Upon careful review of select texts of the major world religions it is important to review each religion's stance on war, however; there is more information that is needed to formulate a final jurisdiction. ... The next quote is from the Bible and offers heavenly reimbursement for people who seek peace, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.... The answer to this age old question can be answered by reviewing the texts of these ancient and mighty religions in the world....

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• Grade Level: High School

Understanding the basics of Islam has become essential for Americans. There are nearly five million Muslims living in America, and many of them face persecution as a result of our country's present state of affairs - belittled and feared in their own US neighborhoods. Being a Muslim isn't something...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Here in the Bible belt there have been times in the past couple of decades when you couldn't turn on the television without seeing a Christian fundamentalist preaching away. ... Therefore they share the same holy places as Jews and Christians, much of the same holy scripture, the same Bible characters. ... There are some elemental concepts that underlie her analysis of fundamentalism in all three, and it is helpful at the beginning of these lessons to review these precepts: There are two broad ways of grounding our faith: mythos and logos. ...

• Word Count: 3937
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• Grade Level: High School