the different religions. Two of the major religions that dominate the world are Christianity and Islam. Christianity has 33.39 percent of the population declaring itself such‚ while 23 percent of the population declare themselves as Islamic (Johnson). There are three religions that begin a monotheistic faith meaning that they believe in one God. These religions are Islam‚ Christianity‚ and Judaism. Islam and Judaism are in constant turmoil in the Middle East‚ but throughout the world Christians and
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well-known Indonesian writers on Islam is Nurcholish Madjid‚ rector of the Paramadina University‚ Jakarta. This collection of essays is the first major English translation of Madjid’s writings. The essays cover a diverse range of issues but are shaped by a common concern for an understanding of Islam that takes into account the myriad challenges that Indonesia is today faced with. They reflect Madjid’s quest for developing a contextually relevant interpretation of Islam that‚ departing from traditional
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Homosexuality in Islam During this class‚ we researched and learned about the teachings of Islam and the Hudud that Muslims are expected to live under. One topic we did not cover was the existence of homosexuality. The Muslim world‚ for the most part‚ does not accept homosexuality as a way of life‚ but we know how prevalent it is. I was curious to find out more about how Islam treats homosexuality and if it is included in the Qur’an and Shari’a law. This essay will cover the aspect of homosexuality
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The intellectual movements of the Enlightenment and the Reformation changed society through its numerous worldviews‚ including defying the traditions of the pre-established thoughts of the past. These adjustments in worldview impacted society forever through its perspective on religion‚ humanism and overall intellectual freedom. The Protestant Reformation was the sixteenth century religious‚ political‚ intellectual and cultural movement that spread across Catholic Europe‚ setting in place the structures
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The Protestant Reformation was one of the first times in history that the power and authority of the Pope was challenged. With the Protestant Reformation came a switch from public to private artwork. One major innovation that facilitated this change was the printing press. The printing press was responsible for the distribution of the 95 theses which is what first led to the questioning of the Popes authority. The printing press also allowed art to be reproduced‚ a quality that was very important
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It can be reasoned that the two communities Tokyo and Islam are similar since they both‚ have had their own unfortunate times which has led to the people to revamp their societies social views for the better or worse. Tokyo Japan was one of many places that had a controversy with how a woman’s life was supposed to play out. Riacho was born in 1886 and was one of many women who felt a need for change. Islam communities leaders also felt that the people had to adopt a more of a “modest” lifestyle such
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This festival commemorates the Hijra (or Hegira) in 622 CE when the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) moved from Mecca to Medina. This was the beginning of the growth of Islam into a world faith. The Muslim calendar counts dates from the Hijra‚ which is why Muslim dates have the suffix A.H. (After Hijra). There is no specific religious ritual required on this day‚ but Muslims will think about the general meaning of Hijra‚ and regard this as a good time for "New Year Resolutions". The Qur’an uses
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religions of Islam‚ Judaism and Christianity (including cults) and how that they all have a history of extremism and also extremist activity today. We would like to study why extremists believe what they do so we can better prepare for them. Islam Extremism Islamic history has been a product of culture and conflict. One strong root of this conflict comes from Jihad‚ which in its original and basic meaning translates to the struggle to be a good Muslim or the struggle to live by the codes of Islam. The
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teachers of Islam. Some of these holy men were of noble birth and those who died were buried in shrines known as Kramats or Mazaars‚ of which there are about 30 in and around Cape Town. Kramats in South Africa can be found from Muizenberg to Mowbray‚ with four on signal hill alone. The most visited by pilgrims is that of Sheikh Yusuf of Macassar in the dunes near Macassar Beach. He was the first to read from the holy Koran in South Africa‚ and is regarded as the father of local Islam. Other important
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Protestant & Catholic Reformation On October 31st 1517‚ Martin Luther started the beginning of the Protestant Revolution by posting his 95 theses at Wittenberg’s castle. These 95 theses argued on the power and efficacy of indulgences and explained the fundamentals of justification by faith. Thus opened the eyes of the people who had begun to question centuries of Catholic beliefs. Luther and his supporters believed that the Church had been corrupted by power and wealth and therefore it needed
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