Monotheism

The author utilizes this article to inform readers about the misuse of the name Jehovah in Christian translation. He points out that this was mispronunciation was recognized and caused The New American Standard Bible to remove it from their version. Names that should have been known for God in Christianity were not included in our translations. Listing the Contents Adler What’s in a name article- Brief Explanation of the Contents The author utilizes this article to inform readers about…

An overlaying theme that stands out to me: the everlasting love of a gracious father to an undeserving people. I relate to these people as time and time again I have strayed from the Lord when I thought that I knew best. Personally, I came form a background where the Bible was strictly a religion and not a relationship. I came from a background where I was constantly put down for messing up and being told that I was worthless to God. There came a time in my life where I placed my eyes on man…

The symbolism of Mecca for Helen In the play (The road to Mecca by Athol Furgard faber and faber edition) In the play “The road to Mecca” by Athol Furgard is a character named Helen, also known as Miss Helen. In the play she creates her own Mecca in her yard. Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabia and it is a holy city to followers of Islam. People take this religious journey to deepen their experience with God. In this case Helen takes a spiritual journey and she does not physically go to Saudi…

Analysis Brief #1: Magic and Religion in The Churning of the Ocean Comic E.B. Tylor and J.G. Frazer define religion as “belief in a spiritual being” (Pals, 26). This definition is broad in nature, thus leaving the identification of a ‘spiritual being’ open for interpretation. The comic The Churning of the Ocean: Vishnu Saves Creation follows Tylor and Frazer’s definition of religion by depicting Vishnu as a spiritual being. Throughout the story, other holy figures seek his guidance multiple…

Taoism is an ancient East Asian faith based on the belief that all things in the universe are guided by a higher universal power. Taoists believe that there is a duality between all things. There is always the black and the white, the day and the night. This philosophy says that there can exist no good without evil, and vice versa. Taoists represent this philosophy with the Yin – Yang. In this paper, I will analyze the credibility of the views of the Yin – Yang philosophy and how it could be the…

My core values and beliefs have been developed over quite a few aspects. There are many events and reasons in my life as to why and how I act and think the way that I do. Everyone has different explanations based on their own experiences and upbringings. To start off with, my beliefs about God existing is one of the main forces as to why I am who I am today. The Bible and what its stories have to offer support these beliefs. God It has been the stance of historic Christianity that, unlike other…

Shannon Riechers SMC 1314- Foundation of Reflection: God Dr. Frechette October 17, 2016 The Mysteries of the Trinity Abstract The New Testament contains the concept of the Trinity, which is a certain train of thought that allows Christians to understand the relationship between God’s three entities: father, son, Holy Spirit. This paper ask, why did Christians choose to develop and believe in the Trinity. How they had to think of a way to describe God as the creator, human, and Spirit.…

The ITALIAN HYMN is a well-known tune among Christians from several denominations since it is part of a variety of protestant hymnals. This particular hymn presents a rich organized musical structure such as a natural melody, a simple rhythm, and a traditional harmony. The melodic lines are marked by ups and downs, which is part of the well balanced structure of the hymn. In addition, the melody of the tune has a sense of purpose from the start, which facilitates congregational singing. All…

All religions do not matter which, are composed of many components which make each religion different and unique in its own way. Rituals and myths are one of the main components of religion. Mythology is known as the study of myths, and myths are most commonly defined to be ancient/ traditional stories. Rituals are a sequence of activities involving ancient objects, spiritual words, and gestures. Even after defining these two components there is still a big question that religious studies…

Craig Thompson’s autobiographical novel, Blankets, portrays his childhood, first love, and adulthood in a Christian family. The book is composed of visual images that draw attention to the messages of the author. The interpretations of those images convey conflicts between religion and his surroundings throughout his growth and development. In Thompson’s life, he gets bullied and creates his own world within the imagination and art as his way of a getaway escape from the real world. During…