... by its teachings. He or she can therefor pick and choose whatever corresponds to his/her point of view. However, if the Bible is of divine inspiration, then a cautious consideration of passages relevant to a particular issue must be undertaken. Traditions and customs that have arisen after the Bible was written may thus be carefully scrutinized. Such practices may or may not prove sound after comparison with scripture. Before we discuss specific issues concerning women in worship, we should consider principles derived from the relationship of Adam and Eve as described in Genesis chapter one. The Apostle Paul frequently uses this passage as a guideline when ...
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... religion developed the God of Israel now being seen as the God ruling universal history and the destiny of all nations. I'm not going to delve any further into the history of Judaism. At this point in time I will simply state that there are many differences in between Christianity and Judaism The Jews believe in "anointed prophets," or someone who speaks for God. The majority of Jews rejected Jesus Christ because Jesus claimed to be God. The Jews believe that Jesus was just a prophet and he is not God. The Jews understand God as being set apart from everything else. God is the "wholly other." There are different levels of Jews. The ...
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... history of this religion/philosophy the numbers of believers grew into the millions. The main leaders of Taoism, as mentioned, were Lao-tzu and Zhuangzi. Lao-tzu Lived from 570 BC - 490 BC in the province of Henan and was a court librarian. In his book the Tao-te-ching, the most translated work of Chinese literature, he discusses his philosophy that teaches the "Tao" or the way. The way is realized through recognition and the complete expectance of nothingness. Zhuangzi was also a Chinese philosopher and a student of Lao-tzu. He worked as a minor official in Meng or present day Henan. His self-entitled book is a compilation of his work, that of his followers, other ...
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... controversy associated with the verses. 1 Corinthians was written around 54 C.E. and was addressed to the congregation which was made up primarily of gentiles and was located in Corinth. At the time, Corinth was a highly urbanized and religiously diverse city which made it very conducive to the early Christian movement. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians was written as a response to a letter he had received (which did not survive) from the Corinthians in which Paul was asked to settle various disputes that were arising within the struggling congregation. Writing in apostolic fashion to the congregation he had founded, Paul's letter while pastoral, answered ...
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... (Meyendorff 18). More particularly, it recognizes the authority of the ecumenical councils at which East and West were represented together. These were the councils of Nicaea I (325), Constantinople (381), Ephesus(431), Chalcedon(451), Constantinople II (553), Constantinople III (680), and Nicaea II (787) (Encarta 1996). The power of teaching and guiding the community is bestowed on certain ministries, particularly that of the bishop of each diocese or is directed through certain institutions, such as councils. Because the church is composed not only of bishops, or of clergy, but of the whole laity as well, "the Orthodox church strongly affirms that the guard ...
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... spirits of the family. The two faced god Janus who sat over the doorways watched the entry and exit of every door in the house. Penates, god of the interior, protected accumulations of the family in its storerooms, cupboards, and barns. The father and mother, the child was taught, are the embodimentof Genius and Juno, respectively. Both had to be treated and nourished divinely. Hung on the walls were death masks of the Di Manes, warning him to stick to tradition. Other gods included: Cuba, protector of sheep; Abeona, guiding the first steps; Fabulina who taught speech; Terra Mater - Mother Earth; Mars of the soil; Bona Dea for fertility. The farms had gods ...
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... in life by answering the question of what is the meaning of life? And by helping people to discover the key to life which is different for everybody. I believe has a different meaning to everyone, the way they feel about it. The way they think of it. The way they act in their and their beliefs in it. I act in by frequently preying or talking to God. I will on occasions go to church but I feel to truly talk to some one it must be in a close private environment. perhaps for this reason I often spend time alone sorting out my thoughts doing absolutely nothing. Preying I often simply think however at times I will talk out loud. Not having any distractions ...
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... The rules surrounding Passover are strict and many, with only special foods, utensils, and dishware allowed. Kitchen utensils and dishware normally used in the home are not be used during Passover. Special dishes and utensils for the Passover holiday are taken out of storage, cleaned and used. Only foods that are "Kosher for Passover" are allowed. No leavened (containing yeast) foods or grains are eaten. In their place matzoh and foods containing matzoh are eaten. This is to commemorate the Israelites who fled quickly into the desert with no time for their breads to rise and were forced to bake the dough into hard crackers in the desert sun. All foods pr ...
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... religion. The Kabah is found inside Mecca and is supposed to house a meteorite. The third slide is for the Jewish religion, Judaism. All of the religions are monotheistic which means they believe in only one God, the God of Abraham. Although they have the worship the dame God, they have a few differences between them. One of which is the choice of the main prophets. Christianity believes that Jesus was God's son and was the savior for all. Islam believes that Muhammad lead the ideal life and everyone must base their lives on him. In class we handed in the postcard or letter that was assigned to us the previous day about our first impressions of the Middl ...
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... Mary who, by virtue of her faith, is "pre-redeemed." She accepts an Incarnation and the redemption inherent within it. Her assent is made possible: …by the Incarnation and the Cross (in her "anticipated redemption") and which is, at the same time, one of the conditions required for the Incarnation, accomplishing the unity of the conditions required for the Incarnation, accomplishing the unity of 'one flesh' and yet laying the foundation, precisely therein, for the radical opposition between head and body, Lord and handmaid, bridegroom and bride. (Figures of the Church, p. 199). In view of Christ's "pre-redeemed" Mother, Mary is the personal center o ...
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