Polytheism

Law codes have been fundamental to the governance of societies and for the preservation of order and structure throughout the ages. One such agency, which is thought to be categorically influential to the legal expansion of Western culture is known as Justinian’s Code (Berkeley Law, n.d., para. 9). Justinian understood the great need for laws, and wanted to utilize those that had already been established, which included the Twelve Tables. However, because they were in a disheveled state, he set…

This paper is an evaluation of the Christian concept of the Trinity. We will first define the term and examine Scriptural support, then review the initial historical development of the Trinity including heretical errors. We will switch to discussing the post-Schism adoption, further evolution and new heresies relating to the Trinity during that period. And finally, the paper will close with a personal appraisal and application. Trinity Terminology and Scriptural Support To begin, let’s define…

The Bible: Fact or Fiction Today we face a good number of different views on a wide variety of issues, which for many, take on the meaning of what people to be either ideas or beliefs. In this growing age of information and technologically savvy personnel, it is easy to either prove or debunk any and all accusations presented. One question that is used in civil and political arguments are that of the bible and its meaning, and this translation can prove to be a problem for all. In the essence,…

In “the Urban Revolution”, Gordon Childe identifies ten specific criteria in a process that he believes transforms villages and defines a city, civilization, or society. It is through this process that we can easily categorize and compare settlements and cities from ancient times. Two of these criteria, social stratification and occupational specialization, address important aspects of any civilization, such as the existence of specialists in fields like politics and religion. These aspects are…

Through all religions though many differentiate in ways of practice, rituals, and other dynamics all have one thing in common, a deity or deities that guide them through everyday life. A deity (or more commonly known as a god) is, by definition, a God, god, or goddess who seen as divine or sacred by the people of the religion. The deity/deities of a religion are usually the focus point of a religion. The deity/deities also typically give knowledge or advice to its followers by means of written…

In cultures all over the world, religion has become so important that is has become intertwined with many societies and has served as the guiding point in many people’s lives. Christianity is the most practiced and by far the most popular religion in the world. We see it everywhere spanning from north America all the way to northeast Asia. Christianity was founded roughly about 2000 years ago and has since then endured many drastic changes (allaboutreligion.org). Europe has been the region where…

Many people through out history have achieved the impossible which is to be remembered thousands of years later after their death. In history, one could see a trend; famous people die young, the people who have made a difference in the world are always taken to early. Some people who have influence the world include, Freddie Mercury from the British Band Queen; he died from HIV and AIDS. His musical talents and voice is still remembered by people young and old. Anne Frank who died during the…

are requirements of Islam. Physical cleanliness is the first step on the path to spiritual cleanliness. The purpose of Islamic spiritual cleanliness is to achieve a pure inner-self. A pure inner-self in the Islamic sense is one that is free from polytheism, lust and carnal desires of want and wealth. Islam is centered on a community and having individuals be clean and work to be clean creates a clean, pure and ultimately more spiritual community. Similar to miasma, things that have najis can be…

Zoroaster and his belief Zoroaster was the founder of the religion Zoroastrianism which believed that one’s actions determined how their afterlife would be like. Not much is known about his life. He was probably born in 628 B.C. to a priestly family. He married and had three children and three daughters. He and died around 551 B.C. in an unknown area, probably by being stabbed. Zoroaster believed that a person’s soul is being fought over by two spiritual armies, the good side being led by Ahura…

1. According to Hauser what are the main challenges to the faith today? What is relativism and why does relativism undermine the faith? How does relativism affect higher education? In what ways do they make it difficult for people to have faith today. Give examples from contemporary culture. Hauser says that Little describes relativism as a both/and way of thinking? What does this mean? What sort of effect would this way of thinking have on human commitments? Why does this lead to nihilism? Can…