Faith-based

religion. But, if we want to spend the rest of our lives with a person from the other side of the world, should we belong to their same religion and/or beliefs? Knowing that this topic is an issue nowadays in America and the whole world, I will clear up based on facts from my research how right or how wrong is the idea that a man cannot marry a woman from a different religion regardless of their feelings. However, this is a self-thought and in this essay I will be proportioning facts to the…

What am I? Many people classify their religion to other religions in three ways: exclusive, inclusive, and pluralist. I am none of these options. Exclusive means that there is only one way, inclusive means that God works in ways beyond our limits and understandings, and pluralist means that there are many valid religions and they are all mutually influenced. Religion is fascinating to me because so many religions stem from the same concept, but they are unable to see the similarities, only the…

perpetrator 's intent was to attack her religious faith and to put emphasis on the election of Donald Trump (Kunzelman, 2016). Despite the hateful and cruel behavior of the perpetuators, the women made it out of the situation safely. In addition, a second incident was reported when another Muslim student at San Jose University was attacked in nearly choked to death and he pulled her headscarf off (Kunzelman, 2016).…

growth to those close to them. This is something I agree with, I also believe that they served their God given purpose on Earth and were ready to go to heaven, based on past experience I believe that is usually the case when people die young. These beliefs are what guide my actions and could be confusing to someone who is a firm believer of one faith. Religion shapes everyday behaviors of those like myself who say grace before they eat. Many different religions implement some type of praying or…

73. What is The Organic Connection between RELIGIOSITY and WAR? • The religious circles use all available means to contradict now predominant opinion, they call ‘the myth’, that fundamentalism & religious extremism is the prime cause of both violence and war. They state, the assertion propagandized by disliked atheist and secular humanitarians is false, but, regretfully for them, such standpoint is, contrary to their hope, weakening by a day. The evidence for the counterclaims religious…

religion shape your life?” In the following paragraphs, I will indirectly answer those questions by displaying the interpretation and origin of the Religious Life in Jainism and Roman Catholicism. Jainism Jainism is classified as an atheistic creed based in India - largely in Gujarat, Rajasthan and some parts of Maharashtra. It is estimated that 0.4 % of India’s population belongs to the Jain caste. It stands as the ninth largest culture in the world occupying 0.06% of the world’s population.…

In William James', “The Will to Believe, James provides a defensive response to religious faith regarding W. T. Clifford's position in his essay, "The Ethics of Belief" (James, 2001). Within his stance, James suggests that his views have a somewhat broader scope that Clifford’s (Princeton University, n.d.). Moreover, that in certain cases, it is not only permissible but inevitable that a person’s passional, non-rational nature will determine that person’s belief (Princeton University, n.d.).…

were imperative to keep these people under control. Another way Puritan society controlled their people was by setting their moral standards very high. The Puritans were expected to live their lives according to biblical standard and “prove proper faith with proper actions” (Gabriel). The reason for living their lives in moderation was because the only way to reach salvation was to listen to the bible word. Members of society were now allowed to gamble, or drink, or do anything deemed immoral in…

compare their religion or beliefs to what they have learn and unknowingly (or knowingly) to find ways to believe that their religions are better. When I was younger, I did the same thing and every once in awhile, I will start comparing to see if my faith was better than the others. It especially did not help with family members (have quite a…

It is one of the first recorded monotheistic faiths and one of the oldest religious traditions still practiced today. Zoroastrianism is indeed a monotheistic religion, centered around the worship of the god Ahura Mazda. It is believed to be the first monotheistic religion that ever existed. Hinduism…