Contemporary Issues in Western Religions REL/134 January 9‚ 2013 Dr. Keith Rolle Historical Connection and Theological Similarities The Judaism historical connection was the belief that people have a special relationship or bond between themselves and God. This form of covenant demands absolute obedience in return for his blessings‚ and God in return will hear and answer his or her prayers. Judaism stems
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Buddhism Presentation Brittany Rutherford REL 133 Robert Rowland February‚ 9th 2015 Buddhism Presentation Life of Buddha Buddha was born with the name Siddhartha and was known for being the son of the prince. Before Buddha was born his mother had a dream that Siddhartha would be Buddha‚ Shortly after the birth of Siddhartha was born his mother died. Siddhartha’s father wanted his son to succeed so he took measures in which his son would not experience suffering. Siddhartha was raised in a luxury
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There is REL 134 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Contemporary Issues in Western Religions Paper in this pack. Religious Studies - General Religious Studies 1. Learning Team Assignment: Contemporary Issues in Western Religions Paper and Presentation Resources: Understanding Religious Beliefs and Traditions II simulation Choose one of the Western religious traditions discussed in the course. Write a 2‚100- to 2‚450-word paper about the contemporary issues facing the Western religious
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Religious Tradition Sheila Risner REL/133 November 29‚ 2010 Matthew Morrison Religious Tradition Religion comes in many forms. What one sect of people believe‚ will find another believes something totally opposite. There are so many religious rituals and beliefs that is hard for anyone to comprehend all the traditions and worship. The human race is always striving to find a sense of peace and harmony‚ and are searching for what will give them that feeling and understanding. The Oxford English
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Eastern Religion Paper Dawn L. Smith REL/133 Rev. Dr. David Poland University of Phoenix April 23‚ 2009 Eastern Religion (Confucianism) During the course of the last five weeks‚ I have studied several different religions. This included stating what my personal belief system was‚ Hindu religions‚ Buddhism religions‚ and constructing an Eastern religion element matrix and graphic organizer. I have personally discussed with my instructor my views on religion as humanity‚ history‚ basic
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Zen Buddhism Calvin Young REL 133 April 14‚ 2015 Dr. William Sunday Zen Buddhism Buddhism has grown from the flowing of a single man in his path to nirvana to a religion that spans the globe and has shaped many cultures. This paper will first present the history of Buddhism and the life of the man known as Buddha. Then‚ the fundamental teachings of Buddhism will be discussed. Finally‚ the unique aspects of Zen Buddhism will be examined. History of Buddhism and Life of Buddha Although the truths are
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Practices in Religion Carrie "Shellie" Cobbs University of Phoenix World Religious Traditions I REL 133 Robert Mossman June 29‚ 2014 Common Practices in Religion Religious belief and practices are deeply rooted in traditions and teachings from sacred scriptures and texts. Indigenous religions are specific to a tribe‚ region‚ and cultures that have had various influences in their core religion. Religion is a very personal issue for most people and therefore closely guarded. Studying religion is necessary
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Confucianism Paper Carrie "Shellie" Cobbs World Religious Traditions I REL 133 Robert Mossman July 19‚ 2014 Confucianism Paper Master Kong‚ also known as Confucius‚ began the philosophical and ethical system of Confucianism. Humanitarianism is the core belief of Confucianism. The belief system is based on the philosophy that humans are‚ by nature‚ communal and social beings and that everyone has a specific role to play. The Five Great Relationships and the Five Virtues are concepts followed in
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Buddhism Worksheet Calvin Young REL 133 April 14‚ 2015 Dr. William Sunday University of Phoenix Material Buddhism Worksheet Write a 1- to 2-paragraph response for each of the following. 1. Explain the basic Buddhist teachings including the three marks of reality‚ the Four Noble Truths‚ and the Noble Eightfold Path. Across all the schools of Buddhism‚ there is a set of fundamental teachings that are commonly held. The first is that all of reality bears three characteristics: that the world
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This paperwork comprises REL 133 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Buddhism Presentation Religious Studies - General Religious Studies 1. Learning Team Assignment: Buddhism Presentation · Resources: Buddhism Worksheet · Consult the facilitator regarding the assignment of one of the following Buddhist traditions: o Theravada Buddhism o Mahayana Buddhism o Vajrayana Buddhism o Zen Buddhism—as a special school of Mahayana Buddhism · Prepare a 12- to 15-slide
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