teaching will be punished and…

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…

California is known for its various Spanish missions, each with its own distinct characteristics. These differences can be seen in their founders, reasons for establishment, founding dates, and decline patterns. Among these missions, San Luis Rey de Francia stands out as an especially unique example. San Luis Rey de Francia, a mission located in present-day…

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,…

Christina Noble is the founder of the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation. From the 20 years Christina arrived at Vietnam, she loved the people. Christina first renovated a dilapidated building for disadvantaged children. Since 1997 there have been over 100 life saving programs in Vietnam which are similar programs to Mongolia. These programs for thousands of…

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…