Essays on Religion Page 96

The Greek word “apologia,” is the Apologetics got its name which means “a verbal defense”, in the New Testament it was used eight times, in the verses: Acts 22:1; 25:16; 2 Cor. 7:11; 1 Cor. 9:3;  2 Tim. 4:16, Phil. 1;7; and 1 Pet. 3:15. However it is the preceding verse that is mainly associated…

The church serves as the moral authority, determining what is right and wrong in specific circumstances. The magisterium refers to the official teachings of the church regarding moral situations, which is comprised of the bishops and the pope. In order to effectively teach the faith, bishops may delegate others or teach directly themselves. Additionally, theologians…

The definition of believe is to have confidence in something. Having more confidence leads to greater individualism. In A Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irving demonstrates that embracing belief goes against mediocrity. Owen Meany goes far beyond mediocrity and stands apart from others. His various beliefs contribute to his exceptional status. Throughout the novel, Owen…

Those who live without hope have a very heavy burden. Hope is definitely the light in the dark tunnel. The truth is that while many people around the world are living in harsh conditions, and those in such circumstances hold the ray of hope that things can change. This is one of the thoughts coming…

The title of the painting is Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee and was painted in 1633 by Rembrandt Van Iris. Rembrandt was a Dutch painter and etcher who worked and lived during the Dutch Golden Age. The dimensions of the painting are 168 centimeters by 128 centimeters. The materials of the…

The Legend of Bagger Vance, a 2000 film, centers around Rannulph Junah, a once-promising golfer who was deeply affected by his military service in World War I. After years of abandonment, Adele, Junah’s former lover, organizes a two-day exhibition match to restore her family’s fortune. The match features renowned golfers Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen….

Revenge Is an act of passion; vengeance of Justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged. ‘ Samuel Johnson Revenge Is a word that changes futures, hopes, and dreams, a nasty, demeaning, degrading, and downright evil Many people say that it is a dish best served cold, but I think that it is best served any…

“Church Going” is a poem consisting of seven nine-line stanzas that offers a personal account of visiting an empty English country church. The speaker, who is traveling by bicycle, takes a break to visit the church and ensures that there is no ongoing religious service before entering. Later, the speaker discloses their agnostic beliefs and…

            Since time immemorial there has existed a connection between man and his environment, ancient civilizations reflected the conditions of its environment including their way of life, culture, arts and religion. Man may have different beliefs and practices but one thing remains, across cultures, a supreme being exists and has power over the land, the…

Fetal tissue research is the procedure of utilizing foetal tissue, derived from legal abortions, for scientific research into cardinal biological procedures and human development. In add-on, organ transplant research uses foetal tissue to survey possible intervention of life treating diseases. Recent statute law trying to let federal support for root cell research, a signifier of…