Category: Religion 1596

  • Atonement: Theories and Interpretations

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction About two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ died for all humanity’s sins. It is called the crucifixion of Jesus, by which he produces the atonement for the whole of humankind. Despite the fact of this event and the clarity of its consequences, there are many theories…

  • Anselm’s Ontological Argument Analysis

    The Proslogion contains the ontological argument that made Anselm famous throughout the ages. In this work, God is not thought of as the sum of positive qualities and the all-powerful possessor of various earthly goods. Anselm’s reasoning no longer proceeds from a conception of what God must be to assert that something corresponding to this…

  • Biblical Texts: John 12:32

    Table of Contents John 12:32 Universalism of Salvation Calvinism Conclusion References The original Bible was written in classical Hebrew, and thus as the gospel spread across nations, the texts had to be translated into different languages. Specifically, the gospels were originally written in Koine Greek and later translated into other languages. One of the contentious…

  • In Defense of the Classical Doctrine of the Trinity

    The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most misinterpreted and controversial aspects of Christianity. Historically, there have been debates surrounding this foundational concept of Christian faith. People often make mistakes trying to understand the nature of God, which stems primarily from their denial they cannot fully grasp the almighty Lord. The concept of…

  • African Religious Concepts: Time and Puberty Rites

    Table of Contents Introduction Puberty Rites Time Conclusion Introduction A lot of people all over the world believe in the existence of some supreme forces that can affect their lives. Such beliefs determine their religion and its practices. In addition to that, it affects their everyday life and worldview. People who follow African and Western…

  • The Good Samaritan: Origin and Meaning of the Expression

    The Good Samaritan currently refers to doing good deeds towards strangers exclusively out of kindness and compassion. This idiom is rooted in a biblical parable told by Jesus. The story is usually interpreted as Jesus’ call to love both neighbors and enemies. However, the meaning of the parable could be misinterpreted, which can also be…

  • Genesis 28:10-22 and Its Ideological Aspects

    Table of Contents Introduction Literary Meaning Ideological Meaning Communal Meaning Conclusion Introduction This paper focuses on the passage presented in Genesis 28 verses 10 to 22. It is crucial to examine the literary, ideological, and communal aspects presented in this passage with the view of revealing the theological message intended by this author, Moses. In…

  • Far East Asian Perception of Reality

    Table of Contents Introduction Shinto Religion Chinese Writing Asian Art Conclusion Works Cited Introduction People’s beliefs have been formed for centuries and each region has specific perception of reality. Clearly, people share some universal beliefs but all nations and cultures have certain peculiarities. For instance, Far East is the region where people believe in spirits,…

  • The Holy Spirit as Part of the Trinity

    Introduction The Holy Ghost is the infinitesimally understood person of the Trinity. In fact, many believers share many misconceptions about the Holy Spirit. Some view Him as a force, as a ghost, and a second class replacement god. He is mistaken with the manifestations themselves and has even been presented as an ancillary figure that…

  • Daoism Issue, Solution, Techniques, and Exemplars

    Daoism, often called Taoism, is a philosophy initiated in Earliest China and propagated by theorists such as Laozi. This viewpoint, which some individuals regard as a religion, instructs persons on living in agreement with the rest of the universe. The word “Dao” refers to “path,” the essence and pattern of all that exist. Laozi discusses…