Category: Religion 1596

  • Jehovah’s Witness – Beliefs

    Jehovah’s witnesses are unique believers who base their religion on Christianity; however, they hold many unique features and traditions. The main peculiarity of Jehovah’s witnesses is that their God is Jehovah, and Jesus Christ is his agent, through whom people may reconcile to God (“Jehovah’s Witness – Beliefs,” 2019). The reason for choosing to research…

  • “Religion in Chinese Society” by Ch’ing-k’un Yang

    Religion has always been an ongoing issue for human society. For centuries people have been trying to define the role it plays in their lives and the extent to which this phenomenon impacts their being. Yet, the attitude to religion in Eastern and Western societies differed greatly. Yang states that the perspective on this social…

  • Creole Religions of the Caribbean by Olmos et al.

    Introduction The book under consideration, written by Margarite Fernandez Olmos and Lizabeth Parvisini-Gebert, represents a comprehensive investigation of the diversity of religious practices, beliefs, and traditions that originated in the Caribbean region as well as the current state of these religions. The introduction to the book begins with the description of three different examples of…

  • Sociocultural Influence of Catholicism

    Table of Contents Introduction Global Social Impact North and South America Europe Africa Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The rapidly growing world population presupposes the increase in the number of religious and social communities that inevitably have a tremendous influence on global development. However, there exists a relatively small number of world religions that now have…

  • “The Life You’ve Always Wanted” by John Ortberg

    In The Life You’ve Always Wanted, John Ortberg encourages his readers to reflect on the nature of Christianity and the ability of belief in God to facilitate positive change and growth, revealing why and how transformation occurs. The book is unique for the modern outlook on a traditional spiritual path and related disciplines and talks…

  • Natural World in Religious and Scientific Knowledge

    Table of Contents Introduction The Importance of Education in Appreciating the Natural World Natural World and Religion The Role of the Creator Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Nowadays all people live in different communities, and various religions are spread among the population. During its history, humanity accumulated and explored a significant amount of knowledge about the…

  • Biblical Assertion of Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    Table of Contents Purpose of Baptism Glossolalia and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Bibliography Footnotes The phenomenon of Baptism in The Holy Spirit has always been a complex spiritual endeavor, which obtains its unique significance across various confessions. The Catholic theology regards the process of Baptism with The Holy Spirit as a blessing received…

  • The Attitude of Individuals Towards Other Religions

    In the everyday world, while communicating, people use nonverbal language to help express themselves better. However, intercultural differences might lead to disagreements and misinterpretations as various traditions form special beliefs and explanations of nonverbal language. People from different countries can struggle to comprehend a foreigner. Gestures, as one of the forms of nonverbal language, can…

  • “Introducing World Religions” Through Christian Lens

    Introducing World Religions, a book authored by Charles E. Farhadian. and published in 2015, is an insightful religious book that addresses the Christian audience of the 21st century on world religions viewed through a Christian lens. Professor Farhadian is a renowned author of Christian texts and a distinguished contributor to religious debates. In this particular…

  • Haitian Vodou Traditions and Western Perception

    Table of Contents Introduction Haitian Vodou: Summary Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Haitian Vodou has a long and proud history that incorporates discoveries and insights into human nature and the place of a man within the realm of the environment. However, Haitian Vodou as a set of practices, traditions, and observations has been affected by the…