Religion

Culture refers to a general pattern of behaviors, customs, and ideas shared by a specific group in society. The extent of influence of these cultural factors among aggregate groups in communities is vast. The practices tend to affect health perception as well as the preferred treatment for the patient. Sexual...

With the advent of globalization, people from different cultures and backgrounds interact more than ever. It can be a good thing when sharing and teaching new ideas and practices. It also means that others inevitably influence us, sometimes without realizing it. In recent years, the field of theology has been...

In order to better understand the theological impact on international borders, it is important to look at the result through the lens of two biblical characters, Nehemiah and Joshua. Both personas provide an insightful perspective on the topic of interest since the implications of their actions were reciprocally helpful for...

Introduction Religion is, without a doubt, the most powerful system of beliefs that has been around for centuries. It is, in many aspects, a set of rules, a set of rules that permits believers to live a non-primitive or civilized lifestyle. It’s no wonder, then, that this framework is critical...

The historiography studies are significant for understanding the nation’s values and beliefs during a certain period. That is why the analysis of Sumism’s origins was provoked by the need to research the religion and culture of European colonists to realize the primary aspects of the land’s governing. Overall, the review...

Ephesians 5:31 is a verse that paraphrases the earlier Genesis 2:24. It is a reminder made by Paul that marriage is an act that turns two individuals into one body or unit. It reflects the original design of marriage in Biblical texts, one between a man and a woman that...

In the chapter titled “Christian Encounter with Other Religions,” Timothy Tennent explores the theme of interactions with non-Christian faiths. The theologian claims that examining the relationships between different religions is crucial because relativistic pluralism and multicultural societies produce competing and conflicting points of view. The chapter comprises three parts, containing...

It is not unusual for people to wonder how their lives and everything around them would come to an end and what may be after the end. Eschatology, the doctrine of the “last things”, raises many questions regarding the last days, and although it does not give one common answer,...

Conflict is often an unavoidable part of the human experience. Differing worldviews can lead people who subscribe to them to clash to defend their values and beliefs. Such disagreements can extend beyond simply protecting one’s worldview, and many combatants seek to discredit one idea to elevate the one they subscribe...

Simmel’s (1955) article entails the elucidations of religion from a sociological viewpoint. The author attempts to explicate the various attributes of faith that are inadequately addressed from philosophical and psychological perspectives. Thus, he offers a comprehensive understanding of various religious elements that have been influenced, historically, by several societal aspects....

Introduction The Holy Spirit, part of the Holy Trinity, is an essential aspect of the Christian dogma and faith. The Holy Spirit dwells in a person the moment they are baptized into Christianity. As written in Romans 8:9, “You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are...

Unilineal social evolution was proposed in the 19th century, envisaging all human societies evolving along a common track. It passes through three different stages, one after the other-universal evolution stages, and different societies classified as savagery, barbarian and civilized. In many modern and modernizing societal environments, religious beliefs and traditions...

Catholicism is defined as observing all Christian practices, doctrines, principles, and customs advocated by Catholics rather than the Eastern Orthodox and Protestants. The core objective of teaching Catholicism is to show the objectives and interests of God towards humanity and establish an everlasting relationship with Him through the trinity of...

In her contribution to World religions in dialogue, enhanced edition: A comparative theological approach (2017), Aimee Upjohn Light offers an overview of Hinduism through the lens of a non-Hindu believer. Upjohn Light (2017) juxtaposes Christianity and Hinduism to urge her reader to consider Hinduism as more than “just a philosophy,...

The Principle of Solidarity The principle of solidarity in catholic teaching comprises individuals maintaining their relationship in a world filled with cultural, economic, political, and religious diversity. It entails people being there for each other and doing everything for the benefit of each other. Solidarity encompasses persons being committed to...

Theology discusses the ancient dogmas and values, however, the influence of the modern society’s development leads the novel observations to occur. Religious themes, such as the concept of the Trinity or the humanity in the image of God, are vital to explain Christianity. Plantinga et al. (2010a) state that “the...

Politics and religion have always been interconnected, but the nature of their relationship has changed over the centuries. Until the 17th century, religion was one of the most critical factors determining the structure of political power and issues of war and peace. However, following the development of centralized states after...

Dear Professor Augsburger, It was refreshing to read your book Caring Enough to Confront – it being a change from the typical ones on the book shelves trying to address the roots of the problems of our civilization. Yes – it is our civilization. Globalization does not mean only market...

A religion is an organization of human beliefs comprising of symbols, narratives and practices that brings about a meaningful life to those who practice them. In the world, there are numerous religious beliefs practicing different customs and rituals. Most of these religions have been criticized based on their beliefs while...

Introduction Judaism is a result of the coming together of the Hebrew tribes who had a common, unique belief in one God; Yahweh. The practice of Judaism centers on the observation of the Torah. Judaism is the religious culture of the Jews also called the people of Israel. It is...

Both Muslims and Christianity have similarities and differences either in the origin, the beliefs involved, activities, or other aspects. In their origin, both religions trace roots from known people who are said or believed to have a peculiarity. Christianity is said to begin with the followers of Jesus who followed...

Introduction Religion is often defined as the belief in the teachings of a supernatural being or spiritual leader as embodied in a text or texts handed down from one generation to another and that significantly dictates values and practices in a person’s life. Ultimately, however, religion is essentially the beliefs...

Introduction Islam has many beliefs and is a religion of faith; faith in the oneness of God and in Prophet Mohammed. A number of beliefs work in Islam. There are also Islamic traditions that ensure these beliefs bring about the right practices to the fore. This is displayed by the...

Women in the early Christian church occupied submission and silent positions, while today they are entitled to occupy ordained ministerial positions. Even though the number of women in the ministry is still low, the women’s road to ordination was not easy. The way women view themselves and the way society...

Introduction Though ‘Hinduism’ – the world’s oldest religion is marked by no particular beginnings, but still the characteristics are known. ‘Sanskrit’ being the sacred language of the Hindus is itself the grounds on which the development and formalization of the more ancient Vedas were composed. ‘Sanskrit’ is an Indo-European language...

Islam today, is perceived with stigma and phobia attached to it. With the current and constant violence and turmoil by the Islamic groups all over the world, I chose to interview a friend of mine, who is an extremely religious and sincere Muslim, but not in the least like the...

In the world today, in every corner, there are wars that are being fought. There are many conflicts in the world that have led to many wars with the loss of many lives in the world. There have been many wars ranging from religious wars, economic wars, social liberation wars,...

The Jewish claim to the land of Israel is a very large topic with the historical pedigree thousands of years old. On the one hand, some people do not agree on the propriety of this claim, as they believe that the Jewish people inhabited an already populated territory through force....

Introduction Islam and Christianity are known to share a lot of common ground. Both religions trace their ancestry to Abraham. Christianity and Islam both believe in prophecy and the prophets who were sent by Allah (Islam) and Jehovah (Christian) as God is referred to in both religions. Islam and Christianity...

Are Jews members of a religion, a nation, an ethnicity, or a race? Jewish self-identification usually differs from what non-Jews consider them as being. This is because being a Jew has personal, genealogical, political, religious, and cultural dimensions. As Jews are scattered all over the world and have assumed different...