Religious Studies questions and answers in February 2023

"Touched in the Head" (Tale #82) tells the story of Yoshifuji being tricked by a family of foxes and then rescued by a manifestation of Kannon. How do the foxes in this story and their actions exhibit...
RELIGION AND SLAVERY PAPER   James Sloan's book  The Great Question Answered   is devoted to defending the institution of human slavery from a Christian perspective. It goes without saying that thi...
RELIGION AND SLAVERY PAPER   James Sloan's book  The Great Question Answered   is devoted to defending the institution of human slavery from a Christian perspective. It goes without saying that thi...
How does the fall relate to tragedies like 9/11, disasters such as the Tsunami of 2004 (an earthquake caused a tsunami that killed over 225,000 people), and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020? Based on the...
The New Testament Question Handout     What does the word "Testament" mean?   When was The New Testament written and by who?   What is the first section of The New Testament called? Who wrote thos...
The Christian worldview provides an explanation for human nature and the story of the creation and fall (Gen. 1-3). A great deal of the suffering that people experience and much of man's inhumanity to...
Articulating the Christian perception of the place of love within the Scriptures. In this section, you will be presenting, to the best of your ability, how Christianity would attempt to articulate ide...
Question 10 Answer the following question based on Marguerite Shuster's article "The Mystery of Original Sin." According to Shuster (who agreed with G. K. Chesterton), the problem with the w...
Christians do not think that suffering compromises a belief in God's goodness and power because: 1. Humanity, through the fall, is primarily responsible for suffering. II. God could only avoid sufferi...
Answer the following question based on Marguerite Shuster's article "The Mystery of Original Sin." Shuster states that one of the themes of the Genesis account of the fall is that God wants ...
Based on Kaltner's chapter, "Adam," and on your own reading of Genesis 1-3 and the assigned Qur'anic passages, answer the following questions.  As always, your work should be your own and should not ...
Question 1  Initial posts: Identify and describe an episode/aspect from our selections from the Acts of the Apostles which contains a theme related to the growth or diversity of the Church. Choose an...
Part I: Articulating the Christian perception of the place of love within the Scriptures. In this section, you will be presenting, to the best of your ability, how Christianity would attempt to articu...
You are in your 30s, happily married, living comfortably in your own 4-bedroom home with 3 children and the fourth on the way. With the ongoing COVID19 lockdown you received an email from your boss. I...
Introduction. Background on Martin Luther. Luther's Early life and Family. Martin Luther King Education and Religion. His work and impact. Comprehensive summary of the Lutheran Reformation. Roots and ...
MARTIN LUTHER AND THE LUTHERAN REFORMATION   The Start of the Lutheran Reformation  The 95 Theses of Martin Luther: Important Concepts and Counterarguments   The response of the Catholic Church to ...
Discuss the use of religious imagery within art (Picasso, Dali, Klee, or Miro) expression. Is this an effective way to communicate ideas? How? Do these ideas change as the Twentieth century progresses...
In the 21st century, the study of Ecclesiology has now taken center stage. In general, the success and proliferation of alternative church arrangements through the use of technology, namely multi-site...
1. Bodhisattva and Buddha are enlightened beings in Buddhism. Yet in early Buddhism and in Mahayana Buddhism, they have different implications. Please briefly explain their differences in early Buddhi...
The parable of the blind man and the lame man found in  78 Mek. R. Simeon B. Yohai  15:1 (Epstein-Melamed 76-77) what is the moral or application in this parable? Comment on the relationship of the ...
 . The Gospel of John Jesus as the " Remember, John is NOT one of the Synoptic gospels because of many differences between his and the other three. 1. John writes why he wrote the Gospel: He is ...
I need help filling in this TED talk document after watching the video THE WORLDWIDE WEB OF BELIEF AND RITUAL with Wade Davis.  https://www.ted.com/talks/wade_davis_the_worldwide_web_of_belief_and_ri...
Discuss the idea of "Goodness" in the Greek, Biblical, Middle Ages, and Modern eras.  Which definition is most compelling to you?   source: Taliaferro, Charles. The Cambridge Companion to Christian...
The reflection assignments from past lessons, along with those of future lessons, are building toward a specific assignment. Before the end of term, I will officially assign you the task of writing yo...
1. Templum "Confusingly, a 'temple' in our sense of the word might or might not be a templum in [the ancient] sense." ( Religions of Rome , ed. Mary Beard et al., [1998], Vol. I, p. 22) Explain the wi...
Read Jeremiah 1:1-19 and identify/explain how at least 5 of these 10 characteristics of a prophet relate and are shown through Jeremiah's life. Use verses from the bible to support the traits you pick...
Initial posts: Identify and describe a major theological theme from a passage in either the selection from Romans or from Galatians. Choose a passage different from others answering this question init...
https://youtu.be/TG55ErfdaeY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5uqE3C9w   . Take Quiz D Question 4 4 pts Why is Saul/Paul important to Christianity? How did he have an impact in bringing new believ...
Name three to five common factors in the books of the Old Testament? How does the use of themes help us better understand the text of the Bible? Why do you think God wants to have a relationship with ...
This week we dove deeply into the Mystical and Esoteric Traditions within Christianity/Xianity. In fact, all religions have a mystical branch and the founders of religions are most often themselves, m...
Hide Assignment Information Instructions   In this session, we covered a lot of names and events. The purpose of this learning activity is to allow you to explore more deeply God's use of everyday pe...
What would you say to this person? In a paragraph   Hoy mirando el video pude darme cuenta de que ya yo había estado en esa situación anteriormente. Donde no le encontraba sentido a mi vida sentía...
Discuss the three marks of existence (trilaskshana) in Buddhism: impermanence (anicca/anitya), suffering (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). Then compare and contrast the concept of impermanence in Buddh...
1. The French philosopher Voltaire once said: "If God did not exist, we must invent him"  Write a paragraph giving your opinion on this statement. 2. What is the role of science in the military? Give...
Develop a detailed and insightful essay demonstrating a general understanding of the religious traditions of the Bobo Shanti. Describe their place of worship, how they worship, how  the people dresse...
Watch both videos from this week's learning materials on Islam and Gender. In your own words, explain what either Hanna Yusuf  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/video/2015/jun/24/hijab-not-...
What do you see as one of the most important paradigms needed to advance the Kingdom in the 21 st  century? How, if any, has your view of the church and leadership in the church expanded as a result ...
After reading James Carroll's account in Constantine's Sword: The Church and the Jews: A History, attempt to mark moments on a timeline as anti-Jewishness turns gradually to antisemitism. Include at l...
1. Templum "Confusingly, a 'temple' in our sense of the word might or might not be a templum in [the ancient] sense." ( Religions of Rome , ed. Mary Beard et al., [1998], Vol. I, p. 22) Explain the wi...
What is a Behemoth? Behemoth is an untranslated Hebrew word, because we are not quite sure what it is. There is only one known animal that matches the description: a dinosaur; one in the Sauropod cla...
ethical veganism article, pages 189-92, the "anti-complicity" argument on page 199, and pages 200-201   The author attempts to make a strong, valid argument about why veganism is more ethical than ea...
 what is emergent curriculum and montesorri curriculums and compare them to each other Explain the positive and negative aspects of each of them Which of these curriculums would you use in your own c...
Please help answer : 1. Explain what the Baby Doe Regulations and the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act are and their purpose. Include if you perceive any weaknesses in each piece of legislation.   2...
ethical veganism article, pages 189-92, the "anti-complicity" argument on page 199, and pages 200-201   The author attempts to make a strong, valid argument about why veganism is more ethical than ea...
1. In several sentences - although later associated with Death Row, Tupac's early music was quite different in style and substance from the music of his contemporaries (like Dre and Snoop). How do the...
The revelation is God making himself know to us through his words and deeds. Is there a unity to the revelation? We could not know God apart from his making himself known. We cannot love God apart fro...
Read: Augustine, Confessions , 101-160.  (Book 5 and 6)   Reading response:   1) Compare and contrast Augustine's encounters with Faustus and Ambrose.   Please provide a long and detailed answer a...
 "Is it a child's moral obligation to care for one's elderly parents as a way of paying back an unending debt to one's parents for bringing you into the world and caring for you in youth, agree or di...
The overall point of the assignment is for you to demonstrate that you are moving through the assignment materials. Please, see it as that. In other words, be sure to write several, clear and explanat...
Answer the following questions about the religion JAINISM.   What solutions does this faith perspective offer in answer to the human  condition? What are the ritual expressions of this faith perspec...
Perceptions of African Americans Purpose : To have students demonstrate their ability to discuss difficult topics such as perceptions of African Americans. Your assignment is in three (3) phases. The ...
A. Answer the following questions in bullet form (as many answers as you can). 1.What kind of a prophet Jesus of Nazareth is? 2.What did he stand for or represent? 3.Mention a maximum of two things th...
Our readings this week connected the Christian understanding of God as Trinity with the ideas of loving one's neighbor, forgiving those who cause harm and working for the common good of all those arou...
Why, according to Jn 7, was there yet no Spirit?   a. Because the people had not been baptized   b. Because of the unbelief   c. Because the prophet had not announced it   d. Because Jesus had not...
According to Reading Guide p. 468, John's Gospel treats the cross as:   a. The center of human justice   b. Jesus' humiliation   c. The parallel to the giving of the Torah   d. Jesus' triumphant r...
 . according to these similar passages found in Matthew and Luke that probably came from an early source. Always provide scripture references and/or brief quotations to support your answers (e.g., QL...
Micah 6:8 In this verse we find several ethical principles, for example "to act justly."   Think of a situation from your personal or professional life where the principles from Micah 6:8 came into f...
What is your opinion of the following statement   Gary Gutting claims that the core of a religious experience would be repeatable, experienced by many, that experiencers would be morally transformed ...
1.Roman girls, just like girls in Athens, could go to elementary schools where they would learn languages but they couldn't pursue higher studies outside the home. True or false In the story of Lucret...
Explain the connection between the following Buddhist teachings: (1): change is constant, and (2): suffering comes from desire.  In what ways is the constancy of change the  cause of  suffering? Ex...
Explain the connection between the following Buddhist teachings: (1): change is constant, and (2): suffering comes from desire.  In what ways is the constancy of change the  cause of  suffering? Ex...
In Rome, adultery was considered a female crime. A man who had sexual relations with someone other than his wife was not considered an adulterer but, if a woman had sexual relations with someone other...
Consider the critique of the Strong Justification Thesis in Philosophy of Religion, pages 56-57. Does the use of "spiritual energy radiating equipment" overcome the objection that religious experience...
Public Judaism was gendered male and the culture in antiquity was deeply patriarchal. This led to the rule that only children with Jewish fathers would be considered among the chosen, those within the...
The Power of Now; A guide to Spiritual Enlightenment  by Eckhart Tolle Write a 1500 word Essay: Read the forward, introduction and Chapters 1-10 of The Power of Now and write about 150 words in respo...
Even though we may not like to admit it we all have certain stereotypes that affect how we feel about individuals and groups.   Please think about a stereotype you CURRENTLY hold, not one that you us...
 . QUESTION 1 Who wrote the Epistle to the Hebrews? O A. Paul O B. An unknown author O C. Barnabas O D. Apollo QUESTION 2 Which one of these men was one of Jesus's brothers? O A. Steven O B. Matthew ...
The materials for this discussion board include a few selected passages from Verbum Domini, sections 72-76 and 90-98, associated with our reading from Acts, Romans, and Galatians.    Initial post: I...
Explain in detail Johnson's concepts of Incarnation and Grace. How are they connected, and why are these concepts significant for faith in a wintry season?  . Quest_for_the_Living_G.. 2 GRACIOUS MYST...
What is Johnson's definition of religion? How do these different pieces function together to provide meaning? Provide a concrete example for each aspect of Johnson's definition.  . Quest_for_the_Livi...
Please Write a 10 - 12 page essay answering these two questions below: 1.  Many of our discussions have centered on issues of racial justice. Select and analyze the two most important insights you ta...
Why (according to the texts) is it not possible for a woman to become a bodhisattva? How do the tales of the Buddha's past lives illustrate this gender bias, and what does it tell us? How (and why) mi...
What are the two two wheels of dharma, and how are they connected (Strong 91)? How does this analogy describe the status of the cakravartin king? How does the story of King Udena and the elder Pindola...
. How did King Asoka's behavior change once he converted to Buddhism? To what extent did these changes reflect his personal Buddhist convictions, and to what extent could they have been prompted by mo...
It's also worth noting that, because of globalization, many ------------ religions are beginning to frame their beliefs in Jewish, Christian and Mulism terms. (For example, have you ever heard someone...
How the beginning of the Prophets (Joshua 1) relates to the beginning of the Writings (Psalms 1-2) and how these two sections of the Bible connect to the Torah. What words or images are used to link t...
The primary problem (dilemma) of the Writings as one book and the corresponding solution and hope that forms its message to the reader.  What problem and issue is the author talking to his reader abo...
The primary problem of the Prophets (Former and Latter) as one book and the corresponding solution and hope that forms its message to the reader. What problem and issue is the author talking to his re...
The foundations of the various world religions are found in: Evolutionism The Analects The Tao te Ching The I Ching The Sutras The Koran The Tenach (Old Testament) The New Testament. These writings co...
Should mediated communication be used to in the expansion of the Kingdom of God? If so describe what uses are appropriate and which are inappropriate (if any). Please offer an explanation of your rati...
This word is used by historians to refer to the period from about 380 CE to the Reformation, where the whole of Europe was "Christian" and everyone was "born Christian": Group of answer choices   Tri...
Which answer best explains the context of the emergence of Christianity: Group of answer choices     Christianity emerges as a sect of exilic, Hellenized, synagogue Judaism   Christianity emerges a...
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John's Gospel includes longer discourses in which Jesus interacts at length in dialogue with someone. Choose and identify one such teaching and, using the Reading Guide information for John, offer som...
The Christianity chapter opens with the story of the "Stoning of the adulteress" (John 8:1-11) and later discusses the "Healing of the Paralyzed Man" (Mark 2:1-12) to make a connection between forgive...
One of the most important theological concepts of Judaism is the Jewish covenant with God. What is a covenant? How does the covenant evolves through biblical history from Abraham to Moses and then Dav...
D Question 4 40 pts Match the gospel writer with the symbol/significance assigned to him. (The images appear in the Book of Kells on Folio 27v; the significance is explained in the presentation at htt...
You'll be comparing and contrasting the three religions you've chosen (Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism)  Identify which three religions you chose Identify whether they are more Ortho...
It was important to acknowledge that while integrating spirituality and religion into the workplace can have some benefits, there needed to a reminder of the fact that it can also have potential drawb...
observe people interacting socially in their natural environment (e.g., youngsters on the playground or at lunch, adults shopping or at work, etc.). You must keep notes on the number of social exchang...
1- Based on your understanding of the religions covered in class, construct a response to a New Religious Movement (NRM) from the perspective of the religion you've chosen Christianity : would the rel...
Question 1   watch "The Canary Effect". Write self reflection one to two pages. Choose two-three specific issues addressed in the movie and discuss them specific issues that Native Americans have fa...
Discuss the Akan or the Yoruba concept of the human being. How do these religious ideas inform your own understanding of yourself as a person?    ( Please note that discussing a concept of the human...
. Why is it important for infants to engage in interactive games to assist them in developing social communication? Discuss the importance of why joint attention is so important to developing social c...
What did you find most interesting or important about the readings for this session in relation to the roles of Shaman, Priests, and Prophets? Do you think it is possible for people adopting aspects o...
1) Psychologists use what is called "Reverse psychology" to get the opposite reaction.  For different reasons, religious reformers like Buddha, Jesus and Martin Luther King reacted differently than w...
The Jewish legal system is unique among ancient law and it links social and ethical norms with commitment and responsibility you find in the course competencies.  Why is the system so different and w...
Include the following information in your learning experience project: (hi i have added heading following from 1 to 8 could you answer those headings please   The age group for whom the learning expe...
Step 1 : Finish this weeks reflection assignment and viewings/readings. Step 2 : Reflect on our first discussion where you discussed the definition of religion and where Indigenous religious tradition...
A) Discuss each of the following in relation to supporting social development of children who are 3 years and older. Include the importance of each and provide at least one (1) example of how you woul...
can you comment concerning at least two symbols and what you believe they indicate about Carver's overall message OR a comment concerning a connection between "Popular Mechanics" and a Biblical story....
what are the highlights of Gautama Buddha life from birth to enlightenment?  Describe Buddhist belief in reincarnation which includes samsara/karma/and the different planes of existence.  What are t...
What is an interpretive Commentary on Zechariah 12-14 using academic  sources, especially academic commentaries? Each source must be followed by sentences of annotation containing a short analysis or...
The issue is Youth unemployment and what is the social problem.  Refer to the textbook and other research your group identified to inform the other members of the class and generate enthusiasm and in...
Faith is the major theme expounded in Hebrews 11 as the author summarizes the significance of many major OT characters. Out of every attribute that could have been highlighted (love, hope, etc.), why ...
Comprehensive overview (minimum of four paragraphs) of BUDDHISM culture that includes the following characteristics: Geographical and demographic information Predominant worldview Religion and spiritu...
Establish a distinction between the popular misuses of the term "myth" and its meaning in the scholarly context of Religious Studies. Explain the functions of myth according to the scholar Joseph Camp...
Good work on this. It is interesting that the claim of the time was that Jesus had his body stolen to perpetuate his story. However, the Bible tells us that the Roman guards had to be paid off and the...
Identify an aspect of John's Gospel which indicates Jesus' knowledge or control beyond that of a regular human being. Explain how this fits into John's Gospel specifically using information from the R...
Scholars often differentiate between tradition and modernity, art and craft.  Are these distinctions relevant or meaningful for Roy Henry Vickers and/or for the Haida who are profiled in this documen...
In this chapter, we learned about the concepts of lay apostolate and sanctification of daily work. As a student, as a son or daughter, as a friend, how can you apply these concepts to your own work an...
Read: Augustine, Confessions , 50-100   Reading response:   1) In these pages, Augustine recounts the death of a friend. What was this experience like for the young Augustine?  2) What is his spiri...
 . D Question 2 0.2 pts What is the point of the dharma system? O To help find the source of awareness O To create an abstract typology for psychoanalysis O To free the human mind from the delusion o...
Provide and describe an example of divination which you are familiar with from contemporary American life. In what ways does this practice engage the supernatural and how does it lead to successful ou...
Provide and describe an example of magic which you are familiar with from contemporary American life. In what ways does this practice engage the supernatural and how does it lead to successful outcome...
How does the story of Mahaprajapati and the establishment of the nuns illustrate contemporary social attitudes towards women? How does Mahaprajapati push back against these? What crucial questions fin...
We have seen from our readings that early Buddhists had different canons of the Dharma-Vinaya. How can one explain these differences in light of the Buddha's long (oral) teaching career? These differe...
"The toxic baby"   Topic 1 From the Video "The toxic baby" On TED talk- a) Do you think that the use of atrazine is a problem for the environment?  b) Were you surprised when it was revealed that at...
I need assistance with this short paper one to two pages. Write a news report about an artifact from the humanities involved in religious controversy. I am not really big on talking or writing about ...
What has become the standard means of describing the genre of the Gospels in terms of its Greco-Roman parallels? What are some of the key features of this genre that help us to better understand the n...
This week we look at the last chapter of God's Big Picture and see the final stage of the unfolding narrative: The Perfected Kingdom . Your submission should be 3-5 mins long and should address the fo...
Choose two prophets that you think are important.  Describe briefly the message that each of these prophets gives. What is the message that the prophet gives? Be sure to link it to the readings. ( Gi...
How is the call of Samuel described? What is his message to the people? What do the people want? What is his reply?  How are the calls of Jeremiah and Isaiah like and different from that of Saul?  W...
Describe the culture of an organization where you have worked, volunteered, or attended school. [With significant impact on your life and depth of your work there] What are the stories and symbols tha...
1. The integrity and respect for the individual is a necessary characteristic of any just society. Members of the community are expected to follow some ethical-moral code of conduct and share mutual o...
After reading Schwenger's article regarding the theological approach to technology, discuss the proper responses a church leader should have when technology is inserted into the ministry function. The...
 From the passage linked in the course module, read the first and second  khandas  of the sixth  prapathanka  for context, then scroll down and read  khandas 9 -13. How might one interpret this ...
After reading  On The Purpose of a Liberal Arts Education http://www.virtualsalt.com/on-the-purpose-of-a-liberal-arts-education/             address the following items: The author makes 7 majo...
Discuss the "New Covenant" passage in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and consider what the passage may have said to the prophet's ancient audience. When reading and thinking about this passage, do not forget what ...
Review Exercise: Write the letter in caps in the blank next to the answer to which it corresponds most closely.    _____. Modernization _____. Garden of Eden _____. Tree of knowledge of good and evi...
RE;IGION AND SLAVERY PAPER   James Sloan's book  The Great Question Answered   is devoted to defending the institution of human slavery from a Christian perspective. It goes without saying that thi...
As you read Ida B. Wells, ask yourself if focusing on a single event changes the way Wells presents her evidence. How does writing about a riot and a community differ from writing about lynching indiv...
I am in need of help with this assignment. If someone could please give me some pointers that would be amazing. Thanks in advance   BIBLE STUDY PROJECT: APPLICATION TEMPLATE Passage: Acts 9:36-43 A. ...
Children of four and five have a simple trust in God, the Lord Jesus, and in the adults about them. What role should parents and teachers play to ensure the child does not misunderstand words, attitud...
Flusser opens with a discussion about the saying of Antigonus of Socho . What does the saying signal concerning the shift in Jewish thinking during the Hasmonean uprising? what suggest it has for the ...
Answer the following question on the bases of the novel Songs of the Saints of India by John Stratton Hawley and Mark Juergensmeyer:- -Why might bhakti poetry be a powerful medium for non-elites to ac...
Janet Gonzales-Mena, PITC Faculty and author, discussed some "culturally responsive approaches" a teacher/school could take with the other panelists. What did they agree centers and caregivers should ...
Intisar Shareef, EdD, discussed how a child may come to view themselves as different because their culture is not the dominant culture. This then leads to a feeling of not being good enough. Can you r...
Dr. Mangione talked about the "view you get from outside" when a child receives messages from others judging her home culture. As a child, do you have any memories about how others related to your cul...
Reminders: Only share what you are comfortable sharing. Be respectful. Focus your reflection on your own beliefs or on what you learned, noticed, appreciated, and so on. Don't disrespect others' belie...
Do you think Craig and Moreland make some good points? Why or why not? And do you think that we can know things only by science? Sometimes people say they do not believe in God because they cannot se...
The assignment calls for me to ask a person about creation issues. Is it okay for me to write up your answers? You can give a summary of your reply and I will give my thoughts on your reply. The 5 Que...
Write an ethical research either on the moral conscience of a biblical character. Please delineate the ethical issue being addressed in the life of the chosen character, in the introductory paragraph.
Which of the following is not true of Pete Rozelle? Group of answer choices He was the commissioner of the NFL when "Monday Night Football" and the Super Bowl were introduced   He was fired in 1973 b...
Which of the following is not true of Pete Rozelle?   A. He was the commissioner of the NFL when "Monday Night Football" and the Super Bowl were introduced   B. He was fired in 1973 because he faile...
In 1951, a potential Heisman Trophy candidate from Drake University, Johnny Bright, suffered a broken jaw when punched by an Oklahoma A&M lineman; this case took on national implications because i...
Discuss historical and methodological problems encountered in studying the Hebrew Bible. What can be said about the historicity of the Patriarchs, Exodus, and Joshua? What does archaeology tell us abo...
The influence of television upon sports can be seen in the manner in which game rules have been changed to accommodate television viewers and broadcast networks. Group of answer choices True   False ...
Being on "the taxi squad" refers to: Group of answer choices The eight players under contract beyond the 45-man regular roster allowed in the NFL   Die-hard fans who took taxis out of cities when gam...
Discuss the social function of law in the ancient Near East and ancient Israel. Did written law (i.e., Hammurabi's law code and those found in the Hebrew Bible) function similarly to our laws today? W...
Read Perry's Exploring the Genesis Creation and Fall that is on Canvas. Read all pages that are on Canvas. 2. Who is the author associated with Genesis 1:1-2:3? What do you think were the author's ori...
Drawing from your knowledge of any or all of the three Asian religions discussed in this module, identify at least five (5) ways in which their tenets, practices and worldview are different from so-ca...
At the beginning of Mark's Gospel, the author writes, "as it is written in Isaiah the prophet," but then goes on to quote both the prophets Malachi and Isaiah. When Matthew and Luke write their Gospel...
In our readings this week, we saw the significance of charity and the love of others. We also learned the difference between charity and justice. Define and give an example of both charity and justice...
Resource: Anatomy of the Sacred by:James C. Livingston(core text Chapter 7).   Identify the different forms of religious groups that are comprised in the typology outlined by the classic sociologists...
John writes with a different tone. He is not trying to be persuasive but convincing. In the Gospel of John he goes in to further depths about the miracles of God. I think this to be true because from ...
Ezekiel did some pretty weird symbolic actions -lying on one side or the other for 430 days, eating bread cooked on cow dung, digging through the wall of his mud hut. Do you think people paid attentio...
For this assignment, please find an example of religion in the news or an essay/article/video/book/podcast on some contemporary issue in religion. You will then summarize of the issue and tie it into ...
n the spirit of this week's reading, write your own Psalm and/or Proverb (just a poetic expression or an expression of wisdom - not claiming to be equal to Scripture). Label them with what type of Psa...
For this assignment, please come up with four questions about Buddhism that you have or that you think might be important to research. If you are having trouble formulating questions, let the Six Char...
The Therigatha verses describe the life experiences that led these women to arahantship (enlightenment). How does the section titled Ambapali illustrate both the principle of "Not-Self" (anatta) and t...
If Nirvana is unfabricated, indeterminate, and imperceptible to the six senses, then what is the benefit of reaching it? Why might Buddhists find this description of Nirvana be appealing and compel th...
Detailed Summary needed for The Life and Work of the Prophet Chapter 2, from the book A reader on Classical Islam by Francis Edward Peters 2 Important quotes and why they were chosen 2 discussion ques...
Some Christians argue that the Catholic relationship with Mary and the saints draws worship from the Lord himself and should therefore be forbidden. How would Catholics respons to this? Are they actua...
Ida B. Wells-Barnett detailed the lynching of African Americans across the South. In what ways does her description of the massacre in East Saint Louis differ from that previous account. Are there sim...
Describe characteristics that contribute to promoting professionalism in early childhood programs and display professionalism in the classroom environment. 7.1 Develop an understanding of what it mean...
Hello Tutor, Please revise and smooth out my writing. Introduction     Words are the communication seams that link humanity and the variouscultures that exist within it. Words have meani...
Describe how educators can use the following environmental factors to support positive relationships and guide behaviour while making the environment safe and stimulating: A blend of familiar and unfa...
A brief biography of Bishop Lambert de la Motte  Missionary journey to the far east of Bishop Lambert de la Motte  Missionary journey in Vietnam, as their first bishop  A brief history of the Loves...
Am I comfortable naming and framing feelings? If not, how can I become better at it?What are my strengths in giving and receiving feedback? Am I open to hearing from colleagues about the areas where I...
video response. Islam: The five pillars of faith (video) Content 1. In the opening paragraph, introduce the video by its title and summarize the main ideas.  2. Identify at least three (3) specific t...
When writing in Turabian writing style and format, when a source being used contains a quotation from a different source, what is cited?  Both the quoted citation as well and the cited source?     ...
The final section in Strong's text describes certain superhuman abilities (walking on water, flying through the air) as the product of advanced meditative states. How does the text explain these abili...
I need help comprehending the text in the two stories "Dumas "The Vampire of the Carpathian Mountains"" and "Sheridan le Fanu "Strange Event""   The text was a fun and interesting read but I don't qu...
Describe the Egyptian view of death and give some examples of its expression in art and architecture.  Make some comparisons to the options for burial today and describe how this relates to the corre...
????. Greatness and Decline The renaissance was a rebirth of Greek ideas and knowledge and a return to "humanism". It seems humans are often in a cycle of great achievements and decline thro...
Christianity is a movement built around a particular set of answers to the question, 'Who is Jesus?' Describe the major features of how the early Christians answered this question. In your answer, be ...
Both N.T. Wright and Robert Barron speak at length to the question of what is meant when people talk about "God". What are the main ideas or arguments that each offer on the subject? What are the majo...
What does the documentary "Ancestors, Spirits and God - History Of Africa with Zeinab Badawi [Episode 8]" reveal about the Indigenous African religious understandings of the Universe and the spiritual...
Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. 1. The Holy Spirit continually guides the Church to a deeper understanding of God's message. 2. The Anointing of the Sick is for those...
Match the description with the correct term. Some terms will not be used.. 1. Regarding a race as inferior a. scandal 2. Guidelines for Christlike living with the promise of happiness b. adultery 3. C...
How has viewing a virtual Buddist service impacted the medium (virtual/online) in which it was presented? Explain how Buddhism enhanced your knowledge and how the experience of viewing a religious ser...
In examining the tradition of a religious system we explore its scriptures (the writings that give the system its origins) and the reflections of its sages upon those scriptures. Thus is produced a b...
The Buddha laid out a list of actions that he suggested would help with mindfulness. What are some of these helpful practices? In contrast, what are some examples of distractions that do not help with...
Keep in mind that the theme is about God's wisdom . Read and discuss the wisdom found in Psalms chapters 1, 23, 100, and 103. Read and discuss the wisdom found in Proverbs chapters 3 and 9. The book o...
Mindfulness of in and out breathing is a process in which monks teach themselves to breathe in and then breathe out with a variety of foci and sensitivities (such as sensitivity to the entire body, sa...
     . QUESTION 1 1. The process of seeking to determine the correct meaning of a particular passage of Scripture is called O A. Interpretation B. Eisegesis O C. Hermeneutics O D. Exegesis QUESTION...
Your Week 7 Presentation: My Favorite World Religion is DUE on or before SUNDAY, at 11:59 PM during Week 7. You will need to upload your final copy into the Week 7 Presentation: My Favorite World Reli...
I want you to rite an intake paper based on the sample intake form i am going to attach use that information. also i am going to attach intake paper  sample so you better know how and what to write.?...
Short Paper 3: Novack Ch.3   Students will complete five short papers (SPs)  analyzing  primary source documents from and connecting them to the themes of the course. Students will based these on f...
This week's theme is... The Middle Way Ask yourself... How have humans used myth and the divine to explain the natural world? How have religious and spiritual practices contributed to communities and ...
Keep in mind that the theme is about God's wisdom . Read and discuss the wisdom found in Psalms chapters 1, 23, 100, and 103. Read and discuss the wisdom found in Proverbs chapters 3 and 9. The book o...
Christianity's Dangerous Idea: The Protestant Revolution—A History from the  Sixteenth Century to the Twenty-First: book critique review    A critique looks at (1) the author's thesis, and (2) ho...
Initial posts: In Matthew 22:36-40, Jesus states the two greatest commandments as love of God and love of neighbor. He goes on to say that: "The whole law (Torah) and the prophet depend on these two c...
Part B: Discussion Question  Choose one of the following options. Option 1—Research FIRST, identify an artifact, symbol or form of iconography by conducting research in  reliable, scholarly resour...
ost a meaningful summary of what you have learned from this video experience. The focus of the essay is not on merely summarizing the film, but in analyzing and reflecting upon the religious themes th...
What is the Kami in Shintoism?  Describe the relationship between Shintoism and the Bushido Code. What is the role of shrines and ancestor worship within the Shinto tradition?   please provide refer...
Identify examples of quantitative and qualitative data in the article. How might these forms of data have been collected? Why is quantitative data useful here? Why is qualitative data useful here? Do ...
According to Malcolm Murray, Darwinian evolution involves an appeal to intelligent design, but that appeal is to human intelligence, not divine intelligence. Select one: True False   Which of the fol...