Christians have always used both art and music in worship. The Bible says the first Christians sang psalms to God. Catacombs in Rome show us that early Christians decorated their churches and so must have used art in prayer. Today Christians have various attitudes towards art and music. There are many different types of Christian music. There is praise music‚ gospel music‚ Gregorian chant‚ meditative singing (e.g. Taize)‚ scriptural songs and liturgical music. Many Christians feel that music is a
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Emmaus College is an ecumenical school‚ supporting four faith traditions‚ Catholic‚ Lutheran‚ Uniting and Anglican. The faith traditions followed by Emmaus value different beliefs‚ sacraments‚ worship and social teachings. The two most distinct churches I have chosen‚ include the Catholic an Lutheran church. I will be discussing the similarities and differences of these faiths below. The Lutheran and Catholic church have similar beliefs. The Lutheran church believes in baptism‚ God’s promise‚ love
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basic elements of ancient religions‚ one needs to unravel the complex word that is “religion”. Before I carry on‚ the reader must understand that over history‚ there have been many different translations of religion‚ but interestingly enough‚ although they may be different‚ the majority of the translations carry the same fundamental message. According to many religious scholars over the many millennia of recorded religious history‚ the etymology of the term “religion” is accredited as being Latin
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The Mayans were a group of individuals deeply involved with their religious beliefs‚ which expresses the taboo nature of their civilization. They did not act in accordance with present day societal norms and had numerous unique aspects within their society. Socially‚ they were dependent on social classes that separated the kings/queens‚ nobles‚ priests‚ merchants‚ peasants‚ and slaves from one another. Their ritual practices make this division apparent since the priests and kings were typically given
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1. In early Vedic period‚ the worship is mostly consisted by male gods‚ who were believed to control the forces of nature. Agni(god of fire)‚ Vayu(god of air) and Surya(god of sun) who are mere abstractions‚ intangible and illusive personifications of the powers of nature. Vedic gods assumed the most undoubted personality‚ of the real qualities intended to be expressed by their names. 2.Karma is the chain of cause and effect at every level. It is explained by causality through a system. The system
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As observed throughout history‚ people are imperfect as the result of sin; and‚ although wholly deserving to die‚ humanity is offered the choice of salvation. Since the early days of Adam and Eve‚ sin continually corrupts the world. Because of imperfection and the countless sinful acts every individual partakes in‚ humanity deserves to perish along with Satan. From the undying love of God‚ and His son Jesus Christ‚ people are offered a way out. Through faith and obedience in Christ‚ an individual
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Religion and well-being Religion can be defined as a strong belief in the supernatural power that holds the sole authority to control human destiny. It is an institution that helps to express our belief in a heavenly power. Religion is as old as the human civilization and came into existence when the human brain became superior to realize the significance of faith‚ and worship. Earlier humans lived in small groups‚ and each group recognized an icon that harmonized the ideologies of different
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role of religion has change dramatically‚ it is not only a simply faith in Japanese heart but also a consuetude carry out in daily life. However‚ it is not easy for people to know all changes of religion from ancient time to nowadays. This paper endeavor to sort out the main changes of traditional religion to new religion and new new religion base on the convention‚ spirit‚ role of ancestor and the place of Japan. To do this‚ I will first briefly introduce the background of traditional religion and the
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Should the religion of the president matter? The president’s religion is important to the people‚ but it should not give any liable justification on how good they are at leading a country. The religious belief of the president is important to many citizens; however‚ many other reasons dispute this claim‚ such as former presidents‚ the start of America‚ and government decisions. Even though‚ most people do feel comfortable knowing the president’s religion‚ it does not affect the nation or side tracks
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reading the attached manuscript: 1) Freedom of Religion is..... (give your insights and understanding) 2) The United States needs/does not need Freedom of Religion? Why? 3) Religious speech is/is not a protected right in Academia and in the public square. Why or why not? According to whom? 4) In my view the separation of Church and State does/does not help in maintaining Freedom of Religion. Why? Why not? 5) Who should decide on what is/is not Freedom of Religion? Why? 6) Why is freedom of belief the cornerstone
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