Religion Essays

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 […]

“Community cannot for long feed on itself; it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond, their unknown and undiscovered brothers. ” Howard Thurman, African American educator, theologian, Search For Common Ground, 1971. Using Jeremiah 17, Howard Thurman urges his listeners to find their security in God, not in the opinion of others. […]

Whether it is acknowledged or not, numbers have always prevailed: as a universal language, a means for currency, and even throughout religions. In Moby Dick by Herman Melville the importance of numbers is far from forgotten. Melville uses several references to the number three throughout his novel to symbolize spirituality in relation to fate. Throughout […]

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 […]

Chapter 2 of Joshua details the story of Rahab the harlot. When God sent Joshua and the children of Israel across the Jordan River and into the land of Canaan to take possession of the land, the first order of business was to destroy the city of Jericho. It was one of the largest, most […]

By the early 1500s, many people in Western Europe were growing increasingly discontented and displeased with the Christian Church. Many found the Pope too involved with secular (worldly) matters, rather than with his flocks spiritual well-being. Lower church officials were poorly educated and broke vows by living richly and keeping mistresses. Some officials practiced simony, […]

An unforgettable experience is an event that has a great impact on a person’s life. It can also be something that can change a life for ever. My unforgettable experience is when I became a Christian. August 5, 1999: that’s when I decided that I wanted to become a Christian. My church always has programs […]

Sharper than any two-edge sword: the word of God in the Synoptic Gospels by Barbara E Bowe contains the importance of understanding God’s teaching for Christians. The three synoptic gospels; Matthew, Mark and Luke shares the same viewpoint when it comes to the narration of Jesus’ story. The word of God is Sharper than any […]

Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Read the following excerpt from Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. use the excerpt to answer the following question: When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, “Repent” (Mt 4:171 he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance. This word cannot be understood as referring to […]

The Pneumatic Community consists of members who approach the Bible from different perspectives, such as feminist, Dalit, tribal, and Adivasi. This diverse understanding is fostered by incorporating these viewpoints. Within this community, individuals share divine insights obtained through reading these texts. The Christian church’s early history exemplifies the significant impact of the Spirit’s transformative power […]

The divine power in the three plays undergoes noticeable changes. In Agamemnon, characters like the chorus and Clytemnestra demonstrate Zeus’ divine power through actions such as singing and praying. This illustrates that Zeus’ desire for justice is omnipresent and embraced by all characters. In other words, the divine intervention in this play greatly influences the […]

Epistle Reading Reflection of Galatians The Apostle Paul writes to the church of Galatia in the book of Galatians to glorify the name of Jesus Christ and explain what He did to save them from sin. He also appeals to Airmail audiences as well in some cases. In one case, Paul calls Peter “Cheeps” which […]

“THE DREAM OF THE ROOD”: The poem’s structure consists of the narrator dreaming and engaging with the cross that Jesus was crucified on. The poem’s stanzas are divided into different parts. In the first section, the narrator has a vision of a cross, symbolizing a sign. Initially, the dreamer describes the cross as adorned with […]

O’Connor delineates Bailey in the short story through brief exposition. However, his source of goodness is manifested throughout the narrative. The author reveals that the grandmother is an intruder in her son’s home (O’Conner 119). Prior to their departure on their road trip, John Wesley suggests she remains home implying she is not the acceptable […]

The term disciple, originating from Greek, carries a literal meaning of being “a learner.” In its essence, discipleship entails being a follower, someone who accepts and aids in disseminating another person’s teachings. According to Dictionary.com, a disciple can be understood as both a pupil or adherent of someone’s doctrines, actively embracing and supporting their teachings. […]

Asin ng Lupa: Simbahan at Pulitika The Church and the State are one of the most influential forces when it comes to a non-atheist country. These two work hand-in-hand for the betterment of all. However, the Church and the State are stereotyped to oppose each other. Indeed this is true. Whenever the government goes into […]

The course aims to complete building up the framework for moral decision-making in the Roman Catholic tradition, exploring more the basis of Christian moral reasoning. Content The main themes in the course will include: Natural law tradition and its contemporary understanding, Moral norms and moral values, a synthetic view of the moral decision, Freedom and […]

In the book of Genesis there are two definable superscriptions of creation that occur within the first three segments. Genesis 1:1-2:4a and Genesis 2:4b-3:24 can be viewed and contrasted separately as two different creation theories conveying both similar and different aspects of creation. Both theories of creation are written in a formal writing style and […]

The King Midas story is about a bad and greedy decision that was made. In the story King Midas gives Silence a big festival, and in return Bacchus grants Midas the reward of choosing a gift. He chooses to have the power of transforming whatever he touches into gold. Later on the story, he regrets […]

It is my privilege to open this ceremony with prayer. I invite each of you to bow and pray according to the direction of your own faith tradition as I will in mine or simply to keep a moment of respectful silence. Almighty God, You spoke the worlds into existence from nothing. We bow before […]

In a time of moral decadence and cultural chaos, two temptations confront Christian churches. There is tendency to move either in the direction of compromise and conformity as is witnessed by the antinomian impulses that would set aside biblical teaching regarding homosexuality, for example. Evil is called good. Churchly affirmation of homosexual unions is said […]