Study of religion

The Rosicrucian Fellowship was founded by Max Heindel in 1909 when he wrote and translated German teachings into a book called “The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception” (Heindel). After the new religion began to take off and official place of worship was found in 1911 and the temple was called “The Ecclesia” based on its location, Mount Ecclesia in Oceanside, California. The original purpose of “The Ecclesia” was for spiritual healing, but later turned into a place of worship too. Initially, the…

Alex Joy CORE 2101AP 2/10/2016 Dr. E. Redwine Reconciliation of Greek Philosophy and Monotheistic Religions “On July 19, 711, an army of Arabs and Berbers unified under the Islamic Umayyad caliphate landed on the Iberian Peninsula” (M 'Bow 2). Over the next several decades, through diplomacy and warfare, they brought the entire peninsula under Islamic control. The new territories, were referred to as al-Andalus. This region of southern Europe produced a wealth of great thinkers which would…

The word “religion” is nearly always controversial in the secular world. Immediate there is concern about what is “politically correct” or if the discussion will make another party feel uneasy. If you are among believers of a faith, however, the topic can become hostile. Where one group’s system of belief ostracizes all who question them. Religion is a word that can have a different meaning to many people. The study of that word, however, can help us bridge some of the misunderstandings that…

Albert Einstein, often found on posters in science classrooms, jokingly sticking his tongue out, once stated, “The more I study science, the more I believe in God”. Einstein was a brilliant scientist most famously known for some of his discoveries such as the theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, and the theory of special relativity, otherwise known as the formula E=mc2. There are many theories that he developed that discuss the scientific concepts and scientific research about the truths…

in-depth study of Christianity that has led me to conclusion that there is either no god or if there is a god it certainly is not worthy of worship. My view of the world is based solely on what can be consistently proven and verified. While my belief is that we, as humans, are responsible to improve this world in any way possible for future generations. In this course, I strive to maintain an open mind in respect to academic study, yet I personally remain hostile to all forms of religion because…

How did religion affect medieval literature? Well it can be thought of as a set of rules, ideas and beliefs. This affected the everyday life of individuals and communities and in turn affected the literature of the time as well. If someone believes a certain thing and acts in the way they believe and thinks in the way they act then more than likely they will have influences of what they believe in their literature. So in turn religion was used as a tool to control people and the literature of…

work Comparative Theology: Deep Learning across Religious Borders, he does not follow exactly a method for his doing comparative theology but rather his discipline when doing it. He also realizes that his examples are limited by drawing from his own studies and works on Hindu-Christian traditions. Lately, he focuses only on faith and tradition so it seems that the readers without a religious tradition are marginalized. However, it is fair to say that this comparative theology is rooted in the…

In this day and age, religion is just one social establishment performing certain functions, namely, providing moral guidance and solace for those who seek it. Times when religion has played a crucial role in the lives of common people around the world has happened for centuries and millenniums. However, not each occurrence was a good one. For instance, religion is also referred to as a ‘double edge sword’ since it can facilitate both peace and violence (Silberman). In cases such as the Aztecs,…

Religion is a vast hole with endless conceptions concerning the purpose for existence, as well as moral principles for how individuals should live their lives. In Japanese culture, religion is sacred and vital—displaying endless temples and shrines for praying, donating, and ceremonies, yet, the modern lifestyle and urbanization in Japan continues to emerge. This highlights the notion of how people can adjust towards contemporary ideals and newly-found social orders, but continue to maintain…

without religion nor law! How can we distinguish from good or bad, right or wrong? Thus, where else can learn our values and our sense of morality without the both. It is a challenging question to answer; nonetheless in this world, we do have religion and a vast majority of individuals learn their core values through the very faith they choose to follow. Religion helps people connect, maintain morality, share values, and become closer towards a better version of themselves. Thus, religion has a…