Christianity questions and answers in November 2022

 Watch this FRONTLINE episode: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-abortion-divide-fbhdyb/Links to an external site. Religious Literacy Project (Harvard): Catholic Perspectives on Abortion https://www.yout...
The female representation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is "Guanyin" or "Kwan-yin" in Chinese. Her artistic representation was likely inspired by what popular medieval Christian saint's statue? ...
    When the figure of a Greek Buddhist or Christian statue has the right palm facing forward, open and upright, what feeling does this gesture symbolize?     A. Aloofness, superiority and pride. ...
1)In what ways does Christianity influence daily life in Western societies?   2) What does Christianity teach about sexuality? How does one understand the authority of the Bible when it comes to cont...
What was the Sermon on the Mount? What are beatitudes and what was their purpose? Give an example of one of the beatitudes. What is a parable? Choose one of the parables listed and briefly explain it.
Imagine and address the following scenario:  You've been called upon by a local religious community that wants your expertise on a text from Matthew. In no more than five minutes total, your presenta...
Chapter 13: Define human gene transfer and address each of the ethical benefits and risks related to it as the text discusses it. Discuss what you think, and why, is the point in genetic engineering w...
On the accounts of the women who came to Jesus' tomb and discover it to be empty. These are found in Matthew 27:55-28:10, Mark 15:40-16:8, Luke 23:49- 24:11, and John 19:38- 20:18. What are common fea...
Ministry Paradigms   How does five-fold ministry apply to your church, ministry, community, or denominational context (your focal group)?  Take on the role of a participant-observer. Conduct intervi...
Build an argument that Eusebius, Bishop of Nicomedia and Bishop of the Arian Faction, position on Jesus's relation in the Christian holy trinity.    Why do you think your character's position is sup...
Please only answers no explanation.    Question 1 (1 point)   The moral virtues grow through education, deliberate acts, and perseverance in struggle. Divine grace EEEE them. Question 1 options:  ...
How would you characterize modern-day evangelical Christianity in terms of its theology? What historical influences do you see on the general theology of the protestant church today. Where does your c...
If you were a movie producer tasked with making a movie on the life of Christ, which Gospel book would you use as resource, Mark or John? Which one do you think would you make your movie more of a hit...
One concept that I wanted to highlight comes from the very first sentence of this week's  reading: "Each society must determine...." I think that word "determine" is significant.  Sometimes we talk ...
Abortion power point presentation Your introduction must state clearly your purpose and the thesis you are about to pursue. 2. Clearly Define major terminologies in the topic. 4. Give a historical ove...
Gather state and district data for the past several years from two local school districts. This information can often be found in local newspapers. Compare the performance of students with disabilitie...
For this assignment one will conduct a proposal for their case study research assignment that will  examine and assess corrections institutions Hampton Regional Jail/Virginia and Central Virginia Reg...
  Choose 4 lines or 4 stanzas of any poem. It can even be a poem you have written yourself. The stanzas or lines do not have to be consecutive lines in your poem. You may skip around and choose lines...
I need help with my writing paper and i will make sure to leave a good review. What are some of the deepest cultural debates that have arisen in culture over the  past twenty years? Why should Christ...
From a Christian Apologetist perspective, explain the objection that historical study and miracle claims are incompatible. Can historical investigations be used to substantiate miracle claims? If so, ...
These two short videos explain and define 'truth' from a Christian Worldview.    Which one did a better job of explaining truth?    Do either of these videos help, or make the idea/concept of trut...
It is a commonly accepted "truth" that it is wrong to judge someone.    But is that true and is that really what Jesus taught?  Father Mike Schmitz discusses this question in a short video. After w...
Needs help answering questions from these readings:  Mark 14-16.    https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+14-16&version=NABRE Luke 22-24.   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?se...
When was the Gospel of Matthew written?    Who wrote it?    To whom (what group of Christians) was it written?    How is it like or unlike the other Gospels?    What are some of the major poin...
Engage each of the procedural safeguards recommends by the Oregon DDA. What are the critical issues at stake in each of them, limits and concerns? Address whether they are reasonable, responsible, and...
List and engage the ethical issues involved pro and con related to physician-assisted suicide as the text addresses them.  Text: An introduction to bioethics. Thomas A Shannon & Nickolas J Kockle...
Question One: Chapter 11 from our text: What are the reasons for distinguishing between voluntary euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide? What critical issues are raised by physician-assisted suici...
Questions Two: List and engage the ethical issues involved pro and con related to physician-assisted suicide as the text addresses them.  Text: An introduction to bioethics. Thomas A Shannon & Ni...
Based on your reading of the first letter of Paul to the Thessalonians, what additional questions would you like to raise to him? How to write a letter to Paul with at least three questions you imagin...
The Development of the Liturgy: Ritual Practices in Early Christianity (The Didache, 460-66; Justin: First Apology, 461-63; Tertullian: Apology, 464-66; Tertullian: On the Crown, 466-67; Hippolytus: ...
For this final assignment, dive more deeply into the Sacrament of Marriage. Please number your answers (#1-8) Theology is Christ-centered Use the Catechism to connect Marriage to Christ (one or two se...
On the medical front, how should we allocate medical resources? Should decisions be based on a patient's ability to pay, or should we guarantee some standard of care to everyone? In biotech, what pre-...
(Isaiah, Notes) 1. What is a prophet? What are his roles according to the Bible? 2. What is a "symbolic act"?  3. What symbolic act does Isaiah perform in chapters 7-8? If that's not clear, then go t...
It is important to recognize and understand that policy impacts and touches the life of every citizen. It is equally important to understand that this impact is also felt with the criminal justice and...
read the essay "Jesus and Politics" by Marcus Borg on the Bible Odyssey website:   https://www.bibleodyssey.org/people/related-articles/jesus-and-politics .  answer this question:  why does Borg sa...
1. Explain what an enucleated egg is. 2. Carefully explain SCNT in your own words. 3. How is SCNT used as a method of cloning? 4. What is the purpose of the 1980 Warnock Committee? 5. Explain one posi...
Baptism is necessary for salvation. Yet it's possible for those who are not physically baptized with water to go to heaven. Write a paragraph summarizing the meaning of 'baptism by desire.' Be sure...
The 100-year Old Tree, by Dr. Joshua Swamidass Let us imagine that God creates a fully grown tree today, and places it in a forest. A week later, a scientist and a theologian encounter this tree. The ...
1. Early in Aaron and Alisha's pregnancy they learned that their son, Samuel, had Trisomy 18- a condition that was deemed incompatible with life. Aaron writes a creative reflection comparing that news...
From a Christian prospective, what should the response of a Christian be to modern miracle claims from adherents of other world religions? What about such claims in other religions that appear to be v...
Psych Major consider the implications of Christian discipleship for your chosen academic major. How might Christian faith impact and shape your personal life and future professional life? What princip...
The emergence of Christian orthodoxy in the first three centuries was no easy task.  Discuss how this self-conscious and intentional movement sought to extol and defend  its version of the Christian...
In this week's reading in Bartholomew & O'Dowd , the authors discussed the relationship between the law and wisdom literature (283-88). From a cursory read, you will discover that the wisdom liter...
Read Matthew 4:23-7:29; 13; 20:1-16 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+4%3A23-7%3A29%3B+13%3A1-58%3B+20%3A1-16&version=NABRE Read Mark 1:21-28; 3:23-30; 8:27-9:37 https://www.bib...
What is the lesson aim for each kind of aim: For Exodus 3:7-14 Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral.  how do you want your students to Change? Each lesson aim must be: Short enough to be remembered C...
Book: Reconstruction the Christ Symbol, Essay in Feminist Christology, Edited by Maryanne Stevens, page 72-94 "Why do you say Jesus is? Christological Reflection from a Hispanic Woman's Perspective" b...
What has surprised you in the readings and lecture this week on the Sabbath? What practical takeaways can you incorporate in your own life (be specific!)? https://vimeo.com/446574113/cdfe033308 https:...
Explain the tenets of the "reserve clause" and its effects on players.   For the short-answer questions, you must include  1  in-text citation with page numbers &  1  outside reference.  The...
Discuss the relationship between baseball and gambling. Be sure to note the impact of the 1919 World Series and other major scandals. Please include 1  in-text citation with page numbers &  1  ...
Reading Response #3 - Matthew 28:16-20   Hide Folder Information       Instructions   Reading Response on Matthew 28:16-20   1)    What is God communicating in this passage? (a paragraph) 2) ?...
This week for the discussion - I would like you to find an article that relates to the topic of "why representation matters in Kid's media" or the "effect of race and gender stereotypes in media on ch...
1. Try to explain about Politics from the perspective of the Christian Faith and give a conclusion 2. Explain the view of science according to the Bible and how the Bible is still believed to be the s...
Can you help me with Block Diagraming? I am looking for Datives Used as Prepositions and do you see any Indicating Speech in the following verses? Thank you.   10  But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly...
Question 2 (1 point)                   By keeping the memorials of the saints - first of all the holy Mother of God, then the apostles, the martyrs, and other saints - on fixed days of the li...
1 Julie is your next-door neighbor. You just moved to the area and Julie asked if you wanted to go get some coffee. You take them up on their offer and enjoy their friendship. After several months of ...
1) Discuss how Hippolytus ( The Apostolic Tradition ) and the Didascalia argue for the necessity of female deacons and also how they describe the function of widows.   2)"The Structure of Early Chris...
Based on the opening and closing scenes of the documentary, explain why Gwen was strangled to death. What does the documentary suggest to be the reason for homophobia in general? What does the biologi...
There are six subsections (starting with "A Wretch Like Me") in the "Christian Ethics from the Center" section of Chapter 2 (pages 30-45). briefly explain it. What does the title mean? What is the pro...
For your initial post, read The Gordon Commission article and analyze the changing educational paradigms discussed. How can your role as an instructor effect change regarding these shifting paradigms....
Compare Jesus's teachings about resolving conflict between believers in general in Matthew 18:15-20 with Paul's teachings about resolving conflict with ministry leaders specifically in 1 Timothy 5:17-...
reasons for instituting the royal patronage system and what assumptions was it founded on? How was the system different from the revised Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith? Thinking within ...
Reference/Chapter: Who Do you say Jesus is? Christological Reflections from a Hispanic Woman's Perspective.  By Marina Herrera (Reconstructing the Christ Symbol, Essay in Feminist Christology, Edited...
Since all ministry leaders are imperfect people who are still experiencing the ongoing work of God's grace in their lives, how do you practically build safeguards and accountability into your life to ...
Mark 4:1-9 Parable of the Sower   Determine the literary and historical context of the parable Mark 4:1-9. The literary context is discussed in Köstenberger and Patterson on p. 336. For example, is ...
IWU Mission, goals and Christian Worldview. Please review the IWU MSW mission and goals (see bottom section). Discuss how your life and work experience, personal values and goals fit with the mission ...
You have read three different beginnings of the Gospels. Try to place yourself in the position of a person who lives in first-century Israel and encounters the story of Jesus for the first time. How w...
Identify the five books of the Psalter and write down the range of psalms that make up each "book." For example, Book One: Psalms 1-41. See Longman, p. 92 for help. Next, read the first and last psalm...
1.How would you describe the ecological crisis? Do you think it is exaggerated or real? What aspects of it mean the most to you personally?   2. What is meant by the theme of human dominion, and how ...
Describe some of the major characteristics of Hebrew poetry, and provide some examples of parallelism, simile, metaphor, and personification.  Which books of the Hebrew Bible are composed mainly in p...
From Paul, who is in jail for serving Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is like a brother because of our faith. Philemon, you work with us and are very dear to us. This letter is to you and to the c...
Spiritual formation and direction is a uniquely Christian form of soul care. As such, different Christian traditions arise from a unique theological perspective. Sharing specifically from your own fai...
Passage Ephesians 2:1-10   Using the assignments from your chosen Ephesians passage, along with the feedback from your professor, you will produce your final exegetical paper. The paper is an opportu...
1)- Sea level rise is a result of both land ice melting and ___       2)- Conversion of high carbon ecosystems such as ______ and grasslands into agricultural or urban land use emissions of greenho...
Chuck Colson claims it is impossible to teach ethics in business schools today in " How did we get into this Mess."  Donovan Campbell agrees that you need to subscribe to the idea of ultimate good or...
which prominent or popular saint interceded in the face of darkness when it comes to evil or fear. This should be in line with the following questions below: 1.  What is your saint's full name, date ...
Joshua and the Gibeonites The goal of this assignment is to assess the role of narrative and meaning from a specific section of  Scripture. Read about Joshua, Israel, and the Gibeonites in Joshua 9 a...
  Will you tell me if any verbs are present in Hebrews 13:5. And will you simply explain its meaning? Thank you.   5  Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, ...
Society typically thinks of dependence, obedience, and submission as signs of weakness. Yet, these disciplines are core to the Kingdom of God. How would you highlight their importance to someone who i...
View the attached Liturgical Audit Instructions and then briefly describe the results of your results. What does that say about your habits and loves (think Smith)?   Take a Liturgical Audit   In th...
One of the things that Jesus urged was simplicity, recommending that people become like little children (Matt. 18:3). Elsewhere Paul talked about putting childish ways behind him and growing up (1 Cor...
The objective of this assignment is to correctly develop the principles of an Old Testament situation for current ministry application. Do not just consider ministry as "full-time vocational ministry,...
In regards to the letter/book of James. Though Paul tells us that the law was a temporary guide to righteousness (Gal.3:23-26) and that Christ "abolished the law" (Eph.2:15), James clearly believes th...
I need to find all "verbs" in the passage of v.15 below and then give a brief explanation how the word is used. Thank you.   15  Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaint...
Can you help me locate the "verbs" in this passage and a brief explanation? Thank you   "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being cont...
Need to understand the Prof instruction/ Is he telling me that I can only use commentaries or dictionaries to provide background in formation for this assignment?     Compose the first part of your ...
Will you underline all verbs in the passage below with a brief explanation? Thank you for your help.   I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circums...
What is the context of this passage?  Make sure you include where you got your references.       12  Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much ...
State and explain three reasons why organ donation may pose ethical difficulties. Please read the entire chapter, discuss this with your group and think carefully about it before writing the answer. ...
Can you underline the verbs in this passage and explain them?   10  I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last, you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportuni...
Needs help to Reply to this post.   The three different traditions that Rausch discussed that emerged over time to interpret the story of Jesus were the messianic tradition, the Wisdom tradition, and...
Please reply the post.   The three different traditions mentioned in this chapter of the text are the messianic tradition, the wisdom tradition, and the apocalyptic tradition. The messianic tradition...
What advice would you give to a person that feels they have a prophetic calling in one of the prophetic offices? Prophetic Writers  Prophetic Psalmist (Worship and Music)  Prophetic Speaking (vo...
How would you defend the role and need of the prophet to someone who may challenge the "necessity of prophets today, or believe that there is no need for prophets"? (Include in this response your scri...
Considering the articles by Pentecostal authors, what Erickson wrote, and what we talked about in class, provide some of the core components of a Pentecostal pneumatology. (I would like at least three...
Consider the different types of Church Government (besides no government at all). What do each of these attempt to emphasize through their architecture and worship experience? Who receives power to ma...
Describe sanctification and the relationship between sanctification and justification. How do they work together? How do traditional Pentecostals understand sanctification? Please use Scripture refere...
hi, please create a discussion post about the following topics using over four hundred words and citing at least three sources    are the implications of the Gospel for human cultures? In particular...
Book: Nicole Wilkinson Duran and James P. Grimshaw, eds., Matthew (Texts@Contexts), Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2013. ISBN: 9780800699345  Chapter 8 Reading Matthew's Healing Narratives from the Per...
Book: New Oxford Annotated Bible: New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha, 5th edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2018. Available as hardback, paperback, or eBook. ISBN: 0190276088 or 9...
For this week's discussion you will need to be a bit creative and you will need to carefully read Longman's chapters on Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes and the assigned readings from those biblical boo...