Category: Religion 1596
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The Three Abrahamic Religions
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are three substantial religions in the world that, despite their distinct differences, share similar beliefs. The most elementary similarity among the Abrahamic faith is the belief in One God – monotheism. Among other touching points are tracing the origins of Abraham and considering Jerusalem a holy city. Nevertheless, the three religions…
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Jerusalem’s History and Religious Developments
Introduction Jerusalem is a place on the political map of the world known to all the followers of the three Abrahamic religions. Its historical past and political status have been a thorny issue between the peoples and states of the Middle East, Arabs, Jews, Israel, and the Palestinian over the centuries and up to nowadays.…
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Critique of “Epistle to the Galatians” Letter
Table of Contents Introduction Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Conclusion References Introduction The Bible is one of the most influential books in history; the New Testament, having been written almost two millennia ago, still has much to teach people about. To properly comprehend what it says, it is important to see the…
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Religious Parable of “The Three Rings” by Gotthold Lessing
Table of Contents Background Religious Importance 3 Religions and 3 Rings Conclusion Works Cited G.E. Lessing created a powerful poem that talks about a father’s love for his sons. The father’s love for his three sons was illustrated through the importance of the ring of power. He will bequeath the ring to his favorite child…
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Dawn Smith’s Experience of Life in a Religious Cult
After watching the TED Talk “Why I Left an Evangelical Cult,” I have learned that being raised in a cult is one of the most horrifying experiences. It is horrible not only because of the constant abuse and lies but because it is very difficult to escape. In a cult, your entire world is limited…
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Religions’ Answers to Five of the Seven Worldview Questions
Table of Contents Islam Christianity Judaism Hinduism Islam “What is prime reality – what is really real?” For Muslims, God is the only prime and fundamental reality. “Why is there something rather than nothing?” Muslims see the meaning of their lives in following and worshipping Allah. “What is a human being? How do you explain…
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Lord’s Supper: the Doctrine of Sacraments Summary
The Lord’s Supper is the last meal of the Savior with his disciples-apostles on the eve of His sufferings on the Cross, in Maundy Thursday. During the Supper, He established the Sacrament of Communion – the Eucharist – as a grace-filled means of uniting believers with God and with each other, which is now celebrated…
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Wise and Faithful Servants: Analysis of Parable
Jesus pledges to reward his disciples in the parable of the wise and faithful servants. In the life setting of Jesus’ ministry, ministering is an action carried out to express the truth, with the great commission serving as the model. In the parable, the master will dismember the sinful servant and place the punished servant…
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Varying Religious Beliefs’ Concepts
Samsara is the process of birth, dying, and being reborn. Karma stands for action. It shows that every cause or activity has its consequences. It looks at humans in general (Brooke 490). Each choice made by an individual, whether good or bad, has its outcomes. Good deeds bring about happiness, while bad ones result in…
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The Issue of Religious Intolerance
Human beings have their perspective shaped by the peculiarities of their physiological and mental perception, interests, and dreams, and an internal drive to fulfill them. These things are called personality, inner will, and motivation, and they are present in all types of human activities and inevitably influence and manifest themselves there. When these elements of…