The German political atmosphere has changed over the last years. Many people talk about a Rechtsruck - a sudden shift to the right. A new party appeared within some years: Alternative fĂźr Deutschland â An alternative for Germany (AfD). It was successful with slogans like those shown above. Yet, the members of the party resist to be classified as xenophobic...
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer is recognized as a deeply spiritual man, a Protestant Luteran pastor, a Christian thinker, theologian, and an active oppositionist of Nazism. Due to his devotion to Christian ideas, significant contribution to the modern theology, and bold resistance to the policy of Hitler, Bonhoeffer remains increasingly influential figure in the recent Christian history. Bonhoeffer was all his life consequent...
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Following the period of the Enlightenment, it was believed that religion would eventually fade away due to the rise of new ways of rationalizing the world in which we live, specifically religion was thought to be in its last phase before obsoleteness because of science (Newberg & dâAquili, 2008). It has been over two-hundred years since the end of the...
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From my previous courses at Liberty I know theo means god, and the suffix ology refers to a field of study. Therefore, when I hear the word theology I know that it suggests the study of God. I believe this âstudy of Godâ is the structure or support of Christianity. Growing up in a two parent home where only one...
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INTRODUCTION Oppression used as a tool of religion, society uses religion as a form of social control, people behave well not only out of fear of their friends and families disapproving but also out of the desire to remain in their godâs good graces. Durkheim explains that sacred does not mean good and profane does not mean bad. Christianity and...
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What is Narrative? The word narrative is synonymous with a story, which is an account of events that can be actual or reported, this account can be used to help us understand better our experiences in the world, and they form us. Professor Jerome T. Walsh, a professor of the Old Testament at the University of Botswana and Dallas, describes...
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The term âreligious languageâ refers to statements or claims made about God or gods. The problem of religious language is that if God is infinite, then words used to describe finite beings, may not sufficiently describe God. For example, is God good in the same sense as Pope Francis is good, or Greta Thunberg is good? This problem makes it...
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âTo sing about freedom and to pray for its coming is not enough. Freedom must be actualized in history by oppressed who accept the intellectual challenge to analyze the world for the purpose of changing itâ mentioned James Cone. This paper looks at one of the prominent figures of Black Theology, James Cone and explores Black Liberation Theology. Black Theology...
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James Cone, an American theologian, is best known for his advocacy of black theology, which focuses on the lives and experiences of black people. Throughout God of the Oppressed and Bill Moyers interview, Cone uses symbols to narrate black theology. The symbols he uses are the lynching tree, Jesus, the Israelites, and folk stories. The lynching tree symbolizes the reflection...
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Scientific Explanations for Religion According to the Hypersensitive Agency-Detecting Device (HADD) mechanism, it allows humans to âperceive that many things have agency or the ability to act of their own accordâ (Palermo, 2015). This mechanism was developed as based on survivability of humans, who did not try to think too much about the causality of natural events and believed that...
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Theology since ancient times is a mysterious topic. There are two kinds of typical branch of theology, Greek theology and Buddhism theology. They are more popular than many other theologies. People may think that they are so similar in many aspects that they canât be distinguished very clearly. As a matter of fact, they are different in some ways. This...
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Introduction In this essay, I will be discussing the value of theology widely based on the article âIntroduction to Theologyâ by Kevin Smith. I will focus on Smithâs view on the nature, goal, task, and methods of theology. Through interactions from the articles; âSceptics on the Value of Theologyâ also by Kevin Smith and âYou Cannot Serve Both God and...
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Theology and religion are two very closely related and easily confused disciplines. The confusion arises because both of them revolve around a supreme power, God. If you carefully examine each subject, you will realize that, while they have a few aspects in common, they are also two completely different things. Theology mostly focuses on studying about God and faith. It...
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Minjung theology deals with the central theme of theology, i.e. there are two separate opinions it is based off. According to Suh Namdong, minjung is the centre of focus rather than Jesus, whereas Ahn Byungmu claims that it focuses on both minjung and Jesus, as they are inseparable. The reasoning given was that Jesus was the medium used to understand...
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Introduction For many Century, there are more and more people formed different peace organisations to create peace for the world. Buddhist Peace Fellowship also known as BPF, is one of the many peace organisations mainly based on Buddhism. BPF was first found in 1978. The reason why that this Buddhist peace organisations is selected is because they demonstrated their actions...
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Located in Torontoâs Royal Ontario Museum is a Buddhist figural sculpture titled Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara). The sculpture is on display in a room filled with Buddhist relics which have survived from Chinaâs past. Guanyin, a bodhisattva (Buddha to be) is displayed next to Dashizhi, another bodhisattva type which shares the same wood carving and polychrome composition and rests on the same...
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Introduction In this paper, the beautiful capitals of Paris, New York, and Rome-Florence-Venice will be analyzed by their centerpieces, documented periods, and explicit scholars. Every one of the three divisions will be tended to as far as specific significances in workmanship history. Paris is imminent given the Impressionists and Post-impressionists. New York applies to the record of its area respects...
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The Religious Voice in the World means to me, that people take a stand and use their voice to get attention to them so they can address problems which are happening in the world today. People use their voice to speak about issues that they care about whether its education or society. When using their religious voice this helps make...
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In today's modern age, there has been an increasing movement in all aspects of society and culture towards secularism and relativism. In the United States of America, this trend away from any type of religiosity in the public sphere, especially in business, has become more and more commonplace. There is this idea that has silently permeated into the social conscious,...
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Religion has always been an integral part of every nation, every nation or every culture. Depending on living conditions, personal conditions or direct or indirect agents, each person has a different viewpoint and religious practices. Social factors also greatly influence religious practice and the growth of religion on every believers. The day-to-day development of modern society also entails many social...
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The art, architecture, and beliefs of Ancient Egypt have a very influential impact on shaping todayâs modern world. Although when many think about Ancient Egypt, they donât think about its influence, itâs very prominent. The art, architecture, and beliefs were also just generally a huge part of Ancient Egyptian culture. These three aspects shaped much of the culture, and still...
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In Charlotte Bronteâs Jane Eyre, Jane Eyre encounters three different figures in her life: Mr. Brocklehurst, Helen Burns, and St. John. They represent their own established versions of religion that builds upon the foundation of her faith to God. These versions are presented in order to contrast the opinions of Jane which play a central part in her personal character...
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Introduction to Magical Realms: Harry Potter vs. The Chronicles of Narnia Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia are arguably among the most entertaining works of fantasy, especially when it comes to magic. The Harry Potter series primarily focuses on Harryâs struggles against Lord Voldemort, an evil wizard with the intention to achieve pure-blood dominance by ridding the wizarding world...
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Placing value on a personâs life is not measured by the way an individual has lived, but rather, by what the person has gained in his life. The ideas I have towards the meaning of life could be totally separate from the ideas of another. For me, there are many things that make my life worth living. Life offers many...
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Customs practiced within organized and unorganized religion carry deep significance that can be traced back to the foundations of religious belief. The first evidence of religious belief and practice can be found within acts of veneration to the dead during the Paleolithic Period of earth[footnoteRef:1]. Through acts of burial and graveside offering, rituals such as this one has endured for...
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INTRODUCTION Out of many of the unique features that India is known for, religious diversity stands out as one of the most prominent ones. The country has not only been the birthplace of many religions but has also sheltered and nurtured the growth of several other religions. These religions have slowly embedded themselves into Indian culture due to the countryâs...
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Many religions are organized under geographic location because of the similar beliefs and practices common within a region. Comparative Religion studies the similar aspects of doctrines and practices of the worldâs religion. India is recognized as a geographical location with many religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Hinduism is believed to be the oldest religion and Buddhism was...
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The word religion is used to describe a group of people who share common beliefs in same god. It is not important that to be in a particular religion believing in god is essential. In a religion there are a set of rules, customs, traditions, practices and beliefs through which there are some differences in religions (Richards 9). Religion is...
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Introduction The quest to identify the oldest religion in the world has long fascinated scholars, historians, and theologians. Religion serves as a profound aspect of human culture, offering insights into the earliest civilizations and their interpretations of existence. Determining the oldest religion involves examining archaeological evidence, sacred texts, oral traditions, and historical accounts. Unlike contemporary religions, ancient belief systems were...
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The Mediterranean Sea is called the sea on land because it borders the three continents, the origin of modern European civilization. The Mediterranean, which played a central role in Europe through the prosperity of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Spain, has been called variously in history. The Mediterranean sea was called the âGreat Greenâ by Ancient Egyptians, the âour seaâ by...
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