Essays On Christianity

It was December 21,1947 when a woman by the name of Earnestine Greene gave Birth to a baby boy named Richard Melvin Greene, SR. As a child he professed Christ at a young age, and was a previous member of Springfield Baptist Church. Richard sang in the choir and was a deacon under reverend Eddie […]

In a large white church filled with numerous members, Steve Scoggins, the preacher at First Baptist Church of Opelika, delivered his message. Welcomed by warm smiles and handed the church bulletin, my family and I took our seats in the balcony, as is our usual routine on Sunday mornings. Together, we sang hymns and songs […]

It amazes me how a lot of people can put their own religion and beliefs into something, such as stories, that can only be seen as mere myths and just imaginations nowadays. One good example of this is the Rizalistas. The Rizalistas is a group of people that deeply believes and has a strong adoration […]

Ex-gangster, Nicky Cruz had a hard time as a teenagers as his parents would abuse him and called him the ‘Son Of Satan’ when in reality he practised what the ‘Son Of God’ asked us on Earth to do. From the age of 15, he moved out of his family home in Puerto Rico and […]

This essay will discuss the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 when a group of catholic noblemen plotted to blow up the English House of Parliament; the target of the plot was King James VI of Scotland and I of England. This essay will focus on how the event impacted Catholics and their treatment in society and […]

Certainty, defined as perfect knowledge that has complete security from error, is not utilized in this play. Instead, the focus lies solely on emotions as the ultimate truth. Doubt, A Parable written by John Patrick Shanley in 2005, serves as a classic example of an antagonistic pair. Within the play, Shanley explores the suspicions harbored […]

There was a man who willingly joined the military, fully aware that he might not return alive. Despite facing mockery and doubts about his endurance in boot camp, he remained determined and persevered. He confronted danger directly and never retreated. He dedicated twelve years of his life in service and took immense pride in those […]

In the poem Sympathy for the devil, the speaker uses many different historical allusions and understatements to gain the readers sympathy for him. The speaker of the poem is the Devil and he tries to make it sound as though he is forced to be around all of the death and despair so that the […]

Aristotle was correct when he said that “moral excellence comes about as a result of habit”. Religions and many successful people of the world have made a habit of committing moral acts in order to achieve their moral excellence and sense of virtue. Anyone can achieve moral excellence as long as they develop the habits […]

Chapter 1 was about a guy remembering back to the fall in 1994 to when he was on a bus early in the morning on his way to work. He was reading his newspaper, when he seems to find everything oddly in place. He looks around and sees his neighbors sleeping, reading or talking very […]

The main focus of this research paper is I Corinthians 11:2-16, which addresses the issue of appropriate head coverings for men and women in the early church. The purpose of this paper is to analyze why Paul found it necessary to discuss this topic with the Corinthian church. Additionally, it will compare the circumstances in […]

Throughout history, different Christian groups have utilized Christian art as a means to visually represent and enhance the teachings of Christianity. The style, significance, and portrayals have evolved over time. Typically, these artworks concentrate on depicting Jesus’ ministry and occasionally stories from the Old Testament. Additionally, saints are often featured in artistic representations within Roman […]

The order of Eusebia presents a quasi-centrist view on the balance between the ideological foundations of Christian theology, ethics and spirituality. The order presents a more practical view of life with the basis on religious text, especially on the New Testament. From its vision-mission statement, the ideas are fundamentally sound on the context of practicality; […]

The issue of ordination of women into certain church positions is an issue that has dogged the Church constantly, especially after the Renaissance age. After the Renaissance age, came solidifications of states and politics- an affair which later culminated into inter state competition. The interstate competition brought about the two World Wars that totally changed […]

Humans are granted the freedom to make choices by higher authorities, and these choices ultimately determine whether they are viewed as mistakes or blessings. When faced with life’s challenges, we seek guidance from a higher authority to minimize our errors. Throughout history, worship systems have been established to inspire individuals to learn from virtuous teachings […]

Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent clergyman, activist, and key figure in the African-American Civil Rights Movement, fervently discusses the significance of protests against segregation in his renowned document referred to as “Letter from Birmingham Jail”. He also dismisses the reasons for his imprisonment as baseless. King’s objective is to assert that segregation is unjust […]

Black Robe presents the story of a French Jesuit missionary struggling to stay true to his religion while traveling from Champlain’s fur trading outpost to a Huron Native American mission in Nouvelle France during the 17th century. Father Paul La Forgue sets out on the 1,500 mile journey with members of the Algonquian tribe and […]

“To live a moral life as a Christian is to imitate Jesus and listen to the teachings of the Church, in order to create the Kingdom of God” (RE Morality Booklet). Moral decision making is influenced by many factors, including the teachings of Jesus, Christian and Cardinal Values and the teachings of the Church. These […]

Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and John Smith provide contrasting perspectives regarding their experiences living with the Indians, potentially stemming from the varied treatment they encountered in captivity. De Vaca shares his thoughts and perceptions of Indian life modestly and thoughtfully, depicting a positive image of the Indians. Despite characterizing his own imprisonment as “melancholy […]

What role did the internal disagreements among opposition factions play in maintaining Tsarist rule from 1881 to 1905? The inner strife within groups opposed to the Tsar significantly aided in perpetuating the existence of Tsarist Russia. Nonetheless, other factors such as the sway of the church, belief in divine right, military support and Okhrana equally […]

During the High Middle Ages, Western Europe underwent rigorous reform. Through the rapidly increasing population and production of intellectual, artistic and spiritual works, thirteenth century philosophers, theologians and Christian thinkers were faced with a quandary. The central question was directed at “the attitude being taken toward Aristotle…by theologians committed to a Christian view of the […]

In many countries, All Saints Day is a solemn holiday set aside to remember the dead, in the Philippines the holiday is a day of festivities. November 1 marks the beginning of the Filipino “Araw ng mga Patay,” the celebration of the Day of the Dead. The celebration continues through the next day, All Souls […]