What Are The Main Features Of Utilitarianism As An Ethical Theory' Utilitarianism is a teleological theory. This means that an act is judged to be moral, based on its consequences, rather than its motives. It is based on the principle "the greatest good for the greatest number". Therefore, an act is moral if it results in the greater happiness of the majority. There are three main types

Greek Legacies Many of the words used today in the English language originated from Greek. Greek legacies are their governmental systems, culture and arts, and science and technology. Classical Greece was a time where the growth of a community held strong through times of plague, wars, and numerous breakthroughs. A major legacy left by classical Greece was a government based on direct

4 Noble Truths The Four Noble Truths The concept of the four noble truths has to do with the religion, Buddhism. Unlike other religions that try to give (you) answers to metaphysical questions, Buddhism teaches how human existence is imperfect and how to steer away from suffering. The way this is taught is through the four noble truths. The four noble truths summed up is: (1) exi

9/11 At nine AM on September the 11th American Airlines flight 11, carrying eighty-one passengers and eleven crew members, slammed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in the heart of New York City. About Fifteen minutes later, United States Airline flight 175 from Boston to Los Angeles with fifty-six passengers and nine crew members on board, crashed into the south tower. Both

A Biblical Theology Of The Pastoral Role In Search of the Shepherd: A Biblical Theology of the Pastoral Role As a college student, I find that the one question asked of me most frequently is, “What is your major'” At first I thought it was quite normal to respond that I was pursuing a pastoral major at Moody Bible Institute. But after going through this routine a hundred times, I

A Definition Of Religion The word religion comes from the Latin word Religio. In our society it means believing in a higher power. This higher power is usually a God and people are taught how this God came to be. When one believes in a God there are set ways of worship and a moral code that is lived by. Not every religion has a God and sometimes there are many God’s or in some instances

A Feminist Approach To Studying The Persons Of Jesus And Gautama Many differences are inherent in among the structures, paradigms, myths, and beliefs between the two major religions of Christianity and Buddhism; however, their greatest contrast can be marked between the revolutionary ideas of Jesus toward women and Siddhatta Gautama’s obvious distrust of the female gender. To the society

A History Of Christianity In Egypt The history of Christianity in Egypt dates back verily to the beginnings of Christianity itself. Many Christians hold that Christianity was brought to Egypt by the Apostle Saint Mark in the early part of the first century AD. Eusebius, Bishop of Caesarea, in his Ecclesiastic History states that Saint Mark first came to Egypt between the first and third

A Pro-Choice Argument Against Gilbert Meilander For the past decade the subject of abortion has been a hot topic for debate worldwide. It has quickly joined the ranks of race and war as one of the most debated controversial subjects, however, it is very clear that an agreement will never occur. When the issues of human emotion, morality and law are all thrown together and a solid decisio

A Reflection Of The Gospel Of St. Mathew A Reflection of the Gospel of St. Mathew: “Jesus and the Pharisees: Friends and/or Enemies!” The Gospel According to Mathew was the first of the four gospels in the New Testament. It reflects both the view that it was the first to be written, a view that goes back to the late second century A.D., and the esteem in which it was held by the c

Abortion 03-03-02 Evolution vs. Creation. it has been a widely controversial issue widespread over the United States. We have a right as students and as parents to be taught creation and have creation be taught to our children if that is what we choose. Most of us did not have a choice in grade school to be taught creation in our Biology classes. We had to sit through being taught that

Abraham In the Old Testament, Abraham and Moses were two very prominent leaders chosen by God to do his will. Throughout Genesis and Exodus, both men play important roles in fulfilling God’s will. They are put to many tests, given covenants, and communicate constantly with God. Although they have many similarities such as being leaders and men of God, there are also many differences b

Abram In Egypt The Story of Abram in Egypt In just one short story in the bible, there are many story elements that can be identified. Without these elements, biblical stories would not have such a profound effect on readers like they do. In the story of Abram in Egypt, the element of setting is not only crucial for understanding the motives of Abraham, but also for its impact. In

Same Sex Marriages Abstract Same-sex marriages: A Multivariate Study The recent upsurge in same-sex marriages has been linked to society’s assessment in relation to society’s normative level. Evaluating the variables of the laws that prohibit same-sex marriages from occurring provides information to help society change its perception of same-sex marriages. The study of same-sex marr

Accountability Accountability can be defined as being responsible to someone else, or being responsible for something. A Biblical principle for accountability is that man is answerable to his Maker for his thoughts, words, and deeds. Man is also accountable to other men for his actions. In Genesis 4:9, "the Lord said to Cain, 'Where is your brother Abel'' 'I don't know,' he replied.

Adam The Hebrew Bible* begins as a paradise creation myth which quickly dissolves into loss and ruin. Adam and Eve are shunned from the garden due to their defiance of God’s rules and are thrown into a world with knowledge of good and evil, with life and with death. The original sin of the garden proceeds to grow as the population expands and the temptation to stray from God increases.

Adam And Eve “In Court“ People of Eden v. Lord God Before we get started, I have only one humorous anecdote to introduce: the Garden of Eden must have been located in the state of California because the serpent, Eve, and Adam each suffered the results of the “Three Strikes” law and received the death penalty! Over the course of this hearing, I would like to point out several facts whi

Afterlife The concept of the afterlife can be seen in many different perspectives. My opinion of the afterlife depends on how someone would have lived in life. If a human’s occupation in life was a serial killer who was put to death because of your crimes that were commited and therefore would be sent to heal without your skin attached to your body in a pool of hot oil. Complete horror

After Life The afterlife, in many cases, sounds more magnificent than life as we know it. Beliefs about an afterlife are, in fact, beliefs and not perfectly accurate information. Having specific beliefs about a person’s destiny after death is a way for many people to cope with death and have a sense of closure. Ideas about the afterlife may vary greatly, but one thing all religions and c

Agape Love AGAPE LOVE (1 CORINTHIANS CH. 13) Reflective Paper New Testament Survey What is love' I remember a time when “I love you” was the hardest phrase to say to the person you really had feelings for because you knew when you said those words it would change the course of your relationship forever. But what is the true meaning of love' “The dictionary defines love as a

Religion In life most people have someone to look up to. They have someone to call their hero or someone to call their best friend. Although these people vary dramatically from person to person, such as a football coach, a youth pastor, or a teacher, they each play special roles in the peoples lives that they touch. My best friend, my hero, my coach and my teacher are the all found in on

Amos Reaction Paper Amos 7 and 8: Reaction Paper Amos goes to Israel and Judah to tell them of the coming prophecy. Of the people in both Kingdoms Amos levels his attack on those living in luxury and self-righteousness, 'Woe to you who are complacent' (Amos 6:1). He outlines the wealth and lifestyles the self-gratified people were living in, and as they think they are safe and secur

American Religion The American Religious Experience In America today we all have choices to make in regards to our religious beliefs. Many young children are brought up today confused about religion and the significance it plays in their lives. There are many sanctions and rules now on what can and can’t be thought or displayed to people on public property, but it wasn’t always

Amish “Amish Culture” All aspects of Amish life are established by written or oral rules, known as Ordnung. The Ordnung defines what it means to be Amish. It dictates their lifestyles, ranging from dress to hair length to buggy or farming style. The Ordnung varies in different communities. This is why one may see Amish in one part of the country riding in automobiles or using

Amish People Place the Amish call Home Watching the Amish riding their horse drawn carriages through Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, you catch a glimpse of how life would have been 150 years ago. The Amish, without their electricity, cars, and television appear to be a static culture, never changing. This, however, is just an illusion. In fact, the Amish are a dynamic culture that is, t

Amish Religion AMISH RELIGION As I did my research on the religious beliefs of Amish it was interesting to get these facts. The church sets the rules for the community, so their whole lives revolve around this religion. They believe that a woman’s place is in the home with no career, the only exception would be if a female were single or newly married. In this case she is able to work

An Insight Into Siddhartha An Insight Into Siddhartha In his youth Siddhartha, a young Brahmin, is occupied with gods, sacrifices, and sacred teachings. He was, what one today might consider a Jesus Freak. However, he leaves these things behind and forges out with his childhood friend Govinda to lead a life religious self-discipline with the Samanas. Siddhartha learns to conquer his

An Unworldly Experience Around 6:30 on a hot Houston Saturday morning my Mother burst into my room calmly telling me that my Father had experienced a stroke and she needed my help getting him into the car. An ambulance would have taken to long, for we lived in an isolated neighborhood roughly twenty-five miles away from downtown and at least twenty minutes from the nearest hospital. I of

Anabaptism The Hated Anabaptists “One cannot and should not use force to compel anyone to accept faith, for faith is a free gift of God. It is wrong to compel anyone by force or coercion to embrace the faith, or to put to death anyone for the sake of his erring faith. It is an error that in the church and sword other than that of the divine Word should be used. The secular kingdom shoul

Analysis On John Donnes’ Holy Sonnet 14 Analysis on John Donnes’ Holy Sonnet 14 As a Christian, John Donne writes his “Holy Sonnet 14: Batter My Heart, Three-Personed God” as a traditional orthodox prayer. He writes in the context of addressing God with praise at the beginning and the end of his prayer. In his prayer he also admits he is a sinner and asks for redemption. This parti