Essays on Christian Faith

The doctrine of the Trinity is unique to Christianity. It underpins Christian theology and is the most important doctrine of Christian faith and practice. The Trinity is difficult to explain and fully understand, as is to expected since we are human and can never truly understand the infinity and omnipotence of God. Yet, the Trinity is vital to Christian faith as it represents the nature of God, and it affirms the existence of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. According to Exodus 3:14 and Philippians 1:2, the Father is God, in John 8: 58 and Titus 2:13, we are told ...

Purpose Statement

1. What have you learned this semester about evangelism as it relates to your Christian walk that has changed your perception and challenged your thinking? There are a variety of important lessons that I have learned this semester regarding evangelism as it relates to my Christian walk. These ideas have profoundly changed my perceptions and challenged my thinking by providing me with a basis for understanding my faith and that of others on a more fundamental level. Not only does an understanding of Christian evangelism help to provide insight into the way in which faith can be instilled and ...

Resurrection

Resurrection is a concept that details the return of the dead to life. The most intriguing episode in the New Testament is the death, burial, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Resurrection is a dominant theme found in the New Testament. For one, it raised extensive opinions emanating from diverse opinions from the different events and areas of the Bible. The argument calls for a natural form of immortality to the soul and the lack of immortality of the body. The spirit lives forever in magnification of the lord's power and magnificence in His actions, favor, and love for ...

Francesco Bassano’s "The Adoration of the Magi" presents a 16th century depiction of the birth of Jesus and the presentation of gifts to him by the wise men that is accounted in the Bible. The elegant dress of these individuals is made even more exotic by the the way that their bright colors are contrasted with the otherwise dim and dreary atmosphere. The magi, baby Jesus, and Mary are all the primary focus of the picture and demonstrate the homage that the wise men paid to the young savior. Oil on canvas was used in order to depict ...

1. The historical background of the book of Hebrews An understanding of the book of Hebrews is better achieved when one knowledgeable about its origin and the historical setting from which it was written. As many biblical scholars pointed out, there is a difficulty in interpreting the book of Hebrews because of the missing pieces that are necessary for its precise interpretation. Other than the uncertainty of its authorship, scholars were also uncertain about the intended recipient of the letter, though a closer examination would show that the author has a very close relationship with the recipient and shared ...

It is impossible to separate health care from religion. Throughout history, coexistence has been underscored by the permeation of both into each other's domains. From setting up hospitals to treatment regimens, these two aspects of society go hand in hand. However, there exist fundamental conflicts within these spheres that affect the life of the patient in one way or the other. This manuscript attempts to demystify this relationship and thereby give the healthcare professional a basis for understanding and implementing practice guidelines that cater for Christian or Buddhist patient.

The Christian View

The Christian worldview is a framework that examines life as ...

Abstract

Christianity and Islam are both monotheistic religions with the same fundamental background, which are closely aligned as it relates to the presentation of the old testament, however, differing on points of the significance of Jesus and the path to salvation. It is important to understand how both of these religions view the interplay of faith, and modern medicine as it relates to health, wellness and healing. In essence, as both invest faith in an omnipotent and omnipresent God, who promises followers eternal life, both believe that prayer, faith, and the intervention of the divine are integrally involved in healing. ...

The man is a creation in the image of God according to Genesis 1 verse 26-27 including several other instances in the Bible where Man and image of God are in mention. The verse is a big basis for the Christian faith, a sense of pride and more belief in this religion; having a likeness of a supreme God, the creator (Giordan, 2011). The statement that is a direct quotation from the Bible, followers of Jesus and his message are therefore Christ-like considering the exact meaning of the word Christian. There are some people who criticize the issue quoting ...

The very foundation of the Christian fate is the life of Jesus Christ. This is the basic principle by which the majority of all Christian practices and Christian life are based upon. Nevertheless, it is interesting to understand how the leading Christian religions instill this basic principle to billions of members. Upon careful analysis of the religious practices of the Christian faith it became clear that such esthetics were merged with art so that Christians would experience and relate to the abstract teachings of the Christian churches. Perhaps, one of the most abstract or unique teachings of the Christian ...

Faith, being an intangible concept, is almost indefinable. But there are theologians, like Soren Kierkegaard and Paul Tillich, who dared to define faith and its role in everyday life. There are similarities and differences between the interpretation of Kierkegaard and Tillich of faith, and some critics are not contented with or opposed to their ideas, particularly as regards the subject-object division. This paper argues that a thorough, critical analysis of the ideas of Kierkegaard and Tillich regarding faith will demonstrate both theologians remaining devoted to the conflict between the finite world and the infinite, unbounded realm. Kierkegaard often emphasizes ...

Christian Faith and Career Counselling

Career Counselling: A Holistic Approach Vernon G. Zunker's book, ‘Career Counselling: A Holistic Approach' is a good resource book for career counseling programs. The book is in its ninth edition and gives valuable insight to career counselors on the current job market and the various external and internal factors that can influence career development. Globalization and its effects is a major factor to be considered by any individual and more so a career counselor. The book addresses these concerns in addition to the current economic, social trends that impact the workplace and the workforce (Zunker, 2014). The book's main ...

Augustine

Question 1 There are a number of different ways in which people can become faithful. There are arguments in two different ways. In some cases, Christians can become faithful as a result of their parents, through faith inculcation. In this case, the faithfuls are socialized into following the rituals in their environment, and this can translate into real faith as they become more aware of the reason behind these rituals and practices. It is passed on from individuals who have faith to those that do not and is one way of creating an environment in which faith can develop ...

I. INTRODUCTION The current use of the North-South divide in demarcating global Christian religion is not new. It originated as an economic and political convention to distinguish the First World and the Second World in the North and the Third World in the South. Thus, the churches in the North include the churches in North America, Western Europe, and the developed part of East Asia; while the churches in the South comprise the churches in Africa, South America, and the rest of Asia, including the Middle East. However, the demarcation line can arbitrary depending on the institution that creates ...

In Christianity, creeds play a significant role in enhancing faith. First, the creed is the rule of faith for all Christians. It provides clear ways on how Christians think about God and the whole history of salvation. Thus, the creed prevents Christians from making wrong decisions. Additionally, the Creed is a renewal of the Christian faith professed at baptism. It articulates the implications of entering into Christian life after baptism. The creed is also a liturgical prayer and a powerful evangelical tool.

Q33) Describe two distinctive features of Evangelical Christianity (2-3 sentences)

One of the distinctive features of evangelical Christianity is that it places significant emphasis on the trusting ...

Cross-Cultural Management

Cross-cultural management is the field of study that has to drown interest to researchers, and its basis is on the theories and research from disciplines like cross-cultural psychology, international business, human resource, organizational behavior and management. The goal of this field is to seek and find an understanding of how the national cultures affect management practices in the modern business world. The other goal could be to identify the similarities and differences across cultures in various management practices and organizational contexts. The primary objective of cross-cultural management is that it seeks to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of global ...

I. Identification and Significance

Courtly Love-This is a concept that denotes the noble and chivalrous expression of love ‘The Other’ Medieval Religion- While the Roman Catholic Church was regarded as the only religion during the middle ages. However, there are instances when conflict occurs among important members of the church, thus, the establishment of other religions. Medieval Science Popular Religion- There was a great conflict between science and religion during the medieval times. The church has a considerable influence in limiting and encouraging scientific exploits during that time. Walensians Knightly Culture- The knightly culture of the Walensians originated during ...

Augustine of Hippo and His View of Election As Regards Salvation

Biography Augustine of Hippo, or more popularly known as St. Augustine, was the child of St. Monica. However, despite a religious upbringing, Augustine spent most of his young life in blasphemous beliefs and immoral lifestyle. Although he was a remarkably intelligent person and had been indoctrinated to the Christian faith early in life, his sins of wickedness and his self-glorification corrupted his thoughts too much, that he became completely blind to the Divine Truth. Augustine's mother, Monica, was a devout Christian, while his father supported paganism for most of his life, merely converting to Christianity prior to his death. ...

Introduction

Religion occurs as one of the most ancient practices, not only in the United States but all around the globe. A reflection on religion in the United States depicts that it is diverse in nature as evidenced by the existence of various religious denominations. In a nutshell, religion seems to play a crucial role in the lives of the American citizens. However, there is a need to comprehend the fact that there exists a certain portion of American citizens who do not conform to any religious dogma. The core reason as to why there are American citizens who are ...

The Writings of Hernan Cortes and Bartolome de las Casas

The Writings of Hernan Cortes and Bartolome de las Casas In the half-century following Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the so-called “New World” of the Western Hemisphere, millions of indigenous peoples were slaughtered, hundreds of villages had been destroyed, and a hundred-year-old empire had fallen. Though all of these events took place at the hands of Spanish conquistadors, contemporary narratives of this tragic moment in history vary. In the early sixteenth century writings of Hernan Cortes and Bartolome de las Cases, two divergent views of the native population of the Americas and the justification for Spanish conquest emerge. This paper ...

Sacrament is a term used in Christianity to refer to rites recognized by the Christian religion that are of significant importance to the Christian faith. The catechism of the Catholic believers denotes the sacraments as the efficacious signs mainly of grace, that according to the Catholic Church are or rather were instituted by Jesus Christ and entrusted to the religion through the church. The sacraments are believed to be the means by which divinity is revealed to the believers. These beliefs are the basis for sacramental theology. Da Vinci code symbols are picked from the art work of the ...

Introduction

Renaissance is described as a period that was marked with great cultural, social and political changes that occurred between modern and medieval ages. Historians agree that this age began in Italy before it spread to other European countries. During this period, there was an explosion of knowledge and free thinking. The cities in Italy that were hitherto independent became successful with strong institutions such as banking and universities. This paper is a critical analysis of Machiavelli’s work, The Prince, his views on the events of renaissance, religious beliefs and role of Christian Faith in political life and political ...

Introduction

The Getty Villa is a significant cultural and heritage center in the United States. Based in Malibu, it accommodates thousands of ancient pieces of artwork that marked important European era. Paintings are essential elements in this museum. Through this paper, I focus on two paintings I encountered during my visit to the museum. A critical analysis of the two artworks will be used to reinforce the arguments presented in the paper. Additionally, the similarities and contrasts of the two pieces of art will go a long way in shedding some light on the magnificence of Getty Villa’s inventory. ...

Thesis: This paper will analyse the undertones and themes of O’Connor’s Christian faith and southern life in “A Good Man is Hard to Find” and “Good Country People.”

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Thesis statement 2. Body Paragraph 1- Religion and Faith

A. Background information on O’Connor’s religious dedication and Christian faith

B. Examples from the texts 3. Body Paragraph 2- Southern Background

Background on O’Connor’s Southern roots and attitudes

Examples from the texts 4. Conclusion Paragraph

Summary of thesis and restatement

Conclusion Flannery O’Connor and her Personal Theme Flannery O’Connor was a writer who liked to focus her stories in the American Gothic tradition, focusing on grotesque characters and deep thrills. In her short stories “A Good Man is Hard to ...

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Definition: Technology is the is a division that majorly focuses on creation, usage and the familiarity of machines, tools, techniques or modes of organization in an effort to unravel a lingering problem or execute a specific task. It is also an entity of knowledge and skills that deals with the design and the application of technical methodologies and their interrelation with the existence, the surroundings as well as, the social order. It brings in disciplines such as industrial arts, pure and applied sciences as well as engineering.

Technology has with time considerably affected the human and animal ability to adapt and ...

Several years after the death, and resurrection of Christ, other religions cropped up. They were competing with Christianity for people’s hearts and minds. These religions notably Pagan cults and philosophies were deeply rooted in the ancient Mediterranean world. Christians were facing several struggles to keep their faith in the face of the religions that were present in the world at that time. In the city of Colosse, Christians was faced with this struggle as well, and they needed guidance.

This made Paul write them the epistle to guide them through the temptations they were going through. Colosse had ...

In the course of American history, Blacks had been the subject of injustice and social degradation. Much of it came from the notion that blacks are only good as a slave, which is evident from 18th to 20th century America. However, the "American Dream" lives on for the black Americans, they fought for their rights and certain key events in history shows several social movements to change society regarding racism and equal rights. Throughout the years, the country is forced to face the impact of racism and its social implications. People have realized that the reality of slavery back ...

THE DEITY AND HUMANITY OF CHRIST

Introduction: A Theological Mystery That Jesus Christ is God and, in the same time, man is an idea many people do not believe in. To some, Christ is just a normal man, who became a great religious leader of Judaism and Christianity. For instance, the heresy of Iconoclasm that started during the Byzantine Empire taught that Christ the God could not depicted, and that the pictures of Christ can only show Jesus the man and so were not suitable objects for faith and worship. To some, God sent His spirit to possess a human being already born on earth. For many ...

Introduction

Saint Thomas Aquinas is one of the people accredited for having brought theology into the limelight. However, though theology existed long before the emergence of philosophers and fathers if the church, individualistic drives such as those of Aquinas brought a deeper understanding into the mysteries of theology. Modern day theology would not have gotten any bearing without the impact of philosophers and scholars who simplified the understanding of theological concepts. While it cannot be independently verified what the motivation was behind the interest in theology, it is clear that theology is what it is because of the input of the ...

“Chain Her by One Foot: The Subjection of Women in Seventeenth-Century New France” exhaustively exposes how the advent of the Europeans disrupted the feminine roles, responsibilities and way of life in the native America. The author, Karen Anderson, who has served the government and the people of Scotland at different capacities, as the commissioner of Royal Fine arts, chair of Architecture and Design and founding partner of Anderson Bell Christie is the convener of the Saltire Housing Design Award Panel. Her eloquence in communication and professionalism in architecture has enabled her handle several community based projects that specifically involve ...

According to the general understanding, a disciple is anyone who embraces or assists in the spreading of someone’s teaching. In Christianity, discipleship is defined as the process of accepting the ethic and life of Jesus Christ, who brought hope and eternal life to humanity through the gospel. It can also mean the process of becoming Christ-like, and having the zeal to see others become disciples of Jesus. This definition is evident in what Christians refer to as the ‘Great Commission’: Jesus directed the twelve to travel around the world and make disciples. This was a call by Jesus for ...

Introduction

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown, like all good stories, has all the ingredients that keep the reader interested. The Story starts off when an innocent young man goes on a journey across the forest. He is a married man from the village of Salem who takes pride in the community and its leaders. His illusions regarding his society are refuted when he realizes that many of the people in his town, including his wife and the religious leaders are going to attend a Black Mass. Although one is not able to tell whether the story is a nightmare or a true story, it ...

Article Review: African Theology - Roman Catholic, and Asian Theology – Roman Catholic in Global Dictionary of Theology: A Resource for the Worldwide Church

The two articles being reviewed and compared here are African Theology – Roman Catholic, and Asian Theology - Roman Catholic, both taken from the Global Dictionary of Theology: A Resource for the Worldwide Church, edited by William A. Dyrness and Veli-Matti Karkkainen. Both articles begin with an overview of their interaction with diversity and it is at the very onset that the reader realizes that the two theologies vary greatly in their follower base. Despite its ...

The importance of the resurrection story to St Paul

Apostle Paul is considered the author of more than a half of the New Testament books. Nowadays, theologians continue studying his epistles, trying to resolve issues and find answers to many questions concerning Christian views on the world. Some of Paul’s epistles reveal the topic of resurrection of the dead and the life after death. We find reflections on these issues in Paul's epistles to Corinthians, Thessalonians, Philippians and Romans. - What motivated Paul to develop the theme of resurrection? The book of Acts contains the story of the Apostle Paul’s preaching in the Areopagus - ...

Critical Thinking on Media Theology

Today people in the West can hardly imagine communication without internet. The massive involvement with social media affected also the Christian community that learned to use tools to communicate with congregations. Social media helps educate Christians on religious matters. It is involved in events management and organization of church activities, that use social media options to connect and stay informed about forthcoming occurrences in church life. Internet offers diverse sources for information on Christian issues. Generally, Christian communities benefit from social media that keep them connected and give them new resources to encourage each other in their faith.

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African continent has experienced changes in its religious practices and people’s behaviors from the effect of religious conversion. African region left its traditional beliefs at the incoming of new religion (Isichei and Thomas, 2010). African indigenous religion, which was community- based had no basis to sustain itself from the influence of conversion to other religions. Majority of the African continent has ended up converted to other religions of the world. Christianity is the most spread religion on the African continent today with significant impacts. The paper describes the Christian religion conversion in Africa. Christianity arrived in Africa through ...

Rembrandt showed an experiential attitude towards the etching process and is mentioned to have first reached Holland through port of Dutch. One of his most prominent drawings was that of “The raising of Lazarus” in the portraits of Amsterdam. Rembrandt was an artist who used paper to make productions with a known impression. Rembrandt had an introduction to etching by a commission from the publishers of Haarlem. This commission is also known to have employed Jan Lievens, who is known to be the first artist to share Rembrandt’s first studio of Leiden (Theodor, 71). This paper aims at discussing how ...

Pluralism is the notion that reality is comprised of several components. It basically postulates that there is more than one alternative to any problem. Hence, there is no such thing that is perfect or absolute and everything is relative in terms of the other. Cultural pluralism stands for the validity of diverse cultures. As Slick (n.d.) points out, this idea contradicts the teachings of the Bible that there is one almighty God (Isaiah 43:10;44:6; 45:5) and that Christianity is the truly revealed religion. Charles Haynes (1994) had once said, “How will we live with our deepest differences?” ( ...

Religious faith was a determined motivating factor behind everything (Macaulay, “Cathedral”). The invasion of the barbarians and the plague of diseases had taken their toll on the medieval citizens. Hence, their primary source of strength was faith. Christian faith was highly important in the pious middle ages. It serves as a driving force for people to go on with their lives, not only during the middle ages but also in the modern era. Additionally, faith also served as a lucky charm amongst merchants who craved for more riches. By building a cathedral within a town, it only means that a town is prosperous and wealthy ...

Luke Johnson Timothy was an American religious researcher who concentrated mostly on Christian, literary and moral teachings of the New Testament. He was a former monk of the Catholic Church and did so many scholarly articles that have continued to be used in religious studies throughout the world. He was well known for expressing his opinion about The Creed as taught in the Bible. In his book, The Creed: What It Is and Why It Matters, he vehemently expresses his personal understanding of this subject and supports his arguments with biblical texts. This makes his opinion about this subject an ...

Summary and response paper to The Prodigal God Book

Almost everybody has the knowledge and is well conversant with the story in the bible about the prodigal son.it was a parable given out by Jesus. Quite a number of people have got comfort in the parables moral that is about the free forgiveness granted to the repentant prodigals. The prodigals had consumed their lives with misuse living. But, we could ask ourselves if that is the whole point of that story. Keller in his book argues that Jesus’ parable as he sees it is more properly a tale of two sons who are lost, the loving father providing a prodigal grace. The ...

Christianity: St. Augustine

St. Augustine is a spiritual tradition that was developed in the ancient times for the Christian faith since Saint Augustine was a theologian and philosopher. His writings have been described to have unrivalled richness, and they have been used to greatly influence and develop the western Christianity and philosophy. The sacred concept from St. Augustine tradition lies on the fact that it has been able to establish a new faith for Christians following through the same tradition. The tradition was developed to adopt different methods and perspectives that would be used by Christians in the preceding years, and they involve the belief ...

Religious studies:

Introduction Charismatic theology Research shows that a large number of self identified Christians in the world form part of the charismatic theology. This Christian theology is one that involves the practices as well as the beliefs that are similar to those of the Pentecostals and are mainly characterized by the use of spiritual gifts. The theology is mainly associated with is termed as baptism with the Holy Spirit and involves the empowerment of Christians with evidence seen through speaking in tongues. The charismatic theology which involves the charismatic Christians are associated with works involving use of spiritual gifts ...

Introduction: History, Celebration, Thesis Statement

Saint Patrick was the archetypal missionary. Identified as the individual who brought Christianity to Ireland, this patron saint is now celebrated the world over, a reflection of both the recognition of his deeds, and the strength of the Irish Diaspora. The historical circumstances in medieval times through to the industrial revolution in Europe and later the New World reveals that the folklore surrounding St. Patrick is located in the struggle for Irish identity. Framed in this context, this paper poses the following thesis statement: Why is St Patrick’s Day recognized and celebrated around the world, in comparison to other ...

The epistles or the letter of the New Testament that were not written by Paul the apostle were done by one James. Who gave direction on the concept of faith relative to the Christian faith (Bauckham, 1979). From the outset, James is identified as a follower who was converted to Christ after the preaching and vein of Paul the Apostle (New International Version, 2014). From the face value, one easily discerns and notices the apt nature in which the Bible and this books in specific strives to articulate and bring to the fore. It also estbalih the practicability and applicability ...

Introduction

The trinity has always been a matter of debate among spiritual circles, eliciting violence in some instances in the past. The main issue of controversy fueling this debate is the divinity of Jesus Christ. Arianism was one of the notable heretical teachings of the past that threatened the Christian church. This belief challenged the core tenet of the orthodoxy regarding the divinity of Jesus Christ. This view held that Jesus was a creation of God and as such did not possess the divine substance of the Father. The Arian view was majorly advanced by Arius, a Libyan, born around 256 A.D. He ...

Historical events, particularly the very distant ones, can be viewed in different and contrasting perspectives. Interestingly, technological innovations of online games can be used to advance alternate perspectives on historical events. Online gaming has become so widespread that it has great power to influence one’s perceptions and can be a convenient route to provoke deeper thinking on alternate perspectives. Thus, the central focus of my thesis and argument is that video games like the Assassin’s Creed have the right to offer different interpretations of history, however absurd the notions advanced. As an online game, the Assassin’s ...

- Social and Political Power The concept of House on Mango Street is developed e of feminism. The book is plotted with the depiction of a young girl being raped by the boys. The social concern of the surroundings makes the writer condemn the other girl for the incident. For the males, the action and violence was such an accepted reality that it does not en stirred the conscious of writer for criticism. The critics consider it an effort of the writer to satirize the social apprehensions of the time without even condemning the same. [Hips are] good ...

No one needs to be an expert in film analysis to observe then conclude that Babette’s Feast, which was directed by Gabriel Axel and was released for public viewing in 1987, could qualify as a religious film, is about fine cuisine, or religious awakening. The reason behind such analysis is that the film revolves around the life of two religiously devote woman and the small community that they preside, and the central event is a feast of fine cuisine. Nevertheless, it takes a much deeper analysis in order to realize that Babette’s Feast is more than just fine cuisine and ...

Introduction

I am a consumer and a creator of art in my Christian faith although I consider myself more of a consumer than a creator. I am consumer through my admiration and appreciation of Christian art that illustrates, portrays, and supplements tangible forms of Christianity principles. I consume Christian art by having pictures that portray Biblical events and figures. I also watch many Christian movies and plays. I also sing and worship God through Christian music and in the process considers myself a creator and a consumer. The arts have a very significant role to play in my worship and faith. Music through praise and worship ...

Overview

Bruce Metzers The New Testament: Its Background, Growth, & Content takes the reader through a thorough tour of the new testament's fundamental elements as stipulated by Paul. Paul's writings which mainly arose from the crucible of missions he engaged in with the aim of educating and sustaining newly found Christians; form the basis of the Christian faith. His mission consequently led to a major reformation amid tight resistance both from staunch Jews and the Roman Empire (winter and Clark, 44). Through his preaching in a series of missionary trips and prison time, he founded, contacted and was responsible for several Churches. He also ...

The Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” is a presentation of a moral conflict between evil and good. The beginning of the story sets the environment of conflicting moral will. Goodman bade farewell to his lovely wife Faith, even though she spent a considerable time persuading him to sleep in his bed that night. ‘"Dearest heart," whispered she, softly and rather sadly, when her lips were close to his ear, "prithee put off your journey until sunrise and sleep in your own bed to-night’ (Hawthorn 81). Goodman’s journey into the woods marked the genesis of his quest for trust in God or ...

Introduction

Since its inception some twenty thousand years ago, human civilization has grown enormously and has spread all over the entire globe in past few centuries. The vastness of human civilization is managed through institutions – the institutions of education, state, law, religion, family, marriage etc. These institutions are all interrelated. Stability and order in the society are primary purposes of these institutions. The functioning of all these institutions is based on certain principles and the central to these principles is the principle of infinite value of human life. Killing of a human life stands in opposition to the principle of infinite ...

The term Orthodox establishes a special doctrine in religion. The early Christian Church faced criticism, persecution, and perilous times during its foundation in that era. The early Christians remained firm in their faith that God is the only creator of the universe and that Jesus Christ is the only savior of humanity. It was the duty of the believers in this era to evangelize and many people followed this faith. The early Christian Church adhered to the liturgy in the Old Testament of the Bible. The establishment of the Biblical text did not attract rivals and this led to its ...

Biblical Inspiration

Biblical Inspiration refers to a doctrine in Christian Theology that makes a claim that the editors and the authors of the Christian bible were influenced or led by God in writing the scriptures such that these writings may be taken to be the word of God Himself. The bible contains a lot of passages and verses in which the writers claim that they were divinely inspired by God when writing their messages (Vanhoozer, 34). For instance, one of the most common phrases in the bible is “Thus says the Lord” which seems to indicate that the authors of the bible were essentially ...

The concept of karma in the Hinduism religion usually states that the sinful acts must be accompanied by the consequences that should be on board. It is the believe of the Hindus that would should be paid for what one done i.e. should reap what you sow. They also believe that one’s past way of living and behavior heavily impacts the fate of what one faces in the present days. There is also the notion that the how an individual behaves of conducts himself presently has an influence on the future. Thus in light of this context karma ...

Just this year, the Saudi Arabian government has issued a ban on all non-Muslim churches in the country (Clarke 17). Not only in the construction of churches, but also the destruction of those that already stand in Saudi Arabia. The government of Saudi Arabia recognizes all its citizens as Muslims, and therefore does not believe in the need to have Christian churches or those of other religions. Those who are not of the Islamic faith are at risk of suffering from persecution as the government is very strict on their laws about religion. There are currently no official Christian ...

Introduction

The creation story in the book of Genesis is one of the most fascinating stories ever told. Genesis chapter 1-3 gives an account of the creation story and it is explicitly on the issues of the creation. Many people have had conflicts when it comes to interpreting the creation story in the bible. Scientific evolution theory and the creation story have to say the least created some conflicting in understanding from different quarters. Scientists believe that creation was through evolution from some stages while mainstream Christians disagree saying God is the ultimate creator. The ecological system and the issues ...

How Religion Was Affected with Slaves before the Civil War

Introduction At the beginning of American slavery, before the Civil War, either Christianity was forced upon the African slaves or it was denied completely. The white man's religion gave purpose to American domestic religious missionaries in their intent to Christianize the earliest of slaves predominantly in the southern states. Numbers of the white slave masters believed allowing slaves any type of religion gave them, unwanted ideas about autonomy and thus, made them troublesome, lazy, and therefore, the slave masters would beat any slave professing their Christian beliefs. Holding secret gatherings to practice their religion – Christian or the ...

Summary

The success of the US economy should be measured on its ability to touch human life and protect human dignity. The article is written to address the effects of the US economy on the human life. It is an invitation to Catholics to analyze the Christian faith, economy, governance, and society. The letter is not aimed at advancing the economic discourse. However, it examines the moral principles from the Scripture and social teachings of the Church aimed at establishing what economic life should serve. Economic life of a society should be discussed and shaped by its effect on human, ...

Wangari Mathai is an environmental icon in the world, and the first and only Woman Nobel Peace awardees. Born in 1940, in Nyeri county of Kenya, Wangari Mathai amassed quite a number of accolades which are no mean feat for any woman schooled during her times. She obtained a degree in biological Sciences from the Mount Scolastical College in Kansas in 1964, and then proceeded for her Master of Sciences degree in Germany before joining the University of Nairobi for another Masters degree and lastly a Ph.D from the same university where she taught for some time. In order to fully ...