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This section covers a wide range of issues that are crucial to understanding the doctrine and basic principles of religion. This section also contains historical information about religions all over the world.

2,159 Essays on Religion. Documents 1,291 - 1,320

  • Open Air Evangelism as a Strategy for Church Planting: a Case Study of the Perez Chapel International

    Open Air Evangelism as a Strategy for Church Planting: a Case Study of the Perez Chapel International

    Topic Open Air Evangelism as a strategy for Church Planting: A case Study of the Perez Chapel International Statement of the problem The phenomenon of using Open Air Evangelism as a strategy in starting churches has existed since the birth of the church but much academic work has not been done in this area of study. The first church started by the apostles happened after the incident of outpouring of the Holy Spirit where Peter

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    Submitted: May 12, 2015 By: badufynn
  • Operations Management and Ethics

    Operations Management and Ethics

    Operations Management and Ethics Zeivier Reyes Operations Management and Ethics Operations Management is a competitive strategy that optimizes design, operation, and improvement of decisions made about facilities, inventories, capacity, performance, quality control, purchasing, and so forth(Russell, & Taylor, 2003). Operations management is about the way organizations produce goods and services. The function itself can engage up to 80 per cent of an organization’s resources, including labor, equipment and capital needs. In an era where

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    Submitted: January 23, 2010 By: Mike
  • Opiate of the Masses

    Opiate of the Masses

    Opiate of the Masses Karl Marx once said that religion is the opiate of the masses and he could not have been more correct. Today’s religions teach people bad morals and stop them from thinking for themselves. There is no way to prove that any god exists, yet people will still follow their god without thinking twice. Religion causes most of the problems in the world today and has ever since the beginning of time.

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Jon
  • Oral Traditions of Islam

    Oral Traditions of Islam

    Islam is a religion based on oral tradition. It is very important because many of what we know of Islam in the present is based on orally transmitted information. Even when it comes to the authorities of the religion it can be traced to oral tradition. In this essay the emphasis would be put on how oral tradition sets up authority in the religion, in both sunni and and shi’ ite sects. Why is

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Monika
  • Organ Transplantation and Ethics

    Organ Transplantation and Ethics

    Organ Transplantation and Ethics When looking on the face of it, there seems to be little reason to question the ethics behind the idea of transplanting organs. Transplanting organs is arguably one of the greatest achievements of today. Tens of thousands of people are given a chance to start a new life through the selflessness of others. Even though this is the way things look, unfortunately right under the surface lurks a jungle of ethical

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Vika
  • Origin of Judaism

    Origin of Judaism

    The origins of Judaism are written in the book of Genesis, the first book of the Pentateuch. Genesis is divided into several major parts. The creation of the world (first part) and the story of Abraham (second part) are respectively the parts that are dedicated mostly to the origins of Judaism. God created heaven and Earth. Then he created man. Man disobeyed God, building a partition between them, and went on his own. God promised

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    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: Artur
  • Original Sin

    Original Sin

    Doctrines are used as a foundation to Christian beliefs. They serve to many churches as fundamentals in the direction their members chose to live their lives. It is important to understand the historical backgrounds of the doctrines that pertain to one?s particular beliefs. I will be discussing this very information for the doctrine of original sin. The doctrine of original sin mostly pertains to the Roman Catholic religion. I will be covering when, where, and

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Original Sin in the Scarlet Letter

    Original Sin in the Scarlet Letter

    Abstract: Nathaniel Hawthorne, a writer of American literature in 19th century, was influenced by Puritanism. He was haunted by his sense of evil and sin in his whole life. In his works, he saw the cruel ruling of Puritanism through his puritan view and showed his dissatisfaction towards it. To analyze through symbolism in his famous work of “The Scarlet Letter”, we can see the important theme of Original sin and the redemption of humanity.

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    Submitted: December 21, 2009 By: regina
  • Origins

    Origins

    There are two different beliefs of how everything came to be. One is creation. Creationalists believe in what the Bible says which is that God created everything. Another is evolution. Evolutionalists believe that there was a "big bang" which brought forth everything. In this paper, I'm going to give the arguments that prove evolution wrong. One of the main things that evolutionalists have a problem with is time. They say that the world has

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Bred
  • Origins of the Catholic Church in Australia

    Origins of the Catholic Church in Australia

    Origins of the Catholic Church in Australia. The first Catholics to come along to Australia, were amongst the first convicts to step foot on the shores of Port Jackson in Sydney. These Catholics were Irish in origin, and brought Catholicism to Australia, although Anglican Ministers were trying to stop the spread of Catholicism in Great Britain and her colonies. Most of the Irish who came here came here because of the British persecution of Irish

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    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Janna
  • Orthodox Judaism

    Orthodox Judaism

    Orthodox Judaism is a stream of Judaism which adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonized in the Talmud and later codified in the Shulkhan Arukh. Rabbis in Orthodox Judaism interpret and apply classical Rabbinical rulings and logic to any given question or situation. Orthodox Jews can be classified into several subgroups. Some subgroups of Orthodoxy are Modern Orthodox Judaism, Haredi Judaism, and Hasidic Judaism. The greatest differences

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    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: Mike
  • Orthodox Judaism Is Strictest

    Orthodox Judaism Is Strictest

    Orthodox Judaism is strictest form of Judaism. Orthodoxy collectively considers itself the only true heir to the Jewish tradition. Most of Orthodoxy considers all other Jewish movements to be unacceptable deviations from tradition. The belief that the Torah and its pertaining laws are Divine. Orthodox Judaism's central belief is that the Torah, including both the Written Law and the Oral Law, was given directly from God to Moses and can never be altered or rejected

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    Submitted: April 19, 2010 By: Top
  • Orthopraxy in Islam

    Orthopraxy in Islam

    Marisa DeMull May 1, 2001 RLST 2600 Orthopraxy in Islam Islamic life is centered on the physical practice of prayer (salat). With that the religion of Islam itself is based in the methodical movement through which Muslims show their devotion to Allah. The prayer begins with the devotee standing, bending slowly into a sitting position and ending in full prostration. Bowing fully onto the ground is a practice that shows humility and represents the true

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    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: Vika
  • Oscar Romero

    Oscar Romero

    Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador was a great hero of the struggles for liberation in Latin America during that region’s "long dark night," a period lasting from the 1960s through the 1980s. He was an archbishop very briefly, a mere three years, 1977-1980, and he was an unlikely hero. The upper hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church in Latin America was firmly allied with the economic and political elite. But Archbishop Romero emerged as

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    Submitted: February 10, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Our Blessed Mother at Fatima

    Our Blessed Mother at Fatima

    Our Blessed Mother at Fatima On May 13th, 1917 three children were playing games in the field while tending their sheep. Suddenly they saw a flash of light. Thinking it to be lightning, the children gathered the sheep and started for home. They took refuge under a tree about a hundred yards away. They saw a flash of light again. They began running when they saw, standing over a small holmoak tree, a Lady dressed

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    Submitted: November 24, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Our Disappointments Matter to God

    Our Disappointments Matter to God

    I want to look at the theme of God as the Grand Weaver. When I was a teenager growing up in Delhi I was really not doing very well. I was failing at everything. For those of you who have read my story in Walking from East to West, you’ll know failure was writ large on my life. My dad basically looked at me and said, “You know, you’re going to be a huge embarrassment

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Our Lady of Fatima

    Our Lady of Fatima

    Visions of the angels, saints, and the blessed family are not experiences that all people have. Visions, which are also called miracles, and are sent to select individuals and so they become touched by God. A vision is “something seen in a dream, trance, or ecstasy; especially: a supernatural appearance that conveys a revelation.” There have been numerous miracles that have occurred all around the world to people of different ethnicities, genders, and ages. One

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Outline and Discuss the Four Noble Truths: Is the Buddhist View of Existence Optimistic or Pessimistic?

    Outline and Discuss the Four Noble Truths: Is the Buddhist View of Existence Optimistic or Pessimistic?

    Q2. Outline and discuss the four noble truths: is the Buddhist view of existence optimistic or pessimistic? The question of the Buddhist view of existence being optimistic or pessimistic is one which is many have an opinion on. It could be said that the four noble truths provide the views of the Buddha in the way that life is led and more importantly, should be led. Certainly, the end goal is clearly optimistic, the attainment

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    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: Artur
  • Outline of My Theology Paper

    Outline of My Theology Paper

    Outline of My Theology Paper My theology is being shaped by my reflection of my experiences in encountering the mystery that is God and about the relationship with the Mystery in whom we live and move and have our being. I am guided by L. William Countryman in my understanding of my encounter with the transcendent God who is the Hidden Reality yet profoundly connected in our lives in every moment of our human experience.

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    Submitted: February 2, 2010 By: Yan
  • Outline of Old Testement

    Outline of Old Testement

    Old Testament Outline Book of Joshua Addressed to the victorious Israelites who were settling the promised land Overall theme: entering, conquering, and possessing the land. Main character is Joshua He replaces Moses He prepares Israel both militarily and spiritually Main events: Joshua invades, conquers and divides up Canaan which becomes Israel. Book Outline: Preparation for taking the promised land God appointed Joshua as leader of the people Miraculous crossing of the Jordan on dry land

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Max
  • Pablo Escobar– Criminal or Christian?

    Pablo Escobar– Criminal or Christian?

    Pablo Escobar–criminal or Christian? Short essay about a bishop, a mass murderer, the Christian church's bioethics and the following curious question I have to ask myself: I am going to church. I'm fond of modern theologians like Albert Schweitzer and Egon Drewermann and their bioethical standpoint regarding man and animal. As you know their theology doesn't accept the killing of animals for fun, and if it is unnecessary. Now, what shall I think of a

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  • Padre Pio

    Padre Pio

    Born in 1887, Padre Pio is not yet canonized. Francesco, named in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, was one of eight children of Grazio and Maria Forgione. Francesco was very devout even as a child, and at an early age felt drawn to the priesthood. He became a Capuchin novice at the age of sixteen and received the “habit” in 1902. Francesco was ordained to the priesthood in 1910 after seven years of

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Jack
  • Pagan Influences on Christianity

    Pagan Influences on Christianity

    Pagan Influences on Christianity Jason McMullen July 29, 2007 Axia College of University of Phoenix COM 125 Chris Shevereve Christianity is the largest religion in the world. With all the different types bundled into one it is possible that there are over one billion followers. Since its’ beginning around two thousand years ago Christianity has underwent some major changes. In fact many of the first century followers of Jesus Christ would not even recognize what

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    Submitted: January 23, 2010 By: Steve
  • Paganism

    Paganism

    P A G A N I S M By: Bridget M. Morin Bridget M. Morin Prof. Datema April 12th, 2007 PAGANISM What is Paganism ?? Paganism is the oldest religion known to humanity. The word paganism is derived from the Latin word "paganus," which means "country dweller or civilian", and “pagus” which means “village.” People who choose the Paganism religion, believe in more than one god, also known as Polytheism. However, you will still

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    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Janna
  • Paganism in America

    Paganism in America

    In America there are millions of people with just as many different beliefs. All of these groups have certain rituals that give praise, ask forgiveness, or celebrate a higher power. In the Pagan religion there is a ritual held annually on the last day of October. This ritual is called the Samhain. Followers of this religion start the ritual by creating a circle on the ground. On the north side a stone is placed. On

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    Submitted: December 10, 2009 By: Mike
  • Paganism in Christianity

    Paganism in Christianity

    Religions across the globe have their own distinctive rites and rituals, idols, traditions, and values. Each have in common a desire to explain something unexplainable by common wisdom, or attributing some aspect of life to some higher power. Many religions have at their heart etiological stories, which explain some sort of natural phenomenon through the physical manifestation of their deity or deities. From high winds and thunderstorms to love, fertility, and the sun, such religions

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Jon
  • Page 42 Social Justice Free Response

    Page 42 Social Justice Free Response

    1. I think that Ben's attitude is disgraceful and disturbing. He is very selfish and is thinking only of himself and only wants his own success. If everyone thought this way, nobody in the world would every help anyone else. 2. Yes, I believe that Catholic schools should make service a requirement because many students would not take the time to go out and do it on their own if it were up to them.

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Sally
  • Paidiea Capstone: East Meets West

    Paidiea Capstone: East Meets West

    Nikki Gamez March 29, 2005 Paidiea Capstone: East Meets West A Different Foreigner We have talked about the typical foreigner: Someone living in a country other than their own, having a different culture and different beliefs than everyone else around them. But can one be a foreigner in their own country, their own city, or their own town? If one has different beliefs than those of his/her friends and/or family, can we call that person

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Anna
  • Pain and Suffering: A Biblical Perspective

    Pain and Suffering: A Biblical Perspective

    Dr. Dvorak Philosophy of Religion November 5, 2004 Pain and Suffering: A Biblical Perspective There are fundamental flaws with regards to pain and suffering and how religion attempts to defines its inception. The Quran states that “True, there is Pain and suffering at the terminal end of an illness, but we believe there is reward from God for those who patiently persevere in suffering” (39:10 and 31:17, par. 2). On two occasions, according to the

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Parables

    Parables

    Parables The parables of Jesus are treasure houses of wisdom masterfully woven in story form. They are deep, theological, practical, sometimes confusing, but always worth the effort needed to unlock their mysteries. Basically, a parable is a short story with a moral lesson. Jesus’ parables teach a series of moral concepts using the culture of the times. Though the parables have much to offer to us in the present day via a casual reading, they

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    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: Steve
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