Religious education

In this foundational work, Hatch finds that the rise of evangelical religious movements was directly related to the American Revolution and the language of popular sovereignty. Hatch argues, quite directly that “the theme of democratization is central to understanding the development of American Christianity.” (Hatch p.…

In what probably started off as a simple conversation, the arbitration between religion and science eventually turned into arguably the most riveting debate of the Renaissance period. Galileo is the protagonist in a story that takes place in Europe during the seventeenth century. There was a constant confrontation for using the Holy Scripture to determine the aspects of the physical world that from Galileo’s point-of-view was contrary to the laws of science. The only way to discern who has the…

The Wesleyan Quadrilateral is an important tool for theological study and understanding. Although the title includes Wesley’s name, it was not given this formal name until the 1960s by Albeit Outler who summarized Wesley’s methodology in theology.1 The quadrilateral keeps Scripture in supreme authority while giving tradition, reason and experience authority to influence theology.2 Donald Thorsen points out, “The quadrilateral sees not just dependence but interdependence among Scripture,…

(Lambarra & Riener, 2015). Judaism stresses the importance of tithing to provide for the poor (Seelarbokus, 2016). With religion playing a critical role for many individuals, it is no surprise that around half of all philanthropic giving goes to religious organizations (Seelarbokus, 2016). Research has shown that donors who…

sins in an attempt to appeal to a more “modern world”. Christ forewarned us that such times were coming and that we were to be ready like virgins with fresh oil in our lamps to give an account. As such, I find myself compelled to seek a more formal education in order to pursue a Masters in Divinity. The question that must be asked is this: how do we love as Christ loves us? How do we make ourselves accountable to the values and standards of our faith yet at the same time realizing that it is…

atonement for her crime in this world and that it should purify her so she is able to meet God in a way that He is satisfied with her and that He will forgive her … We swear in the name of [God] that it hurts us very much when the honor of one [religious] woman is violated. Through this man’s words, he told the woman that she brought dishonor to her whole land and religion. However, the man that she had adultery with was never tried and was let off the hook. This woman’s children may only…

According to vs 42 they continued steadfastly in the apostles ' doctrine”. This tells me that we are to continually search the Word. The KJV said they continued steadfastly, The Expanded Bible puts it as “They spent [devoted] their time learning the apostles’ teaching” ,the Amplified Bible said They were continually and faithfully devoting themselves to the instruction of the apostles and the Message Bible said They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles. I read of all that for us…

This could mean through personal religious experience, or seeing an article about Religion through a media outlet. There are good aspects of Religion and there are aspects in which people will see a negative side. Religion is an impactful concept and this reason is why it will remain relevant. Religious or spiritual belonging helps us regain a sense of purpose. Religion offers a crutch and comfort to those who may be…

I am just trying to argue that there are always going to be people who are using their intelligence to manipulate all religions to fit their agenda, so we just need to keep church and state separate So while I am not religious I am saying go for it, try religion just do not use your religion to be a bad person and make issues that do not need to exist. Use your religions to teach people and make them better not just by preaching to them and trying to convert them but by…

fact in the form of astronomy. Jesus ushered in the Piscean Age 2000 years ago. (The symbol for Pisces is the fish.) And now it 's time for another age, the Age of Aquarius (which symbolizes spiritual awakening). This "new" age isn 't just some religious or "New Age" belief; it 's pure astronomy. Astronomy tracks the Precession of the Equinoxes, the position of a reference point on Earth with respect to a cycle that takes approximately 26,000 years to complete (the cycle of the Zodiac). You can…