In the Greco- Roman world, not adhering to some school of philosophy was difficult as there seemed to be a philosophy for nearly every way of life; for Christianity, the philosophy of choice was (neo) Platonism. ... Justin Martyr was a second century Christian writer who came to the faith through his study of philosophy. ... He believes that understanding of this Greek philosophical word "logos"" which means reason, that the study of philosophy has played a vital role to understanding of Christian Faith. ... Justin believes that the study of philosophy is an inspiring tool to aid mankind under...

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In The Philosophy of International Relations, F. ... With only references made to the teachings of Plato and "Ariadne's thread" (9), it quickly becomes clear that this chapter is intended for those with some background knowledge in the study of international relations. Furthermore, the fact that this quite complex chapter is only one part of a book indicates the great depth of study that is required in the philosophy of international relations. ... Overall, this article lends a strong motivating force to delve deeper into the study of international studies, if only to understand and ...

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Followers practicing religious traditions follow in accordance with the scriptures to be practicing in the right path or if they follow a path that is outside of what is written of the word to be, then they are on the wrong path[ CITATION Fie13 l 1033 ].Christianity originated in Roman occupied Jerusalem; however, was not all compiled of Jewish beliefs, but did practice traditional philosophies that are distinct from the Classical Greek, which was known to be more dominant during the Roman Empire time. ... This is where they worship, have fellowship, and study the bible[ CITATION Fie13 l 1033 ...

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Augustine was moved by the idea that philosophy was the way to pursue a happy life. ... He disagreed with Paul the Apostle's view that philosophy could lead you astray from God. Augustine believed that both philosophy and belief in God could work harmoniously, so he praised and honored God in his use of philosophy. In this study, Augustine realized the harmonious nature of faith and reason. ... He knew that in order to become a true Christian believer, he could not rely on other forms of religion or even philosophy. ...

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Medieval scholars designed their own brand of philosophy, interpreting the teachings of Aristotle to agree with their religious beliefs. Their combination of philosophy and theology is known as scholasticism. ... The medieval Christian curriculum focus was on study. ... This explains, for instance, the medieval emphasis on philosophy. ... "Philosophy was discredited, the link between theology and the sciences broken; and man began to work out an approach to life that was independent of religion, independent of God. ...

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Studying this quote and the one before, it can also be said that many of Jesus" preaching's are rather idealistic and somewhat unachievable. ... Studying these qualities of the ideal leader, one can see similarities between Confucius" ideal leader and his ideal man of jen. ... What also struck me was the fact that both philosophies or religious teachings are still in full effect today. Many people in China model their lives on Confucius" philosophies in The Analects, just as many Christians will use the Bible as their reference for ethical behavior. After studying both teachers" philo...

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No matter how exciting the future of American literature, it is always important to study the unique origins from which contemporary writers have evolved. ... Despite different religious philosophies and backgrounds, Jonathan Edwards and Patrick Henry shared many characteristics in their persuasive writing techniques; this included the use of metaphors and allusions, and the overall appeal to the audience's emotions. ... Edwards sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, was heavily influenced by the philosophies of Calvinism and Puritanism. ... In contrast, Patrick Henry bel...

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From these early curious Christians came different philosophies of life. ... These knew philosophies set up a future of inventions for Christianity, not conflicts with science. ... Studies of agriculture were performed and findings like, "consistent yields of eight times seed sown were reported" (http://www.hyw.com/). ... As if these clergymen had not invented enough they also led the way in the study of medicine. ... It has been taught that he was excommunicated solely on the basis that he was acting against what the church taught and therefore against the church, but recent studies ...

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"Christology," taken from the Greek "Christos," literally means the study of Christ. ... Christians study the life of Jesus as a model or guide. ... While these labels may indeed capture some of His traits, characteristics, or the philosophies He preached, these labels also reduce Him to a being that can be categorized. ... There is certainly nothing wrong with a historical study but if it ignores or denies the "Spiritual Jesus," the "Christ of faith," the study is like a sham. ... This type of study neither illuminates nor inspires the student. ...

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Supreme Court has repeatedly said, "It might well be said one's education is not complete without a study of comparative religion or the history of religion and its relationship to the advancement of civilization."... (Kussrow) The lines between religion and philosophy can easily become blurred. Judeo-Christianity and Humanist philosophy can both be argued as a religion. ... (Kussrow) Studies have shown that children involved in religious activity are less likely to do drugs. ...

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As a result of this course of study I have a new perspective on religion. ... For instance, Jainism is more ethical in that it is revolved around the moral life of a person and relates to philosophy of life. ... During class we referred to Christianity often but we did not study it in-depth. ... The study of religion only complicates the situation because on one hand your study helps you to understand the historical background on the establishment of the religion as well as why some religious groups have fought "holy" wars. ... For these reasons the study of religion is important and the...

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People commonly believed that the Catholic Church persecuted Galileo for favoring the geocentric view of the solar system rather than the heliocentric view. The Galileo episode, for many anti-Catholics, is proof that the Church hates science. For Catholics, however, the case is usually an embarrassm...

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After graduating in 1720 he stayed on for 2 years to study theology, during which, "he experienced an intensely emotional religious conversion, which determined the course of his life and career" (unknown), most notable were his new beliefs modeling John Locke's (Dematteis). ... Though Edwards consistently produced well versed philosophy, none surpassed those written during the time of the Great Awakening during the 1730s and 1740s (Hatch 102). ... Proof of this lies in the fact that if any subject has enjoyed more, "concentrated study than the Puritans, it would be Jonathan Edwards" ...

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Not only that, but before school there was a bible study in the library and praise music in the cafeteria, in addition to the bi-weekly F.C.A. ... And just as a side note, one of my hobbies is studying apologetics and philosophy. ...

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The authors said on page 27, "Psychologists and theologians are frequently studying different aspects of the same phenomena or studying the same phenomenon from different perspectives." ... I think that they were right on when they said that they basic principles of Christianity and the basic principles of psychology do not disagree, it is when you get into the doctrines of Christianity and the philosophies of psychology that you get disagreements. ...

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Who were the Christian Martyrs and what impact did they have on Christian movement up to c.400? Persecution was becoming a regular aspect of the lives of the Christians due to Roman authorities. The Romans at this time rejected any form of Christian belief and punished anyone who disobeyed them. ...

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"He said, "For the corresponding, philosophy/Serves in more places than one to demonstrate/How Nature takes her own course from the design/Of the Divine Intelligence, and Its art. Study your Physics well, and you"ll be shown/In no To many pages that your art's good/ Is to follow insofar as it can"- (XI:93-99). ...

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On June 19th, 1834 Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born. He was born in Kelvedon, Essex. His father was twenty-four years old. He was a clerk in a coal yard and also a minister. His name was John Spurgeon. His mother was nineteen when he was born and her name was Eliza Jarvis. She gave birth to nineteen...

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Part of this is the reason for engaging in study of other such world religions. ... Not just the naming and overviews of these four religions (Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Buddhism), rather the in-depth study of concerns and practices throughout past and present times. ... I realize that our goal was to study a religion that is different from our own, but in order to accurately express the whole problem of religion in China, I want to first talk about Christianity in China. ...

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Since it first appeared on Korean soil and was nourished by the Korean philosophy of life, the new movement was naturally influenced to some extent by its environment. ... Oriental philosophy of history is cyclical and therefore pessimistic while Western philosophy of history is linear and optimistic. ... Greek philosophy was a valuable preparation for Christian theology. ...

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Abstract This paper hopes to explain the distinctions between a religious belief system and a secular belief system. Within a religious belief system I will describe person, objects, time and or space telling how those things fit in a religious belief system dating back to ancient Rome to the modern...

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The Bhagavad Gita, or "Song of God", comes as part of Mahabaratha, is an essence of the message of the Upanishads and Hindu Philosophy and is considered to be a guide on how we should live as told by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. 5. ... Also: Worship through service of one's fellow man (charity) and by one's activity; -- Worship through studying of sacred texts and devotion to the Supreme; --Worship through meditation with physical and mental discipline and through understanding first the inner self then the divine that is everywhere. -- Worship and prayers are the duties of the human sou...

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In the 11th century, attacks on philosophy by orthodox Islamic thinkers, notably the theologian al Ghazali, had much to do with the eventual decline of rationalist philosophical speculation in the Islamic community. ...

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Robert Browning, one of the most talented poets of the Victorian period, is famous especially for his dramatic monologues. Often these long poems deal with such issues as love, death, and faith. Much of his work is directly reflective of his life and of those issues that were of direct concern to hi...

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"Religion is any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, a philosophy of life, and a worldview" (1215.org). ... After years of meditation and study, he found the "Middle Path" and became enlightened. ...

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