Religion and Theology

It puts together virtually incompatible ideals in oriental and occidental thought. Like so many topics that his essays cover, his conception of and discourse on War is both very original and influential. He lays bare the evolutionary and changing view of war as it has come down the ages. Whereas ancient Greek and Roman heroes valued war believing it to be an honorable and manly activity, it needs to be seen against the wisdom of the Vedas and of course through Emersons eyes to get to the reality...

When the children of Israel demanded a King, God warned them that a king would exploit them. In demanding a king, the people rejected God (I Samuel 8 10-17). Judges were charismatic individuals chosen to deal with crises confronting the 12 tribes. The fear was that they this did not provide stable leadership. God then allowed Saul to become king. Saul ruled from about 1020 to 1000, then lost Gods blessing. He disobeyed Gods instruction to destroy the Amalekites, so God withdrew the spirit from him ...

Political and religion is greatly significant in the lives of the Burmese people. Both are strong opposing and also connecting forces that affect much of the changes in the country.Buddhism is the main religion of most citizens of Burma. It is deeply intertwined with their culture, beliefs and history. Emerging as early as animist and tribal faith believers, Buddhism took a stronghold in Burma for centuries. With almost 80 million of the Burmese people Buddhists, it is hard to disregard this religion...

Religion refers to the strong belief in a supernatural power. It can also be defined as a group of people who believe in a divine power. There are many aspects of religions and worship is one of them. This discussion looks at worship as a core component of religion and seeks to explain what worship is all about from a perspective of some of the religions that there are in the world (Evelyn. 33-34). Worship differs from one religion to another. Although the aim of worship may be similar in almost...

In this paragraph, Nagasena tries to explain the meaning of the soul to the king with the help of an allusion. Nagasena uses a common object like the chariot of the king on which he came to attend the meeting to propound the theory of the soul. Just as the wheel, axle, pole or framework forms the chariot in its entirety which individually cannot be designated as a chariot, similarly the soul cannot be defined by objects and processes present in this world. On their own, the individual parts cannot...

In Surah 1026 to 38 of the Holy Quran, the passage says that one should not be misled by false gods, for they do not have the power that Allah has. The Surah points out that idolatry is caused by mans conjectures. Men resort to their suppositions because they have no faith. Hence, they are deceived by inventing their own gods. Their false gods cannot guide them to the truth Allah can. Surah 1034 states  Who is more worthy to be followed He that can guide us to the truth or he that cannot and...

A 76 year old Indian man died of starvation that is called santhara. It is an old practice in Jainism where a person fasts for a number of days and is believed to help the person achieve salvation. Some people are still not amenable to this practice as they believe that this is a sort of suicide. On the other hand, Amar Chand, the man who died, believed that it would help him cleanse his soul as he has been ill for some time already.     Santhara is a religious ritual described as...

The era of Simone Weils life existence affected her thinking and later on, her outlook on life. Her Reflections on War was basically against the situation that was happening to her society or country. She was a political activist of her time. For her, war is an act of interior politics towards its effect on economy. Thus, in her Reflections on War, the writer would want to know and express intense sympathy for the people at the working-class condition. She presented arguments about social violence...

In counseling suffering people, it is crucial to take part in the process of listening and interaction. It is in here that the individual would feel that one is committed in addressing hisher problem. At the same time, one should take particular consideration one ones religious faith as a basis for explaining the hurdles they are currently going through. By opening up such issue, the individual can get the strength and strive for change (Corey, p.118). Thus, counseling suffering people should emanate...

Jerell Response    Responding to the viewpoints of Jerell, his position indeed provides a theological explanation of what continues to happen in China. This perspective may hold ground in seeking to identify how each one treats the challenges to Christianity. However, he also needs to consider how the Chinese are using their faith in order to reach out towards others and converting them in the process. Similarly, the manner of how the youth and young professionals lead the pattern...

Traditionist fiqh scholars maintain the inference of Islamic law from the Hadith.  This premise stresses further the importance of taqlid (imitation) as a keystone in the interpretation and exposition of Islamic law.  This influence extends to the underlying principles that establish the doctrines of the Usulis. It is imperative with traditionist fiqh to rely with strong assimilation on the scholars who took the task of establishing intellectual principles of general application. ...

If Gods deep love for humanity persists even despite the effects of sin, then the theology of common grace is an important resource for our efforts as Christians to respect and reflect that love. Richard Mouw, He Shines in All Thats FairAn Entrance Richard Mouws He Shines in All Thats FairThe surface of the deep and broad discussion regarding the doctrine of common grace begins in the desire to know the extent of Gods love and pleasure for man, elect and non-elect, and everything he has created. ...