Essays on Christianity

What is secularism? Secularism is the belief that religion should not interfere with or be integrated into the public affairs of a society. Oxford dictionary defines “secular” as “concerned with the affairs of the world, not religious or spiritual” so in this sense all civil …

The Epistles to the Corinthians were written by the apostle Paul in the mid 50’s A. D. These were letters written to a church community that, according to the book of Acts, Paul had a hand in founding on an earlier journey (Acts 18:9). The …

Ethos pertains to ethical appeals; pathos relates to emotions and values; and lastly, logos communicates a logical appeal. Through the use of logos, ethos, and pathos, this paper will discuss how I became a member of my discourse community; which is my youth group. In …

In this book Yancey is out to find out the root and any likely rationale to pain. He refers to pain as a gift that everybody rejects. However, he views pain as an alarm system that God has provided to us to help us keep …

If one ever been called a nigger or looked down upon when entering a room knows the pain of discrimination. The hard reality that faces the women of the north and the Negroes of the South today is the same. The northern women have been …

Eder Armando Garcia World Religions Mr. Wayne Knight Christianity V. Buddhism The concept of God within Christianity differs depending on the angle one chooses to look upon it. The Trinitarian concept of god breaks it down into 3 separate parts all of which are acting …

These questions will help us to formulate the objectives and hypothesis of the study: Statement of the Problem The Authors statement of the problem are: How do the Filipinos show their devotion to the Santos Ino? What are the different tittles given to the Santos …

From the introduction up to chapter 7 in the reading of “Cultures in Motion” by author Peter N. Stearns, does a profound job in doing what was expressed would be done within the first few pages of his book. The basis of focusing on many …

God’s objective for self-revelation is that mankind comes to know Him better. From the beginning of creation, God’s plan “was to create a people among whom he could dwell and with whom he could be in relationship” (Hill & Walton, 2009, p. 23). Mankind has …

Christmas is a Christian festival. Jesus Christ, the founder of the Christian faith, was born on 25 December. Hence the day is observed as the ‘Christmas Day’ in order to commemorate Christ’s birth. On the day, the Christians dress themselves colourfully with a gay spirit. …

“Go Green,” the new slogan that promotes saving the environment is being heard everywhere. As I turn on my television or pass a billboard on the highway. The message is loud and clear that the earth is desperately crying out for us humans to start …

The literal term pagan comes from the Latin word Paganus, literally meaning country-dweller or rustic. If you were to ask other Wiccans (pagans) they would probably give you a different answer, but they would all have a ring of familiarity with each other. The reason …

During the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance (fourteenth to early 1 6th centuries) France and England fought in a devastating Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453) Bubonic Plaque ravished Europe. Schism within the Church Western Collocation seemed to be collapsing with the onslaught of the Turks …

New Testament Survey O-I-A Gospels/Acts Throughout the book of Mark, several themes are found to be present which address the legitimacy of Jesus. Multiple times Jesus’ actions prove He is who He says He is, although through His attempts to hide His identity from the …

We must acknowledge that as a church, we need to become better. Unless we admit that we need to improve, we will never strive to be a better reflection of Christianity. As a church, we should help each other point out what is causing our …

Religion might be considered as a means or method of expressing ones belief in and devotion to a being or entity that transcends the human individual. The idea of an American religion is sustainable to a certain degree, as historically the nation has been subject …

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed in a German prison camp in April 1945, aged only 39 and at a time when the war was almost over. He is generally considered to be a martyr, dying because of his tremendous Christian faith. His life however started out …

How is this relationship made clear? A. Heehaw is Davit’s leader, protector and provider. David describes Heehaw as the Sheppard that leads him through the storms of life. In the beginning of the passage, the author speaks of how he does not want this shepherd, …

The second theme stresses the importance for community ithin our world. Jesus was a relational person creating intimate friendships with all people. Therefore, we are to imitate His act and be interactive with humanity. Being relational includes discipleship, brotherhood, love, and reconciliation. The final theme–vocation …

This article is written by Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth President of United States (1977-1981).  The article was published in  The Christian Century on September 20, 2005 in page No.32-35. This article was retrieved only for the purpose of academic pursuit and to gain more understanding …

Calvinism states that humans are born into an immense amount of sin. They are hopeless, there’s nothing they could ever do to change it. The only thing that can save them is an almighty God. However, God has already chosen who he is going to …

That is where this article leads us and provides direction on what that means to us in our everyday spiritual lives. I will speak to my vocation(s) and how my calling from God relates to my education and my life in general. A call that …

Laura Laws, Nick Skinner, Sarah Swain INT – 244 Collaborative Learning Assignment Professor Anthony Colombo March 24, 2013 Children of Abraham The Exodus event laid an important foundation for God’s redemption plan for humanity and it is clearly recognized in Islam, Judaism and Christianity. The …

With little gifts to bear, William is advised by the merchants of Constantinople that the captains and the Mongol Khans must be greeted with gifts, otherwise he will not be looked upon properly (William, p. 49). William embarked on this mission to deliver a letter …

Dear Delyla, I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch lately; things have been getting really bad over here. There are talks about going over the top but it must be nonsense, we’d all get killed if we did. I hope you all are well. My …

Assignment 1. 2 Dialogue 1 — Thought-Provokers Survey Derrick Crank Jones International University Leading from a Global Perspective BC607 Dr. Michael Jazzar February 09 2013 Thought-Provokers Survey Part 2 Thought-Provoker # _15_ Gist: Some Christian just hypo-critics and don’t really follow what they learn and …

Underlying all of this variety, there is a set of fundamental ideas that unites its adherents spiritually. This article seeks to go deeply into the history and import of these fundamental beliefs in the Christian worldview. It emerged from the larger setting of Judaic traditions …

Matt Professor: Book Review 4-2-13/ box WAR OF WORDS What is one thing that we all struggle with? What is one thing that is the hardest for some of us? Isn’t it how we use our words? Looking into this book War on Words by …

Reflecting on I Love Mormons: A New Way to Share Christ with Latter-day Saints Most people associate the Mormon faith with the church that is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. However, Mormonism has its roots in New York State, where Joseph Smith founded the …

In 1963, Rolf Hochhuth staged a Broadway play called Der Stellvertreter; The Deputy. It was one of the first times since WWII that anyone depicted Eugenio Pacelli – Pius XII – as ruthless and cynical. A lot of controversy and anger sparked through the conspiracies …