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- 81: Definition For Satanism
- Definition For Satanism Most religions like Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam have well defined meanings on exception is Satanism. Most people have their own definition for Satanism. Some people feel that non-Christian religions and all Christian denominations other than their own are ... forms of Satanism. This would imply that all Buddhists, Hindus, Moslems, and Jews. In fact at least 75% of the world's population would be Satanists. Others feel that all religions other than Judaism or Christianity are inspired by Satan and thus are forms of Satanism. This would still leave the vast majority of people in the world being Satanists. Large numbers of people feel that a wide variety of unrelated ... and sensuality. To most Satanists, Satan is a force of nature, not a living quasi-deity. Their Satan has nothing to do with Hell, demons, pitchforks or profound evil. The image of Satanism spawned by Christianity is called Gothic Satanism. It is an imaginary and profoundly evil religion that was invented during the late Middle Ages. Concepts included ritual killing of children, selling their soul to the devil, breaking crucifixes, ...
- 82: Two Brands of Nihilism
- ... to the traditional schools of thought within philosophy. However, an unmistakable concern with the role of religion and values penetrates much of his work. Contrary to the tradition before him, Nietzsche launches vicious diatribes against Christianity and the dualistic philosophies he finds essentially life denying. Despite his early tutelage under the influence of Schopenhauer's philosophy, Nietzsche later philosophy indicates a refusal to cast existence as embroiled in pessimism but, instead, as that which should be affirmed, even in the face of bad fortune. This essay will study in further detail Nietzsche view of Schopenhauer and Christianity as essentially nihilistic. Nihilism Throughout his work Nietzsche makes extensive use of the term nihilism. In texts from the tradition prior to Nietzsche, the term connotes a necessary connection between atheism and the subsequent disbelief ... not only does an active, pious, acknowledgment of a divinity foster nihilism, but also, the disingenuous worship of a deity that has been replaced in the life man by science, too, breeds a passive nihilism. Christianity Nietzsche conceives the first variety of nihilism, that fostered through active worship, as pernicious due to its reinforcement of a fundamental attitude that denies life. Throughout his life Nietzsche argued the contemporary metaphysical basis ...
- 83: Picking Up The Pieces: An Analytical Look at Why the Village of Umofia Fell Apart
- ... to continue to flourish and he beats Nwoye forgiving only the minimum amount of work expected of him. Perhaps it is the feeling of failure that turns a member of the tribe like Nwoye to Christianity. Perhaps he felt that he would be an inadequate member and would be unable meet the standards necessary for the tribe to succeed and so he turned to the missionaries who were accepting of everyone ... war or violence to simply convey the message of courage. This type of story is the kind that Nwoye and other children seemed to relate to and is probably one of the many aspects of Christianity that the people, including Nwoye, would come to love and believe in strengthening their faith in the Christian God. And so finally, there is the thought that the younger generation, having never met their warlike ancestors, and experiencing only pleasant, peaceful lives in harmony with nature would automatically look to Christianity for the loving creator it provides. Okonkwo and those of his time worked to please their gods in order to survive. For example, there is an annual feast of offering to the goddess of ...
- 84: The Life & Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche
- ... However, even Nietzsche's critics admit that his words hold an undeniable truth, as hard as it is to accept. Perhaps this is why his work is timeless, and has survived 150 years in print. Christianity "God is Dead!" announced Zarathustra (better known as Zoroaster), in Neitzsche's proudest book, Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883- 1885). Unlike many philosophers, Nietzsche never tried to prove or disprove the existence of God, just that ... on elimination of God. Whether God existed had no relevance in his goal. Proclamation of the death of God was a fundamental ingredient in the revaluation of values Nietzsche advocated. "Nothing has done more than Christianity to entrench the morality of mediocrity in human consciousness." "Christian love extols qualities of weakness; it causes guilt. Charity is just teaching hatred and revenge directed toward nobility." "Belief in God is a tool to ... is ignoble to the last degree; it is taken for granted that there is some sort of equivalence in value between my actions and thine." Nietzsche, as I said before, hated democracy, but he recognized Christianity as a greater risk. Perhaps this was because people are always more loyal to their od, than their government. He felt that democracy began with Christianity: "...holy epileptics like saint Paul, who had no ...
- 85: Martin Luther 2
- Luther s ideas and reforms on Christianity were in direct conflict with the Catholic Church. These ideas, reforms, and thoughts on faith was the spark plug that started the Protestant Reformation. Luther began his career as an Augustinian Monk in the Roman ... 44-45). It would seem the people would be in favor of the Catholic Church during this time of Reformation. As the central figure of religious rebellion in Germany, Martin Luther brought his ideas about Christianity. According to Luther, mankind is justified by faith alone, and not by works. On the concept of this belief in a personal faith, Luther felt that many rituals and authority of the pope should be ... help with regard to the salvation of one's soul. Therefore, the most a Christian can do is to have faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior. This is basically what a Christian is. Because Christianity has only two real sacraments (baptism and the Lord's Supper), it is necessary for a person to partake in both to be a Christian. Anyone can go around doing good works, but this ...
- 86: The Works of Clive Staples Lewis
- The Works of Clive Staples Lewis Many people for different reasons know Clive Staples Lewis, from Christianity to his Chronicles of Narnia. Not only was Lewis a writer, but he was also a professor in England and a World War I veteran. Today he is known as C. S. Lewis because many of his works were always published under this name. Lewis's works dealt with Christianity and his constant questioning of his faith, because most of his life he spent as an atheist. Lewis lived in parallel to many of his works, especially the Chronicles of Narnia. Clive Staples Lewis was ... wishes nothing to do with commitment. However, Joy Gresham changes his whole outlook on life. Not only is Lewis' love life shown in this movie also is his Christian work. Director Richard Attenborough depicts Lewis' Christianity by showing Lewis holding meetings in which he talks about God and his mysterious ways. One contradiction in the movie is when Lewis is shown trembling in his faith in God because Joy is ...
- 87: Religions' Views on Life After Death
- ... of the major religions of the world, how these religions came into existence, the practice of worshiping a supreme being, and the idea of life after death. All religions came into existence in different ways. Christianity developed at around the death of Jesus, Which was 33 A.D. Under the Christian idea, which Jesus first started to preach, God created man. The first man who was created was Adam. The only ... the conquering Arab tribal god (Eerdmans' Handbook 33). Many religions have a different supreme being whom they worship. People under the Christian religion believe that there is one God; they believe he created the universe. Christianity also teaches that God sent Jesus into the world as his chosen servant to help fulfill religious duties. Many Christians view Jesus as the type of person who is interested in flowers, animals, and children ... themselves so that they can be in paradise after death. Allah sent prophets to teach people their duty to God and humanity (Haneef 51). Many religions also have a different idea about life after death. Christianity teaches that all people are destined to die once, and then face judgment (Young 119). Those who were good Christians go directly to heaven. Those who were bad go to hell (Life Beyond Death ...
- 88: FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE
- ... However, even Nietzsche's critics admit that his words hold an undeniable truth, as hard as it is to accept. Perhaps this is why his work is timeless, and has survived 150 years in print. Christianity "God is Dead!" announced Zarathustra (better known as Zoroaster), in Neitzsche's proudest book, Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883-1885). Unlike many philosophers, Nietzsche never tried to prove or disprove the existence of God, just that ... on elimination of God. Whether God existed had no relevance in his goal. Proclamation of the death of God was a fundamental ingredient in the revaluation of values Nietzsche advocated. "Nothing has done more than Christianity to entrench the morality of mediocrity in human consciousness." "Christian love extols qualities of weakness; it causes guilt. Charity is just teaching hatred and revenge directed toward nobility." "Belief in God is a tool to ... is ignoble to the last degree; it is taken for granted that there is some sort of equivalence in value between my actions and thine." Nietzsche, as I said before, hated democracy, but he recognized Christianity as a greater risk. Perhaps this was because people are always more loyal to their god, than their government. He felt that democracy began with Christianity: "...holy epileptics like saint Paul, who had no ...
- 89: Ireland An Expansion Through
- Ireland: An Expansion through Time The Romans were the first true force to convert to Christianity. During their reign they would conquer and command heathen tribes into obeying this new found religion. However, the Roman Empire would decay, disappear and then it was left to another group to take over. The Irish would eventually become a driving force behind Christianity; peaceably converting and forming new ideas and thought behind the religion itself. Thus, the Irish unknowingly save civilization. To put things in perspective, first one must know some background information. For it was Augustine who ... bishop. At this point he becomes virtually the first missionary bishop in history. (107) He establishes bishops throughout northern, central, and eastern Ireland by the time he is an old man. He not only introduces Christianity to the Irish people but he stops the slave trade among the Irish kings and other forms of violence such as murder and intertribal warfare, decreased. (110) After his establishment in Ireland though, Rome ...
- 90: Africa 2
- ... less than one fourth of the population, they are exceedingly important. They include the centers of government and education and the headquarters of businesses and industry. Religions Three major forms of religion exist in Africa: Christianity, Islam, and African traditional religions. The African traditional religions vary from society to society, but most share certain common beliefs and practices. For example, there is a strong tradition of a belief in animism among ... involve the entire community. The belief in a supreme being and in spirits that reveal themselves through ancestors is somewhat similar to the Roman Catholic belief in one god and many saints. (See also Animism.) Christianity first came to Africa, according to tradition, when the holy family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph fled to Egypt from Bethlehem. Later, Christianity spread across North Africa through the work of early missionaries such as St. Augustine of Hippo, an African. The 6-million-member Coptic church in Egypt and the Ethiopian church are the direct heirs ...
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