Capital Punishment, also known as the ‘Death Penalty’, is a government-based exercise in which a person is killed as a punishment for a specific crime. Many countries, including First World Nations, have Capital Punishment already established or in practice today. Capital Punishment dates back to the 18th century when the first laws for execution were in place, when a man by the name of King Hammurabi was killed for the commitment of 25 different crimes, although murder was not one...
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Discussions around abortions in religion give a bold however deep variety of opinions, they all contribute the surrounding issues of life and death, the rights and wrongs and nature of society that cause it to be a major religious concern. sufferers of abortion are found to be in a very emotional environment and sometimes face spiritual issues. The victims frequently turn to faith for comfort and to seek compensation to deal with their feelings of guilt. Now that abortion impacts...
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Introduction The notion of the inheritance of Evil has been prevalent since the onset of the Second World War, where homicide, rape and racism, captured the interest of moral, political and legal philosophers. As a complicated and broad term, many religions shed light on this concept from differing angles. “The way in which we understand Evil is crucial to our conception of morality”1 (Kekes, 1988). The Original Sin and Evil are seen by Luther2 as “an inheritance from Adam and...
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Upon the invention of the European printing press around 1439, the very fabric of society was destined to change. With reading materials more readily available, literacy rates throughout the continent rose steadily, allowing commoners access to new ideas, both political and cultural, beckoning in events such as the Protestant Reformation, and allowing people the opportunity to not only voice their ideas, but to be heard. A better informed populous gave rise to the exchange of radical ideas of reform. The...
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Jesus, who was he? To start I would probably have to begin with his birth. He was born in a stable in Bethlehem. He was the son of God, as well as the virgin Mary and Joseph. After his birth, he was visited by three wise men who each gave him a gift. gold, frankincense and myrrh. These items each had a significant meaning relating to Jesus Christ: Gold represented the kingship on earth, Frankincense, symbolizing deity and myrrh symbolizing...
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Several opinions are held or have been voiced by various religious groups in regards to same-sex marriage. Arguments both supporting and opposing same-sex marriage are often made on religious grounds and or are expressed in terms of religious policies. Although the majority of the significant world religions disagree with same-sex marriage, there is continuous debate about the legalisation of same-sex marriage within Christianity. This essay aims to highlight the views held by the Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church and the...
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The topic that I chose was the person of Jesus. This topic interests me because when the question arises of “Who is Jesus?” oftentimes its Christians that describe him as the son of God. Though such a statement is true, it does not fully explain who Jesus really is. So, while Jesus is the son of God, He is also God the Son. It is the second part of the statement '...God the Son...' which gives the real clue to...
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In the Bible, there was a very influential figure that made great change throughout the New Testament. Furthermore, this man continues to make great change without a physical form to look up to. A man who questioned the morals of the time and challenged people to think how they were spending their lives. This man’s name is Jesus, the Son of God. Throughout this essay, we will be talking about who the Son of God is. Why he was taken,...
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“Theologies are yet to fathom the implication of the “globalization” of the church”. [1: Kärkkäinen, V.-M. (2016). Christology: A Global Introduction (Second Edition, p. 143). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic: A Division of Baker Publishing Group.] Ford stated that “in every generation Christian theology is faced with the task of articulating the intuitions of the biblical tradition about the significance of Jesus Christ in a way that engages its own cultural context.” Plainly suggesting that worldviews of how Jesus Christ...
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In recent years, the nuclear ambitions of Iran and North Korea, and lingering fears of bioterrorism have brought about a new military revolution of chemical warfare (CW). It describes warfare that uses toxic chemical substances to kill, injure or incapacitate an opposition. Involving extremely hazardous and lethal compounds of chemical weapons. Under the chemical weapon convention (CWC) a chemical weapon is defined as ‘all toxic chemicals and their precursors that causes mass destruction’ (Ref: OPCW website). It has been used...
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Pope John Paul (then Karol Józef Wojtyla) was born on the 18th of May, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland. He was ordained a priest in 1946, became a bishop in 1958, an archbishop in 1964, cardinal in 1967 and in 1978 became the head of the Catholic church; pope. He was the first non-Italian pope in over 400 years. He retained this position until 2005 when he died. In 2014 that he was declared a saint. St Pope John Paul did...
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Christianity is an “integrated belief system” bound by the interrelated teachings and their pivotal role regarding the attainment of salvation. The foundation of Christianity is built upon the obedience of God’s will through emulating his son - Jesus Christ. Significant people, ethics and practises among Christianity hold the common thread of Love, Death and Resurrection and salvation which emphasise their necessity towards living in accordance to God’s revelation. Hence, Paul of Tarsus’ letters, sexual ethics and Baptism all provide adherents...
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34-year-old Augustinian monk by the name of Martin Luther shocked the German Church in the 1500s by starting what is now called the reformation against the church. What he achieved during this campaign was very significant in the formation of the Christian church and our morals that we live by today. Therefore, we can say that Martin Luther rocked Christianity significantly by starting the reformation, but how exactly did he do this? Before Martin Luther started the reformation, he decided...
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Over centuries, Christianity has practised principal beliefs into their everyday lives. These beliefs are often drawn from both sacred texts and core ethical teachings. A majority of Christians share the major beliefs, however, there are degrees of difference of these beliefs and how they are lived out in their everyday lives. The many denominations of Christianity have different beliefs that can impact the lives of how adherents choose to live. The humanity of Jesus Christ is shown throughout history in...
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Abstract This paper will compare and contrast two different theologians by discussing how these two theologians do their theology and how they have contributed to the better understanding of Christology. This essay will make a critical assessment of the theologians, Jurgen Moltmann and Nicholas Thomas Wright who have been active in the 20th and 21st century. To better understand the works of Moltmann and Wright, this essay will explore the meaning and understanding of Christology and how the two formulate...
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This essay aims to critically assess the contributions to Christology of Jürgen Moltmann and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Both of these theologians have left a great legacy after their contributions to theology during their lifetime in the 20th century… (double check its 20th) Bonhoeffer posed questions about the identity/ontology of Jesus, Jurgen .. Bonhoeffer Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor, a martyr and a theologian who was born in Breslau, Germany the 4th of February 1906.(1) He was born into a large family of...
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A church, in the Old Testament in Hebrew is Quatial and Eda which means a gathering and in the New Testament is a Greek word Ekklessia which also means a gathering. It was used to mean the calling out of people to gather to the discussion of public business. A church also means the people of God and the body of Christ. In this contemporary world, a church is the build where believers gather together to worship. The common word...
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The objective of this study was to develop a sustainable model to enlarge missional involvement in the local church. This will include the strategizing and planning activities which could help the local church to implement the principles indicated in this study. As part of its introduction, this paper discussed the importance of dialoguing with other faiths as one component of missionary responsibility of the church. It was noted that many churches in Mission especially on the context of Manipur do...
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The Catholic Church has a long and sordid history behind it. While Christianity as a whole is meant to spread the good word of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God, the Catholic Church, while having good intentions, had its flaws and was just as vulnerable to corruption and extremism as any other institution. Sometimes, the Church turned to extreme measures, such as the Inquisition and the Crusades, to pursue its agenda. These acts, while having relatively simple end-goals in...
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Crafts by Christ on the Cross The Good book asserts that man's acknowledgment with God depends totally on Christ's work on the cross, totally separated from man's works for God (Lady. 2:16,21; Rom. 3:19-26). Along these lines, man gets God's acknowledgment as an unconditional present by confidence alone (Eph. 2:8,9). In spite of the fact that sparing confidence is confirm by works in the life of the adherent (Jas. 2:16-24), they are viewed as the product of salvation (Lady. 5:22,23),...
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The motivation behind this paper is to give an archived review of the major 'Christian' organizations, or what some have called religions. We are utilizing the term organizations to maintain a strategic distance from the substantially more confused idea of cults/sects. Explicit consideration is given the fundamental scriptural conventions which they deny. No data is given on the starting point and organizers of the orders, since this is of generally minor significance to the sorry assignment. The two concepts of...
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Pope John Paul ll has a variety of different beliefs about abortion. In his reading he lists belief which align with the church. Paul II also has scientific background to prove his case that abortion should not be used. Paul talks about the reasons why abortion is bad and who are likely to be blamed. The pope also gives out when a fetus is considered a human. The fetus is a human from conception to birth. Paul gives a list...
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Introduction A. Background of the Study For over 87 years, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) have recognized, and continuously lent support; protecting and conserving sites and structures that demonstrates historical significance. In keeping with its mandate, the NHCP shall focus on the significance of the site or structure being considered for inclusion in or delisting from the National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures in the Philippines. In correlation to their principles, the state is responsible to...
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Augustine was a Roman African who lived from 254 – 430 AD, he is renowned as a great theologian, philosopher, and writer. Throughout his life Augustine composed dozens of works, the arguably most influential being Confessions, an autobiography that outlines the spiritual journey Augustine had in his life. Throughout Confessions, Augustine constantly references his relationship with God, and the mysterious and beautiful ways in which one can connect to God. Through analysis of the text it becomes apparent of the...
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The Eucharist also known as the Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper and other names is a Christian rite which is also a sacrament in most Catholic churches. The eucharist was instituted during the Last Supper by Jesus Christ, when he gave his disciples bread and wine during a Passover meal. Jesus said to “do this in memory of me” while calling the bread his body and the wine his blood. During the Eucharistic celebration in mass, us christians remember...
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What happened when the seljuk turks invaded the Byzantine Empire? In this essay I will give a detailed description of the 1st and 3rd crusades, also I will explain the political,economic and religious impacts of the crusades, last I will give my opinion of if the world is still affected by the crusades today. The People crusades started when the Seljuk Turks migrated from central Asia into the Middle East, The seljuk turks also extend their power over the Holy...
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Introduction The dominant influence from 1921 to 1950 in Ireland was The Catholic Church. They had a huge say in how the country was run during this time period as they were in partnership with the government, Éamon De Valera was the Taoiseach, the party leader of Fianna Fáil which expressed right-wing ideas. Right-wing politics is characterized by authority and order. Ideology is a body of ideas and beliefs, including those which form the basis of economic or political theory...
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“It is surely a fact of inexhaustible significance that what our Lord left behind him was not a book nor a creed, nor a system of thought nor a rule of life, but a visible community.” The above statement sets the direction of reflection in this section, precisely, to examine a Pentecostal form of ecclesiology with emphasis on the Spirit over a structured ecclesiology. Looking through the perspective of Macchia, this visible community of persons is governed by the principle...
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As educators it is important to study and learn about child development in order to gain a better understanding of how children learn, and what we can do to help them grow into successful adults. School safety plays an important part in a students academic achievement. Teachers and school administrators have a responsibility to set appropriate rules and expectations for classroom and school wide behavior while also modeling the appropriate behavior themselves. “In everything set them an example by doing...
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