The importance of service to others is a present theme in the Bible. Numerous scientific studies have gone on to prove this importance. An ideology shared by many reports is that serving others leads to an improvement in the mental health and well-being of ourselves. Robert Barnett writes for the Huff Post about the bodyās reaction to service: āBut you...
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The word āatonementā in Christian theology is described to be what was and still is attained by the death of Jesus. Another word used in modern Christianity is āreconciliationā, specifically regarding the reconciliation of men and women, through the death of Jesus, to God. The premise of Christianity suggests that atonement is necessary, although Godās creation at its core was...
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From Superman to Peter pan, from Marvel to Disney, from comic books to moviesā¦ we live in a modern, evolving world, where heroes are imagined as having incredible powers, amazing tales and the ability to incinerate danger. However, the idea of a ātrue heroā stems much deeper than superficial, fictional characters. Demonstrating qualities such as determination, compassion, honesty, sacrifice and...
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Are people around the world justified in believing in God? The idea of a supreme being that has created the Earth has been around for centuries. The concept of God has had a large impact on society. Whether it be from geopolitical issues or just minor issues in a small town, the belief of a God has always had influence...
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Every religion around the world preaches the concept of being peaceful and shares the ultimate goal of obtaining peace worldwide. However, in order to achieve a sense outer peace, inner peace must first be attained. Islam and Christianity both place an emphasis on the importance of obtaining peace internally and externally. In the Qurāan and Bible, the message of peace...
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Peace has two concepts: world peace (the lack of war and absence of conflict), and inner peace (the lack of conflict with oneself and oneās community). To Christians both of these aspects of peace are important. They draw from the teachings of the Bible and interpretations of it by the Church to respond to the call of their sacred text...
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The Gospel of Matthew and Isaiah both share the same theme of doing good things for people in order to receive the ultimate gift: the light shines on you. Christians have to listen to God in order to allow the light to be shined on them. According to Christians, without having faith in God nothing will work out for you....
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Dorothy Day was a writer and activist who later in life converted to Catholicism. She enjoyed helping people and bringing faith into the lives of others. According to Dorothy, faith was the most important thing for a human being to have, and it is what gives life purpose. She had a strong belief that one can't obtain the 'richness of...
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The concept of same-sex marriage has only been regulated through the law. The expansion of legal rights and protections afforded to same-sex couples in Australia is well developed at both federal and state level. For example, legislation now exists in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory that provides for the legal recognition of relationships, including...
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Creation myths are used to explain ideas about religion, social structure, cultural values, and beliefs, as well as events in the natural world. In ancient cultures, they are often an accumulation of ideas about the world that people were seeing and experiencing. These myths can have similar themes and influences over each other, especially with regard to biblical and Near...
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Religious experience can generally be explained or characterized as an experience that someone has had, which they may feel has some religious importance to them. That reality of the experience will vary depending on the religious tradition that the experience is a part of. Religious experience is not the same thing as Mystical experience, even though they are quite close,...
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America has always been a religious country. Since the early pilgrimages, there has been a religious aspect to the American culture and its way of life. America was so religious in their way of life that they were ranked one of the most religious countries (āAtheism's Bad Rap in the United Statesā, 2014), and yet America is seeing a decline...
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In 18th and 19th century England, atheists were called infidels or blasphemers, as the majority of Christians who criticized religion viewed themselves as free thinkers, as atheism was a term rarely used. Atheists such as Richard Carlile and George Jacob Holyoake were seen as dangerous, their religious views spilling into politics. Both imprisoned for blasphemy in 1819 and 1942. During...
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Kashmir is a place of endless religious tension, which has led to three wars, and more than 47,000 people killed between 1989 and 2008. The Kashmir conflict is increasing rapidly and could end up in a nuclear war. It all starts in 1846, when a Hindu leader by the name of Maharaja Hari Singh was ruling Kashmir, where the majority...
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The Catholic Church has been corrupted since it has been established, but more recently has the secrets of the church surfaced. They have been faced with sexual assault allegations, corrupted leaders and hierarchy, and many other disturbing things that should not go on inside a church. The authority inside the church do not help the reputation of it either. They...
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These days, our world is in urgent need of effective tolerance and positive coexistence among people more than ever before, since the convergence of cultures and interaction among civilizations is increasing day by day thanks to the information and communications revolution and the technological revolution that removed temporal and spatial barriers between nations and peoples. Term of Tolerance In language,...
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The Catholic understanding of freedom bestows a judicious response to an innumerable number of social pressures which contradict it. From a Catholic perspective, all people are vested with a free will, giving them the ability to choose good and discard bad. If people use this freedom correctly and choose good, they will ultimately achieve long-term happiness, one of the most...
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The Catholic Church is a well-known and well-respected part of modern society. Every baptized person has an ongoing responsibility to follow Jesus's way of life in their thoughts, words and actions. Jesus is known for forgiving and redeeming Catholics who have sinned. The Bible also contains some things that do not fit in with modern society. Modern Christians feel pressured...
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In a world where religious animosity and distrust among people of different faiths is one of the leading causes of conflict and human suffering, it is paramount that society foster and encourage understanding and respect for various religious beliefs. Education of foreign cultures and the worldās religions will facilitate the end of racial and religious prejudice and discrimination, while achieving...
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Religion played an important role in the history of the United States. In some way, it can be said that it helped to shape America into what it is today. However, the belief that some religions are better than others created conflicts between their members. The aim of this paper is to show how different religions were perceived and tolerated...
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A casual glance at world affairs would suggest that religion is the core of many conflicts around the world. Religion can be powerfully motivating and quarrelsome. Religion has been a major factor in some historical conflicts. In recent years, we have witnessed an increase in violent and religious tensions. These all range from Islamic extremists and power struggles between Sunni...
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Neo-atheism means a belief system comprised of three parts founded on the conviction that science provides the only road to truth, and that all religions are misleading, irrational and destructive. Atheism and secularism, the political wing of the movement, are two-third of them. Neo-atheists often assume that they are the same thing, whereas atheism is a metaphysical position, and secularism...
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Profane humanists and atheists consistently make the profession that religion is the number-one cause of violence and war throughout the history of humanity. Wikipedia defines a religious war or holy war āas a war primarily caused or justified by differences in religionā. In the modern period, debates are common over the extent to which religious, economic, or ethnic aspects of...
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āRivers, ponds, lakes, and streams - they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do - they all contain truthsā (Muhammad Ali). Religion is a strong foundation of beliefs and worships that many people practice globally. Through religion, many people are drawn closer by sharing a common idea, which is very diverse in several regions....
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I was born and raised in Africa, and at a very young age, I was exposed to conflict and civil war. My country had religious war in the first half of the 16th century, as I was told and read about it. Prophet Muhamad was born and raised in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, he was the leader and founder of the...
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Episcopal Bishop Mark Dyer has observed that the only way to understand what is currently happening to us as twenty-first-century Christians is to realize that the church feels compelled to have a massive shakeup about every five hundred years. He describes this shakeup as a ārummage saleā. Five hundred years back from our 21st century places us in the 16th...
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Introduction Easter, a widely celebrated holiday observed by Christians around the world, holds deep significance as a time of spiritual renewal and rejoicing. This descriptive essay aims to capture the essence and beauty of Easter, exploring its traditions, symbolism, and the joyous atmosphere that surrounds this special time of year. From the vibrant colors of springtime blossoms to the meaningful...
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This paper assignment will have to do with the interpretation of Nietzscheās philosophy. The topic will be what Nietzsche means when he claims that, āGod is deadā. Some may interpret that Nietzsche believed that God is dead or gone, but that is not what he meant. Instead, he is trying to indicate that there is an increase in atheism, a...
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Universal Truths What does universal truth mean? By definition, it is defined as a statement that corresponds to reality regardless of time and space. The phrase āOne manās junk is another manās treasureā is one example of a universal truth. Many times, this statement is used to refer to the relationship between lovers, but in actuality, it can apply to...
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Throughout history, there have been many men and women who have been influential in keeping records so that their customs and traditions may be passed on and made known to modern people and cultures. Some ancient historians were able to observe other civilizations and how they differed from their own. Herodotus studying the Persians, Tacitus studying the Germanics, and Sima...
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