The Power Of Prayer And Faith

This book had a lot to do with religion because people were scared and looked to God for answers. A quote that I believe goes with this is one from Corrie where she says ,”Lord Jesus, You were called to a hearing, too. Show me what to do.” (Page 118 of Chapter 11) This reiterates that she was looking to God on what she should do. A theme that branches off of religion was faith. Faith played a very important role throughout the book, from normal practices of faith in the beginning of the book to Corrie using faith to keep strong in the labor camps. One quote that I feel describes this is, “But if God has shown us bad times ahead it’s enough for that he knows about them. That’s why he sometimes shows us things you know, to tell us that this too is in his hands,”(page 50 of Chapter 5) This quote shows that Corrie has faith in God that he has it all under control. All in all, I enjoyed reading this book a lot. It showed me a lot of different side of the Holocaust that I previously did not know. I think the best way to prevent terrible events from history from happening again is to learn more about them, and I believe this book does a great job in teaching the hardships and truths about what happened during the

As I was watching the Frontline Video, Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero, I was immediately faced with the question about evil. It is hard to imagine how someone could do something so horrific in the name of religion. So many lives were forever changed during the events that transpired on Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2001. As a believer of God, I could certainly identify with the feelings of the people who lost loved ones during the 9/11 tragedy.

Obviously organized religion found a way to interject itself into the forefront of these stories, as it often did back then, and Chapter Two is dedicated to tracking the Church’s initial responses towards

The book is very different, but I thought it was very interesting, I liked how it ties into what we know of today as the “Second Awakening,” which was a period where fanaticism, fundamentalism, and very religious people began to awake America. Cults would soon begin to arise and it would completely soon challenge the way Christianity had been for years. These views and extreme beliefs would bring weird new beliefs about God and Christianity to America.

The book is written in the hopes of teaching followers of Christ to avoid the snares and traps that the Enemy places by knowing his plans.

In the book Jews are persecuted and treated differently for their beliefs so I can connect to it because I'm a christian and I know people have been mistreated for having the same beliefs as me. Anyone who was against Hitler's beliefs were persecuted even children and babies were burned “ A truck drew close and unloaded its hold; small children. Babies! Yes, I did see this, with my own eyes . . . children thrown into flames” (page 32). and I disagree with Hitler’s beliefs and views

Reading Acts of Faith by Eboo Patel made me realize a multitude of things. His themes consist of many strong ideas such as religious pluralism, identity, charity, working hard, and much more. His novel was inspiring and provided me with another outlook on religion and how events or communities shape our lives and identities as individuals.

The book also shows that the World State Government has eliminated religion and takes away all religion in there society. This shows what atheists would do if they had as much power as the World State. In the book the World State Government has taken away Churches, Religion, and God. Christian would say that this is slowly happening and that atheists are trying to destroy a whole religion and change the whole world by doing that.

Throughout Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Eastern versus Western ideas are constantly being introduced and in turn debated, sometimes violently. This being the case, it would be uncharacteristic of Dostoevsky to include such an extensive account, The Grand Inquisitor, against Christ and there not to be an East versus West theme. Eastern versus Western may be understood as Orthodox versus Roman Catholic although it is not to be restricted only within the scope of religious debates. The differences between the two are prevalent in other areas of life including: the self and social life. These topics will be discussed directly, and the foundation of each manifest themselves in multiple ways; although sublet their importance must be noted. The focus of this essay is to explore why Ivan’s inquisitor was wrong. As in many religious debates, especially concerning the Bible, differences often come subtly and may end in agreeing to disagree; although there must be a correct way of thinking. These subtle differences are—somewhat regularly—opposing beliefs concerning one word or only a few words. Yet, these differing beliefs in words and what they mean to each believer may seem insignificant to the untrained eye. But they come to define religions and societies, set ground for debates and wars, and, in the case of the Karamazov’s, split blood. Although Ivan’s Grand Inquisitor formulates a compelling argument against the actions of Christ—condemning Him for allowing

In his article “Men Have Forgotten God,” Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn writes about how after several events in world history, corruption is rampant and conscious is dissipated. Using atheism as a base reason, he explains how the Russian Revolution, the French Revolution, and World War Two became bases for forms of hatred. He also mentions that people everywhere have become hardened to the things of this world, and the results of the hatred formed on atheism. In contrast, he mentions the fact that in Russia, a “pious way of life” was sought, and a true Christian church was the norm of the country. Atheism, in his mind, was a poison that has seeped through the world, slowly changing the very fabric that people’s foundations are based upon. In order to understand Solzhenitsyn’s thinking, mankind must understand atheism and all of its effects on the people surrounded by it.

Richard Wurmbrand writes the gripping story of his life as a Christian in Rumanian under communist rule. He spent fourteen years living in communist prisons for his faith. Ransomed for ten thousand dollars, Wurmbrand escaped to the Western world with the intention of bringing to light the horrors of communism and to be a voice for the underground church.

In Andrew Hudgins’ poem, Praying Drunk, the speaker portrays the act of writing as something important, mysterious, and difficult when sober, and compares it to the act of praying, which, for him, is equally complicated. The entire poem is in the form of a prayer, which provides an insightful look at the motivations for faith, the pursuit of truth, and the struggle to come to terms with both. When these ideas are applied to the act of writing, they reveal the complex struggle that a writer faces in developing confidence in his own ideas, while maintaining a degree of credibility that will encourage an audience to care about what he has written.

Spirituality and religion play a significant role in shaping the lives of individuals. Regardless of whether you follow the practices of an organized religion, simply believe in the spiritual life force or claim to not ascribe to religious or spiritual traditions, all of these paths affect the way an individual interacts with the world around them. One of the major influences of religion or spirituality is on one’s ability to cope with difficult situations. Whether it is the death of a loved one or the loss of a job, religion and spirituality can have monumental effects on how the individual responds to stressful or traumatic

There are those who have a difficult time expressing themselves with words. It is as though there is a communication barrier between people even if they are speaking the same language. The struggle for successful communication can be even harder if different languages are spoken. Even if there are no words spoken, communication between two people still occurs. Yiyun Li’s short story “A Thousand Years of Good Prayer” offers an excellent study in communication. This study includes examples of communication barriers and the successful aspects of communication revealing the ultimate theme: communication does not need to be verbalized to have a relationship

Prayer is an essential discipline of the Christian faith. History and cultural differences show us that many people engage in many different ways and techniques to pray and communicate with God. How do you find the right way for you?