Does one of the Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) have a greater claim to dogmas of peace than another. Which has more peaceful rhetoric in scripture? E.g., does the Bible have more peaceful or more violent verbiage than the Quran? Which one of them, if any, can make a claim to peacefulness historically? E.g. … Read more
Jewish Scripture or The Hebrew Bible is the foundation of the three monotheistic religions- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Please describe the prime narrative of the Jewish Scripture and how Christianity and Islam have built their faith and theology on it. Also, identify some of the points of divergences. 7pages
In what sense–or senses– is C.S Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” Christian literature. That is, how would you classify the text’s incorporation of Christianity. Feel free to use technical classifications: for example, perhaps you think the text is best understood as being didactic; or as paraenetic; (a fancy philosophy term for a … Read more
1-Read about what Siddattha Gotama (the Buddha) did to his bride Yasodhara and their newborn son Rahula, according on formal written sources. 1a-Concisely but thoroughly Describe Siddattha’s Actions: 1b-According to the ethical standard that you believe is most convincing and consistent, Morally Evaluate Siddattha’s Actions: 2-Read about what Avraham (Abraham) started, but did not finish, … Read more
ISLAMIC SECTS BRIEFLY DELINEATE the PRIMARY LEADERS, MOTIVATIONS, & TURNING POINTS that CAUSED the ORIGINAL SCHISM BETWEEN SUNNI & SHIA ISLAM. 1-Leaders: 2-Motivations: 3-Turning Points: BRIEFLY IDENTIFY the UNIQUE FOUNDERS/REFORMERS, BELIEFS and/or PRACTICES that DISTINGUISH EACH of the FOLLOWING SECTS of ISLAM from the OTHER SECTS of ISLAM. You may use a bullet-point format. 4-Sunni … Read more
ISLAM IN YOUR OWN WORDS, BRIEFLY EXPLAIN the 5 OFFICIAL PILLARS of ISLAM: 1-Shahadah: 2-Salat: 3-Sawm: 4-Zakat: 5-Hajj: IN YOUR OWN WORDS, BRIEFLY EXPLAIN these ASPECTS of ISLAMIC HISTORY & DOCTRINE: 6-Rasul: 7-Kaaba: 8-Night of Power & Excellence (Lailat al Qadr): 9-Hijrah: 10-Dar al Islam: 11-Dar al Harb: 12-Jihad: 13-Dawah: 14-Tawhid: 15-Shirk: IN YOUR OWN … Read more
Women in Yisrael/Judaism The Tankh/Old Testament of the Bible shows some very powerful Yisraelite women. Write a brief exposition of the most significant, powerful, forceful, or dramatic action (or series of actions) that the Yisraelite/Jewish woman did in the passage(s) indicated below. 1-Miriyam – (Exodus 15). 2-Devorah … Read more
Supersessionism aka Supercessionism aka Replacement Theology Listen to Rabbi Jack Zimmerman’s exposition and refutation of Supersessionism (aka Supercessionism aka Replacement Theology). Replacement Theology in 6 Minutes by Messianic Rabbi Jack Zimmerman: a-Explain Supersessionism in your own words. (Notice that Romans 9 – 11 are key biblical chapters when considering this huge issue.) b-Explain what Rabbi … Read more
BBC’s Life of Buddha (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Qhja4OhdM) 1-Identify the purported miraculous events of the Buddha’s conception & birth. Father’s Name: Suddhodana Mother’s Name: Maya Wife’s Name: Son’s Name: Rahula White Elephant with 6 Tusks entered Queen Maya’s Uterus Wheel Symbol on Siddharta’s Feet 2-What were the … Read more
Buddhism Preliminary Questions 1-What were the Buddha’s 2 main complaints about Hinduism? 1a- 1b- 2-What was the Buddha’s shortcut to spiritual enlightenment (Mosksha-Nirvana-Satori) 3-What are examples of the Buddha’s compassion? 4-What was the worst thing that the Buddha ever did?