People of all ages have read portions of the Bible at some time in their life. It could have been through church Bible study, Sunday morning worship, or for daily meditation. However, a large part of the Bible still remains a mystery for us seeing that we constantly question the Bible along with h...

Ever since the publication of Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species was published, there has been an ongoing debate between science and religion. Scientists have formulated many theories as to the origins of man and to the creation of the earth, whereas religious groups have one main creation theor...

The book of Genesis in the Hebraic Bible begins the creation story of the world, rather than specifically of the nation of Israel or the Israeli people. Unlike the Exodus narrative, which often takes up the bulk of Biblical and historical scriptural criticism of the Hebraic Bible, the fi...

The famous astronomer, Sir Fred Hoyle once said, \"the probability of life evolving anywhere in the universe is as likely as a tornado sweeping through a junkyard and assembling a Boeing 747! There are many different beliefs about how mankind began, and how the world originated. One of the main de...

Since the dawn of man, humans have striven to explain the many mysteries of the universe, and to justify our existence in it. Throughout this journey of self-understanding, numerous standpoints on human existence have evolved and merged into a complex, abstract manifestation called religion. Howev...

There are a number of profound similarities and differences betweencreation myths contained in The Epic of Gilgamesh, Hesiod's Theogony,Plato's Symposium, and the biblical book of Genesis. The similaritiesbetween these works may reflect a great similarity between human kind,while differences ...

Evolution vs. Intelligent DesignThe cosmos, whether you believe in Biblical Creation, evolution, or intelligent design is a very interesting subject. Creation, as documented in the Bible in Genesis 1:1 states that "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." It shows that God created ...

"A, b, c, d"aE"how could the creation of the linguistic confines of theEnglish alphabet, that which is the source of our language, the source ofthe ability to communicate on this paper, on this computer, in this moment,be an act of misogyny' On the surface, the alphabet seems so innocent, soS...

Both Islam and Christianity are monotheistic religions, believing in the same god, referred to as 'Allah' by the Muslims and, 'God' by the Christians. In this sense, Islam and Christianity are considerably intertwined, appearing to come from the same beginning. For Christian...

My relationship with God is based mainly on trust, love and respect, common values, time, and communication. Trust is a vital part the relationship between God and myself. I am frequently confiding in Him about personal issues that I prefer not to talk about with others. Talking to God about pers...

Covenant exists as the central idea of both Christianity and Judaism. It holds the main values and beliefs of both religions. The word Covenant descends from the Hebrew word berith in the Old Testament, which stands for circumcision, and in the New Testament from the Greek word diatheke, which speci...

Rural Values vs. Urban Idealism The 1920's was a time of great change for the American people, WW1 had just ended and Americans were trying their best to forget the horrors of war and live up the good times. Lifestyles were changing as new inventions like the automobile gave people the freedo...

Science and Pseudo-Science "I maintain there is much more wonder in science than in pseudo-science. And in addition to whatever measure this term has any meaning, science has the additional virtue, and it is not an inconsiderable one, of being true" once said Cornell University Astro...

Dualism is defined as the state of being composed of two parts. It often refers to the idea that man has two natures: physical (body) and spiritual (soul). Dualism considers the physical to be evil and only the spirit or soul to be good. We will take a look at how different passages from the Bi...

THE EXISTENCE OF GODDuring this class we have looked at a wide range of theories about God from the creation of the universe to the theory of being reborn and life after death. What this all comes down to is whether God exists or He doesn't. There is no middle ground. Any attempt to remain neutral i...

As William Blake wittily comments, "those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained," The Marriage of Heaven and Hell sneers at restrictions and advocates appeasing sensuous desires that are condemned by orthodox Christian belief. Blake masterfully makes a...

For almost all of us, the hardest part of coming out isn't realizing that we are lesbians, bisexuals or gays. It's not telling our parents or our friends. It's not worrying about what the neighbors will think. No, for most of us, the hardest part of coming out is dealing with the prejudices we've be...

The Parallels and Divergences of Native Americans and Christianity The Description of Black Elk's Vision is one of a mystical journey, which has allows Americans a peak into the complex religions of Native American tribes. The relationships between Christianity and Black Elk's Sioux Religion we...

Understanding the sublime is one of the keys to understanding Judaism. The sublime infuses the writings of the Torah. The ancient writers wrote of the sublime and the sublime has colored the interpretations of the Holy Scriptures throughout history in Jewish thought. Heschel and other writers wrote ...

In today's society women are looked upon ignorantly by the male gender. This attitude derived from the naive men of the Old Testament. They did not see women as being an important part of history and therefore hardly spoke of them. When women were mentioned it was usually in a condescending...

There are many differences in methods used by science and religion. Which ones are more fundamental is not very clear. The basic method of religion is to explain the world by already existing beliefs. Those beliefs may be extended or redefined to revolutionize religion. Theology as a "method" of rel...

There is a broad based ethical debate taking place within today's medical and scientific fields. This debate primarily centers around the use of science and technology in dealing with human life. In his article "Sporting With Life" Dr. Lester D. Freidman cites the ethical problem in this way. The po...

Originator: Copywork Staff Science:Creation vs. evolution 2000-07-04 Ever since the publication of Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species was published, there has been an ongoing debate between science and religion. Scientists have formulated many theories as to the origins of man and to the creatio...

Miracles of the Bible What are miracles? A miracle may be defined as a concrete breakthrough from the invisible, supernatural world into our own visible, natural world. The ultimate source of the miracle is when the creator, God, created the Universe and dwells above us. He is transcendent, ...

Philosophy "Belief in God can never be rationalised" Discuss. For centuries the enigma of God's existence has plagued mankind, and society has seen many philosophers and wise individuals attempt to argue the case in both directions. I, myself have been raised as a Christian, and over th...