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Theravadan BuddhismThroughout history there have been numerous religions and theologies that men and women have entrusted their lives and ways of living to. One of the most intriguing is that of Buddhism. The great Buddha referred to his way as the middle way, and he, as the Enlightened One began the teachings of the religion…

Abstract: Religions, myths, rituals and theologies are understood by many scholars somehow to possess or transmit essential truths or values that magically transcend their particular setting. In a word, “things religious” are presumed from the outset to be extraordinary, thus requiring special interpretive methods for their study. This essay attempts to reverse this penchant in…

The word phoenix had symbolize immortality, but for the people in Fahrenheit451, their only hope was that the phoenix would be burn out, and be reborn again. The myth of the phoenix gave optimism to the life of Montag, to the books, andto the world of Fahrenheit 451. The world was now dying, and nobody…

Differring Religions By: Jay Fran Each religious group possesses its own individual world- view. Two groups, which vary a great deal when reflecting upon their world-views are the Native Americans and the Puritans. While one group holds one set of standards and beliefs to be true, the other group abides by a completely opposite set…

Say, ‘Do you see whether this message is from Allah (God Almighty)? Yet you reject it, and a witness from among the Children of Israel bore witness of one like him.” The Holy Quran 46:10 states, ‘And those who disbelieve say of those who believe: If it had been a good, they would not have…

——————————————————————————–November 19, 1997 By Jordan Bruins Buddhism/Hinduism Comparison Report Hinduism is the oldest known religion and is very rich with literally hundreds of gods, symbolistic rituals and beliefs. It is believed to have been established around 1500 B. C. but no one person founded Hinduism as it evolved over a long period of time. Buddhism…

Coming to the New World was a major advancement in the lives of many Spanish, French, and English people between the years of 1942-1629. The migration effected the lives dramatically. They will come to see that in the coming years almost everything will change from religion to their types of settlement. The role of religion…

The Crucible: belonging & exclusion (the “other”)What is it to belong to a group? Is it really that simple when someone says, “Either you’re with us or you’re not”? Yes, it is that simple. Belonging and exclusion in any situation are two sides of the same coin – you can’t have one without the other….

Today over 60 million people practice Vodun worldwide. Religious similar to Vodun can be found in South America where they are called Umbanda, Quimbanda or Candomble. It is widely practiced in Benin, where it is the official religion. Vodun (a.k.a. Vodoun, Voudou, Voodoo, Sevi Lwa) is commonly called Voodoo by the public. The name is…

No other event in history has been the object of as much scrutiny andcriticism as the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Christ isthe basis upon which all Christianity stands. If the resurrection neverhappened, then there would be no Christianity, as the Apostle Paul says in 1Corinthians 15:14, “And if Christ has not been…