Essays about Religion Page 10

Mormon, the name given to the people who join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or LDS. LDS is a Christian religion that is based off of and teaches from both the Christian Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon, as well as embraces the Doctrine and Covenants and The Pearl of Great…

Despite social modernization and progress of women in corporate leadership the church is far behind in accepting the call of women in church leadership. Although the call of leading in ministry is no different the struggle still remains throughout the churches and our communities. Church leadership is still a male-dominated profession. Therefore, women who embark…

Joseph Smith was a significant figure for the Mormon Church. His personal history of being a Mormon leader developed a wide range of believers and greatly influenced the next generation of Mormons to come. Joseph Smith was born on December 23, 1805, in Sharon, Vermont. Joseph Smith came from a wonderful family from New England….

The Mormon religion isn’t just practiced on Sundays, it is one that’s incorporated throughout the day, every day of the week. It is influenced in all aspects of life, filling the members’ homes with prayers, daily devotionals, daily teachings, and family time. A Mormons faith should be carried strongly all day long, upholding the standards…

In 2017, I went on trek with my stake to Nebraska. On the third night, there was a horrendous thunderstorm. There was a torrential downpour, strong winds, and even hail. We took shelter in a nearby building, leaving all of our belongings in the tents. One boy in particular helped many others reach the building,…

As the Mormon Pioneers trekked across the plains, They had lots of challenges along the way. When they reached the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, Brigham Young was overlooking the valley and knew that this was the place for them. As they began to settle in the Valley, the Pioneers were impressed with…

During this time Britain and other foreign nations had gained much control over the middle east nations and implemented their own religion and governing system. By the end of the 18th century, Muslims became aware that they had been conquered through hegemony (DD 250). These events initiated a wave of reformation movements to restore the…

Confucius is a renowned Chinese teacher and philosopher. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasizes personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, and sincerity. The ultimate desire of Confucianism is reaching junzi, or becoming the gentleman. Confucius once said, “Once everyone controls themselves and observes Li, the entire world will return…

All world religions have something to be learned from them. Most, if not all, share the common teachings of having respect for others, take care of your community, and know your inner-self. As the fourth and fifth largest world religions, respectively, Hinduism and Buddhism also value these teachings. I chose to do my essay on…

What is a Saint? A saint is a person that is recognized for his/her holiness and likeness or their relationship with God. Also saints are role models that help you find faith and help you in your deepest problems, saints have significant roles in your life whether you know it or not. Saint Margaret of…