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Religion is it Really Important? (1612 words, 5 pages)

This was my first essay in the University. Why Study Religion? It seems as if there has never been a time known to man when there has never been a religion in some guise or another. Nor has there been a race of people who have never tried to practice ... Read More

Debate About Religion is Never Ending (592 words, 1 pages)

Why Religion is Difficult to Discuss With so many different belief systems in our world, its no wonder why religion is such a touchy subject in our society. It is not to be discussed in schools or any other non-church related activity because some one there might be offended. I ... Read More

My Personal View on the Concept of Religion (1106 words, 2 pages)

Arthur C Clarke once said "It may be that our role on this planet is not to worship God, but to create him." This quote seems to summarize the many aspects of religion in that all the aspects seem to point to one fact Man created "God". Many of the ... Read More

A Comparison of Religion and Science on The Interpretations of the Origins of the Universe (686 words, 1 pages)

Religious and Scientific Interpretations of the Origins of the Universe Valencia Scafe A common understanding of the relationship between religion and science is that they stand in opposition to each other. On the one hand you have religious belief with its foundational premise that God is the reason why the ... Read More

Value of IT for Social Science Students (2193 words, 4 pages)

During the past few years' students of Social Science, including History have come to recognise the immense value of the Information Technology (I.T) and computers as an aid to research. In the social sciences the computer has already become a basic tool, and historians, somewhat more slowly, have also begun ... Read More

Early Religions of Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia (437 words, 1 pages)

We can learn many things when looking at primal religions. Primal religions were the first religions of man and few remnants can be seen in religions of today. They show us that the major historical religions of today aren't the only way things have been done. These "modes of religiosity" ... Read More

A Science Report on Volcanoes: Mount Kilauea (900 words, 2 pages)

Science Report on volcanoes Would you want to live within ten miles from a volcano? Not knowing when it's going to erupt. I just called in the radio station and I was caller number ten. I got to choose one of three places to live, the options were next to ... Read More

A Paper on Practices of Voodoo Religion (2132 words, 5 pages)

Note of July 16, 1995. This paper is 7 years old. It is due for a revamping. I decided to use it here and then revise it partially on the basis of the responses to it. It's not that I think there's anything wrong with the position here, it's just ... Read More

The Influence of Religion in Isabella and Ferdinand’s Policies (670 words, 1 pages)

Religion, during Isabella and Ferdinand's reign was held in extreme high regard however it is unfair to say that Isabella and Ferdinand's policies were motivated solely by religious issues. The Crown did on occasion, place 'spiritual health' above matters considered to be more mundane and conventional - but I believe ... Read More

How the History of Science and its Progress by Kuhn (1301 words, 2 pages)

Kuhn has makes some interesting claims about how the history of science and its progress be viewed that go against the traditional cumulative view of knowledge in which knowledge is simply added to our pool of understanding and the view that different theories can be compared rationally. Kuhns claims are ... Read More

Shamanism: Korea’s Earliest Form of Religion (871 words, 2 pages)

Shamanism in Korea Shamanism is the earliest form of religion associated with Korea. Evidence from ancient cultural relics estimate it to have existed in the Korean peninsula from before 1,000 B.C. Shamanism's spread is thought to be strongly correlated with the country's strong agricultural economy of the Iron Age (Trampas ... Read More

A Paper on Science Fiction (1757 words, 3 pages)

'Science fiction is one of the more secluded parade grounds where private fantasy and public event meet. They call it entertainment'. (Aldiss Billion 1) This quote is interpreted to mean that, in the genre of science fiction there is a fusion of fantasy and reality. It is this combination of ... Read More

A Paper on the Role of Religion in Government (540 words, 1 pages)

The Role of Religion in Government. In 1787, the Founding Fathers hoped the first civilization of a few people in modern times would emerge by presenting an unbiased Constitution to the people of America. They took into account that the men and women coming who were settling in America were ... Read More

A Paper on Concept of God in Catholic Religion (748 words, 1 pages)

What is God? A god is defined from Webster's dictionary as, "A being worshipped by monotheists as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe." Descriptions and references to God are often found in the Bible or in prayers at mass. The Bible is considered an authority because ... Read More

A Paper on the Bill of Rights, Religion and Government (951 words, 2 pages)

In the late 1950's in New Hyde Park, New York, the bell rings and morning announcements are made. All the students together say a prayer 'Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon The, and we beg They blessings upon us, our parents, teachers, and our country.' (Hass, 7). This prayer ... Read More

In the society today, it is very common for one to spend his or her time reading. In those types of readings, science fiction stories are one of the most common readings among many people. Science fiction, unlike any other literature, has very unique characteristics. The definition of science fiction ... Read More

Analysis of the Culture and Religion of Zulu People (642 words, 1 pages)

The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa. They are located in the Natal Province in South Africa with a population of three million. Some neighboring peoples to the Zulu are Sotho, Tswana, and the San. The Zulu speak the language of Kwazulu or Nguni. They are best ... Read More

Contradictions between Science and Religion (1201 words, 2 pages)

Science and Religion have been in conflict, or rather contradiction, for centuries now, over various topics. Take for example evolution. The average man in the street doesn't know much about evolution he's probably not a creationist, and he may know that species change over time. The phrase "survival of the ... Read More

A Paper on Diversity of Religions (1884 words, 3 pages)

I believe that whatever religion you practice or believe in it is very personal. The way I look at religion is that there are so many different religions and bibles no matter what one we believe in it is what guides us and helps us through our lives during happy, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Connection of Science and Technology (840 words, 1 pages)

There is no question that science and technology play major roles in our lives. Technology and scientific thought pervade our life to such a degree that we hardly even think about using our computer to check our e-mail or trying different detergents to see which best washes your clothes. Many ... Read More

A paper on Faith, Religion and Society (1113 words, 2 pages)

Ok, we have faithnow what? Im sure all of you have read or heard of the book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The concepts are simple, and rather obvious, but a book of such acclaim is what it took for us to realize what we need to do. ... Read More

Technology vs. Science (896 words, 2 pages)

For a lot of people the word science refers to the set of knowledge pertaining to the physical world, not just animate but also inanimate objects. But an actual definition would also have to include the attitudes and methods through which this group of knowledge is formed. An actual definition ... Read More

A Science Paper on Freshwater Ecosystems (1012 words, 3 pages)

University of Phoenix Science 256 People, Science, and the Environment Resource Shortage Paper 7Feb05 Resource 2. Awareness is growing that water is a renewable but scarce and precious resource, which must be carefully managed if future water crises are to be avoided. Water is vital to all life and central ... Read More

Religion Should Always Be Part of School (738 words, 2 pages)

Jeremy Vronko Ethics 3-7-01 School Prayer and Religion Must Religion Be Completely Excluded From Schools? Yes according to the Supreme Court ruling of Lemon vs. Kurtzman, religion must be excluded from the nations public schools. On June 28, 1973, the Supreme Court mandated that all education was to be divided ... Read More

Rastafarianism as a Religion and a Way of Life (1086 words, 2 pages)

Rastafarianism is said to have started in Jamaica when it really originated from Africa. The Rastafari arose in the early 1930s in Jamaica. The Rastafarians believe that they are exiles in Babylon and destined to return to Zion, Africa, the land of Ethiopia, where they will live under King Haile ... Read More

Explanation of Science Phenomena in the Time of Ancient Greece and Egypt (1842 words, 3 pages)

Civilizations from antiquity lacked the wonder of science to explain the world the forces of nature on earth, the fates of peoples lives, the spirits of the dead. However, they still needed to turn to something to try and explain these phenomena, so they began to create stories about mysticism ... Read More

The Advances in Technology Reflected on the Success of Science Fiction Movies (2179 words, 3 pages)

Science Fiction movies are a way for us to experience the world of the unknown, or the world that is merely based on theories and speculation. Audiences are mesmerised by exhilarating special effects and the unique and bizarre plots and storylines that comprise various characters that are either human or ... Read More

The Impact of Religion and Geography in the Formation of Regions (1195 words, 2 pages)

Throughout history religion and geography have played a major role in the process in which regions have been formed. The New England and the Chesapeake regions were both settled by a large number of people of the English origin. By 1700 the regions had developed into two very different societies. ... Read More

Comparison between Religion and Music in Terms of the Ways They Influence People’s Lives (560 words, 1 pages)

Like religion, music readily spreads beyond its land of origin because people bring their music with them when they travel, just as they bring with them their own faith and rituals. Familiar chants, songs, and instruments sustained pilgrims and traders who, at the same time, absorbed musical influences they encountered ... Read More

The Science Behind the Lightning Phenomenon (483 words, 2 pages)

Lightning is a giant electrical spark in the sky. Most of the lightning people see takes place between a cloud and the ground. But lightning also occurs within a cloud, between a cloud and the air, and between two clouds. When lightning occurs in the atmosphere, its electrical energy scatters ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013