Criticism of the Bible

Was the Civil War predictable? Did any events indefinitely cause the South to desire a split from the North? The North and the South had a growing tension between them for many reasons, and the northern abolitionists encouraged a Civil War through their actions of protest. Although many Americans were affected minimally by the changes of the nation, abolitionists inevitably foresaw a Civil War because the growing tensions between the North and the South became apparent in political and social…

Augustine, who introduced the idea of a just war into the general Christian doctrine, which was arrived at by interpreting scripture and the realization that pacifism, while ideal in a perfect world, was not possible in a sinful one. These ideas faced criticism - with many Christian branches breaking off as a result. However, the concept of a 'Just war ' became accepted and was later expanded and revised by Saint Thomas Aquinas, who considered requirements such as Last Resort, Legitimate…

Most of them are used contextually, and Carson treats the Scriptures with respect. In fact, one segment, found in chapter six, expounds the biblical view of hell and homosexuality. I applaud Carson for pointing these aspects out and explaining clear Bible teachings on those…

the primary instruments in his translation of the Book of Mormon, and they are mentioned as legitimate objects throughout the scriptures. So why do we as members of the church hesitate to discuss seer stones, and why do non-members find exceeding criticism in them? I hope to answer these questions in my analysis. I will also explore more of the history of the seer stone in church history, as well as some of the doctrine attached to the use of a seer stone. Doctrine and Covenants 28 was given in…

is chased by the government until he escapes in a river. In the end, he washes up near the sanctuary of rebel intellectuals who have memorized various works of literature, and receives from them the duty and purpose of memorizing a chapter of the Bible to rebuild a new civilisation. Literature censorship policies in contemporary…

Michael, Enoch, or some other prophet would bring in the messianic age for the Jews. Although a large number of Jews and all of the Jewish leaders didn’t believe he was the messiah, some of the Jews did. There are instances and situations throughout the Bible where Jesus was announcing the imminence of God’s kingdom and had performed miracles such as healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and also raising the dead. These things led Jesus’s Jewish followers to believe that he was sent by God…

John Milton’s Paradise Lost, with its literary, theological and cultural complexities, has given rise to feminist and anti-feminist readings of the First Couple, with particular emphasis on Eve. As the creature created from Adam’s rib to be his companion in a world otherwise populated only by beasts, Eve has been read to be a woman made to be subservient to Adam. The reality is far more complicated, as we see that Eve is in fact very eager in establishing her own identity, the pursuit of which…

This paper identifies my personal results garnered from the Meyers-Briggs Personality test. The Myers-Briggs test theoretically illustrates an individual’s psychological behavioral traits based upon a series of questions. I am an Introvert, Intuitive, Thinker and Judger (INTJ). This paper will breakdown each behavioral trait, weaknesses, strengths, how they work together, and how it is best applied in the work force to achieve maximum results. Additionally I will share a personal testimony as to…

In Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography, he raises one of the biggest challenges that many have when it comes to faith. One of the biggest dilemmas that people face when balancing their beliefs is the determination of how much of life is defined by God, versus how much is a result what we do or do not do? The concept of self-reliance minimizes the role of God and asserts that people make their own path in life. Part I of Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography tells a portion of the story of his life…

The era following World War I known as the roaring twenties displayed a clash of traditional ideas and modernized ideas, both how these issues grew and their eventual outcomes. These issues manifested various social changes dealing with new immigration, religious tradition, the exploitation of mass media and new inventions, and the social tension with women, blacks, and gangs. The new flow of immigrants was restricted and controlled due to the hysteria induced by the Red Scare with liberals…