Therefore, these principal teachings demonstrate how both peacemaking traditions can advocate to the ultimate aim of world peace. ... This guidance is expressed in the contribution of Christian followers to the achievement of world peace. ... The National Council of Churches in Australia launched an 'Act for Peace Campaign' that aims to reduce poverty, protect refugees and empower communities. ... Islam's principal teachings give adherents a better understanding that world peace is not only important, but the ultimate aim for the religious tradition. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The affirmation of our faith allows participants to help express through the creed which is a charter of our beliefs. ... Through the inspired vision of St Francis, the Franciscan creed expressed the community's acceptance of God's message. ... The FOTH community members follow Franciscan order and aim to be simple, prayerful and compassionate communities following the word of St Francis. ...

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However, even though these letters, documents and journals can be highly informative and descriptive of the relationship of women and the Church during this era, it is important to remember that some sources, such as the visitation records of bishops, were written by domineering and imperious men, whose aim was to establish control over women. ... In the beginning letter, Heloise expresses her dissatisfaction at Abelard for his apparent lack of interest in the convent that he founded. ...

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At the other end people may use their religion as a guide of how they should aim to live, describing religion as a part of human experience that may integrate other aspects of life and society and in this case is religion is seen as much more flexible. ... It can be a highly organised society that sets itself apart, with its own unique culture expressed in visual symbols, dance and performance, philosophical standards, legendary and imaginative stories, formal ceremonies, meditative techniques, and detailed rules of ethical behavior and law. ...

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Through his works, such as "Adages "(1500), "Handbook of a Christian Soldier "(2003), "Praise of Folly "(1511), "New Testament in Greek "(1516), "Freedom of the Will "(1524), he expressed his learning and interests, and reflect every aspect of Christian Humanism But there is a controversy whether Erasmus was a friend or an enemy of the Church. ... His aim was to make clear and understandable the bible for people and they were able to read it, to make the access to classical literature without reading whole books. ...

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