Intercultural Interview [Student’s Name] [Institution’s Name] Intercultural Interview Introduction This specific paper is based on interviewing two individuals who belong to different religions‚ which is the cultural characteristic in question as far as this paper is concerned. The individuals that were consulted for this specific paper belong to Muslim and Christian religions. The paper and the specific questions which were asked
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general topics of creations and the nature of the divine‚ there are still vast differences that exist. The creation of the earth out of nothing by a higher power is a common principle that is seen in both texts. Genesis emphasizes the belief in monotheism‚ one God that created everything in six days and rested on the seventh‚ but on the other hand‚ Theogony discusses the belief of polytheism; which the existence of many Gods. Though in polytheism there is a belief in many Gods‚ there was still one
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Outline Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of Salaam Alaykum (Islamic greeting- peace be upon you) The principal beliefs of Islam are clearly described in the six pillars of Iman (Faith). The most fundamental teaching is Tawhid the ‘doctrine of Oneness’ which means that Allah is the One‚ Unique God. He is the single‚ divine creator‚ nourisher and sustainer of the universe. Allah has supreme control over humankind. He has no equal‚ hence no other being is worthy of our worship
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good deeds‚ that person will evoke good karma‚ however if the person engages in bad deed’s or acts they will evoke bad karma. All three religions agree that bad karma is something to avoid at all costs. Sikhism and the Islamic religion believe in monotheism‚ which is the worship and belief in only one god. The Hindu‚ do not share this belief‚ they believe and worship multiple Gods. . Both Muslims and Sikhs forbid the worship of idols. In Hinduism and Sikhism all addictive substances are forbidden
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Brandy D. McCormick Professor Edward Hartley FAS 201: Introduction to the Humanities Southern New Hampshire University 11 December 2016 Akhenaten’s Worship of/Devotion to Aten The two works I have chosen to compare are the sculpture of Akhenaten with Nefertiti and Their Children‚ and The Great Hymn to Aten: both works created between 1353-1336 BCE. Created by an unknown artist‚ the sculpture of Akhenaten with Nefertiti and Their Children is a relief sculpture currently located in the Berlin Museum
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exact opposite of the Egyptian value of love. Culturally‚ the women were the main ones showing affection while the men showed little or none. The relationship between Taia and Sinhue is much more accurate to this principle. Egypt’s change to monotheism is another depiction of the movie. Pharaoh Horemheb has ordered all Egyptians to worship his god‚ the sun god. Shrines and temples are built all over the city although not all Egyptians follow this deity. In the
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Themes for Psalm 104 Yahweh’s relationship to the natural world Yahweh exercises his kingly rule over creation‚ not through mankind’s dominance‚ but through his direct rule and intervention of his Spirit God’s mighty acts in nature (“the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His work” — Psalm 104:13) The Positive Outlook On Life – Psalm 104:34 How many are your works‚ O LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Psalm 104:24 Hymns A. Hymns in General
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Being a combination of both Eastern and Western faiths‚ Sikhism practiced the belief in the "Unity of God"‚ the belief in reincarnation‚ and also the rejection of caste. To start‚ Sikhism portrays a strong element of a western religion which is monotheism. Sikhs believe in one god‚ as do Muslims. This is contrary belief of the Hindus‚ who are polytheistic. Sikhs focus their lives around their relationship with God‚ and center around the idea to understand and experience God. The ultimate goal is
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Hinduism and Christianity are two religions that aren’t compared too regularly. Despite their many differences‚ they have a number of similarities. Major differences and similarities include the level of tolerance‚ beliefs about the afterlife‚ and the belief in god. These two religions have differences that obviously come from their contrasting origins‚ but also have quite a few interesting similarities. Hinduism is well known for its tolerance‚ while Christianity is known for its intolerance.
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Throughout the epic "Beowulf" the clash between monotheism and polytheism is evident due to the wide religious belief spectrum it envelops. Allusions to Christianity and Paganism show up constantly throughout its text and create a dissonance in values and symbolism through the duration of the poem. The protagonist of this epic‚ Beowulf‚ starts off not as a savior of his people but as a lowly druid seeking to prove himself on the field of battle such as Jesus started as a carpenter from a poor family
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