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society. I also liked how the writer found analogies between Christianity and Islam, equating Muhammad with St. Paul, Jesus with the Qor’an, and the Bible with the Hadith. The amount of difference sects of Islam seems infinite and extremely complicated and I vaguely remember learning about the two main sects of the Sunni and the Shi‘ia. I forgot they actually differ mostly due to political succession and not religious differences. Interpretations of religion create many variations and I did…

secret book of Mark took place because of a supposed ‘copied text’ that told shameful lies that was developed by the Carpocratians. This group was mainly prominent in the second century and was known to be one of the most scandalous of the Gnostic sects, an early and extreme variance that claimed to be Christian. Their teachings centered on the belief that only by committing all possible sexual acts could a person’s soul eliminate their ties to the rulers of this world and by doing so,…

depth, the integration process into colonial life and other religious sects. While it seems like something that could be assumed, Smith discusses the perils of the boat ride to America, especially the seasickness. She also discusses women outside of those who were Protestant or Quaker. Other authors address the Quakers as the alternate woman to the Protestant woman, but Smith is the first to really address the other religious sects that made their way into America: Jewish women and Catholic…

The ability for anyone to practice their religion in America showcases the diversity and awe-inspiring power of freedom. Advancement in American technology has effects on all aspects of society including religion. Today America has instant access to copious amounts of information with the use of the internet and other media outlets. Religion is often the most scrutinized aspect of modern culture, but is also the backbone to modern American society. Though the effects of modernity have the…

Christian leaders to care more about the cause of environmentalism. The problem with this is the Baptist Church as well as the broader Christian community is not currently advocating that people pollute and destroy the environment. The leader of largest sect of Christian belief, Pope Francis has given numerous speeches regarding the importance of curbing the effects of climate change on our earth.The author focusing solely on the Christian faith in a letter focused on finding a solution to…

After a series of unsatisfying communications between the caliph and Hulagu, the Mongols made an attempt to reach Baghdad from the west in November of 1257, across the Tigris river. Aware now of the proximity of the invaders, al-Musta’sim sent out an army to drive them back. In this early battle, the Mongols flooded the battleground by breaking dikes, trapping their opponents in the mud and slaughtering them while drowning others (Frazier, 2005). This would be the first of several direct attacks…

White supremacy is still very much in play in America today. Looking at the modern-day sects of the Klan, their targets seem to be determined by race, religion, and politics, but “the present KKK is not a new organization. It is a direct reorganization and continuation of the Klan of the Reconstruction period,” (Bohn 394). So, though white supremacy is rarely enforced by the Klan anymore, is it no longer a major player in American life today? Not a chance. Though its effects may be less…

Curiosity can be beneficial in many ways. It helps one overcome their fears and move forward to a new horizon. Curiosity can also be one of the most dangerous emotions of a human being, and not only harmful towards oneself. Someone else’s curiosity can demand another to pay the price. It is within human nature to press the boundaries and achieve greatness for oneself or their nation. For example, humanity’s ambition to reach the moon. Another example, Europeans desire to expand their country.…

Overview Islamic radicalization is the primary cause of global terrorism and has been a prominent threat to international security over the past few decades. Islamic jihadists’ aim to wage ‘holy war’ against the West by taking extreme measures to protect their version of Islam, to fight against the Western invasions of the Middle East, North Africa and other parts of the Islamic world. This transnational phenomenon also stems from Muslim immigrants who have migrated to the West and have…

Buddhists do not worship any gods or deities and strive to develop a deep insight into the true nature of life. There are approximately 376 million Buddhists around the world. While there are various other sects, the two main Buddhist sects are Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism. Buddhism is 2500 years old and arose as a result of Siddhartha Gautama's search for Enlightenment, which occurred around the sixth century B.C. As a result of discovering the path to enlightenment…