What do you think of the fact that individuals who take part in the Jainism religion avoid being farmers so they will not hurt insects in the process of farming, and yet they eat what is produced by farms? It seems they pay others to farm and hurt insects. Do you see this as a conflict with what they teach? Do you see any issues
How do the Priestly and Yahwist creation accounts compare to the current Christian Creationist Theories of today?
What are some positive and negative ways that the concept of karma has played or continues to play out in cultural and religious contexts? Overall, has the idea of karma been a positive or a negative cultural force? I examine Jewish ideas of good, and Christian ideas of good. These are compared with the belief in Karma. Ka
Epicurus is generally credited with first expounding the problem of evil, and it is sometimes called "the Epicurean paradox": "Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot; or he can, but does not want to. If he wants to, but cannot, he is impotent. If he can, but does not want to, he is wicked. If God can abolish evil, and God
Choose one of the theories about the origins of religion that most appeals to you or strikes your interest. Define it clearly. Then compare/contrast that theory to your belief about religion and reality of the human condition. We all have ways we come to understand or see the world. Take some time to reflect and offer your insig
Reflection Essay Scholars conclude that what we ordinarily call religion manifests to some degree the following eight elements: 1) a belief system; 2) community; 3) central myths; 4) rituals; 5) an ethical system; 6) emotional experiences; 7) material expressions of religion; and 8) sacredness. 1. Examine to what extent yo
I would like to learn and gain more knowledge about Church History and why the rise of Islam vs. Christianity. Discuss how the rise of Islam through the century affecting our current Christian society.
What are the three common solutions to the problem of evil? Evaluate Erickson's response to these solutions. There are several options one has to explain the problem of evil. One that we won't look at too much now is the claim that evil is simply an illusion. The followers of Christian Science would tend to believe this.
Compare Jainism and others clearly.
Discuss the common characteristics Jainism shares with the others. Analyze the interactions between the modern world and Jainism. Provide examples of how these interactions influence both Jainism and the modern world.
What do the world religions have in common? Cite specific examples from each of the religions studied in this course. Are there any stark differences or striking similarities you wish to point out? If so, why?
What are some of the physically challenging aspects of religion, especially in Buddhist practices?
The Muslims consider Jews, Christians, and Muslims to be all â??People of the Book.â? What are the elements that tie Jews, Christians and Muslims together? What theological differences are there between these great religious traditions?
What makes Judaic law and theology different from other faiths of the period? â?¢ What influences did Judaism have on the development of early Christianity? â?¢ What major influences does Christianity still have in contemporary Western culture and society? â?¢ Why is it important to understand how Judaism and Chri
Summarize the book of Paul first by identifying and explaining its epistle genre. Identify the key theme, major events, and major personalities.
Having a couple debates with two classmates, can you tell me what your scholarly response would be to this: Millard Erickson posits three possible solutions to the problem of evil. The first of these is "Finitism" which concludes that God is not omnipotent. Brightman's version of this asserts that there are factors beyond God
What are the three common solutions to the problem of evil? Evaluate Erickson's response to these solutions. This will come from the book "Christian Theology" by Millard Erickson
How humans view their spiritual world constitutes a major theme of humanities. Through exposure to the foundations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, how would you say that they are connected in this view? Please consider their fundamental tenets, literature, artistic representations, and historical perspectives when answering
Compare the concept of the Tao with the Brahman of Hinduism. Provide references.
In a Christian perspective,have you learned that you have some beliefs contained in any Worldviews you didn't expect? Explain.
I need some help gathering some ideas on how to start. What do they mean when they ask for relationship with sacred time and space? Explains how religious traditions describe and encourage the following relationships: Relationship with the divine Relationship with sacred time Relationship with sacred space or the natural world
How do you define sacred? How do religious traditions orient their conception and location of the sacred? Sacredness in many religious institutions is defined as the act of preparing a ceremony that is geared towards cleanliness, consecration, sanctification, and ultimate holiness. The objective is to repudiate secular outs
This discussion focuses on differences between Christian and Pantheistic views of the afterlife. How are they similar? How are they different?
What makes the Naturalistic, Secular Humanistic, and Atheistic Existentialistic Worldviews differ from the Christian Worldview in regards to family?
Four Yogic Paths and Jainism Worksheet Comparing the forms of Hinduism and contrasting them with Jainism. Jnana Yoga Karma Yoga Bhakti Yoga Raja Yoga Jainism For each: Explain the Meaning of the Name Explain the Basic Concepts Describe the Practices Describe the Goals Summarize the differences between Hi
What are the differences between Hinduism and Jainism?
Why do you think that stories of Virgin Births were common in the ancient world? What were these stories attempting to convey and do you think that they are allegorical or literal? Please give specific examples.
Discuss briefly the role of creation myths in ancient cultures such as the one we find in the Book of Genesis. What similarities or differences do we find in these creation stories?
Discuss briefly one of the theories about the function or origin of myths that emerged in the ancient world. Assess the theory for its applicability to diverse cultures and mythologies
O Describes these basic components of religious traditions and their relationship to the sacred: â?¢ What a religious tradition saysâ?"its teachings, texts, doctrine, stories, myths, and others â?¢ What a religious tradition doesâ?"worship, prayer, pilgrimage, ritual, and so forth â?¢ How a religious tradition organ