Religion

In the book, Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick, we are introduced to the two important and repeatable topics throughout this book of Audacious Faith and what is called our Sun Stand Still prayers. The…

The wise Buddha once asserted that "there is no path to happiness; happiness is the path" (Alcedo, Madison). This point of view offers wisdom that has transcended time because of the Buddha's focus on…

I am Muslim by birth and proud to be a Muslim. I know Islam is a true religion and I am on a right track. There are other religions too. Why was I not attracted to them? The main reason is my strong b…

Throughout our reading of the Bible from Genesis to now Exodus, my favorite biblical figure so far would have to be Moses. From his upbringing in the house of Pharaoh, to leading his people away from …

"Reason is the devil's greatest whore" -Martin Luther. The 16th century was the renaissance period of philosophy, a great time for the expansion of knowledge and religion. In this time many scientifi…

There is more to beauty than physical appearance. If one is to look at a girl and say she is beautiful, many would assume that the girl's facial features or body are what make her beautiful. However, …

Before the Reformation, there was blind faith in the Catholic church. Its preachings were considered law. This is because the members of the Church were the only people who could read Latin, the langu…

I used to be a Christian. Once, there was a time when that statement would have been written in the present tense. Despite growing up within a religious family, I found myself growing out of Christian…

It is important that everyone is allowed the freedom to practice and believe in what they want to. There are three main responses to the ways that belief can be shown which includes: Exclusivism, Incl…

In the beginning of the bible, the world was dark. Then God created light to make it brighter. However, when God isn't here to shield the light, Night overtook. it's a time of darkness. it's also a pl…

With a population of 1.8 billion people around the world, and with nearly 60 nations that identify as Islamic states, the Muslim world is one of the most established and recognizable groups on the pla…

An establishment built on being perfect in the eyes of God is destined to have flaws. During the middle ages (roughly 500-1600), Europe's main form of religion was Christianity, more specifically Cath…

The relationship between religion and culture is strong in many ways. Almost everything humans do leads back to our cultural and/or religious beliefs. Although we may not think about it from that pers…

Exile is a dreadful experience: being pushed from a place where you once belonged. To most, being exiled is a punishment; however, some may view exile as an opportunity to have the freedom of will and…

Creation in the Bible is such a broad and open topic when talking about how exactly God Created the world. It's so fascinating to see how and why God created us in the world. Every time you look over …

Across cultures and religions, people can find accounts of floods. The rest of each culture may vary widely but when it comes to these stories, they tend to be very similar. Take the ones from The Epi…

Throughout the gospel of Luke, we encountered teachings and lessons, rejoice, prayer, and so much more. Many years later, so many people continue to follow the things that were taught to society from …

The Spiritual Works of Mercy are practices that concern the spiritual well being of others, and as Catholics, we perform them regularly. The Spiritual Works of Mercy are to instruct the ignorant, bear…

In our Faith, there are three sacraments of initiation. They are Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Each of these holy sacraments relate to Jesus Christ, the second person in the trinity. Baptism i…

The crusades are often referred to as a Holy War and this is because it was heavily influenced by religion. For the Christians, the war was about regaining the Holy land and protecting their brethren …

The Christian gospel expressed a change from the rigidity of law observance to an inner spirit of loving devotion. Christianity is a religion and is a system of faith and worship to God the creator of…

All Catholics in the Apostles Creed profess the Church to be one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic. Any one of these indispensable qualities cannot stand on its own. They are inseparably connected, and …

Belgium banned the veil in 2011 to help people be "identified." France also banned the veil in public around the same time to preserve their culture. The veil is a face covering worn by women of the …

The Bhagavad Gita and the Dhammapada are some of the world's most influential and well-studied texts. They've both been analyzed and compared meticulously by philosophers and religious aspirants globa…

We may be aware that religion refers to the cultural and belief system. It is also about how values, humanity, and spirituality relate to religion itself. However, have we already asked ourselves if w…

Significant events and figures within history have shown to cause drastic developments to the Catholic Church and the Mission. The Edict of Milan is a key example of this, where it legalised Christian…

As the first couple, Adam and Eve, despite living in a place of infinite beauty and having a close relationship with God, faced challenges. Utterly alone, with only each other, God, and wild animals f…

Catholic schools are similar to public schools, except for the fact that they force religion onto impressionable students and turn them into homophobic Karens! Okay, perhaps not turn them into Karens,…

The Crusades were a turning point in history. The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims, which started primarily to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by …

Pascal's Wager outlines a somewhat encouraging viewpoint for people who believe in a Christian God such that if one considers the probability of all potential outcomes, it makes the most sense to beli…