Essays on Religion

Traditions refer to human beliefs and practices that are upheld in different communities. Some cultures are often defined by their type of traditions. On the other hand, religion refers to organized practices and processes that reflect belief in a supreme being. In this paper, I will examine the factors that...

Nehemiah was a Jewish man who lived outside of Jerusalem. He was a man of integrity and was trusted by others (BibleGateway, 2015). During the time, he heard about the plight of his people in Jerusalem, rescued them, and rebuilt their walls. This paper seeks to discuss how God speaks...

Nehemiah was a Jewish man who lived outside of Jerusalem. He was a man of integrity and was trusted by others (BibleGateway, 2015). During the time, he heard the plight of his people in Jerusalem, rescued them, and rebuild their walls. This paper seeks to discuss how God speaks to...

On June 4, the Supreme Court on the narrow ruling case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission sided with Mr Philips the baker who turned away a gay married couple (Liptak). The case is a perfect example of the tension between religious faith and the same-sex marriage debates that...

After reading the article, I found myself disagreeing with the way religion is used and practiced in Naples. The city being dominated by the Catholic faith, I would expect that the residents would live by the scriptures they believe in. However, it is evident that most people have misused religion...

Euthanasia is a practice of aided suicide aimed at relieving an individual’s pain and suffering. The debate on whether Euthanasia should be allowed is controversial because of the perceived infringement of an individual right to life through aided suicide. Voluntary euthanasia is permitted in some selected states in the USA...

The purpose of this study will be to explain the reasons behind better opportunities for women in western countries compared to the eastern nations that have a long history of gender discrimination. The eastern world has adopted a conservative nature in determining the social order, and this is why culture...

For the years I have been at Dundee fabricators, I have had the opportunity to meet and interact with people from different nations. I have had the desire to talk about other people’s culture and way of life. I had the opportunity to speak to a fellow employee Abdi. He...

Popular religion plays a vital role in the study and understanding of popular culture. While official religion is practiced in formal institutions, syncretism which includes popular religions is found in popular and informal spheres. The popularity is at the level of the subaltern or the people not on the official...

Christianity is a religion that is monotheistic that is based on the belief of Jesus Christ of Nazareth as the son of God with strength in religion being gained through miracles He performed and is the focal point of Christian faith. Christianity is the largest religion in the globe practices...

Theology is a term that is used to refer to the study of God. The study attempts to understand better the nature of God as He is explained in the Bible. Faith is the belief in the things that an individual hope for. Reason and faith are accompaniments playing a...

Monotheism; which rises from the Greek word “monos” and theos” meaning “single” “god” respectively, is termed as a belief system that is primarily grounded on the idea or rather on the notion of one supreme God. Different religions tend to have different numbers as well as types of gods, concerning...