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This is a question which clearly invites generalizations, all of which will be open to dispute as the definitions of religion and philosophy are so hotly disputed. It is reasonably safe to say that...
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From the quotations you give, it appears that you are using the English Standard Version of the Bible (ESV), so I shall use that translation in my answer. All references are to John's Gospel,...
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The "state" differs from other forms of political organization in very profound ways. Whereas "other forms of political organization" can refer to political parties, ideologically-oriented public...
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In his Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, David Hume has one of the participants, Philo, critique the idea of the creator God who made the world. Philo argues that whatever it was that designed...
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The Second Commandment is a tricky one and has become a source of contention among many religious groups. The full text of this commandment (from the King James version of the Bible, Exodus 20:...
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The Eucharistic Prayer is the ritual prayer used in Catholic churches as the congregation prepares to receive communion, also known as the Eucharist. Most of the words are spoken by the priest,...
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Strictly speaking, Descartes's version of the ontological argument for God's existence isn't a formal proof but rather a self-evident axiom that is intuitively grasped by the mind. In other words,...
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The Rule of Saint Benedict includes a great many precepts. They are directed primarily at monks, and some are even more specialized, being applicable to abbots and other officials. Some of the most...
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This is a fascinating question. From what I've read (I am drawing from the analysis done by Barry B. Powell, as found in Powell, Classical Myth, Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004), it...
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As you probably already know, Ancient Near-Eastern Cosmology, or Biblical cosmology, is the way the writers of the Bible—specifically the Old Testament—viewed the universe, in terms of how it...
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If we were to synthesize the myriad of topics found in the book of Exodus, we could conclude that the two most important messages that we get out of the book are the following: The Israelites are...
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There is historical and archaeological evidence that suggests trade was influential in the spread of Christianity. Early on, the official means for spreading the "good news" was through...
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Aristotle criticized Plato's notion of the existence of forms as things-in-themselves with independent reality. Instead, he believed that the phenomena were real, as opposed to shadows of noumena....
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I should note first that we aren't allowed to complete essay assignments for students. However, I can give you some thoughts to help you with this question. There are a variety of Eucharistic...
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In the Vedic Hindu tradition, Brahman is the ultimate cosmic reality. Brahman can be understood as the supreme deity, the totality of all existence, and/or the Creator. The soul that has found...
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Plato's understanding of the soul's desire for being is well articulated in his belief in reincarnation. Plato believed that after the death of the body the soul persisted and maintained its...
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The table I am sitting at can be described in the terms of Aristotle's four causes. It has a material cause of wood, and, secondarily, of metal, glue and polyurethane finish, because these are the...
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The caste system is a social order based on Hindu religious philosophy. Within this religious system, the body is to the soul as clothing is to our bodies. The soul is born into and sheds bodies...
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The perspective of C. S. Lewis offers an interesting way to approach this topic, since he found both of the major interpretations of the sacrament unsatisfactory. The Eucharist or Holy Communion is...
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The Islamic faith has no worldwide leader and a myriad of different interpretations. Quite apart from the most significant division into Sunni and Shia Islam, there are various sub-groups,...
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This is certainly a multi-faceted and philosophical question, and it is one that begs personal interpretation. Therefore, I would encourage you to think through how each of the questions asked in...
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According to the character of the Master in the Analects by Confucius, the superior person has many specific qualities. For instance, they are defined by acting rather than speaking, and they only...
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Compare and contrast Taoism with Christianity, including monotheism or pluralism, salvation, afterlife, heaven/hell, suffering and justice, works, knowledge, devotion, reincarnation, and nirvana. What...
Taoism and Christianity are both systems of religious and philosophical thought based on ancient texts, the origins of which are at least somewhat obscure. Tao Te Ching, the central text of Taoism,...
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Comparing and contrasting two religions as diverse as Christianity and Sikhism would require an answer beyond the scope of what we can provide here. However, I’ve tried my best to do a brief...
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Three religious practices found in Mecca before Muhammad's revelations included the following: Polytheism/Paganism: This was very widely practiced in Mecca before Muhammad began preaching....
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There are many commandments in the Bible's Old and New Testaments about what God expects from those He has created. In Matthew, Jesus is asked about which of all these commandments is the most...
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Rationalism is a school of thought in Western philosophy which distinguishes between empirical knowledge and knowledge attained through reason. Knowledge that is attained solely through reason is a...
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The overarching message of Jonah is that we must obey God's commands, even if they go against our wishes and desires. The second overarching message is that mercy is a great good—one which God...
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This is a very interesting question! Islam is a fascinating religion to study and has some distinct differences from other major world religions when it comes to leadership and the role of the...
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In the book of Job, Satan is allowed to test Job by turning his life upside down. He loses his livestock, home, sons, and ultimately his health. Satan is allowed to do this in order to test Job's...
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The Book of Joshua tells the final realization of the promise of God to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land after their escape from slavery in Egypt. It begins immediately after the death of...
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In Isaiah 53, there are numerous prophecies to the Messiah who is yet to come. First, the words lay out the plan for Christ's eventual crucifixion: But he was pierced for our transgressions,he was...
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In Buddhism, the doctrine of Anatta states that there is no constant, permanent "self" or "soul" and that the "self" we experience is both an illusion and a source of pain. The term comes from the...
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The Church, at its core in Christian belief, is the mobile unit of God's plan for salvation and outreach here on Earth, and that has not changed. It is up to the church to reach out and evangelize...
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The story of the Persians’ planned massacre of Jews and the Jews’ role in eliminating their enemies in advance offers several possible avenues of interpretation. Esther was chosen as queen in...
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From a young age, David knew that God could triumph over any giant in life. When he faced Goliath, the Philistine scoffed at him because he was such a young boy. But David never wavered in his...
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Political unrest, confusion, and conflicts among the people led to the development of the three philosophies that sought to guide the people’s way of life amidst all the chaos. The three...
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Members of some religious groups do not vote at all. Jehovah's Witnesses, for example, do not believe in voting for or endorsing any political candidate or platform. They believe that they lead by...
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The judges of ancient Israel were pre-political leaders appointed by God to lead Israel in a time of distress. Their leadership worked in much the same way as the dictators of early Rome, who would...
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This is a controversial question, and the answer that follows is admittedly based as much on anecdotal evidence as it is on objective mechanisms such as surveys and opinion polls. It is also a...
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A main framework of bioethics attempts to balance the four main principles of bioethics. These principles are: Autonomy: respect for a patient’s individuality which urges the caretaker to both...
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If you are operating out of a textbook or some type of class instruction, I would turn to that first. This might involve defining the term in a more concrete way, and the manner in which you...
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Compare and contrast Islam with Christianity, including: Monotheism or Pluralism, Salvation, Afterlife, Heaven/Hell, Suffering and Justice, works, knowledge, Devotion, Reincarnation, and Nirvana. What...
Islam and Christianity share a surprising number of traditions and beliefs and have common bonds that go back to their origins, over two thousand years ago. Nevertheless, there are some precepts of...
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George Whitefield was one of the most famous religious preachers of his era. A Calvinist (Calvinism applies to the traditions within Christian theology that evolved out of the ideas of Jean...
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In Mere Christianity, Lewis says there are four cardinal virtues—these are ideas that have been identified and regarded by everyone regardless of religion or time. They are common to all people,...
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Hinduism is often considered the oldest religion ever, and the third largest religion after Christianity and Islam. Hinduism originates on the Indian subcontinent and some parts of Southeast Asia...
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For the essay that you are preparing, you have already completed one important step, which is to develop your argument that believing in the historicity of the Bible is important. In an...
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Understanding the Old Testament is vitally important for a thorough understanding of the Bible, but it is extremely difficult because of the complexity of historical tradition and the differences...
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Frankl does not speak of these theologies directly in Man's Search for Meaning. However, his description of the suffering of the Jews in the lagers or concentration camps can be seen as a...
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According to the World Religion Database, Buddhism is one of the 18 major global religions in the world. In fact, it is considered to be the fourth largest religion with nearly 540 million...