Death is a topic that is most accepted by some but yet a taboo to talk about for many. To them, it means the end of everything with that loved one. It is a very scary and painful topic to talk about. The lives of...
Introduction The novel, Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, takes place in a post-apocalyptic society where there is little to no hope left for the remaining survivors on Earth. Many people have given up on saving the world and now result to taking what’s...
Christianity, recognized as the world’s most followed religion, engages over 2.3 billion people globally, which constitutes about 31.2% of the global population. Centered around the teachings of Jesus Christ, this faith not only offers a path to salvation but also profoundly shapes the lives of...
Multiple studies have shown the effects of using meditation to improve mental, physical, and emotional health. Though mindfulness-based stress reduction, which in turn improved health-related quality of life. What is meditation, you might ask? Meditation is the process of learning to work with the mind....
The question of the existence of God has ignited profound philosophical debates, spiritual quests, and intellectual inquiries throughout human history. It is a question that transcends cultures, religions, and worldviews, beckoning us to explore the mysteries of the universe and the very nature of divinity....
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) is a terrorist group that deeply and existentially relies on the far-flung belief in the impending apocalypse to promote and sustain its brutal ideology. The group’s fixation on the apocalypse can be...
The unfortunate truth regarding Mormonism is the common misconception that Mormonism is the definition of polygamy and that’s it. As we will explore shortly, that is simply not the case. Let’s start off by defining what Mormonism really is. Mormonism can be defined as the...
Evidence is required in order to draw any sort of conclusion. This means that for the Book of Mormon to be true, then there needs to be evidence of its validity. Just like we can know if something tastes good by trying it, we can...
While growing up, my family never practiced any religion or even thought of there being a higher power, so when given this assignment I didn’t know how to feel about it. But whilst talking to a relative about this assignment, I came to the realization...
Bach is known for being a devout Lutheran. We often see people talking about the overt religious symbolism in his vocal works. Who is to strip that level of instrumental music? This paper’s purpose is to act as one interpretation of what Bach might have...
It is socially viewed that people tend to follow their righteous beliefs based on what they believe to be true. Beliefs sometimes contain common occurrences of fallacies, and ancestries are bloodlines that people tend to use to reason for their actions. “It’s in my blood,...
Hermann Hesse’s novel, “Siddhartha,” intricately explores the life of religious individuals through the journey of its protagonist, Siddhartha, a young Brahmin who seeks enlightenment. This narrative not only delves into the philosophical aspects of life, suffering, and fulfillment but also portrays how religious beliefs shape...
Theism is the belief in the existence of the omnipotent, omnipresent and benevolent being. This being’s (debated) existence reveals the difference between religion and philosophy. While religion is based on faith, philosophy is rooted in reason and evidence. Philosophical beliefs are often stronger because where...
The 2005 French-language film “C.R.A.Z.Y.”, directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, is a coming-of-age drama film set in Quebec during the 1960s and 1970s, about a young man named Zac. He struggles growing up with homophobia while coming from a conservative family of four brothers over a...
Introduction In this article we are discussing the various proofs that prove the existence of God and the oneness of Allah (S.W.T). Before we start studying or practicing any religion the first and foremost question that comes to the mind is, “Who is the God?”...
Much to our understanding, The Synod’s and Iconoclasts believed that Christ is uniformly both God and man, having two natures integrated in perfect harmony. Iconic artworks were typified, usually depicting the separation of God and man, and, according to the Synod’s and Iconoclasts, one that...
Moses was the son of Amram and Yochebed from the tribe of Levi. He was born when the Pharoah had ordered all the newborn male Hebrew children to be thrown into the river to die. His parents placed him in a basket and placed him...
It’s the post-industrial era with technological advancements rising at an exponential rate, population moving almost till 8 billion and metropolitan cities living under a pot of cultures. But even in this modern society, we rely on orthodox beliefs and ridiculous traditional processes which can’t survive...
The world of the twenty-first is vastly different from the world that Jesus and the Apostles experienced during their earthly ministry in the first century. These changes and innovations are seen in the increased efficiency of industry and technology. They have improved healthcare and made...