Religion and Blasphemy Ideology

such as the writing of Anne Bradstreet and sermons of doom by Pastor Jonathan Edwards who espoused

Religion was involved with many things in a person’s life. It affects things like social status, relationships, the economy, culture, and politics. The complex ideas of religion and politics have shaped societies. The Puritans have set their goal to make their society and way of living connected to God in every way, shape, and form. In the seventeenth century this standard to keep God by your side has deeply affected politics and lawmaking, and has even caused some people to be continuously persecuted. From the strength of their religious beliefs stemmed these radical ideas, which deeply affected lives in the 17th century. Though these ideas were a way of life at one point in time, if these ideas were applied to our government today the

“They are utterly silent in respect to a law which robs religion of its chief significance, and makes it utterly worthless to a world lying in wickedness.” Was the way people thought about religion in 1800s. Although religion is one of the most common topics it has changed during time but some actions have not.It has been difficult for people to gain respect on their own beliefs. However, not everything today has changed, people are still considering others people's beliefs are lower than theirs. Religion from the present time compared to the 1800s has changed drastically.

Third, I advise that all their prayer books and Talmudic writings, in which such adultery, lies, cursing and blasphemy, are taught, be taken from them.

enforced by the Puritans, who, in accordance to the teachings of the Old Testament of the Bible,

“An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth”, a famous phrase still used today and all throughout history that derives from another famous law code from ancient Mesopotamia written on a large 7 foot stone giving it a riveting look for all followers. The phrase “An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth” exemplifies the attribute of ancient time actions which is if you do wrong, wrong will be done to you and maybe more. If a man broke another’s bones than he as well should have his bones broken in return. The laws explained in the Code of Hammurabi are mostly the laws protecting land and property of an individual. The code of Hammurabi was written before the time of the bible which makes it the standing ground of most of the best works written.

Throughout history there have been many laws put in place to ensure order and safety within different societies. The first set of written laws originated in Mesopotamia in approximately 1754 BC, called the Code of Hammurabi. “Code of Hammurabi” is considered to be one of the most valuable finds in human history. The code is actually used for the basis of our country's modern-day justice system. It is perceived to be the first advanced set of recorded laws put into a single, logical text. The “Code of Hammurabi” was years ahead of its time; written by King Hammurabi in 1754 B.C. Dating from the 10th century B.C. there were another set of laws created in the old Testament called the Hebrew code of laws, making up of Moses’s 611 commandments. Hammurabi’s Code and the Hebrews (in Mosaic Code) became supreme over all sources of authority; playing an important role in the legal process among society. There have been striking amount of similarities between the Hammurabi laws and the Mosaic code of the Hebrew Old Testament.

We’re taught to believe that we left europe due to religious persecution, many people don’t realize that religious oppression was only toward the end of the decision to flee. There are many other factors that led to our decision to flee that system. Why aren’t we taught these in school? Because, if we were, we would have a drastically different outlook on what our country has been going through for the past few decades. What we aren’t taught, at least not to the degree of importance that most will actually remember, is that the major issues that led our ancestors to flee were economic and governmental.

Many people soon learned not to do wrong or they would suffer the consequences. However, because of the severity and unfairness of the penalties Hammurabi’s law is not one that has the greatest significance in today’s society. The laws five through ten are what many parents and guardians teach their children and go by today. Obey parents, do not lie, steal, murder, or covet are the core foundations for a person to be a good citizen and to help a society flourish. The Hebrew Covenant Code is a serene law that applies to all people and is relevant for today’s time.

As Protestantism began to spread in Europe, tension arose between Catholics and Protestants. The tension caused war between monarchs, nobles, and common people over religion. However, the many wars evolved into being about much more than religion; they became about politics and specifically, a struggle for power. Many people throughout Europe saw religion as a perfect pretext for the real reason of war: power. Through the seemingly infinite wars of religion, politics and religion came hand in hand. As exemplified by the Dutch Revolt and the Thirty Years’ War, religion was the starting cause of both wars, but political power was the true justification in the end.

The system of nearly 300 laws was inscribed on pillars around Babylon. The most well known of these laws is “eye for an eye”, and if this seems familiar, it is because some of these laws eventually developed into the first testament. This is a good example of how the laws were inflexible and harsh, but at their core, the concepts were fair.

1930 "[Dissenting Bible Students are] Evil Servants (slaves) {and identified with the] man of perdition [who would be] destroyed" {WT 1930 275-81} [compare "We would not refuse to treat one as a brother because he did not believe the Society is the Lord's channel.. If others see it in a different way, that is their priviledge. There should be full liberty of conscience." {WT Apr 1 1920

The free exercise of religion, the freedom of speech, and the freedom of assembly are each absolutely essential for the health of our Republic. That is why the Founding Fathers enshrined them all in the First Amendment. While some people up hold the first amendment and respect its meaning. Unfortunately, these freedoms are currently under assault by the government, state officials and communities.

Politics and religion in the world of today aren’t subjects that generally go hand in hand in our own society. This was not always the case however; in Europe the two were synonymous up until relatively recently, (recently meant in the loosest sense of the word,) and are still closely tied in foreign parts of the world, the most obvious example being the Middle East. The duos intimate relationship was exemplified during the late sixteenth century, extending into the seventeenth century, during a series of wars which would later on come to be called “the wars of religion.” But is this title completely appropriate? For wars claiming to be centered on religion, they seem to carry an awfully heavy load of political baggage. In fact, one

“I’d rather you shoot at tin cans in the backyard, but I know you’ll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird”(90). Atticus Finch, a guide mentor of the novel, explains this to his children after they are gifted with air rifles for Christmas. Notably, the title of this American classic, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, is taken from a seemingly insignificant excerpt. However, if read carefully, the reader begins to understand that this is just one other example out of a plethora of symbolism. Set in a Depression-era Southern town, Lee features various themes, though the novel focuses on various forms of prejudice. It brings forth the idea that prejudice, in