Faith-based

Religious faith and science coexist together with tension. One might argue that everything is in God’s plan while another will say that it is all science. In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, the two principles did not come together for the Lacks family until the death of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells that forever change their lives and millions of others. Religious faith allows the Lacks family to help cope the death of Henrietta and the problems that arise after…

When Eisenhower approved the phrase he said,” In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America’s heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country’s most powerful resource in peace and war”(64). She says in her essay that she did not understand what Eisenhower…

In this journal entry, I will try to summarize the entire article and then start again from the beginning to describe each important point. I will also share my thoughts and personal opinion on each important topic. I have chosen the article with the title "Life After Death" written by William L. Rowe and taken from the publication Philosophy of Religion. As a whole, I would say that this article is a balanced and informative piece on the arguments for and against an after- life. The article…

Spiritual Trial By a some kid with an english teacher with a heart “Your just a drunken mistake, when are you going to use that stuborn brain of yours why can”.… “can’t what be like Marcus Huh you want me to waist my life the way he did or are you going to except me for WHO I AM”. Ha and who do you think you are. You must be wondering if this is a spiritual story…

higher authority, such as a god or gods, also often include a place of worship, like a church or mosques and usually have a set of principles that are expected to be followed in exchange for better afterlife. Moreover, religion has many definitions based on different sociologists’ theories. Religion can have an inclusive definition where it is embraced by society; encouraging solidarity and is viewed as a necessity for society to function. Consequently, many sociologists and individuals…

Everyone has to believe in something. Even if you say I don’t believe in anything that is a belief. I believe in something that is widely accepted and unacceptable internationally. A topic that is debated around the world is the topic of a higher being of the spiritual world. Each superior being has different names for each culture. For my culture he is known as god. In this narrative I will explain that I believe in god and why. Some people don’t believe in god because they can’t see him.…

Signs, a movie written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan focuses on the loss of faith within the protagonist, Graham Hess and how he is brought back to it. Although, it seems as if there are two separate storylines, the two eventually intersect to help Graham become a believer again. The movie opens with the serene farmhouse where Graham Hess, his two children Bo and Morgan, and his brother Merrill live. A picture sitting by the bedside shows his family, wife included, but she is nowhere 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…

values, music, and belong to a social group. Specifically, my religious faith has enabled me to look at the world through an enlightened perspective while teaching me to trust in myself and religion. Music has always been a form of solace for me; being able to escape stressful situations through music has always enabled me to persevere. Belong to the Latinx community has always been extremely important to me. My religious faith has enabled me to look at the world through an enlightened…

praises the strength she has in her faith and compares her faith to his own, which he finds to be lacking. “Nor such thoughts / Dim and unhallowed dost thou not reject, / And biddest me walk humbly with my God” (line 50-52). Sara scolds the speaker for being “spiritually unredeemed”, as the footnote states. The speaker is thankful that Sara scolded him for the “shapings of his unregenerate mind” (55). The speaker is thinking about God and trying to have faith, but perhaps not in a serious…