Religion Essays

A History of Fundamentalism I find it personally distasteful that in many instances the serious debates involving religion, ethics and world views are dominated by persons who’s faith in the greatness of God has been shaken in such a way that they feel compelled to attempt to drag the rest of the faithful along on […]

The Protestant Reformation was primarily a religious event, not an economic one. However, there were several economic motives that allowed the Reformation to spread, such as the confiscation of church lands, these were relatively unimportant in view of the other motive. Politically, the rejection of the authority of the Catholic Church convinced many states to […]

Canterbury Tales: The Monk Corruption within the Catholic Church has been an ongoing issue for centuries. In medieval times, the Church was known for hypocrisy, abuse of power, and compromising morality. Geoffrey Chaucer portrayed this through The Monk, a character in the Canterbury Tales. The Monk joins a pilgrimage, possibly motivated by his love for […]

The Europeans would force their Catholic faith on the slaves in attempts to make them more submissive. They also believed that they were carrying out God’s will by converting slaves, who were largely considered to be devil worshipers. Europeans at the time largely held Christian views employed by the Catholic Church; and because of their […]

Discussing the life of a religious figure who has made a significant contribution to the lives of others, Antoine Frederic Goanna (1813-1853) stands out. Goanna played a monumental role in expanding Catholicism during the 19th century and beyond. Best known for founding the Saint Vincent De Paul organization, he is widely referred to as ‘Blessed […]

Multiple Choice: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Why did the Pale-Indians flourish in the Americas? A. They flourished because of the bountiful and accommodating environment. B. They flourished because of their ability to defeat rival Indian tribes. C. They flourished because of the onset of a new […]

Introduction On this year 2009, year of our Lord, we gather, remember, reflect, and celebrate as CBCP and CEAP, guided by the theme: Hold it in Trust – Leadership as Stewardship. We firmly believe in the outpouring of God’s abundant grace. May the Spirit of Discernment come upon us and stir our hearts and lead […]

Gulf News has published an article titled “Tight security for Ganesh immersion.” This text entails an evaluation and analysis of the Gulf News article titled “Of virtuousness, frailty and a Vatican priest”. The article discusses the security arrangements made for the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, who is considered the son of Shiva and his wife […]

Baptist churchs. Protestant Christians who accept the basic philosophy of the 16th-century Reformation but have added other beliefs and patterns. including baptism of trusters by submergence merely. the separation of Church and province. and the liberty of the local church. The Baptist churchs are of import for their accent on these and other beliefs and […]

During the 18th and 19th centuries the Industrial Revolution was born in England. With this new growing in industry and capitalist economy business communities recognized the advantage of inexpensive labour. Children were among the most abused work force in that country’s history. William Blake saw this addition of societal unfairness and was overwhelmed so he […]

Feudalism declined directly after the medieval period however but it persisted even during the Renaissance. However, the form of feudalism that prevailed was significantly different from the system implement during the medieval period. During the Renaissance feudal lords became figure heads rather and vassals had effective control over their territories and relationship governed by regulatory […]

Robert Whiting presented a brief historical background of the English Reformation. His historical background had generally two functions. First, it would serve as the focal point or framework of his main arguments. And, it would function as a sort of validating theme for future researches on the English Reformation. At first glance, his historical background […]

Mystic Monk Coffee was established in Clark, Wyoming by the Carmelite Order of the Catholic Church, who needed funds for a new location. The Order’s members originated as pilgrims and crusaders who traveled to the Holy Land but stayed near Jerusalem to seek God. Carmelites used to live a solitary, silent, and prayerful life before […]

In 1538 Henry began the dissolution of the monasteries. He did it under the pretexts of their being either unprofitable or corrupt, but it is widely held that there were other reasons for the policy, especially as Henry stood to benefit from it. Firstly, there was a financial motive. Henry had fought wars which he […]

Wolsey’s humble beginnings in Ipswich as the son of butchers did not hinder him from ascending to become one of the wealthiest and second most powerful people in England. Wolsey’s rise to power in both the ecclesiastical and secular realms was due to a mix of factors, including his exceptional character, outstanding intellect, and early […]

Swindells and Hardy wrote their novels over a century apart, yet they both discuss their concern regarding the restrictions of social convention on natural humanity. The societies of the times in which the authors wrote have many contrasts, but both found it necessary to write about the conflict between social and natural law. Hardy was […]

Upon taking the throne, Henri IV faced a multitude of challenges that threatened the stability of his reign. These included an overwhelming debt, the aftermath of civil war, and religious divisions intensified by the St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre of 1572, which saw over 6,000 individuals killed in just six days and left tens of thousands […]

Christians believe all life is a gift from God and sacred. The Ten Commandments are there to make people respect other life and their property. One of the commandments is “Thou shalt not kill.” This shows Christians should respect life under all circumstances and should not kill a human life form, be it a growing […]

During the early 18th century, the Catholic Church emerged victorious in religious wars. However, towards the end of the same century, it appeared to have weakened due to several factors such as internal divisions, nationalism, rulers pursuing absolutism and enlightenment ideas gaining popularity. This era marked a transition from external conflicts and religious warfare to […]

As per Catholic belief, humans possess a sacred essence that is initially referenced in Genesis 1:27 of the Bible – ‘Man was created in God’s likeness’. As humans were created in the presence of God, they enjoy an exclusive privilege. The belief is that human life holds immense value and is deserving of utmost respect, […]

Due to the advancements of modern science it is very hard to be a disciple in the modern world. With abortions becoming more readily available, many women are choosing an abortion rather than give up a promising career. This means disobeying our moral ideals and our faith. Also it is impossible to prove the existence […]

I believe that Lutheranism was very revolutionary as it challenged the beliefs and practises of the Catholic religion. Its religious foundation was based entirely on the Bible and it changed many aspects of society within Germany which appealed too many of the different groups. However, Luther was not revolutionary himself and did not intend to […]