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Religious faith is comes in a variety of forms. There are countless numbers of religions, and one could argue that religion is such a personal matter, that it is truly unique to each person. They, however, have some commonalities despite their differences. Each religion focuses around a set of values, and works to influence others to accept these values as their own; to live within these predetermined rules. However, despite religion?s differences and their commonalities, the question comes, is religious faith intrinsically good or evil?
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Filename: 20696
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492.20825 Exploring Religion and Violence: Identifying Themes Present in Religion
This paper, is a brief exploration into how religion, and violence are diametric opposites, yet continue to co-exist. Through exploring the structure of religion as a tool, which is used to understand the will of the divine, it can be seen that morality is a component in all religion. This paper notes the Wars of Religion in France as an example of the historical connections between religion and violence.
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Filename: 20825
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493.20842 History of Buddhism
This paper shall discuss the historic context and culture of the origins of Buddhism. It discusses, without value judgment or editorial view, the general origins of Buddhism beginning with Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhism is one of the younger of the widely practiced world religions, having started about 500 years before Christianity. Prince Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, was an Indian who discovered what he called, ?the middle way? in which extremes of sensual indulgence were avoided and self-mortification was practiced, resulting in enlightenment. Buddhism as a spiritual practice spread quickly throughout South-eastern Asia; and while it is no longer a dominant force in India, it remains the primary religion throughout that area of the Asian continent.
Pages: 4
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Filename: 20842
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494.20889 A Compare and Contrast Analysis of Christian Sects in the 17th Century
This paper will seek to understand the Reformation, and the various sects that broke off from Lutheran beliefs as the 17th century came into being. By realizing a comparison and contrast between the Puritans, Methodists, Pietists, and Quakers, we can see how they created their religious philosophies, forming the heart of rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church.
Pages: 6
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Filename: 20889
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495.20911 A Biblical Analysis of The Fall of Man in Genesis
This paper will seek to understand how the Bible contends that Eve was responsible for the Fall of Man. However, we can see some inconsistencies on the nature of equality in relation between Adam and for this blameable woman. Not only does it seem impossible to claim both as 'perfect' in God's creation, as Eve was created from Adam's rib, we can surely see how a 'fall' is impossible after the notion of women being 'lesser' in the human condition.
Pages: 4
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Filename: 20911
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496.20958 Religious Fanaticism and Its Link to Violence
This essay draws an eventual line from religion to violence. There are two key bridges to cross in this essay in order to make that connection. First, religion is and its usual purpose serves to demonstrate how one might make the leap from religion to religious fanaticism. Second, the gap between religious fanaticism and violence is bridged by similar means- the use of religious rules above those of humanity.
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497.21004 Baptism in Jesus' Name in the Book of Acts: An Analysis
This fifteen-page graduate paper examines baptism in the name of Jesus in the Book of Acts, and explores the nature of the controversy over baptism. In order to clarify this dispute, the author?s primary theme develops the explanation that Luke refers to baptism in the Book of Acts as being ?in the name of Jesus,? or speaks of it in similar language, while emphasizing that this simply confirms that all four major references to baptism in Acts differ significantly from one another, which in turn confirms that baptism does not require a strict ritualistic formula reliant upon certain words.
