Introduction to Igbo Culture and Western Influence The novel by Chinua Achebe called Things Fall Apart was first published in 1958. The story takes place in the 1890s and displays the conflict between the culture of the indigenous Igbo people and the white colonial government of Nigeria. The book tells the story of Okonkwo, the main character in the book,...
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How does one cope with feelings of uncertainty as the world around one loses faith? In his poem “Dover Beach,” Matthew Arnold explores the sentiment of humanity losing faith, and in times of uncertainty, turning instead to a loved one for trust and support. As new scientific discoveries came about in the late 1800s that contradicted aspects of religion, people...
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Introduction The status of Muslim women in Kashmir, a region marked by its complex socio-political landscape, presents a multifaceted narrative. Historically, Kashmiri women have navigated a unique socio-cultural fabric, interwoven with traditional Islamic values and the exigencies of modernity. The ongoing conflict in the region has further complicated the dynamics of their roles within society. The intricate interplay between tradition,...
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For me, Spirituality is to grow in the love of God imbibing the qualities shown by the Lord Jesus Christ and to walk on His footsteps surrendering my whole-self in the service of humanity. Three Levels of Spirituality The article speaks of three different but related levels of spirituality. They are as follow- (1) the real or existential level of...
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The novella Heart of Darkness opens and closes with a Marlow seating in a Buddha like posture, and so regarded as modern day Buddha. The author Joseph Conrad gives an obscure picture of Buddhism in the pose of Marlow. The pose also represents him to a certain degree philosophical and wise because Marlow keenly observes human life and nature in...
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The idea that God is Fashioner, Moulder, Architect, who gives form to formless matter,means in effect that in African thought creation is not by divine fiat. It is not Creatio ex nihilo (i.e. Creation out of nothing) as in Christian and Muslim belief. Creation is the outcome of the work of God’s hand, giving form as it were, to formless...
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Abstract Covid-19 has created chaos across the globe with India being no different from other nations. The repercussions have been massive on the job sector with over 11 million jobs lost in the urban sector and 8 million in the rural sector. The most affected and vulnerable are the informal labourers who have been further marginalized due to this pandemic....
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More than 70% of the American population is affiliated to Christianism. Among them, a majority is Protestant. Still, after the 46, 5% Americans that claim to be Protestant, more than ¼ US citizen is a Roman Catholic. It appears that the concentration of Catholics in Rhode Island is above average, with around 40%-50% of Rhode Islanders affiliated to this branch...
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Books reveal the mystery of human life, creativity, and understanding. Without books, life would appear impossible, as reading is the guiding manual of existence. Books have the power to explore the past, present, and future. They, never die and exist to play an essential role in our lives. They educate curious hearts, enhance characters, and nourish the mind. The book...
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Introduction Marriage is a universal institution, a social contract that transcends cultural and geographic boundaries, yet the rituals surrounding it vary significantly across different societies. These marriage rituals are deeply embedded in cultural traditions and offer insight into the values and social norms of a community. The diversity in marriage customs is a reflection of the rich tapestry of human...
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Zen Buddhism traces its beginnings directly back to Sakyamuni, the leader of the Buddhist religion. The Buddha realized that even if we have everything we desire, we are still unhappy. This is because true happiness does not depend on what we have, but on what we are. The core ideal of Zen Buddhism is the endeavor of comprehending the meaning...
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In Paradise Lost, John Milton attempts to fill in the theological and literary gaps in the Bible. One way that Milton does this is by expanding on the idea of the seven deadly sins; the sins include pride, wrath, sloth, greed, envy, gluttony, and lust. In the epic poem, a certain devil represents a specific sin. Satan, for example, displays...
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A woman participated in the opening of the Minyan service at the Conservative Jewish synagogue on that Friday evening. There were several other women in the congregation. Based on my research prior to my visit, I knew that a Minyan service needed 10 males present in order to begin; I was curious to know if I counted toward that quota....
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Prejudice against muslims or Islam in the West mainly emerged upon 9/11 attack in the United States. On average, there have been around 145 anti-islamic hate crimes in United States from 1996-2013 (FBI reports, 1996-2013). The aim of this essay is to explain how “anti-muslims prejudice” is socially constructed and how it has affected certain groups. This essay analyses published...
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INTRODUCTION How would society be if, in the next 40 years, societal values and norms remain uninfluenced by the ambassadors of the Church of Jesus Christ? And where would society be in the next 40 years, if believers intentionally permeate the strategic ‘spheres of influence’ with the commitment to properly and effectively disciple people with biblical values and standards of...
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Many scholars believe that Hinduism is the oldest religion at more than 4.000 years, predating Christianity. If you talk to many Hindus, they will tell you Hinduism has been around since the beginning of time. However, it can be traced to somewhere between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C. There are 9 recognized religions in India, Hinduism is the largest followed...
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The story of mankind begins with our beliefs, our struggles, and our inspiration to make an impact on the earth that we share. Over the course of time, civilizations have come and gone but one thing is certain, religion has played an important role in shaping cultural traditions and the laws that govern societies across the globe. However, religions across...
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Often, I have heard people dialogue about their other side. When I was younger, thinking in my small, un-nurtured mind, I only considered the physical aspect of a person’s other side. From my childhood to the present, I have matured and have a better understanding of what one ponders as his or her other side. As a practicing Christian, I...
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Introduction Catholicism is the largest religion in Spain, with 68% of Spaniards identifying as Catholic (Barómetro). It is deeply rooted in the history of the country, dating back to the first century. However, the long presence of the Catholic Church has also led to a long history of anticlericalism in Spain. From the burning of churches and other religious grounds...
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Abstract Introduction of the Western education was an important phenomenon in the history of modern India. This generated variety of responses. The paper probes into these responses ranging from the individual level to the community level with special focus on the Jain community. It also brings out the parallels running through the Hindu and Jain responses and reform movements. Of...
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Romanticism came about in the 18th century, Romanticism focused on the joy and good that come along with the natural world and humans. Although there is a glee side of Romanticism there is also a dark side of Romanticism. Dark Romanticism is the darker side of the natural world, the darkness within humanity and self-destruction. As Romanticism praises the merits...
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Toward Happier Choices by Michael Oborn is a quasi-memoir. He jots down a series of thoughts and after-thoughts of his life and former life as a man born in Mormon culture to a man who simply learns to loosen the ties of religion and become a free thinker. His insight and how he brilliantly words out his thoughts and emotions...
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KOSHER Kosher food is blessed by Jews before consuming and certain types of food can be Kosher without a rabbi or priest giving permission. Kosher food is within the laws of Shabbat and an observant Jew is one who abides these laws. There are 3 simple elements of Keeping Kosher, according to Jewish Law. These include; “Not eating any non-kosher...
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“Good and evil” is the most common dichotomy in studies related to ethics, religion and philosophy. There is no holy scriptures that does not talk about good and evil. It is the most prevalent topic of ethics and philosophies. Though they are the main concepts of moral studies there is no definite meaning for both good and evil, whatever things...
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Introduction Hinduism is one of the oldest major religions in the world, with approximately one billion followers. The majority of the Hindu population resides in South-Central Asia, representing 52.9% compared to only 0.5% in Northern America (ARDA, 2010). Hindus believe in dharma, which represents duties and obligations that an individual must comply with to be an active member of the...
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Religion can be defined as an institution to express belief in a divine power that provides utmost meaning to life. It is also a cultural system of behaviors and practices, world views, holy texts and places, ethics, and societal organization that relate humanity to an order of being. Different religions contain various elements, ranging from the holy, sacred, faith, an...
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Disobedience is a romantic drama starring Rachel McAdams, Rachel Weisz and directed by Sebastian Lelio. Lelio teamed up with Rebecca Lenkiewicz to write the film based on the novel of the same name by Naomi Alderman. In this review, I will discuss the plot and how the film portrays Jewish identity through the lens of Orthodox Judaism, homosexuality and the...
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Introduction Money is an important object for everybody today because it is used in all things that we can see today. We go by our daily lives earning and spending money in order for us to live. All of us use money to buy things that we need like home, food, water, clothes, and other important necessities. Also, we buy...
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There are three ideologies under religious which are reveal and preserve, reveal but interpolated and not reveal but based on human wisdom. However, there are many ideologies under non-religious. For example, scientism, rationalism, humanism, agnosticism, atheism, materialism and etc. RELIGIOUS IDEOLOGIES “Religion usually describes the belief in a superhuman controlling power involving God or gods; it entails a system of...
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Wise Blood, Flannery O'Connor's impressive and eerie first novel, is a classic when it comes to twentieth-century literature. Despite being a revision of some of her most iconic work, critics often belittled Wise Blood’s success after its publication in 1952. This was because they either failed to grasp its many religious concepts or they chose not to. O’Connor showcases these...
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