Religious Beliefs essays

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 began turning their backs on it and instead following these new scientific discoveries. Thus, in the poem, the speaker expresses...

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 mental intentions or imperative desires and requests or physical inclinations. According to karma theory, without vanity or unrefined self-attestation or...

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 religious concepts through the actions of her main character, Hazel Motes. Readers are first introduced to Hazel as he is...

“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 and formulated this doctrine in the complete form in which we have it today. In Buddhism, the Sanskrit word Karma...

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 as India is the birthplace of three big religions there, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. This factor causes in India, religions...

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 affect us but then on the other side of the spectrum there are also choices. Choices are the most dangerous...

Abstract According to the Vedas, all material fundamentals are inculcated with the modes of nature or gunas- sattava, rajas, and tamas. Understanding the guna mode of an individual is the key to behavioral analysis. Different individuals may have different intensities of sattava, rajas and tamas gunas. As defined by Lord Krishna in 14th chapter of Bhagwat Geeta Sattva is the state of harmony, balance, joy and intelligence. This paper conceptualizes the Sattvik model which describes the interplay of attributes (gunas),...

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 further from the truth. In fact, the histories of the new religious movements Peoples Temple of the Disciples of Christ...

'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 it corresponding consequences and retribution. The karma in Buddhism or Hinduism simply tells us that the effort we made in...

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 of things from culture, community, school, etc. in order for the person to accept and have faith. Regarding the faith...

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 is approachеd as a pеrmanеnt statе of changе. Thе condition for bеnеfiting from that changе is to dеvеlop disciplinе ovеr...

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 what their parents or society tells them. While researching how people form beliefs, Shermer (2011), deduced that there are two...

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 those rights. Some governors, like Governor Kay Ivey who signed into law the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation,...

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 myself during worship and the sermons: you need to get it together, but now I realize I never want to...

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 can. The author, Yann Martel, defends the choice to believe in multiple religions at once and the compatibility of religion...

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 crisis can be cured. People have either turned away or to religion in dark times like this. But humanity still...

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 of years it has existed. It has progressed from the less complex to having over four thousand different types of...

Introduction Religion is an integral part of a person’s identity. There are a lot of incidences in the history where religion played a vital role to come to significant decisions. The relation between politics and religion is deeply ingrained. This relationship works both ways, one is religion based politics and the other is political use of religion . If we take a close look on the emergence of Bangladesh we can see that both played important roles in the birth...

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 texts of both religions and aims to veil the direct connections and impact of these teachings on the current stand...

There are three monotheistic beliefs: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. These three faiths worship a specific god. Monotheism emerged from Egypt in the 14th century BCE (1353-1336 BC), and the worship of a single god proved to be exceedingly unpopular with the priestly schooling, as well as, most likely, the local population. During this period, the worship of deities was very particular to given cities and temples. We all know Judaism is the world's oldest monotheistic religion, dating back almost 4,000...

The role of religion USIG conflict perspective Religion is the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. The role of religion in society is definitely a dynamic one. The relationship between both religion and society is always changing. Religion affects different societies in different ways and in different forms, causing the forms of society to change according to a change in religion. Religion can be a driving force in society but as...

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 occasional activity or two. I went to church most Sundays with my family as everyone else did. I prayed 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. Regulating the extremely complicated Religion-State relationship historically has been embedded in Australia's Constitution with a goal to ensure peace and...

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 might [benefit], too. Your body might flood with feel-good chemicals that have a deep evolutionary heritage” (Barnett, 2011). And that’s...

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 perfect, the devil tempted Adam and brought sin into the world. With Adam and Eve being the first to create...

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 in the world. Because of all these issues, we should ask about the rationality of the belief in God. Anslem,...

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 Islamic religion. When the Prophet Muhamad’s followers were persecuted by local authorities in the Middle East, they took refuge in...

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 religious rituals, Easter offers a unique blend of spirituality, family gatherings, and festive customs that evoke feelings of hope, rebirth,...

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 in shaping human experience and identity. By examining the diverse religious traditions globally, we can gain a more in-depth understanding...

In Ancient Ages, civilizations used trade routes as a means to trade goods but actually, they traded more than goods. They also traded ideas, beliefs, and technology. One of the most essential trade routes through which these exchanges happened was Indian Ocean Trade. In the Indian Ocean Trade route, they traded goods such as Indian spices, Arabian aromatics, Chinese silk, and all other goods from different regions. They also exchanged nautical knowledge which led to the development of ships that...