Islam When I mention Islam, I am not only concerned about its young age, but its way of life, a concept that encompasses every aspect of one's life from beginning to end. Islam, the newest and second largest faith, influences many parts of this earth. Originating in Saudi Arabia

Islam And The Koran The word "Islam" is an Arabic word which means "submission to the will of God". This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word "salam", which means "peace" (Berger, 11). As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law. The most importan

How To Be Saved Romans 3:23-24 in the New International Version (NIV) of the Holy Bible tells us that “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” We are all sinners, and we all need justification. The Bible tells us this in many places, and most people believe that there is a right and

Abraham and Moses’ Impact on the Jewish Culture It is Abraham in Genesis and Moses in Exodus whose experiences that pave the way for the beginning of the Jewish culture. These two books, give both a history and culture to the Jews. Through Abraham’s covenant with God, and Moses leading the Jews out of Egypt, the Jewish people gain a sense of individualism for the first time.

Isralite Duty of chosen people The Hebrew nation of Israel is known as the chosen people, but scholars and others never say what they are chosen to do. The bible is very clear about the job of Israel and the reason they were chosen. The chosen people were chosen for one major reason and that is to bring the rest of the sons of Adam into the truth of YHWH (John 4:22, Acs 13:47), the Is

In God We Trust (A Faith Worth Questioning) Throughout the ages, humankind has been searching for an explanation as to its own existance. Part of what it means to be human is the constant need to find ones place within the universe. Human curiousity has given birth to many different ideas to why and how we are the way we are. Humanity has long found solace in arms of a higher power.

In The Beginning... "Where did man come from' Where did time begin' Who, or what, createdall things'" These are questions that mankind has sought to answer from thebeginning of existence as it is known today. Many stories and fables have beentold and passed down from generation to generation, yet two have survived the test of time and criticism. The Biblical account in Genesis, proba

La Sagrada Familia In 1998, a new church edifice opened to the public on the West Side of Cleveland, Ohio. The name of the new church is “ La Sagrada Familia”, translated means “Holy Family.” This new church is the result of the merging of two smaller churches within the Hispanic community, San Juan Bautista and Cristo Rey. These two church bodies became one, to better serve the Hispa

Interpretation Of Bible And Koran INTRODUCTION: Throughout the world there are numerous religions in practice today. The most prominent of the Worlds' religions are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and Sikhism. Each religion is discernible in its own unique way, with its various traditions, methods and places of worship, art, literature etc. In addition to that each religion ha

Islam/Buddhism Buddhism Buddhism is the name attributed to an intricate system of beliefs developed around the teachings of a single man known as Siddharta Gautama Buddha. It was developed around 560 B.C. and is the main belief system of those in Southeast Asia. This religion is based on Buddha’s personal experience of enlightenment, which resulted after he ventured outside the pala

Islam VS Terrorism The word “Islam” is an Arabic word which means “submission to the will of God”. This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word “salam”, which means “peace.” As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and security of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law. The word “Muslim” means on

Islam Vs Christianity Christianity and Islam -- Are They Really That Different' There are numerous religions in this world. Of the many religions, two of the most prominent are Islam and Christianity. It is averaged that there are 750 million people practicing Islam and another 1 billion practicing Christianity. The roots of Islam are actually in Christianity. History books indicate t

Interview With Rabbi I wanted to interview someone of a faith I found interesting. In doing so I learned a lot about the Jewish faith. I will share with you some of the conversation with Rabbi Shraga Simmons. He is from Jerusalem and he had a lot of knowledge to share with me. 1. What is your view of God' According to Maimonides there are Thirteen Principles of Faith in Juda

Jacob And Esau-The Birthright Jacob and Esau-The Birthright Does Rebekah do the right thing in sending Jacob to receive the blessing meant for Esau' I believe she does! Having read the account many times, I’ve formed the opinion that the birthright was meant to be for Jacob. I will support this opinion by scriptural account. During her pregnancy, Rebekah enquired of the Lord,

James The question of the importance of religion has been one that has been debated for centuries. The argument has been taken from the side of the empiricist, who desires quantitative proof and the pragmatist who fights that it is religions qualitative proofs that hold greater weight. In the Varieties of Religious Experience, William James sets forth that the argument of the pragmatis

Jesus Christ “No money can buy the truly important things in life, like love, friendship, harmony, peace, trust, understanding, and most importantly faith.” –Jimi Hendrix And most importantly faith… Jesus rescues everyone who has faith in him. “He alone is my rock and my Salvation”(Psalms, 62:2). To truly give yourself to Christ, the lord, you must first come to terms with the fa

Jesus Jesus There has never been a man like Jesus. He is considered to be the most unique person of all time. Jesus’ teachings have influenced many people and have changed mankind. According to Marcus J. Borg in Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Jesus was in a way four different people fused into one. He was a spirit person, which is a person with a deep un

Jesus We all know that Jesus was a Jew, but less well understood is his standpoint on Jewish Law. The gospels present a confusing mass of contradictions on this point. In Matthew, chapter five, Jesus is presented as preaching ultra-strict adherence to the Jewish Law [Torah]. He says: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil

Jew Compare and Contrast essay: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism Introduction of Religions Christianity most widely distributed of the world religions, having substantial representation in all the populated continents of the globe. Its total membership may exceed 1.7 billion people. Islam, a major world religion, founded in Arabia and based on the teachings of Muhammad, who is called the

Jewish Culture I really like the way the Jewish Culture taught their children. They got there instruction from Genesis 18:19, which says “For I have chosen him so that he will direct his children and his household after him so he will keep the way of the Lord,”1 and taught by memorization and repetition. What’s more is that they offered free elementary education to all who wanted it, in

Jewish History Movements of Judaism The different sects or denominations of Judaism are generally referred to as movements. The differences between Jewish movements are not nearly as great as the differences between Christian denominations. The differences between Orthodoxy and Reform Judaism are not much greater than the differences between the liberal and fundamentalist wings of th

Jewish Rituals And Festivities Jewish Rituals and Festivities In the life of a Jew, there are many important things. Most Jews take pride in the background and their religion. This religion has many elements to it. Being a Jew isn’t always just about where one is born or who their ancestors are, rather it is a religion based upon sacred rituals and festivities. These many ritua

Jews In Medieval Europe Jews in Mediaeval Europe The Jewish Community:  In the Middle ages the Jewish community is very small. Comprising of one or two dozen families, larger cities have several thousand.  The Jews are outsiders within the feudal order, therefor they have a great deal of autonomy in regulating their own affairs  Communities raised their own taxes according t

Jim Jones 1 His life-long apparition of leading The Peoples Temple can be traced all the way back to his early childhood influences. Jones was born in May of 1931 in a small town in Indiana, a part of the country, which at this time was divided by racial segregation and imbued with Christian fundamentalism. Jones’ father, James Thurmond Jones was an active participant in the Klu Klux

Job The Book of Job is not simply a story, but a fable, rich with meaning and lessons to be learned. I found Job to be one of the most interesting accounts in the Bible, especially because it attempts to rationalize human suffering and the ways of the Lord. It seems to me that the idea came first, and a story was found to fit it, or one was made up, but that the entire reason for the Boo

John The Baptist Introduction John the Baptist, was the forerunner of Jesus Christ. His mission was foretold in Isaiah 40:3vs: “The voice of him that Crieth in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Malachi 3:1: “Behold I will send my messenger and he shall prepare the way before Me: and the Lord whom ye seek, shall suddenl

John The Baptist John the Baptist is one of the best-known people of The Bible. And for good reason - he played a unique role in what, and Who, was to come. He was considered very highly by Jesus Christ, Who said about him, "Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist." John was a prophet whose own coming was prophesied by an earlier prophet (

John The Baptist Christianity begins with John the Baptist and he stands right from the beginning in the light of God's plan of redemption. John is himself a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. John too, like Jesus, is the prophet of the coming kingdom of God. He was born in Judea, the son of the priest Zacharias and Elisabeth. John and Jesus were cousins. John was only six months o

Joseph And Character Traits Having character is important in anyone’s life. Joseph was a man who exemplified character by going through many trials and tribulations. We can all learn from his life to better our own. One was Joseph displayed good character was respect, when Potiphar’s wife tried to get him to lie with her he refused (Genesis 39:8-12). By refusing the offer Joseph sho

Judaism-Sitting Shiva When a loved one dies, it is common for the mourners to immerse themselves in their particular religious traditions. From Buddhism to Christianity to Hinduism, dealing with death and the existence or nonexistence of an afterlife is a fundamental issue that ties people to their faiths. Often the rituals and traditions surrounding death offer insight into other part