Psychology of religion

History has been proven that there have been a lot of means that has brought human beings together and some of this means are religion, politics, education etc. Nature has been the main thing that controls human existence on the planet and every development and increase in human life has come into existence as a result of production. Men have been able to distinguish themselves from animal producing their means of subsistence which is within their existence and through this process which we term…

Religions cannot be reduced to a belief system anymore than they can be reduced to ritual system” (Prothero 21). This quote is true to that of the religions of Christianity and the Yoruba religions. The role of believing plays a larger role in Christianity than it does for the Yoruba religion. The Yorubas seem to have more of a ritual based religion than a belief system . There are many difference between the two religions when it comes to how they express their “belief system.” That does not…

specific religions. Specifically what beliefs within religions cause barriers or provide bridges to the Gospel. It is imperative to apply have these beliefs in mind when approaching other religions in order to relate to them. I will specifically approach a specific barrier and bridge within Hinduism and Islam throughout the next few paragraphs. For each of these religions there are many points that could be beneficial for an individual to understand, but I will only expand on one from each…

because so much of interest goes on in these lines: the friction of both religions, Islamic and Christianity, and how the language used mirrors Sultan’s decision making. Chaucer convinces us through his language that he has been in prayer during these two stanzas. It first seems that he is in prayer with Islamic when he states, “taught by Mahoun oure prophete” as if he is having a compliant of the intact of both religions which distance him from Constance (224). As we move towards the second…

The writings of Leo Tolstoy were quite the reflection of his life. Early in his childhood, Tolstoy became acquainted with death as both of his parents passed away. Thankfully, the orphaned Tolstoy was left a large sum of money and was able to further his education and seek meaningful work for his life, starting with the pursuit of an education in law. After many unfulfilling jobs, Tolstoy struggled with finding a purpose for his existence and began to put his faith into religious outlets.…

as Christians and Muslims. Since Bethlehem is an important location to many religions, there is a large amount of religious diversity in the city, but a life in the city comes with a lot of violence. In the novel The Collaborator of Bethlehem by Matt Beynon Rees, different opinions of martyrdom are represented…

Looking for the Truth Human beings are inquisitive and toil away to find the answers to questions that they hold dear to them. These questions include reasons for why humans exist or for why there is so much suffering in the world. As humans seek further into divulging the causes, they are simultaneously continuing their search for finding God through theology. There is a bond between theology and humans seeking meaning in their existence; when humans search for a deeper understanding, they…

Every Christian will face temptation at some point in their life. The devil wants their soul and tempts them according to their sin nature. Each human is created differently and with that, each person has been given their own set of obstacles which can benefit God, or the devil. Although everyone has different battles, there is one shared by all: choosing God or the devil. This internal struggle is known as psychomachia and is analyzed by C.S. Lewis in the Screwtape Letters. The Screwtape…

Barry Levinson’s Wag The Dog, investigates the role of integrity and morality in individuals’ and institutions’ quest for power. Brean’s motto ‘change the story, change the lead’ summarises the Government’s approach towards handling the sexual scandal and peoples’ attitudes towards conserving truthfulness and ethical behaviour when trying to obtain influence. It explores one 's willingness to lie, exploit others, neglect aspects of morality and ‘dispose of’ innocent citizens. Brean refers to a…

Religions Should Be Taught in Public Schools The world that we live in today has gone downhill because of the many perspectives and disrespect towards one another’s different religions and cultures. Having a religion class in public schools brings great amounts of benefits to not only the students that are learning about the different religions, but as well as American citizens as a whole. It’s been quite a hassle for those who have been trying to put religion classes in schools because of the…