Essays about Religion

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 …

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 are many ways to define the word “resistance. ” One way that the Standard College Dictionary defines it as: To strive against; the act of resistance; act counter to for the purpose of stopping, preventing, defeating, etc. That”s how the dictionary defines it. Personally, …

Reflections From The Mahabharata Jeremy Bartel The Mahabharata is one long detailed epic, it is one of the oldest books the world has. However The Mahabharata is more than just collection of verses and poems, it illustrates beliefs and religious views of this ancient society. …

There are many different types of evils presented throughout the play, The Crucible by Arthur Miller. The play’s protagonist, John Proctor, ultimately triumphs over many of these evils internally by accepting and understanding his sins, by believing he is a good Puritan, and by refusing …

According to Hector Avalos, religions might preach peace, love, and harmony, but establishing a textual canon or sacred site which only some have privileged access to also establishes an illusory “scarcity” which causes people to fight. This is the intent of religious leaders, but it’s …

The Inferno is more than just a fictional story about someone traveling through life. It is actually more like an autobiographical journey of life through its author, Dante Alighieri’s. He basically wrote with the personal purpose of recording where all of the people he came …

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 …

There is a conflict between science and religion. To begin with there is the Galileo Controversy. Furthermore there is the issue of the use of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). A third point is about how the universe was created. These three points clearly shows that …

The Message within the Message David R. Hayes Introduction to the Bible RELS311, Section B001 Win 13 Mark D. Wessner February 10, 2013 The Message within the Message Even though some may say that there is nothing more to a narrative than what one may …

Religion vs. Cult Both religions and cults exist in society today. When we look at both, in general, both are poorly the come definition wot the two are completely different times of arcing and have different backgrounds, different beliefs, different origins, and different purposes. Although …

“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, …

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…)

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 …

Paul Lambert Hum 251 Professor Horten 9 / 26 / 2012 The Facade of Pre-Modern Religion During the pre-modern age there was perhaps no larger an aspect of everyday life than religion. Today’s day and age is a stark contrast, as religion has for the …

A Second Chance at Life Sally Satel’s argument in “Death’s Waiting List”, states that there is an extreme lack of organ donors in this society. “70,000 Americans are waiting for kidneys, according to The United Network for Organ Sharing” and “only about 16,000 people received …

The Protestant Reformation was considered as the ultimate revolutionary incident in the 16th century. This was the period when the Church occupied the seat of power. Because of the authoritative control over their constituents and their questionable practices, many people became discounted with the situation. …

The People’s Republic of Bangladesh, also known as Bangladesh, is one of the youngest nations historically. Established in 1971, the country has undergone various battles to win its independence, including those to fight for its religion and its language. At present, Bangladesh is one of …

“God will know what ethical decisions we will make”. Discuss. Although as humans we behave as if we are free, it is possible that our actions are determined by an external force beyond our control. Although it appears that every event has a cause, some …

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? …

To be eligible for ordination, a person has to be fully dedicated to their religion. Communities often look to priests for leadership and assistance because they want spiritual guidance. This article is a comprehensive review of the processes and factors to examine while pursuing a …

Philosophy, a field that is as ancient as mind itself, has long debated difficult issues relating to reality, existence, knowledge, ethics, and morality. In his influential book “The Problems of Philosophy,” British philosopher Bertrand Russell provides a succinct analysis of these key topics. Russell’s work, …

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 …

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 …

In this canto, Dante awakens to find that he is on the edge of Hell. Dante and Virgil descend into the bottomless pit. They enter the first circle of Hell, Limbo, where the souls that are sighing live. The souls include those all Unbaptized infants …

John Proctor -Proctor is an individual who has not put a high priority on ‘Belonging’ in his life. The fact that he hates and distrusts Parris adds to this sense of not belonging: “I have trouble enough without I come five mile to hear him …

Galileo is viewed as the father of modern science because he made and tested theories which we still go by in the current years. In the present day we are thought and live by the heliocentric theory. This basically means that the sun in in …

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 …

Theological foundation 100 February 13, 2013 Reflection Paper #1 The content of the worship is very different from the way I am used to in Islamic mosques. The priests started by saying “We bless ourselves for prayer in the name of the Father, the Son …

Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor were two deeply religious American writers of different backgrounds. They wrote with devotion to their Christian faith. These two Puritans showed dedication to their families and to their writing. An analysis of Anne Bradstreet and Edward Taylor’s poetry revealed two …