Why fundamentalism is a feature of religion today.

Introduction The aim of this essay is to comprehend why fundamentalism is a feature of religion today. In order to reach an understanding of this matter, we will attempt to answer the following questions: What is fundamentalism? Why do religious fundamentalist movements occur? What are the common aspects amongst fundamentalist groups? To answer these questions, … Read more

God’s glory in Exodus

God’s glory is revealed throughout Scripture, but Exodus and God’s dealings with Moses and the people of Israel provide perhaps the most vivid examples. The Hebrew word most often translated as glory in the Old Testament is kabowd, which comes the kabod and means splendor, but in a weighted sense. (Strong, 1990). When we read … Read more

Lohri the Festival of Joy

Lohri Keywords: – Lohri the Festival of Joy Lohri, one of the popular and important Hindu festivals is celebrated on 13th of January every year. It is celebrated as an agricultural festival with complete merry making. It is most commonly celebrated in the states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and parts of Himachal Pradesh. The festival … Read more

The Holy Kaaba

The ‘Kaaba’, which in Arabic means “The Cube” is a cubic building at the centre of Islam’s most sacred mosque called Al-Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia (Armstrong, K. 2007). The Kaaba is the most important and religious site in Arabia (Armstrong, K. 2007). The Kaaba is said to have been first erected by Prophet … Read more

Relevance of Christianity

The world has looked upon Christianity in a negative light throughout history. Our modern day media has backlashed at Christianity many times, thus given men a negative image of what Christianity really is. This world has opposed many of the foundations of the Bible, however Christianity has still maintained its relevancy in this modern world. … Read more

Teasing Apart Context and Ideology

The emergence of Islamism was a result of multiple factors that were brought upon by Western powers during the 18th century. In this century, the once powerful Islamic states lost their power and were subjected to Western colonialism as a result. Islam was then used by different military groups and individuals to accomplish political objectives … Read more

Islam/Jesus

Who Do Men Say I Am? This topic can began with how Jesus and Islam have become a critical debate among various groups. This conflict has sparked continuous social tension that leaves a lot of confusion and unrest. There have been numerous scholars who claim they are the same in order to resolve what has … Read more

Judaism – Research

Hannah’s videos: Millie’s video: Paul’s video: Unfamiliar Words and concepts (to look up): Hanukkah – A type of Jewish celebration Bar/Bat Mitzvah Kosher – The type of diet Jewish people are on Shechita – A way of butchering meat Biblio – dump: Referencing Website Hannah’s References http://www.slasa.asn.au/org1/org4XXe2nF6xCd6/harvard/middle http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Religion-and-Spirituality/Sacred-Texts.pg_03.html Millie’s References http://www.jewfaq.org/beliefs.htm What Does Bar Mitzvah … Read more

Best method for translating Quranic metonymies

This study aims at finding out the best method for translating Quranic metonymies. The principle goal of this research is to approach and highlight the translation of distinct the metonymies. The data analyzed consists of three verses from the Holy Quran representing three types of metonymy and their translations offered by each of the translators … Read more

Environmental ethics and the Christian perspective

Nature is usually considered as beautiful, harmonious and joyous. It is seen as a critical factor for the beginning of new life and the continuity of existing life. Even though many of us appreciate nature’s beauty and its contents, we are not always considerate of the negative impacts we have on the earth. Perhaps our … Read more

Biblical character study – Nehemiah

Observation Step One: Choose a person to study. For this character-sketch Bible study I will be studying: Nehemiah Step Two: Identify and list all the Bible passages on the person. You may find it helpful to use a Bible dictionary, Bible handbook, or a study Bible. Remember that some Old Testament characters are mentioned in … Read more