As a result of this course of study I have a new perspective on religion. ... The Shinto religion does have a similarity to Christianity in that commitment and loyalty is a guiding principle of both religions. ... 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. ... Despite, all of this, religion can be comforting, help...

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Arminius was once a strict Calvinist who studied under John Calvin and later studies led him to doubt and reject many of the Calvinistic doctrines. ... Believers who are trying to share the gospel to non-believers would be able to use Calvinism's acronym T.U.L.I.P. to guide them and the non-believer. ...

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(New International Version Teen Study Bible) In modern times, faith has been weakened in meaning so that some people use it to mean self-confidence. ... (New International Version Teen Study Bible) Having faith also shows God our love and devotion to Him. ... (New International Version Teen Study Bible) Hebrews 11:20 says, "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob ! ... (New International Version Teen Study Bible) These characters, as well as many others, had faith in God! ... Here is one of my favorite poems: We are children of a faithful God, guided by His loving hand; children of a loving Fath...

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Moral Principles that guide a believer's behavior: Jews: Jews believe in the one God, who is to be worshiped. ... The difference between the believer's behavior of a Jew and Buddhist is that, Jews believe they should live by Commandments, which are a guide of how to live your life from the scriptures. ... (New Studies In Religion, T.Lovat& J.Mcgrath.) ... Every Jew is also expected to set aside three hours of study each day so they can learn as much about the Jewish beliefs as possible." ...

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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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This sort of study presupposes religious commitment and promotes an understanding that will lead to greater commitment. ... The academic study of religion is different from the insider's study. In the academic study, the person stands outside all religious traditions and studies religions from the viewpoint of the methods and standards associated with the secular academy. ... The expectations and rules for proper conduct that guides the behavior of religious group members are norms. ...

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(3) They guide and encourage God's servants ... Angels have spoken too many, carried out judgments, fought for the people of the lord, protected and guided men all through the Bible. ... David Jeremiah advocates the careful Biblical study of angels. ... Anyone who goes into a study of angels with a high view of God will come away with a higher...

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There is one story within these books that I have taken time to study. ... But all these accounts have the same use, they are guides that can help us understand how Jesus can be our saviour. ... He is our guiding light and he is also our shield. ...

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According to Breuilly, Brien, and Palmer, "Christians believe that he is God, or "the Son of God," who chose to take on human form in order to reconcile humanity to God, and to restore the relationship that had been broken by human disobedience." (43) Christians study the Bible which they believe to be the direct word from God. ... The word testament means "witness," and Christians believe that the Old Testament contains the witness of God originally to the Jews, and the New Testament the witness of people who knew Jesus or were closely associated with events in the early church." (46) Th...

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A lot of Christians believe prayer is a time when God will "talk "to you and help guide you on the right path. ... They believe that wisdom is the key to enlightenment along with meditation and the study of the Tripitaka. ... He helps guide...

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" - Plato The minute study of the history of the Indian subcontinent and the various historical processes it has experienced will reflect a rather vibrant amalgamation of various socio-cultural and religious traditions. ... The complexity of the then exisiting social order, the tensions in the understanding and imagination of spiritual ideas and their s=translations in the structure of the emerging languages, the already existing role of women in the spiritual sphere- all play very significant roles in understanding the lives, the works and the resolve guiding these women. In the course ...

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Faith (faith) n. 1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, an idea, or a thing. 2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief. See Synonyms at trust. 3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's su...

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Introduction In the period of documenting Christian scriptures and teachings, Tertullian works and theologies have a visible impact. He entered into Christianity before 197 and rendered his services for illustrating and defending the orthodox principles of the Christian faith. His works can be clas...

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Transferred to philosophical theology, it is impos-sible to derive legitimately from a natural theology any relevancy in conclusions arrived at over and above what can be independently and directly supported by empirical study of the universe. ... Experience must be the true guide for philosopher and deist. ...

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In an increasingly secular society it is becoming more common to question the conceptions of God that are created through the Bible. One such conception of God in the Bible is that God is omniscient. In Latin, we can break up the word into 'omni + scire,' which means 'one + to know,' or one who know...

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No Christian can study God=s Word for very long without coming face-to-face with the dilemma concerning predestination and free will. ... The above questions became important to me as I began my graduate studies in clinical psychology almost 15 years ago at Wheaton (and remain to this day) and continue as I have pursued formal theological education (MDiv) from Liberty. ... But this is not an exhaustive study due to space limitations (e.g., the doctrine of sanctification is not covered in this paper). Nor is this the study of a theologian. ...

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Children in the Brothers Karamazov Children are portrayed in "The Brothers Karamazov" as being mistreated by adults and by God. Ivan, who is the most troubled by children's sufferings, doesn't want to forget them so he keeps articles about the misfortunes dealt upon children. The story also incorporates tales of children that are in the town, and surrounding areas, who become important to the plot of the story. By the end of the book Dostoevsky wants you to feel such grief and sadness for the children that it might even challenge your faith to God. The...

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