Sacred

“Sacred Search” Allana Dorsett FACS 205-001 Liberty University Sacred Search Summary Gary Thomas’ book “Sacred Search” explains that a person should consider the reasons for wanting to get married more so than who they marry. He elaborates on why men and women choose to marry, as well as the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both in a marriage relationship. One of the great feats of Thomas’s book is that he details a biblical argument to destroy the notion that there is one…

Judaic sacred scripture addresses various ethical concerns in relation to sexuality, thusly Judaism has formed explicit rules that govern sexual intercourse and it’s related activities and behaviours. These overarching guidelines are derived from the TANAKH, a combination of “the whole Torah”, prophetic messages and other writings. Adherents of Judaism are greatly influenced by these ethical teachings, as, living in accordance with the Judaic commandments assists in the fulfilling of the…

artistic experimentation and emphasis on the human figure. During this time, many paintings contained Christian imagery and connotations, whether outright or implied. Two paintings during this time that illustrate several concepts and depictions are Sacred and Profane Love by Titian (or Tiziano in Italian) and Velazquez’s Venus with Her Mirror. These two paintings include imagery that is both secular and non-secular, but one leans more toward one side of the spectrum than the other. This paper…

expect the draw of sacred spaces to also dwindle. This has not appeared to be the case. Though many times we see a sacred space as being tied exclusively to religion, these are in fact any place that people or society have set aside. The word “sacred” tend to stir up images of centuries-old churches and monuments, but what each person holds as sacred can differ greatly. In modern society many issues have arisen between those who make claim to an area that they considered sacred and those who…

In The Sacred and the Profane, Mircea Eliade traces the existence of sacred spaces and what characteristics each area follows to determine what defines a sacred space. Eliade has identified five elements of every sacred space. For a place to be sacred, there has to be a hierophany, cosmogonic qualities, a threshold, and where heavenly and earthly come to meet and has to have a break in the homogeneity of the space. To examine further, we explored Stonehill’s Chapel of Mary to see if it qualifies…

The Sacred and the Profane by Eliade, focuses on the human experience of both the sacred and the profane. I will specifically focus on the sacred, because I can relate best to it. Eliade focuses on how the religious person experiences the world in regards to space, time, the cosmos, and the body/self. Throughout this paper I will elaborate on Eliade's main points, and how the religious person can make an effect on the world in which they live. According to Eliade, there are four main ways that…

Sacred on the view of religions Sacred has many definitions according to individual’s belief but in many religions it referred to as being holy or revered due to sanctity. On the religious view or anthropological view, sacred can be anemic view on a certain collection of thoughts and cultural practices. In many communities, many objects that are referred to as sacred are meant for spiritual and worship or service to the gods. The term sacred has a long history of origin from Latin (sacrum)…

respect for nature, and conveys a sense of equality among humans and all other life forms. This Native American literature deviates from traditional Western literature for it creates an emphasis on harmony among all living things. As discussed in “The Sacred Hoop”, by Paula Gunn Allen, the two literatures differ so much because the cultures are so uncommon. Western literature tends to be an outlet for one to express emotions. On the other hand, Native American literature is more focused on…

The Role Religion has on Social Structure The Sacred Canopy by Peter Berger offers a way to gain new perspectives on how we construct different realities in society for ourselves. Berger didn’t seem to be interested in convincing us that religion is a spiritual phenomenon, but rather he offered a perspective on how religion plays a role in our social life. This is because we live in a world that places value on cultural aspects. Individuals want to have meaning, so religion plays that specific…

Historical Context Report, Klichev The book “Sacred Hoops” is set around the late 1900’s following the return of Michael Jordan to the Chicago Bulls. Michael Jordan had retired during the 1993–94 NBA season to pursue a path in baseball, but returned in March 1995 and led the Bulls to three straight championships. Although the author, Phil Jackson, outlines his early life and childhood as part of his road to becoming a professional coach, the main events discussed in the book come later in his…