Essays on Church

In the age of slavery, white American society considered African people to be benighted heathens with the other skin color, body structure, and inappropriate traditions and culture. Such conclusions were drawn mostly upon the widespread idea about the superiority of Whites and the absence of Christianity in Africa. American society prevented the assimilation of African-American slaves even after the generations of their presence on the American land and repudiated their equality to Whites even when they started to adopt Christian way of life. For Americans, African people had continued to be barbarians who had come to America to be ...

Many functions are taken into account in forming a symbolic interaction approach in order to make it a system and religion is one of them. Both the interaction approach and the sociological perspective are interrelated and both perspectives are used in observing sociological behavior. Through the practice of religion, sociological behavior can be seen. From the selected article, cyber churches are seen as a medium used by people in their practice of religion. This article appraises the use of the internet as a base for preachers as they relate with their followers. Cyber churches have ensured that obstacles are ...

The Central Intelligence Agency (2017) revealed that the country of Guatemala is composed primarily of European mestizos at 59.4%, which is a combination of Amerindian and Spanish ancestry. This considered to be significantly higher when compared to the indigenous groups of K’iche at 9.1%, 8.4% for Kaqchikel, Mam at 7.9%, 6.3% for Q’eqchi, the Mayan at 8.6% and with other non-Mayan groups at 0.3% (Central, 2017). The effect of the higher percentage of mestizos is that Spanish became the official language of the country while only 40% uses the 23 Amerindian languages (Central, 2017). The additional effect ...

Introduction

The Civil Right Restoration Act of 1987, also known as Groove City Bill, is a US bill, which dealt with governing of the federal money in the institutions in order to guarantee the execution of civil rights (Safransky, 2017). Its main task was to bring non-discrimination laws back into action. On February 1987, Senator Kennedy introduced the ‘Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987’ (Lewis & Dale, 1988). The act was one of the most important legislative documents at that time. Its significance can be compared to the 1972 Amendments. The Act deals with three federal laws. They are the Title ...

Peter the Great is considered to be the tsar, who has dragged Russia out of the medieval circumstances to such a degree, that by his passing in 1725, Russia was viewed as a main eastern European state. Peter the Great in his efforts to modernize Russia in the early 1700’s has brought together government, modernized the armed force, made a naval force and expanded the enslavement and subjection of the laborers. His residential arrangement permitted him to execute a forceful outside approach. Somebody might think that Peter the Great’s reforms were more cosmetic, however that is not ...

Reason for Catholic and Protestant Reformation’ Great Impact on Europe

The Catholic and Protestant Reformation represent the radical, religious, academic and traditional disturbance that traumatized Catholic Europe in the 16th Century. It set in place the notions and opinions that would describe the continent in the contemporary period. In central and northern Europe, activists like John Calvin, and Martin Luther questioned papal power and probed the Catholic Church’s capability to define Christian exercise. Although the movement was predominantly spiritual, the attitude of independence endorsed by Protestantism steered many people to rebel in contradiction of the power of the church and the authoritative monarchs, who relied on their authority ...

While the concept of race is today clearly recognized as fictitious, the term itself has taken an altogether new reality as a cultural denotation. More specifically, the culture of racism is largely influenced by geopolitical imagination and socio-political antagonism. The new political order referred to as “Empire” is a social frame work that posits “the inferiority of an “Other” based not in biology but in cultural differences and their insurmountability” (Semati, 257). Semati argues that ‘Brown’, once signified exoticism, but refers to menacing ‘Other’ today. The Brown in this case (in Semati’s article) refers to the Muslims of ...

Where did the idea of the American Dream first originate? Immigrants to the New World were bent on creating a new society, one that thrived on democratic principles, where they could worship freely and having equal standing in the eyes of the law regardless of their financial situation or social status. We believe these ideas to be our own, but they are not; these ideas are not uniquely American ideas. They are drawn from the beliefs of the early Protestants, specifically the ideas of separation of church and state, equality for all and hard work and integrity. The first ...

Ismael Ferroukhi gives us a tale of Reda (Nicolas Cazale) a young man from France who must chauffeur his Muslim Father on a pilgrimage journey. This was just before a few weeks to Reda's college exam. The relationship between Reda and his father is based on the clash of cultures and faith. As they embark on their pilgrimage journey to Mecca, a clear difference between the two in terms of commitment to Islam is seen. Reda portrays pensive sadness in their journey and he has nothing in common with his father. He reluctantly agreed to take the pilgrimage journey ...

Muslim & Christian Perceptions

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The film explores the difference in experiences between a devout Muslim father and his secular son as they embark on a pilgrimage to Mecca. From the outset it is important to note that for a devout Muslim such as Reda’s father and a teenage son who is less concerned about religion. The relationship between the father and the son is tense given the fact that the former is a committed Muslim while the latter is not. Their differences in opinion regarding religion, particularly Islam, cause the son to be reluctant to drive his father from the south of ...

After the 1960s, many African Americans and other minority communities as well as women were denied equal opportunities in housing, education and other areas. Many Americans faced unequal economic opportunities and jobs were not distributed adequately to the entire populace (Gourevitch, 163). Unemployment rates were high and economic recessions were regular and highly destructive to the people in the lower social classes (Gourevitch, 163). The cold war in Europe led to economic difficulties as there was free flow of trade between communist Western Europe countries and capitalist Eastern Europe countries. The McCracken Report as mentioned by Goldthorpe states that ...

In the medieval period, the cornerstone of different Kingdoms was based merely on their particular religious beliefs. Inquisition refers to the process of enforcing one's religious and moral principle to individual and using mechanism such as torture to ensure all the set principles have been conformed to. Therefore, it is worth noting that, religious factors are the underlying reason that led to the breakout of the of the Spanish Inquisition, which began in 1231 AD when the pope appointed an inquisitor general during the reign of Henry III of Castile and Leon in the year 1390-1406 (Rawling 192). The ...

Overview

Islamic architecture is based on the traditions of the Muslim community dating as far back as the seventh century. It is well elaborated in traditional Muslim religious buildings such as the mosque and the madrasa. It is believed that the early Islamic architecture drew its designs from Christian architectural features which included columnar arches, mosaics, and domes. Additionally, the architecture included characteristics such as semicircular horseshoe arch and rich decorated surfaces (Ali et.al, 15). On the other hand, modern architecture is used to refer to architectural designs that emerged in the first half of the twentieth century and extensively ...

1) Theories are to concepts as hypotheses are to variables. Hypotheses depend on tests that suggest multiple variables. On the other hand, theories are made up of concepts ("Theory and Practice of Social Research" 4). 2) Does a hypothesis propose a relationship between dimensions or variables? Yes. A hypothesis depends on the link that exists between two or several variables. Whereby, a slight change in variable ‘A,' leads to a change in variable ‘B.' In this case, it can be almost predictable that if the first event occurs on the first variable, then we expect variable ‘B' to ...

Introduction

Contraception as a method of population control has elicited mixed reactions from different quotas of the society. A section of religious conservatives still hold onto it that abstinence and not contraception should be the only approach to population control. On the opposing side, modernists believe that contraception allows is not only effective but also people freedom to reproduce when they wish. Canada is among the few countries on the globe where contraception has been implemented as a legal approach towards population control. In Canada, legalization of contraception was not solely done to curb population explosion but also as a ...

In December 2016, the US Secretary of State stated that, Israel would either have to be a Jewish State that does not intrude into Palestinian “land” or it should be democratic whereby Palestinians would be given equal rights as dignified citizens of one-state of Israel. This was something many Republicans and Conservatives found to be negative and Anti-American. The purpose of this paper is to argue that the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians cannot be solved. This paper will use elements of persuasion to establish a case to prove that America must stay away from imposing its will on ...

One of the main advantages of literature lies in its ability to communicate various cultural experiences and provide greater knowledge and deeper understanding of foreign traditions for the reader. In the Western civilization, Eastern religious traditions and cultures informed by them are perceived with interest, fascination and even fear; while lack of understanding can often impair successful interaction and communication. In addressing the issue of religious values, the authors of two books, Confucius Lives Next Door: What Living in the East Teaches Us about Living in the West and Children of Dust: A Portrait of a Muslim as a ...

Sandra Cisneros attempts to show the cultural torment that children have to undergo when two cultures clash and they have to adjust. "Mericans" by Sandra Cisneros is a short straightforward story which is easy to understand. In line with the themes mostly revisited by the renowned author, culture is kept at the core of this piece as various comparisons are put forward. The use of various styles such as irony and symbolism play a vital role in creating visual impressions that are bound to evoke the reader’s emotions. This paper attempts to show the author is directly touching ...

Literature Review

Literature Review

Methodology: Scholarly articles/ journals. Literature Review It is worth mentioning that most critics have blamed the Islam religion for the rise of terrorism and other insecurities across the world. The West has been especially critical of anybody that has an Islam background because most terrorists cite the Islamic ideologies to kill others. The religious intolerance has led to misunderstandings between mostly the West and the Islamic countries. The perspective has come to be popularly known as the Islam-West divide by most scholars. While explaining the Islam-West divide, Nader Hashemi (2014) states that religion and politics have been ...

Introduction

Pre-Spanish Era Religious Practices Political Structure Material Culture Spanish Occupation Material Culture

The Culture after the Spanish Conquest

Religious Influence of the Catholic Spanish and the Remaining Ethnic Groups Influences of the Protestant Church Religious Fighting between the Roman Catholic and Protestant Church Current Economic and Cultural Development Cultural Development Introduction Argentina is considered by Calvert, Donghi and Eidt (2016) as the eighth largest country in the world but is considered to be only third within Latin America (Buenos, 2014). The reason for this is that the land area of Argentina with 2.78 million square kilometers is larger than Mexico and the Texas state combined ( ...

There are thirteen Pauline Epistles which are believed to have been written by Paul though some critics claim that some were written by his followers (Matera, Frank 54). However, they are essential parts of the Bible that are studied up to date.

Why they might be pseudepigraphical.

The disputed/Deutero-Pauline Epistles might be pseudepigraphical because they were written by Paul followers. Half of the scholars assert that the Deutero-Pauline Epistles were written by Paul while other claims that they were written by a follower of Paul (Matera, Frank 59).

Why each was written

The letters were written as a continuation of the tradition. In the Biblical times, people did ...

Introduction

The broad issue of gender equality and empowerment of women has been discussed in length and depth by various stakeholders in society. In fact, the topic stands out as one of the most highly debated issues through the years. The continued occurrence of incidences of gender discrimination clearly points out that the debates are yet to yield their ultimate objectives. The primary contention in all such arguments is the continuous portrayal of women as a lesser gender and thus belittling the morality and feminine’s obligations in society. Male chauvinists, who consider themselves superior and more potent have continuously ...

It is imperative that the aspiring public health professionals and researchers marshal all their energy and efforts towards improving the health and development of the societies that are still riddled with infectious diseases such as tuberculosis. Despite the much progress that has been made by the DOT program, the efforts to control tuberculosis has been plagued by poor treatment adherence. This has subsequently led to relapse and drug resistance. Coming up with slogans presents the easiest and possible manner through which the burden of tuberculosis can be achieved. Tuberculosis affects many people, and it is the second leading killer ...

With specific reference to at least three readings given, explain how the early modern period can be understood as an "invention" or "discovery" of the modern age? The early modern period in the world’s history marks significant changes in culture, religion, worldview and people’s perception of themselves in the universe. Symbolically defined as the period between the fall of Constantinople in the late Middle Ages and the onset of the Age of Revolutions in the late eighteenth century, the early modern period is commonly described as the time of invention, the Age of Discovery and the Age ...

First Thessalonians is Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica which he himself founded. This letter was written while Paul was ministering to the church at Corinth in the accompaniment of Timothy and Silas (1 Thessalonians 1:1). It is not clear about exactly how long Paul spent with the Thessalonians before leaving, but scholarly parlances place this period at around three weeks or three months, subject to different scholars (BTM). Being that Paul had received a number of offerings from the church at Philippi serves as enough evidence for having spent three months at Thessalonica (Philippians 4:16). ...

At the beginning of Ismaël Ferroukhi’s first feature film, “Le Grand Voyage”, the relationship between father and son is very tense, due to the generational gap which stops them from forming a truly close relationship. The beginning of the pilgrimage to Mecca finds Reda and his father very different. They seem to have nothing in common. The aged Moroccan immigrant cannot communicate effectively with his French son, and this is emphasized by the fact that they do not even speak the same language for most of the film. Even more important than the generational gap is the ...

Abstract

This paper offers an analysis of Christian and Buddhist perspectives George’s case, eventually making a recommendation that his Primary Care Physician should take him through euthanasia. George is an ALS patient in his mid-fifties, who is considering euthanasia as a quick solution to future suffering. However, based on Buddhism consider the fact that there is no need for George to suffer during his last days alive. On the other hand, while they value respect for persons, Christians grapple with the idea that George has no moral mandate to take his life. Nonetheless, an application of these worldviews in ...

In regards to the father and son and their commitment to Islam is that the father is entirely committed to Islam, but the son is not. This has resulted into them not being too close to each other despite being related as father and son. For example, at the beginning of the movie when his father goes to pray the son does not show any sign of interest or concern. At the beginning of their pilgrimage to Mecca, the father and the son relationship is not good, and it is evident when they start their journey the son barely ...

1 Wagner starts his argument with referring to generally acknowledged dislike for Jews, noticed among people worldwide. The author defines it as “a rooted dislike of the Jewish nature” (Wagner 79). At the beginning of the article, the author claims this dislike to be almost completely irrespective of Arts, and Music as the particular art form. Nevertheless, he emphasizes the meaning of Hebrew, which influences Jews’ speech in the most direct way, and its effect in Music. Wagner believes that the ancient language, spoken by the representatives of this ethnicity, is one of the main reasons why Jews are ...

Introduction

Before the formation of states, the areas were always divided into realms. These were mainly vast lands that would always be formed primarily through the acts of acquisition. In the process of acquiring these new pieces of lands under their control, the emperors would always require that the inhabitants of these areas would always have to conform to their rules and ways of life. These may include issues such as religion, culture and even economic activities. The rise of Islamic empires throughout the world played a significant role when it came to matters of the spread of Islam throughout ...

Introduction

Nowadays, unfortunately, terrorism has become an issue number on the universal agenda, since its outcomes affect the global security and undermine human rights values. After the 9/11 Susan Rice, assistant secretary of state for Africa in Clinton administration, described Africa as world’s “underbelly for global terrorism”, meaning numerous physical, legal and financial safe havens (ungoverned spaces) in Africa as space for those, who are interested in training, mobilizing and operating terrorists (Solomon n.p.). Therefore, as African terrorism is to threaten the security of the whole continent as well as to erode the peace of the whole world, it ...

1. How do you characterize the relationship between the father and his son from the perspective of commitment or-non-commitment to Islam? How does this relationship change during the pilgrimage? Reda and his father have nothing in common because he is liberal while his father is rigid and very committed to Islam. Reda and his father clash a couple of times because of their differences in commitment to Islam. Reda is more of a secular person and shows no commitment to Islam. His father, on the other hand, is very religious and committed to the Islamic way of life. First ...

Presentation Notes

Many have said that America was built on the backs of immigration and minorities that settled in America. There is a lot of evidence to support this, as the Irish and German immigrants that came in waves during the 1880s were often used for cheap labor. In addition, African-Americans were used as slave labor until the conclusion of the Civil War, playing an important part in the development of the country. In addition, Native Americans were also prominently involved in the process, but certainly not in a positive way; this is because the United States government used resettlement techniques ...

Nowadays, it is extremely hard to imagine the world where there is no war, no blood and no struggle for power and influence. We get upset when we turn on the TV. However, it is important to remember that people were at war with each other from the very beginning of civilizations. People were militant because they wanted to conquer new lands and prove their strength to their neighbors. Many wars, including the legendary Trojan War, were fought for women. The entire nations were brought up prepared to go to war with other empires, including Spartans, Persians and Romans, ...

a) Elements of Ecology In “Kampung Boy”, the author has portrayed an intrinsic biography of a Muslim boy born in Kampong in Perak. How the young boy grows up in rural Malaysia is explained in a vivid fashion, from which the reader is able to draw various inferences on ecological factors and their influence on childhood. The Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological System Model analyses the child development paradigm in a framework of simple yet meaningful relationships with environment. The essay focuses on how these elements have been embedded in the childhood of the Kampung Boy.

The Microsystem

Urie Bronfenbrenner has identified microsystem ...

One goal of discipleship is to create synergy that leads to improved ministry operations. Why is ministry synergy an important element of effective discipleship? What are some of the key benefits and disadvantages of creating ministry synergy by focusing discipleship around the mission, vision, purpose, and goals of a church? Why? Ministry synergy is a vital aspect in the path to discipleship maturity. This is because the effect of a combined effort by all the disciples is usually far much bigger than the individual effort each may exert. This is of course in relation to the strategies and projects ...

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian physicist, astronomer, philosopher, engineer and mathematician. He was a critical figure in the scientific revolution of the 17th century. Galileo is perhaps most synonymous with the invention of the modern telescope which has since helped man to discover countless things about the universe. In regard to astronomy, Galileo is erroneously credited with the discovery of the first telescope. His contribution was carrying out massive improvements on the existing telescopes. In 1609, Galileo learnt about the spyglass which was crudely used in ordinary life to view distant places on the land. Galileo began to ...

AUSTRALIA AND SOUTH KOREA

Comparison of the Religion’s Significance in Australia and South Korea Religion is undeniably one of the most important parts of the humanity. It has always been there, first as a form of fear before the unknown and misunderstood forces of nature, and then as a form of moral guidance and help. People have been showing a necessity to believe in something above them for a very long time, and even though the times have changed, this necessity still remains intact in many. However, religions do differ greatly depending on many factors: nationality, geography, climate, historical evolution, political situation ...

Introduction

It cannot be denied that gang activity has always been a recurring problem in the United States, but it is notable to know that gang activity in itself has a colorful history behind it. There are many gangsters and criminals throughout the history of the United States, and one of the most infamous of them is the iconic American gangster Al Capone. A criminal from the Prohibition Era, he was the leader of the Chicago Outfit—a crime syndicate known for illegally distributing alcohol during that time. Al Capone himself had a colorful biography worth detailing. Delving into details ...

If we consider theology as the study of God, or the study of the divine, or the study of the nature of God, then the definition that Mueller puts forth for theology and his justification for taking part in its study make a lot of sense. He breaks down the word into its two Greek roots: theos for “god” and logos for “word” or “understanding” (Mueller 2011, p. 28), and that leaves one with a wide range of possible interpretations. Given that Mueller has an “S.J.” after his name, of course, we must conclude that he will take on ...

Institutional Racism towards Black Americans

Racism, as several experts describe, has been a way of life, for quite some time in the United States (Nesbit). The rise of the pre-colonial era, and immigrations, slavery and the way people drifted towards different shores in search of power can all be accounted to the present day situation that we face in America. While slavery and apartheid ended long before, what is left over is our own complicated melee of whites, blacks, and Asians, and many more races, in a mixed colorful bouquet, and yet, creating a lot of confusion in the minds of both people and ...

Personal Theology of Discipleship

Personal Theology of Discipleship

Introduction

Disciple making is the pinnacle responsibility of any prosperity minded church. The whole aspect starts with attraction of new Christians to a church. The new Christians are then taught and cultivated to be all rounded disciples in the ministry of Christ. There are various theological, philosophical and methodological considerations in this practice to ensure the path to discipleship maturity is conducive and effective. This paper aims at exploring the themes, components and methods applied in discipleship through reviewing various secondary literatures on the issue of personal theology of discipleship. A review of three significant pieces ...

The Documents

The Declaration of Independence Among the founding documents of the American republic the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States share primacy. First in time was the Declaration of Independence. Prepared by the Continental Congress over a year after the American Revolution had started with the battles at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775, the Declaration was silent on the question of religious freedom. In Jefferson’s words, which still ring down across almost two and a half centuries, the Declaration is firmly based on the “Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” and, of ...

The doctrine of the Trinity is unique to Christianity. It underpins Christian theology and is the most important doctrine of Christian faith and practice. The Trinity is difficult to explain and fully understand, as is to expected since we are human and can never truly understand the infinity and omnipotence of God. Yet, the Trinity is vital to Christian faith as it represents the nature of God, and it affirms the existence of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. According to Exodus 3:14 and Philippians 1:2, the Father is God, in John 8: 58 and Titus 2:13, we are told ...

Christian Worldview

A worldview seeks to understand God and the composition of the world and the way man relates to God and the world. In Theistic religions, the common belief is in one separately real God who overlooks the functioning of the universe. Personally, I am a Christian who believes that the Scriptures have the authority of God and should guide each Christian's everyday living. A Christian worldview replies to questions that arise from a reflection of a Christian life.

What is prime reality?

In the Christian worldview, the prime reality comprises of the personal God as revealed in the scriptures. He is triune, immanent, ...

Introduction

The thesis paper will reveal that Galileo’s notions of the sun’s stability and the earth’s movement illustrate the conflicting Science-Religion theory. Galileo supported Copernicus’s opinion about the sun’s stability and the movement of the earth strongly despite strong oppositions from the Holy Church. Although he depicted aspects of honesty concerning the opinions of the sun and the earththroughout his trial, the Holy Church still held otherwise and commanded to oppose his opinions.

Scientific Theory about Heavenly Bodies

According to scientists, heavenly bodies are not stationary but move in a circular motion. However, Philolaus, the Pythagorean, believes that “just like ...

The world has a variety of geographical features located in different places and which not only act as attraction sites but end up defining the commodities that come from the place. Uniquely, every part of the world has striking geographical features, and this makes the whole world attractive. In addition to the features, the world has major cities that stand out from the rest of the towns, and which also end up dictating not only the economic activities but also the type of people in the area. Additionally, Africa is a large continent that is rich in diversified cultures, ...

Answer two questions

Answer two questions

The Islamic influence in Spain was a strong one lasting for a long period of time. Islam offered more than just a territorial succession to the public, but it was the religion that offered intellect and social structure as well as a great privilege to society. Islamic principles did conquer the thought, language and architecture of Spain, particularly in the cities of Granada and Al-Andalus. Islamic influence was deeply ingrained in the Spanish society. Hence it led to the development of Islamic thought that promulgated deep in the society, and much of the former Christian world ...

According to the dictionary, worldview means “a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world especially from a specific standpoint” (Merriam-Webster, n. d.). It includes a specific understanding of cosmology, truths, values, and the sense of life and is different for different people and organizations. The emergence of the Religious Right took place in the last quarter of the twentieth century, and its worldview focused on traditional Christian values. Quoting Sanford, Jones writes that Christian worldview was based on John Calvin’s systemized Christianity and division of all people on two groups: the followers of God and his denials (Jones, ...

Group A. Q1 Christianity and Islam in Spain

The crusades were religious and politically motivated wars that were dominated the 1096-1291 with the aim of controlling the holy land Jerusalem. In the first crusade, (1096-1102) initiated by pope Urban II was aimed at helping the Christian Byzantine empire which had been invaded by the Muslim Seljuk Turks. In this crusade, the Europeans were able to capture Jerusalem in 1099. This led to the merging of various Muslim faction against the Christians forces which had occupied the holy land. However, in 1291, the Muslims were able to control Jerusalem and parts of the coastal areas, which they controlled ...

Theories of Religion

The Functionalism theory was coined by Durkheim whereby the theory views religion from a societal platform based on the way it influences the thinking and behaviour of people. The theory argues that sacred objects tend to have divine properties and people tend to separate them from profane objects (Pals & Pals 2006). Religion is viewed as an aspect that fosters good health and society continuation in general. It is a platform that helps societies to affirm their common beliefs and cultural values on a regular basis while also ensuring that societal order and cohesion is enhanced. The essay looks into ...

Pervin Goker

Introduction Man has created various concepts for his convenience, one of which is institutions, and these are essential for maintaining order in that they streamline the activities to achieve a particular objective. There is a formal organisation to institutions which lay out rules and regulations for the conduct of the operations earmarked for them. This essay deals with the issue of mind and culture over institutions in nurturing social capital in four selected nations of the world. The essay has basically two parts viz. the theoretical basis and the implementation. The theoretical basis consists of resource, bare necessities and ...

A Review of the Literature

If asked to name the “national dish of Britain,” the average person is likely to say, “there is nothing more British than fish and chips,” but he or she might be wrong as it all depends on the criteria used to determine the national dish (Castelow, 2013). If popularity is the yardstick, then fish and chips would miss the mark, since each year in the UK it is outsold by hamburgers, fried chicken, pizza, and Indian and Chinese food (Alexander, 2009). And while this is true, fish and chips still play a vital role in the economic success of ...

Resolving the dichotomy brings the unity of the church. The primary challenge is how the differences will be resolved. The role of the leadership in addressing these disparities. The leaders should put the right processes in place that will help in dealing with the differences. However, the means alone will not be enough, and it may require discernment of the spirit among us (Shirley, 2008). The Bible reminds that a church will never lack dichotomy and conflicts when they are on a genuine mission of their discipleship. The leadership of the church is left with no option but to ...

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Introduction Conscience is one of the most commonly experienced psychological faculty of an individual, but is also one of the least understood. For many years, little attention have been given towards understanding conscience; particularly on how it is shaped and who influenced the modern understanding of this concept. Nevertheless, conscience is an important phenomenon that requires significant attention primarily because it impacts all human judgment. The manifestation of conscience delineates man from other animals species as conscience is proof of man’s self-consciousness; an attribute that is only observable among human species. As a learned psychological faculty, ...

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The church gets its disciples from the societies that surround it. In order to get these followers, the church has to convince them of gospel kingdom and make them tailor their ways of life just as it is taught in the bible. Hitherto developed disciples were once naïve and young Christians in the kingdom. Just as the military gets its personnel from a community at large, the church too does. This calling of new Christians into a church and teaching them on how to be true disciples can be seen as a recruitment process. This paper aims at ...

Religion

The Philippines country has 90.07% of its population being of the Christian religion. The Sunni Muslim community in the country constitute 5.57% while 4.37% are reported to be of other or no religion (Ting et al., 2016). Mosques are located throughout the country with the Muslims celebrating their religious holidays on the legalized days. The Protestant missionaries arrived in the country in 1901 while the Catholic denomination followed later introducing clinics and schools. The Roman Catholic is the main denomination among the Christian population since the country is the only Christian nation in the Asian continent (Ting et al., ...

The Catholic Reformation was the answer to the Protestant Reformation of Martin Luther, who had weakened the Church. It denotes the period of Catholic resurgence from the pontificate of Pope Pius IV in 1560 to the end of the Thirty Years' War in 1648. Its objectives were to renew the Church and to prevent the advance of Protestant doctrines

Pope Pius IV worked hard on four issues:

• Doctrine. • Ecclesiastical restructuring, with the foundation of seminars. • Modification of religious orders, returning them to their spiritual origins. • Vigilance of spiritual movements, focusing on the pious life and a personal relationship with Christ. The previous included the Spanish mystics and ...

First Entry: My name is John Claude a thirty five years old male working as a Parish Priest of the First Estate. I have not married and I am not expected to marry because as a career priest I have vowed to abstain. We as the members of the First Estate believe that the Third Estate need to be taxed because they do not have power, they are in the lowest rank of the social scale and they consume significant resources. However, we cannot be taxed because people look at us for religious growth and education and we heavily ...