Talking about whether I believe in God or not, yes I do believe in God and it is mentioned in my religion. I don't believe that there is only a superpower, I believe that there is God and there is a superpower as well. Evolutionary creationists believe that God created humans in his image and that God created humans using...
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According to Matthew, the Gospel story is the first book of the New Testament in the Bible. The New Testament's Gospel narratives are intended to offer us details of our Savior Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection, as well as to convey His teachings. It's crucial to grasp the historical and literary contexts surrounding the Gospel of Matthew, as well...
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To be a follower of Jesus in todayâs world takes a variety of different insights. Such which not only benefit the follower (you) but those around them on their very own path with Jesus. Upon reading Jesusâ Third Way five distinguishing insights are apparent in being a follower of Jesus: creative resistance, bravery, dignity, love, and modesty. The first insight...
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The truth is most pre-colonial West Africa was informed by traditional belief systems, namely the gods, and enforced by practices and taboos. Divination through oracles, the word of the paramount ruler or a decision by a council of elders represented the truth. European colonial masters introduced Christianity, the scientific method, and the Western legal system to West Africa. Islam arrived...
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During medieval times in Europe, the only religion to be recognized was that of Christianity particularly the Catholic faith. The lives of both men and women were undeniably dominated and defined by the Christian faith. It matters not what tier or status you have, you still fall under Christian religious dominance. The lives of many, no matter what occupation weâre...
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Todayâs society is so egocentric in a way where peopleâs own selfish wants can blur their vision of what is right and wrong. In Goldingâs allegorical novel âLord of the Fliesâ, a group of boys from ages six through twelve found themselves stranded on a deserted island, completely isolated from the outside world. They quickly developed a way to survive...
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Spoken of the different gifts from the Holy Spirit, Paul also asserted that he has given different gifts to the church. God's plan in doing this is that members should work together as one body. Paul used the analogy of a body that has many parts to illustrate the body of Christ. Maybe they are Jews or Gentiles, slaves or...
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William Golding was a British novelist, playwright, and poet, best acknowledged for his novel 'Lord of the Flies', which turned out to become a huge success mainstreaming globally. Golding made it one of his main focuses to tackle many themes in his novel. One of those themes is Christian allegories, in which he puts emphasis on the fact that certain...
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Have you ever wondered what a true hero is, or what characteristics make a true hero? A true hero is someone who exhibits all or most of the following qualities â bravery, courage, determination unconditional love. A true hero will beyond the call of duty to help someone in need. Heroes are courageous because they act even when they are...
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Religion played a major role in everyday life, with the Catholic Church having a major stronghold in Europe with the papacy and the churchâs control over governments and monarchies, meaning the coexistence of religions in early modern Europe was very different from how it is now, as countries have adopted a more secular approach. As the Christian faith dominated Europe,...
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When America declared independence from Great Britain, the Founding Fathers made it clear that they never wanted any American citizen to experience the tyranny that they felt again. One way they planned to do this was the separation of church and state. Under this theory, the government would not support any one religion, which would promote religious freedom in the...
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The Bible is a fundamental text for many who seek to understand the world around them. At its core is a biblical worldview that shapes how we understand ourselves, others, and the world we live in. One of the most important sections of the Bible for understanding this worldview is Romans 1-8. But what is the intersection of these two...
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Have you ever stared up at the sky and just thought about how life even came to be? Since the establishment of science, many have questioned how not only the human race came to be, but also how all living things have become what they are today. There are two theories that scientists recognize, which are: creationism and evolution. Both...
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Pope Francis was the first Pope from the Americas, being born in Argentina. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born to Italian immigrants, graduated from a technical school, and left as a chemical technician. However soon after he graduated, he then began his training at the Diocesan Seminary of Villa Devoto. In 1958, he entered the novitiate of the Society of Serving...
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According to Merriam-Websterâs Dictionary, prayer is an address, such as a petition, to God or a god in word or thought, but I believe prayer has a deeper meaning. Prayer is us lifting our minds and heart to God spiritually. Every day I was so used to the normalcy of getting up every day and going to school, with the...
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Across Europe, nationalist movements attempting to regain sovereignty have led to the rise of populist, right-wing parties. This has also led to a rise in secularism, especially in France. The discouragement of religion in the public sphere placed a target on Muslim women as their clothing was a clear indicator of religious affiliation. The debates surrounding the wearing of the...
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The final milestone in a personâs life â funerals â carries many significant meanings in both Judaism and Hinduism, the various traditional rituals help overcome the heartbreak of funerals. Looking firstly at a Jewish funeral. According to Levison (2002), âAll Jews believe as long as they follow the laws laid out in the Old Testament, they will attain holinessâ. As...
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Over the course of history, many proofs have been created by great philosophers. Three kinds of proofs can be made: direct, indirect, or inductive. A direct proof is the most convincing in that there is no flaw in the logic. Each step in the proof is justified. An indirect proof is one that can be questioned. This is when you...
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âThe Commonwealth shall not make any law for establishing any religion, or for imposing any religious observance, or for prohibiting the free exercise of any religion, and no religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust under the Commonwealthâ (The Australian Constitution, Chapter 5, Section 116). Freedom of religion is a concept prevalent in...
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Truthfulness is an important virtue in everybody's life. When this aspect of a person's life is thrown away, then they will not make it far. No one will trust them, and it will make it much harder for them to get jobs and other things in life. Not only is it important for day-to-day life, but it is also talked...
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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 bodyâs reaction to service: âBut you...
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The word âatonementâ 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 âreconciliationâ, 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 Godâs creation at its core was...
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From Superman to Peter pan, from Marvel to Disney, from comic books to movies⌠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 âtrue heroâ 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 Qurâan 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 oneâs 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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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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