Everyone has basic presuppositions that affect the way they think about and respond to the world and life. This is their âworldview.â For many people, their worldview is unspoken and shaped by circumstances and up-bringing. Others, thoughtfully, construct their own understanding. In whatever way, our worldviews are developed, they shape our choices, values and commitments every day. A worldview, according...
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What is a worldview? A worldview encompasses someoneâs beliefs and values which build the footing for how each one of us live our life. It is like a looking glass, like how someone views the world around them, how they understand the way the world works, and why good and bad happen. A worldview is something not seen but believed...
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Hidden Worldviews: Eight Cultural Stories That Shape Our Lives is a book by Steve Wilkens and Mark Sanford that is written to help Christians understand eight competing narratives within American culture that have significant influence and power both outside and within the contemporary church. The hope is that this book will help Christians understand these views and more fully integrate...
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Being a part of something deadly is scary, but what about experiencing it and seeing dead bodies in front of you? Well back in the 14th century, there was a plague called the Black Death. Everyone was dying from left to right. Historians today believe that the cause of the plague was bacterial strains that live in the stomachs of...
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Celtic mythology can be defined as a collection of myths related to Celtic polytheism and is the religion that was practiced during the Iron Age. The people of Celtic maintained a polytheistic religion, and tradition set-up (Cunliffe, 2018). The scientific study of Celtic beliefs in antique is, however, the activities related to current development due to the shortfall of materials...
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Christianity is considered an influential religion, emanated the life of Jesus Christ here on earth. Christianity has evolved over a long period. In the past, there was a belief in polytheistic where they believe in more than one God. The Jews had firmly believed that one day, God would send someone, a Messiah, to relieve them of the pain, persecution,...
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This essay will address the issues of when the religion began, a brief history of the person who founded it and what this founder taught, and a comparison between this religion's teaching and those of Christianity including the similarities and the differences. This essay will argue that the two religions, Bahaâi and Christianity, are more different than they are alike...
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Suffering is prevalent in everyoneâs life, but the way people react to it differs across theological beliefs. I am going to address the differences in the way the western religion, Christianity, and the way eastern religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, view evil and suffering while incorporating concepts from Peter de Vriesâ novel, The Blood of the Lamb. Questions about suffering and...
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There are many verses in the bible that talk about the protection of our environment. Christians therefore have some sort of responsibility of encouraging positive change for the benefit of the future. There is a way to be environmentally conscious while still maintaining a strong faith relationship between you and God. Christian environmentalists emphasize the ecological responsibilities of all Christians...
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Throughout history there have been many charges brought against the christian faith. Most recently it has been a charge that christianity is at the root of our current ecological crisis. In Lynn Whiteâs article âThe historical roots of our ecological crisisâ he attacks the way that the christian faith has, throughout history, led us to the place we are today...
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There are many religions in the world, and all have unique attributes but may share commonalities. Likewise, the religions of Scientology and Catholicism can be attributed to similarities and differences that characterize these two religions. Moreover, the concepts of Scientology and Catholicism shape the religion themselves; however, similar beliefs, ideals, and practices create crossroads among the two religions. Unlike religions...
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Abstract Japan is one of the few countries in Asia that is entirely a set of islands with no connection to the mainland. This natural and physical barrier, as well as the strict policies regarding isolation during the Tokugawa regime have provided the perfect environment to develop and forge a unique culture with little influence from the West. Therefore, it...
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Introduction The global religious landscape is a rich tapestry of beliefs and practices that have shaped civilizations and cultures over millennia. Among the myriad religions that populate this tapestry, Christianity, Buddhism, and Judaism stand out due to their profound historical significance and the vast numbers of adherents they command. Each of these religions offers a unique perspective on spirituality, ethics,...
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The epic poem Beowulf, written centuries ago by an unknown author, takes the reader back to a time of intense battles and raging monsters in the night. Many who have read this passage have taken note of the multiple references towards the Bible. This may imply that the author, who is unnamed, was a Christian of that time as well...
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Calvinism and Arminianism are argued by many Christians, showing different beliefs and perspectives. Calvinism and Arminianism are very similar, yet very different and complex. They talk about ideas of predestination and many other topics. In the 16th century, John Calvin began to associate with Calvinistic ideas. Calvinism was the âpredominantâ view in the church until John Calvin started teaching. The...
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The two Monotheistic and Polytheistic religions that you will see throughout this paper are Christianity and Shinto. I chose these to give me a better insight about the religion since I am not a religious person, I find it very interesting. The topics that will be mentioned are ancestry, salvation, forgiveness and the afterlife. Shintoism is very different compared to...
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Definition of Theology Theology can be defined as a study of faith and God, a way in which people use to understand their faith and God in all his fullness and glory (Latta, 2016). There are 10 branches that are derived from Theology which are as follows; Theology proper, Revelation, Creation, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, Ethics and the Apologetics,...
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Introduction Postmodernist believe that morality comes by the greater demand of the people, thus meaning that the people decide whatâs right and whatâs wrong not God. Christian on the other hand believes in a contrasting worldview; reason for maintain goodness. This reasoning derives from that of the creator and constantly points to truth, whereas Postmodernist believes that everyone has their...
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Introduction âThe Sea Farerâ is one of the oldest poems of the Anglo Saxon period. Todayâs world has the opportunity to know about this poem because of the Exeter Book which is one of the four surviving manuscripts of that age. This is one of the greatest passages of English literature. The 124 lines of the poem are supposed to...
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Love, faith, hope. The three are universally termed as the three pillars of the Christian faith. Hope is a Christian tenet seen throughout the Bible. This quality, which means looking to the future praying for a positive outcome or depending on powers outside yourself for a positive outcome builds a foundational basis on very important aspects of life. Hope stands...
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Many people are afraid to try new things, whether it be religious or something in everyday life. The Romans were not willing to accept new things different from their own ways. They were deeply against anything that went against their current system of government and the gods which they praised. Christianity was one of the religions that were created and...
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From being the most despised, oppressed, illicit religion to becoming one of the worlds most noticeable and practised religion in the world. After enduring 300 years of hostility, Christianity conquered and overcame social suffering and persecution as one emperor named Constantine the Great came to power. This dates back to the year of 272 CE when âFlavius Valerius Constantinusâ was...
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Marriage refers to the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman) and matrimony refers to the state of being married; marriage. Marriage is a fundamental institution for society due to its importance in uniting spouses as potential parents and...
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To read the bible we have to understand the way it was constructed and what it contains. The bible is not a single book but a collection of books written by many different authors over time. (Fischer & Hart 2013, p. 33).The bible is human literature, written by historical individuals in a particular cultural context. The bible is divided into...
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When I first started this course, it was unclear to me what my biblical worldview of computer technology was. I did not fully understand the question that was being asked. My understanding was if technology was a good or bad thing. I never looked at it through a Christian perspective. Technology today is used in so many things from refrigerators...
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Reliability is the foundation of trust, therefore it is the base of friendship and relationships.When forming long lasting relationships, one searches for someone consistent and trustworthy. It is important to have those foundations when putting faith in someone or something. Similar to relationships, if the Bible is not reliable or accurate, how could one trust and use it in everyday...
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Star Wars is a popular franchise that consists of multiple popular films such as âA New Hopeâ and â The Empire Strikes Backâ. In this paper, I will mainly discuss how the film âThe Phantom Menaceâ was influenced by the Bible, a book that is worshipped by many people such as those who follow Judaism and those that follow one...
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Many pressing issues of todayâs world, such as gender roles, equality, sexuality, and more are defended or attacked using Biblical references. The question of interpretation presents itself through Biblical readings as individuals contemplate between the literal words and the influences of society. Undoubtedly, if the Bible is read word for word, there is apparent sexism within the text. However, if...
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Introduction This paper is focuses on the Matthew 16: 13-20, that marks an important point in Matthewâs narrative. After having followed Jesus for some time now in His Galilean ministry, Simon Peter speaking on behalf of the disciples, makes the declaration that Jesus is not merely a prophet but the Messiah and the Son of God. After this recognition of...
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Individuals that strive to engage and adhere to religious seminars are more inclined towards maintaining a quality state of wellbeing. Occupying similar outlooks usually allows individuals to associate with one another and hence form communities hence, promoting social development. Religions provide guidelines and a framework for people to contribute towards moral actions, which in turn, may stimulate the establishment of...
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