Essays About God

Debates on the connection between faith and morality have been intense, with opposing views from voluntarists and non-voluntarists. The crux of the matter is whether morality necessitates a spiritual basis; whereas voluntarists advocate for it, non-voluntarists argue against. David Brink and George Mavrodes have debated the topic of voluntarist versus non-voluntarist. In my essay, I […]

During the Year of Wonders novel, various characters undergo significant transformations amid challenging circumstances. The town, which was once Puritan, has become Anglican and maintains strong religious convictions. However, these convictions shift throughout the narrative, as exemplified by Aphra’s use of spells and witchcraft. Although some people turn to superstitions and away from religion to […]

Myth still remains one of the major links that merges the different cultures and religions from various ethnicities. “The Creation of the Titans and the Gods”, as well as “The Creation, Death, and Rebirth of the Universe”, are among the many creation myths that highlight these combinations. Throughout history, myths have created various similarities and […]

Where were you – your soul, your spirit – before you were born? If the soul is immortal, did it have a “life” before your birth? Plato believed that the soul existed prior to our existence in human form. In Plato’s theory, “ Our souls possess knowledge of the Forms before we are born, and […]

Both theologians and ordinary individuals struggle with the concept of theodicy, as they find it difficult to reconcile a God who possesses both omnipotence and goodness with the existence of human suffering. This leads them to ponder over the enigma of evil and the distinct characteristics of God. Certain individuals contend that if there were […]

Standing up for what is right and going against the mainstream requires a courageous individual with nerves of steel, particularly when challenging deeply entrenched beliefs held by those with wealth and power. This is exemplified by John Locke’s treatise on government, which not only questioned the prevailing system but also challenged an established way of […]

In “The Second Tablet Project,” J. Budziszewski explores the reasons why there is a need to connect morality with God or, at the least, why the relationship between morality and religion—especially the belief in God—is important. Budziszewski proposes two ways of inquiring about the connection between the Second Tablet of the Decalogue and morality: one […]

The movie Simon of the Desert portrays religious themes that touch upon penitence and temptations, as shown through the behaviors of Simon and Satan. The movie is also a testament to the views of the director regarding human pretension and hypocrisy, which are elements that the director repeatedly showed the public through different movies (“Luis […]

With the fact that the main story line of the play entitled Dr. Faustus, by Christopher Marlow, tells about the struggle of a man to gain extra ordinary powers and dominance against other people regardless of the means through which these capabilities are acquired, it is obvious that such tale depicts various sins that most […]

My church in Maryville, Tennessee, the New Providence Presbyterian Church is a predominantly white church in a white town. My focus has been to figure out ways to break the habits of the congregation and reach out to the community with social outreach and justice programs. To understand the importance of such programs, we must […]

Through the years, Christians all over the world have regarded the Holy Bile in high esteem. They believe that the words written on it communicate the message that God wanted to impart to His people. Nevertheless, not all people readily claim that it is easy to make sense of the Holy Bible. Still, since the […]

Traditionally, we all have dreams and we set our goals thus, this serve as our inspiration in driving our lives. Parallel to this, St. Therese of Lisieux likewise has her aspirations in life which give her the strength to live her life to the fullest given all the challenges in this world. Story of the […]

Primal religion refers to the prehistoric or preliterate religion. It’s a term used to describe the first account of human religion. The primitive religions have been divided into three periods of cultures, the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic. When reading and analyzing the beginning of religion the word primitive or primal comes to mind as a […]

The theme of the story was how those with the kindest and purest hearts are the ones who are truly in touch with God. The story Our Lady’s Juggler was basically about this man named Barnabas who wanted to become more in tune with God and he wanted to become a monk so that he […]

Religion is one of the most debated topics in all of history. For thousands of years religious traditions have developed, and over time have created critical issues in their studies. Whether it is Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, or New Age religions- all World Religions have many traditions in common. This paper will be talking about […]

Have you ever wondered why people in foreign countries live so differently than us in the United States? It has a lot to do with their culture backgrounds and what they believe in. There are several different cultures and beliefs outside of the United States that we do not realize or even understand. We question […]

William Blake was a fabulous British poet, printmaker, and painter. He composed Songs of Innocence in 1789. In this book of nineteen poems, Blake maintains a simplistic style in order to bring the human experience and truth to anyone young and old, or black and white. “The Little Black Boy,” the poem I am analyzing […]

Keeping religion and politics apart is crucial. Jesus declared in John 18:36 that his kingdom is not of this world and remained politically impartial, as stated in John 6:15 when he declined being crowned king. James 1 emphasizes the importance of caring for orphans and widows during their struggles while keeping oneself uncorrupted by worldly […]

I express sincere remorse for the passing of your child as a result of medical treatment inadequacy caused by faith-based convictions regarding a blocked bowel. The principle of autonomy, which is among the four central tenets of healthcare ethics, should be taken into account. Based on your religious beliefs as a Christ Scientist, it is […]

I have been given four depressing poems to study, looking at the way different poets display their or their persona’s feelings. The poets in the four poems I have read write about different experiences of frustration and anger and the different effects these have on their emotions. In this study I am only mentioning 3 […]

According to Wordsworth’s Preface to Lyrical Ballads, nature and the Romantics share a close connection. The author posits that “the passions of men are incorporated with the beautiful and permanent forms of nature,” highlighting the unbreakable bond between humanity and the natural world. For Wordsworth, “the mind of man [acts as] the mirror of the […]

Paul Tilich describes a miracle as “An event which is astonishing, unusual, shaking, without contradicting the rational structure of reality … an even which points to the mystery of being” Miracles are a religious term, they are divine acts of God, and can be explained in no other way, a miracle must contain three basic […]