Gandhi felt that the essential part of the teachings of the Buddha formed an integral part of Hinduism (Fischer Essential 77). ... But that was not due to the teaching of the Koran. ... Gandhi came to the conclusion that the teaching of the Koran was in favor of non-violence (Attenborough 56). ... Many who promoted these teachings of Gandhi simply believed that it was their only option for resisting imperialism rather than having a moral conviction towards his teachings (Dalton 43). ... From this quotation, we learn that the Bhagavad-Gita influences his teachings and that he believes that on...

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• Grade Level: High School

There is nothing sinful or injurious in the methods per se. ... The whole approach focuses upon a confidence that what is wrong with a man is not his essential nature, but only the distorted impediments that hamper his vision - a basic theosophical teaching. ... The missing element in psychiatry, clearly, is not in the basic method nor in the attitude of the best practitioners in the field, but solely in a lack of sufficient knowledge regarding the "higher self." ... Our knowledge comes from those teachings. ...

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The ancient Hindus devised a method of bringing their lord within the realm of the senses by worshipping an object that they could feel, smell or see. ... http://www.sivanandadlshq.org/teachings/ahimsa.htm. 12/12/00. ...

• Word Count: 514
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It was said that, "Socrates does injustice and is meddlesome, by investigating the things under the earth and the heavenly things, and by making the weaker speech the stronger, and by teaching others these same things.... He wrote what was his method of philosophy as far as seeking wisdom through a scientific method. The method was broken down into four parts starting with never accepting anything as truth that was not plainly so. ... (Descartes and Cress 11) Since the seventeenth century, scientists follow this method for thorough research and finding solutions to problems that benefit ...

• Word Count: 984
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The truth, though, is that religions of all types have helped shape the ideas and methods of American society. ... Many advocates of this are blaming America's declining values on the schools not teaching any form of religion. ...

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" This quote very directly opposes war and mentions methods to ensure long lasting peace by restoring weapons to tools. ... " Overall the religions of Daoism, Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism are against war and embrace peaceful methods of diplomacy. ... Finally, there are religions which abhor warfare and violence and seek peace over any other method. ... Comparing the teachings and scripture of each religion is important to decide which religions encourage warfare or peace among its followers. ...

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This novel is not only an entertaining easy read, but also a method to give Christian's perspective on religion and spirituality. ... This seems to go back to Paul's teachings for the people of Corinth and Galatia. ...

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Christians Scientists practice faith healing as Webster's defines it: " A method or practice of treating diseases by prayer and exercise of faith in God." ... This teaching is base upon three passages in the Bible which prohibit the consuming of blood. ...

• Word Count: 1090
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America's Other Government Religion has reappeared as a factor in American political and social arenas. "When does the instrument of religious freedom become a weapon of religious intolerance? Why do we so frequently read about some aspect of the unlawful wedding of politics and religion? ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Priests were responsible for performing sacrifices at the Temple, the primary method of worship in Ancient Israel. ... As we stated in the paper we feel as if the essences wrote this paper because they believed in Gods covenant as well as his teachings the most. ...

• Word Count: 1805
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• Grade Level: High School