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Christians in a state of disbelief. After many disaccording new sects cut ties with the Church, scholars and rulers had a hard time to accept the new concept being introduced to them- religious toleration. While many accepted religious toleration many regions didn’t embrace it for it caused more diversity and disunity. The concept of religious toleration was feared by many of the leaders so they adapted the concept based on their sect. “ diversity of belief, cult, and ceremony divides……

Introduction In mid-17th century, the Ottoman Empire witnessed the formation of one of the most peculiar communities in its history: the Dönme – meaning ‘converts’ in Turkish. The Dönme were a group of crypto-Sabbatians, in other words hidden followers of a messianic movement established around Jewish rabbi Sabbatai Tsevi. Strongly disapproving of Sabbatai’s apostate messianic claims and his increasing number of followers, Sultan Mehmed IV and his Grand Vizier Köprülü Ahmed Paşa forced Sabbatai…

equal, but differ in strengths,(Hobbes Chapter 13, sect. 4). So like this quote mentioned, everyone has the ability to kill if they wanted too. One big part of the reasons why people kill is because they are afraid. Hobbes talks a lot about how fear is the key to survival. If your life was in danger you would do anything to stay alive. He also mentions because of equality that if two men wanted the same thing, war would emerge, (Hobbes Chapter 13, sect. 6). Hobbes’ reason for people wanting to…

and Shiism are the two main sects in Islam, which have been in conflict for more than a millennium. The Sunni Muslims believe the first four Caliphs rightfully took the place of Mohammed as the leaders of Muslims. They recognize these caliphs as genuine religious leaders. Shiites, in contrast, believe the only ruler and legitimate successor of Mohammed is Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammed. Religion is at the heart of the conflict between the two sects. This paper will focus…

in Cicero’s work, though, was that it made no mention of God or Christ whatsoever. At this point, he finally turns to the Bible, but finds it inexorably boring and distastefully mysterious. Thus he makes the worst decision of his life and joins the sect of the Manichees.…

There are many schools, sects and sub sects in Buddhism. As with Christianity, there is also no consensus regarding Buddhism and gay/lesbian relationships. Buddhism in general is most concerned with whether an action is helpful and based on good intentions. This differs from Christianity which often evaluates an action, based on whether it is positive or sinful. The Buddha himself did not leave any teachings on homosexual orientation or homosexual behavior. He strongly encouraged his followers…

Throughout Europe during the sixteenth-century tensions over religion were rising to the boiling point. The Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre is easily the premiere example of how the two sides of the religious reformation collided. The recanting of the thoroughly chronicled massacre and the events prior and after it, are retold in highly different manners from the opposing sides. The collection of primary sources by Barbara B. Diefendorf not only gives a detailed record of events surrounding the…

Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are the lead characters of the Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes series of detective thriller novels by Laurie R. King. The two characters made their first appearance in the debut novel of the series The Bookkeepers’ Apprentice that was first published in 1994. Mary Russell is a young woman who stumbles into the legendary Sherlock Holmes in 1915 to start a brilliant mystery series. The series of novels begins in 1915 with the world famous detective Holmes enjoying…

stressed that Christianity was not just a sect of Judaism by teaching that Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Judaism and that he was the son of God (Patton, lecture). He preached that Jesus’ teachings were open to all, which was an idea exclusive to Christianity. The main thing that separated Christianity from Judaism is that the disciples would seek out people to convert. Until the trial of St. Paul in Rome, the Roman authorities did not distinguish between the new sect of Christians and the Jews…

From that day, the prince became known as Buddha, which means “The Enlightened” or “Awakened One”. He began to teach others. Siddhartha was a leader of a sect of wandering ascetics which differed from other communities. This sect was called Sangha. After he passed away, the group slowly evolved into a religion. The teachings of Siddhartha became the basis of Buddhism. Serenely, several monks encircled Buddha. He helped them find clarity, sharing…