An Evangelical Declaration on the Care of Creation Scientist these days can do just about anything. From finding new Galaxies to cloning a human, but the earth and all it is detail is no work of a scientist, it is the work of the greatest artist there is. God's creation was made from scratc...

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and Go...

The last line of the Lord's prayer is, "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." It is a key line in the Christian religion. The intention of this is reminding one of where we came from and to thank Jesus Christ for giving his life to remove humanitie's sin. There are many key poi...

United States citizens are very fortunate to have so many wonderful freedoms. Our first amendment guarantees us many important freedoms such as the freedom of religion. In our country there has been a tremendous amount of discussion and dispute on whether or not creation should be taught in publ...

The Bible contains two different versions of the creation story. The first story is written in a repetitive poetic manner and claims that God created humans last, while the second creation story is not written in the same poetic form and affirms that God created humans first. Although the two stor...

The Garden of Eden, the story of the beginning of time. There are many different forms and interpretations of the tale. Many cultures have there own understanding of what happened, which are all quite intriguing. All of the contexts agree on the basic points of the story but differ on minor aspects....

Comparison EssayThere are many different ways to explain the beginning and creation. Genesis and Edith Hamilton's "Mythology," are two of many literary works you can find. Both show how characters were created and formed. They give detailed understanding and examples of creation. In the Bible, Genes...

Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry in the Church We live and move and function in the midst of a fallen world, but there is hope for a little slice of heaven right in our midst if we will pursue the model for community that God has given us in His word. The Bible portrays numerous ins...

Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," written in 1797, has been widely discussed throughout literary history. Although critics have come up with many different interpretations of this poem, one idea that has remained prevalent throughout these discussions is the apparent ...

Samuel Taylor Coleridge\'s poem \"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,\" written in 1797, has been widely discussed throughout literary history. Although critics have come up with many different interpretations of this poem, one idea that has remained prevalent throughout these discussions is the appare...

Today, Spain is one of the most influential countries in Europe. It is a country that is portrayed as being strong, sophisticated and stable. However, Spain's past and the route in which the country has taken to be where it is now were shaped hugely in the medieval ages. During the medieval ages Ibe...

Thanatopsis and The Bible In William Cullen Bryant's early nineteenth century poem Thanatopsis, a collage of imagery and ideas surround a central theme of the cycle of life. Within this poem lies a story of great wonder and hope. The story is that of the afterlife in which Bryant conveys a lot...

Human beings are inveterate seekers, people on a quest. Centuries ago, a North African by the name of Augustine wrote that "Our hearts are restless til they find their rest in Thee," speaking of mankind's desire for God. More recently, the American novelist Frederick Buechner, has referred to that i...

Pivotal Incident: Explain what you think is a pivotal event in the emergence of Christianity between Jesus' exit from the scene and the end of the Roman Empire. Perhaps the pivotal incident in the history of early Christianity, and its enforced acceptance by the great majority of the Western wor...

EphesiansIn Ephesians the disciple Paul speaks to the church at Ephesus. This book is key to Christianity, and setting up a personal faith. Before the creation of the world, we were intended to be holy and blameless; Paul opens the book by reminding us of the free forgiveness God offers. Paul spe...

Teilhard's scientific and religious beliefs are strongly interrelated. The majority of his writing is extremely controversial. However, for the most part, Teilhard's views on Christ as the Omega are emotionally gratifying. Nevertheless, my views and beliefs differ from his on several...

I am going to talk about the purposes of the Old and New Testament and how the Bible is not a good source for anti abortionist. First off, a great deal of confusion in the world today is caused by the general lack of knowledge about the purpose and the intent of the two major divisions of the Bible...

A sinful act is one, which breaks a set of rules. Christianity, this is God's law. To Christians a sin is an act that falls short of God's intention or disobeys his word. In this essay I will discuss how various Christian groups judge sin and decide which acts are sinful. These groups ...

Are we a Perfect Work of God? In Alexander Pope's, An Essay on Man, an enormous emphasis on put on the idea that man is not perfect. Pope addresses man's place in the world, questions the nature of Christianity, and speculates the ability of man to accept reason and with this states t...

Throughout his book \'The Prince,\' by Niccolò Machiavelli nurtures the idea that a ruler should be both loved and feared, of which it is better to be feared. \"Love is preserved by the link of obligation which, owing to the baseness of men, is broken at every opportunity for the advantage; but fea...

What is Marriage Marriage is a socially recognized and approved union between two individuals of the opposite sex making them man and wife. It is a serious decision taken by a couple who feel that they love trust and have a mutual respect for each other to the extent that they promise to live tog...

Kevin Dowling Approaches to Literature Prof. Robertson In her story, "Boys and Girls," Alice Munro depicts the hardships and successes of the rite of passage into adulthood through her portrayal of a young narrator and her brother. T...

Jonathan Edwards I found Jonathan Edwards' views on God and religion are very interesting. I personally don't really follow a religion. I do believe in a God, a being greater than us, but I find most of Edwards' views of God pretty out there. Edwards saw his ...

Religion or Run? Religion has been around for thousands of years. Throughout history, religion has made an impact on the decisions people make everyday. People have even gone as far as sacrificing their lives for their religion. There have been countries formed over religion, so too have ther...

There are many different religions throughout the world; but is there a 'right' one? They are all right! However, what is "right" for one person may not be the answer for his or her neighbor. Each of us must find our own truth, be it Wicca, Christianity, Buddhism or one of the countless oth...