Religious education

recent rise in secularism, specifically within the social frameworks of Western culture, religious and spiritual practices have repeatedly been pushed aside and neglected. Although followers’ adherence to religion has seen a significant decline (Altemeyer, 2014), the notions and practices usually attached to religion or spirituality remain relevant in contemporary culture. The relevance of these religious notions and practices are seen explicitly through examining mental health, observing…

provide culturally competent care it is imperative to have a broader comprehension of the meaning of food to a culture. (Purnell, 2013). The types of food eaten, the order they are ingested, and avoidance of certain foods are often interwoven in the religious and spiritual beliefs of specific ethnic groups. Understanding these concepts provides the knowledge needed for comprehensive care as well an identification of factors that may predispose a population to poor health related to nutrition…

In today's world it is extremely important to bring an awareness to the topic of social inequities and persecutions happening. More specifically, religious inequality is an important subject that needs to be brought attention to. This rising discrimination affects teens in many parts modern America where they are treated poorly because of it. Many authors write about this inequity impacting its readers about the global issue, by having characters to help convey their message. As well as books,…

goodness or evil before this school year. This course has made me lose much of my faith within humanity. I have found that we lack the ability to empathize with other people, and demonize whole groups we label as an “other”. The witch trials and religious wars make it clear that people eliminate what they do not like, or even understand. An old…

locally born people of confirmed European ancestry. It is said that by age 3, Sor Juana was already able to read and write Latin; thirsted for knowledge from her earliest years and throughout her life. As a woman, she had little to no access to formal education and all she was able to learn was almost entirely self-taught. In 1667, Juana began her life as a nun, she wished to “have no fixed occupation which might curtail her freedom to study”. In 1669, she moved to…

Catholic and leaned towards the belief in God. Religious practice and privacy was established by my parents, the two of which came from very different backgrounds as far as religion goes. My mother, a light hearted Catholic from a Mexican family cherished religion, but cared little for the church, believing as long as you practiced God’s teachings you would be fine. My father’s side was the polar opposite, Already split up from contrasting religious beliefs, he was raised Pentecostal with a…

Serving our Persecuted Brothers and Sisters. Eliezer G. Mwankenja Messiah College Serving our Persecuted Brothers and Sisters. Before Jesus was crucified on the cross, he told his disciples that in this world they will have tribulation. Also, Jesus told his disciples that they do not belong to the world anymore because he chose them out of it. As a result, the world will hate them because they belong to him and because the world hated Jesus first. Furthermore, Jesus told his…

When one possess open, honest and thoughtful communication, you can reveal aspects of life that have been hidden within ones mind. It is a lot easier said than done, because even for myself I know that being superstitious is all about where your mind can take you and its not true reality. It just seems easier to defy logic and proceed in believing our own psychic powers. The validity of superstitions is almost always recognized but just set aside and done nothing with. As followed is a question…

can infer of the huge importance of religion on these settlers. Furthermore, the Puritans’ emigration to the New World in search of religious freedom demonstrates the value that folks placed on their religion as they braved the unknown to move thousands of miles to establish a society where they could practice in peace. However, although the Puritans wanted religious peace so badly for themselves that they would cross an ocean and create a whole community out of nothing, they felt no need to…

The Bible: From Boring to Transforming “Honestly, reading the Bible is boring,” says 16 year old Micha, “I like the stories and stuff, but don’t see how it applies to my life.” This outlook of scripture is all too common among young people today. Micha represents a generation where all good things come in small screens, where satisfaction is based on speed, and where attention is unnecessary to succeed. This modern era has rejected patience and stillness for busyness and productivity. In such…