Religion Essays

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 […]

The Design Argument, also referred to as the teleological argument, posits that the world is not a haphazard product of randomness but rather an expertly crafted creation by a supreme creator. Paley identifies this mastermind as God who falls under classical theism’s categories of being “all-loving,” “all-powerful,” and “all-knowing.” Throughout the discourse, one can observe […]

Morality, from the Latin “moralitas” meaning “proper behaviour”, refers to a code of conduct held to be authoritative in matters of right and wrong. We as human beings are aware of actions as being right and wrong, obligatory and forbidden. In addition, such awareness carries with it the though that they are bound to do […]

Augustine started from the assumption that God is God holy good and that God created a world free from defects. Following the teaching in genesis 1, Augustine emphasised that ‘all God has made pleased Him. ‘ Suffering and evil were therefore unknown. He made the logical point that it is not possible for God to […]

Our origins shape our identity, even as we move through life. A supportive family is a precious gift, but The River and The Artificial Nigger demonstrate how young people can struggle with the challenges of growing up and feel abandoned as they seek direction. In The River, the main character Harry chooses to go by […]

In ‘Night of the scorpion’ it is about a place where the poet’s mother was stung by mother. Nissim Ezekeil describes what happened to his mother on that night and what the reactions of people were. This all creates an image of a place in the reader’s mind. Similarly, in ‘Blessing’ the poet creates an […]

Peter Weir used directorial devices to produce a piece of theatrical prominence and importance. This spiritual and social journey of a New York policeman, John Book (Harrison Ford) conveys a strong message of morality, corruption and requests understanding of the often misunderstood Amish lifestyle. From the offset this film is a significant study of the […]

The subject of life and death is a significant topic is the poem ‘Remember’, by Christina Rossetti, and ‘On the Life of Man’ by Sir Walter Raleigh. Both poets explore certain aspects of life and express their controversial views, at the time, on these aspects. Rossetti was born in 1830 and was a key figure […]

Family guy is a show that is surrounded by controversy. The jokes that are made could be considered ‘satirical wit’ or ‘offensive trash’. The show highlights many controversial issues such as paedophilia and racism through comedy. The show was taken off air after complaints about the amount of offence it caused people, but after a […]

In these lines Aurelius admits his unrequited love for Dorigen, which he had kept secret for “two yeer and moore”. The manner in which he discloses this secret which had been controlling his mind, goes against all the stereotypes of courtly love at that time which has been proven to be a key theme running […]

A poem that narrates a story is known as a ‘Ballad’. Ballads are typically intended for singing and have been transmitted through oral tradition from one generation to another. A prevalent topic in ballads, then and now, is unfaithful love. Because of its lack of attribution, the ‘Ballad’ is a poetless poem that has made […]

Ecstasy is known as an out of body experience and in this poem Donne strives to incorporate many different scenarios so that the reader can apprehend the out of body experience love gives: “Our eye-beams twisted, and did thread our eyes, upon one double string;” This metaphor presents the concept that the gaze of the […]

In the beginning of the book, Silas asserts that the earth is not ruled by a fair God, but rather a deceitful one who punishes the blameless. However, by the end of the novel, he expresses his belief that goodness exists in this world and he feels it strongly. Silas Marner was known as a […]