Religious Beliefs essays

Introduction A discussion on religion and its establishment is not the type of conversation you would have over dinner or at a social function as it brings about a sense of awkwardness. It makes us cringe and the parties feel like they are rubbing their religion on the faces of the others. In this paper, I will outline the problematic...

Social science is the study of societies and relationships of individuals that make up those societies (Investopedia, 2020). Social sciences investigate questions around why people act the way they do, how social, cultural and economic aspects shape our lives and our world. The different branches of social science include anthropology, economics, education, geography, law, psychology and sociology (Investopedia, 2020). In...

How does one cope with feelings of uncertainty as the world around one loses faith? In his poem “Dover Beach,” Matthew Arnold explores the sentiment of humanity losing faith, and in times of uncertainty, turning instead to a loved one for trust and support. As new scientific discoveries came about in the late 1800s that contradicted aspects of religion, people...

The Buddhist conception of karma, therefore, was viewed as a person's acts and their ethical consequences. The early Buddhist text was utilized so as to understand the idea of karma by Buddhist. The main work which profoundly cleanses is managed without individual thought processes, without want for acclaim or open acknowledgment or common significance. Buddhist speaks lacking emphasis all alone...

Wise Blood, Flannery O'Connor's impressive and eerie first novel, is a classic when it comes to twentieth-century literature. Despite being a revision of some of her most iconic work, critics often belittled Wise Blood’s success after its publication in 1952. This was because they either failed to grasp its many religious concepts or they chose not to. O’Connor showcases these...

“It is an individual’s accumulation of good or evil karma and also his dominating character traits, good or evil, which affect the karmic result.” Karma is the law of moral causation. The theory of karma is a fundamental doctrine in Buddhism. This belief was prevalent in India before the advent of the Buddha. Nevertheless, it was the Buddha who explained...

India is a country in South Asia, which is rich for its culture and spirituality. This country is in the second position with the most population in the world. The density of India makes a lot of diversity that arises in society, especially Indian culture. The existing culture is strongly influenced by the existence of religion. Nevertheless, that could happen...

To give a basic introduction from childhood we have many factors that affect us in ways. We are born with only two innate fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud sounds, this are the natural ones which are closer such as our childhood. Whether we are orphans or not, abused or spoiled these are changes that can...

The tussle between reason, religion, and patriarchy and gender equality is the core baseline to under the proceeds of the Sabarimala case, which produced one of the most controversial judgments in the year 2018, bringing a sense of equalization and also the distrust to some group of the parties, especially is the southern side of India. The petition was first...

There have been only two known cases of religiously motivated mass suicides in the United States. Those two make up half of all known on earth. They are the Peoples Temple and Heaven’s Gate. One might think that because these two religions shared one gruesome end that they are similar, or follow a similar path or structure. This couldn’t be...

'Is there a maxim that should be the basis for all actions in the course of life? Surely it is the maxim of compassion: Do not do to others what you do not want to do to yourself. ' Confucius Karma is the judge of our actions, it is the unseen energy that derives from our behavior that brings with...

Faith means knowledge and connecting power into the spiritual realm which links us with God and makes Him become a tangible reality to the perceptions of a person. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen. It is also a concept which can’t be forced or created easily; the person must experience, gain insight...

Buddhism is a philosophy and rеligion composеd of practical tеachings, such as mеditation for еxamplе, which aims to inducе a transformation within thе practitionеr. It promotеs thе dеvеlopmеnt of wisdom, consciousnеss, and goodnеss to rеach a statе of еnlightеnmеnt. Wе havе lеarnеd in class that Karma is causеd by intеntional actions pеrform by individuals not accidеntal actions. In Karma еxistеncе...

Belief is the attitude or acceptance that something exists. The can be formed in two ways. First one is experience. It means that a person starts believing something after going through it. Such beliefs are very strong. Second is accepting what others tell to be true. Humans form many core beliefs in their childhood, which is a result of accepting...

Abortion rights have been the talk for decades, jeopardizing women's rights and freedoms for religious beliefs. Many choose to believe that a woman must carry out a pregnancy term, but enforcing religion-based opinions should not remain an option. A woman's body is hers, and the decision of wanting an abortion is her choice, and religiously based laws refuse her of...

On that snowy Saturday morning as I sat there in church listening to the pastor preach with tears filling my eyes, I knew I never wanted to lose that feeling. A feeling of hope and comfort filled my soul and took me in. I knew in the end I would be okay. When I was younger I would often tell...

The book The Life of Pi is largely centered around Pi’s religious beliefs. Although Pi does heavily rely on science, religion is used in many parts of the book and is a source of strength for Pi. Pi is able to weave together Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam together in order to be able to love God as much as he...

In a world where there is no promise for the future of mankind, citizens question the existence of God and purpose of life as human race is on the verge of extinction. With no childbirths for almost 25 years, the world has fallen into a slump. Even the modern advancement of science and technology gives no reassurance that the fertility...

Many people are born into a family where religion is practiced. They just assume that is what they should believe in. Not often will one ponder over the question of how religion has become what it is today. Religion’s grasp on the world is extensive. It is found in all societies. Religion has evolved, though, over the hundreds of thousands...

Before modern education evolved, religious authorities and institutions were responsible for teaching reading and writing, generating and distributing sacred and secular knowledge for many centuries. Religion plays a vital role in the history and development of our society. This essay will tackle the differences and similarities between Christianity and Islam, the traditional social roles of women based on the sacred...

In this essay I will be comparing as well as contrasting the theories of religion by Emilie Durkheim and Karl Marx for the purpose of trying to understand the role of religion in society. I will do this by first, giving background on their views and the concepts that make up their definitions. Secondly I will be discussing their variations...

Introduction Throughout history, archaeologists, historians, researchers, and enthusiasts alike, have put in tremendous effort in studying the life and culture of ancient civilizations. Every early civilization, as we know them, had a significantly extensive set of religious beliefs and philosophies. These ideas and beliefs shaped the society and ensured the adherence and conformity of its people. Being one of the...

Religion has been a fundamental part of human history, culture, and identity for thousands of years. It is a multifaceted concept that encompasses many beliefs, practices, and traditions that seek to provide individuals with a sense of meaning, purpose, and connection to a higher power.  In this essay, I will explore the definition and significance of religion, examining its role...

To be a follower of Jesus in today’s 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 Jesus’ Third Way five distinguishing insights are apparent in being a follower of Jesus: creative resistance, bravery, dignity, love, and modesty. The first insight...

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...

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...

According to Merriam-Webster’s 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...

As the values, attitudes, and beliefs of the Australian population change, the laws and government must evolve accordingly to reflect this, extending to the country’s Church-State relationship. New religious discrimination legislation was proposed off the back of the same-sex marriage plebiscite, which, amongst many other issues, runs the risk of prioritizing freedom of religious expression over other recognized human rights....

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 body’s reaction to service: “But you...

The word ‘atonement’ 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 ‘reconciliation’, 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 God’s creation at its core was...