Essays about Religion

Poy Sang Long is a rite of passage practiced in Thailand and Myanmar. It`s three days and it involves kids age 7 to 14 dressed like Buddha’s son. The children ride on an adults back for two days and on the third day they go …

The Republic of Indonesia comprises five major islands: Java, Claimant, Sumatra, Sulkies, and Papua. Some other islands are Manual, Anus Teenager, and Bali. There are approximately 17,000 small islands comprise the Indonesian archipelago that stretches along the Equator extending more than 4,800 km. With more …

Primarily the reading from the Majjhima Nikaya, Sutta 10, discusses the purpose of mindfulness in a context of rightful meditation strategy and thinking. The first part deals with the importance of the body. It is shown through the breathing activity which somehow established mindfulness through …

A racial group or an ethnic group is defined by its culture and religion. This is because the collective actions of people who belong to the same group are guided by that group’s cultural values and religious beliefs. The global community consists of several racial …

The notion that one should not judge others is a prevalent concept in all cultures and faiths. This global urge for compassion and understanding is encapsulated by the phrase “Judge not lest ye be judged,” which is often connected with Christian teachings. But what does …

Not much has been written about Korea, or of its people, their deeds and heroism.  However, one work displayed Korean character though a biography of an ordinary missionary who turned out to be a significant personality in the history of Korea and its transformation. (more…)

Marriage is an institution created by God in order to make the christian community different through their way of life. It sets the community apart from the world and lays out guidelines with the intention of protecting and respecting each partner in the marriage relationship. …

Prayer is an invocation or act that seeks to activate a rapport with a deity, an object of worship, or a spiritual entity through deliberate communication. Prayer can be a form of religious practice, may be either individual or communal and take place in public …

Egypt- Ancient Egypt was sustained by a river as well. The Nile river valley was named Kempt “the black land” because of the rich black soil that was deposited yearly by the Nile floodwater’s. The Egyptians were skilled in geometry which was important in measuring …

Was Western imperialism an inevitable result of the advance of the Industrial Revolution? Why or why not? Yes, it was an inevitable result because even though imperialism was sort of being used, there was now a reason to go after it. With the Industrial Revolution …

Elements of Religious Traditions Paper Defining a religion can be a difficult task and there is no simple definition that can completely describe it. Every culture and society has some form of religion and some maybe specific to that culture and not practiced anywhere else …

Christianity is often associated with several key concepts, two of which are love and justice.  However, it is crucial to define these two terms to arrive at a clearer understanding.  This paper seeks to discuss the Christian view of love and justice. What is love? …

Intoduction Heresy is a word that people misuse when a faith differs from alternative faiths. Heresy, the word, is derived from the Greek language and is translated as meaning a ‘sect’. The word usually describes a small dissenting group who do not believe what the …

The growth of domestic slave trade in the United States was induced after the official end of the African slave trade in 1808. Slaves were considered a piece of property and a source of labor, especially in the Southern cotton fields. The slave could be …

Ever since I was a young boy mythology and the supernatural have always been very fascinating to me. I always loved hearing stories about ancient heroes and the tremendous deeds they performed with great might and strength. As I grew older I obviously became aware …

Marriage is much more than some civil contract with legal benefits. Marriage is a part of God’s plan. The Bible teaches God’s expectations regarding family and gives practical relationship advices. Marriage is like eternal concept. It is meant to be a loving, selfless, intimate relationship …

Job Essay The book of job is about one man who has everything and then loses it all except one thing in a split second. Job is wealthy, rich, is married, healthy, has kids, and has full faith in god. The book of Job is …

The roots of modern day Islam were sown a couple of centuries ago when the once proud Muslim empire began to be overwhelmed by expansionist movements dominated by European colonialists. (more…)

Gabriela J. Bachman Professor Lathrop Writing 1 19 October, 2009 New Years at Home As I described in essay one, New Years for my family is a very important event and we celebrate it with a number of activities based in superstition. According to Wikipedia …

“To the reverent scientist…the simplest features of the world about us are in themselves so awe- inspiring that there seems no need to seek new and greater miracles of God’s care.” Since the moment that I could make intelligible sounds come out of my mouth, …

Buddhism is gaining popularity and acceptance with the American public. This could be credited to the immigrants to the USA wherein some of them brought with them their culture and religion and influenced the Americans to follow them. According to Lama Surya Das, there are …

As we come to know it, there are five major religions in our world. For centuries, these five religions, namely Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism have dominated and influenced the world and its views in life, death, heaven, and earth. Now, the writer wishes …

From the beginning of Christ’s mission, women show to him and to his mystery a special sensitivity which is characteristic of their femininity. It must also be said that this is especially confirmed… not only at the Cross but also at the dawn of the …

Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben Germany. His father was Hans Luther, a miner married to Margarete Luther, Martin’s mother. Hans was determined for Martin to study law and eventually become a lawyer. Martin attended grammar school and once he graduated …

The Role of Religion in Presidential Elections “The relationship between faith, reason, and fear sometimes resembles…rock, paper, scissors (45). ” This is the opening sentence in chapter two of Al Gore’s book, The Assault on Reason. In this chapter Gore talks about how fear takes …

In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass writes about his experiences being a slave. Intermixed in these experiences are two distinct factions: the religion of the master, and the religion of the slave. The slave masters and their families were often seen at …

There is tremendous tumult of voices after the news was aired. The media was centered on the busiest city of the world – New York. Even today many have not failed to raise a pen, even poets, artists, students and professionals, the unlearned and learned …

I Father O’reilly am privileged to have gathered amongst you all today, to give another perspective of a man who was not “just Ed”. He never gave himself great value but in my eyes he was a saint walking among us. I will never forget …

Test 3 Study Guide 1. In melting pot assimilation, each group: 2. The split labor market causes fears about: 3. Displacement in a split labor market refers to displacing: 4. Prejudice is a: 5. Prejudice is an overt act barring people from social institutions: 6. …

The pseudo-religious “ministry” of Westboro Baptist Church has been in existence since 1955. Based on its own propaganda, this group is anti-homosexual, anti-american, and basically anti-everything. Subheadings on this site include “God Hates The World” and “America is Doomed”. This organization has used the method …