Religion Essays

In this very egotistical poem Walt Whitman literally celebrates himself through fifty-two Loris lines and shares his thoughts on numerous subjects; one Of which is death. Whitman was an intellectual man, very much in love with nature and had strong thoughts about it as he did with death and immortality. In section one of “Song […]

Death is a natural part of human existence. Most human beings fear death because of the unknown nature of what happens after time on Earth is through. William Wordsworth paints a vivid picture of his fear of death by reminiscing about his childhood and longing to return to those days when he still had his […]

Vampires Never Die is the title of the essay written by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan, but it is also a statement that is true in multiple ways. Earlier in history people heard tales of them or read books were they encountered vampires, nowadays they will visit you on your TV- screen, in books, […]

Emily Dickinson & Walt Whitman were both poets of the nineteenth century that both captured their readers by their unique style of writing. Dickinson grew up in a wealthy family where her father and grandfather were lawyers. Although they were very outspoken, she was very introverted and put words to paper. Her lifestyle led to […]

The concept of a monster is subject to literary interpretation – werewolves, vampires and manmade abominations all hold the label of monster, and yet a monster can also be a normal-looking person, but with the internal thoughts and warped consciousness such a creature would be considered to possess. Count Dracula cannot be considered to be […]

Eternity and immortality are phrases to which it is impossible for us to annex any distinct ideas, and the more we attempt to explain them, the more we shall find ourselves involved in contradiction – Wiiliam Godwin, Political Injustice. The writers of the Romantic period found in immortality a topic which was not only of […]

Truth versus Immortality in John Keats’ “Ode on a Grecian Urn” In John Keats’ “Ode on a Grecian Urn,” the speaker admires the immortality and excitement of life depicted on an urn, before realizing that the truth of life and mortality is preferable to static eternal existence. The speaker suggests that the young figures depicted […]

From the immortal. Gilgamesh, ultimately, achieves his desire for immortality through the legacy he leaves behind. The influence of Utnapishtam, underscored by the advice given by Shiduri, proves immensely influential is shaping Gilgamesh’s final perception of immortality. Immortality, if only in the fgurative sense, is attainable through living a good and full mortal life. Epic […]

Historical subjects enable one to analyze aspects being portrayed in various platforms critically. In this case, the analysis of Gilgamesh story opens the mind of a person; therefore people have varying views and thoughts regarding the story. Gilgamesh is an ancient story in respect to a king. Everything has a beginning; adversely history corresponds to […]

Jain religion is of Indian orientation and involves rediscovering the Dharma, which is a person’s virtuous path or righteous duty.  Dharma is a concept used when explaining ultimate reality or higher truth in the universe.  Jains are people who follow Tirthankaras’ teachings, and there are twenty four special Jinas. The Jain religion inspires people to […]

Both Jainism and Sikhism have arisen as alternatives to Hinduism within India. As Molloy highlights, they both share a belief in karma with Hinduism, but both reject the polytheistic and ritualistic elements of Hinduism. Despite these similarities, Jainism and Sikhism are different in their emphasis. The founder of Jainism was named Mahavira. He was the […]

Jainism call their role models tirthankaras. Jainism believe 34 people had reached perfection and are their saints. There is no way to prove this, historically, but there was the twenty-third person, Parshva. Nataputta Vardham known as Mahavira, an honorary title given to him, was considered the most recent tirthankara. Outsiders believe him to be the […]

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 […]

 I have chosen Christianity and Jainism, two of the major world religions as the two religions I would like to compare. I chose these two religions because of my familiarity with Christianity and my interest in wanting to learn more about Jainism. I started my research by wanting to know about their similarities but ended […]

Time From 300-600 CE, there were major changes in classical Indian civilizations as new religions were formed, political power was increased, and advancements in math and science were made. However, trade routes continued to flourish while the caste system was supported by the Hindu religion. These helped the patriarchal society flourish in the 300 years. […]

“The Iceman cometh” and “Death of a salesman’’ are two plays written by different authors and in different periods. However, there have a lot in common and many differences too. Firstly, the two main characters work as salesmen, Hickey is a hardware salesman, and Willy is a traveling one. Even so, Hickey, a self-confident man […]

Before gaining a throne in Rome, Christianity underwent a prolonged era of conflict and persecution. A historical overview would give us valuable knowledge about Christianity and other religions. Previously, there were no formal accounts or organized religions; the Romans believed in traditions centered around various cults, warrior gods, astronomical beliefs, and celestial bodies rather than […]

The use of moral issues in the works of Shusaku Endo and Albert Camus, specifically in Wonderful Fool and The Outsider respectively, has generated debate over whether morality is determined by society or the individual. The relevance of this debate is highlighted by the influence of Christian doctrine on Wonderful Fool, which addresses the decline […]

In “Letter from Birmingham Jail”, Martin Luther King Jr. effectively connects with his audience and conveys his message by skillfully employing pathos. To highlight the injustice that led to his incarceration in Birmingham City Jail during the civil rights movement, King evokes emotions such as anger, sympathy, empathy, and love. Moreover, he frequently strengthens support […]

The Christian faith, which encompasses the fulfillment of the Jewish law through Jesus Christ’s salvation to the world, places great importance on baptism as a vital expression of every Christian’s willingness and obedience. The Christian rituals bear similarities to the ancient Jewish rituals, including the baptism, which shares its roots and parallels with the Jewish […]

Poetry has the unique ability to capture words’ essence, surpassing their dictionary meanings. It derives power from the poet’s writings and the reader’s intellect and imagination, allowing ordinary words to carry multiple layers of meaning. This is achieved by employing the connotations of words, which evolve over time and acquire new significance, as opposed to […]

There are two ways of having an attitude towards law- minimalism and legalism. Minimalism refers to an attitude of doing only the least that is required by law in our moral life. Legalism refers to an attitude of strict observance of laws regardless of circumstances and possible harm to people involved. Minimalism and legalism are […]