The influence of religion in Society

Religion provides answers, evokes a sense of comfort in the unknown, and designs a moral code; however controversy now surrounds this subject regarding whether religion’s impact is more detrimental or beneficial to a society as a whole. Mark Twain’s narrator, Hank Morgan, travels back in time and attempts to accelerate the advancement of these people through the creation of technology and more importantly the destruction of the Church. Religion is a driving force in Mark Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, as both the benefits and consequences are analyzed in order to address religion 's impact on society.

Jesus Christ was born around 4 BC, and believed to be the the true Son of the true God the Father. Jesus performed miracles on Earth, preached about God, and was crucified. He was then crucified by a man named POntius Pilate, for committing treason. Since Jesus was the Son of God, he had the power to stop His crucifixion, but he didn’t. He didn’t in order to save all of humanity; the Nicene Creed states Jesus saved us, “for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven” (Nicene Creed). Jesus has been worshipped since then; people pray to Him, dedicate churches to praising Him, and teach his teachings.

This also alludes to the true Christian and the false Christian, where the only things separating them are their works. The true Christian listens and obeys the words, while the false Christian may look the same, but has not applied the teachings of Christ to his life. We can’t always tell if a person is a Christian by their outward appearances. We look at someone in church and don’t know if Christ is really in them. Jesus taught to the Jews of his time about repentance and that he was the way the truth and the life, that nobody comes to the father except by me. The Jews of the time may have embraced him, thought he was a great prophet, great teacher, and he spoke with wisdom, but the false Christians were the ones who rejected the teachings and did not repent of their sins. Their foundation was not there and their admiration of him was in vain.

“We’re not meant to disregard others and their stories and simply live these lives unto ourselves”(Rev.

N.T Wright writes Simply Jesus to help us understand Jesus through the cultural lens of that time. He divides his explanation into three sections: identifying what questions pertaining to Jesus are important to understanding Him, Going over what Jesus’ mission on Earth was, and giving examples and explanations of why all this matters.

     Who is this man Jesus? Where was he from? What did he do for others and us? A great source of reference to answer this question would be someone who had direct contact with him in everyday life. Someone who saw the daily wonders he created would be the best source for information. Matthew, the apostle, is believed to have written the gospel of Matthew. He was able to experience firsthand all of the amazing miracles that Jesus performed. God inspired his words, and his gospel relates to the other three gospels in overall context. They were written in different formats and styles, but the overall message and story remains constant throughout all four gospels. This creates a strong

Jesus—perhaps the most discoursed name in history. He has transformed and influenced many lives including mine. To some people, He was a prophet. To others He is a mere legend. To me, he is a father and a friend, but most of all, He is my Lord and Savior through justification, sanctification, and redemption.

The coming of the Messiah will be noticed and that he will do countless good deeds and miracles, more than any man has ever done. Jesus’ power to influence others is unmistakable and if used properly can be very effective. However, if this power is misinterpreted it can cause a misunderstanding with varying consequences.

American society produces new temptations every day and it is easy to fall into what could be harmful to a relationship with God. It becomes difficult to live a Christian life when the culture in which one lives is full of needs, desires, and ideas that are so contrary to what the Bible teaches. During the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, he also went through a few temptations at the hand of the devil. He endured these temptations and persevered righteously in spite of them. A few lessons can be learned by how Jesus handled these temptations.

The quest for the knowledge on the historical Jesus started as a protest against the traditional dogma of Christianity, but when the neutral historians joined the movement, all they saw was Jesus without features. Even when these scholars decided that other biblical figures such as John the evangelist, John the Baptist, Paul, and others were at home in a symbolic and richly storied world. Jesus himself

Jesus Christ is one of the most recognizable figures in the modern world. And the legacies of few people have sparked as many wars, built as many nations, and changed as many individual’s lives, as Jesus of Nazareth. Understandably, scholars and spiritualists alike have striven to answer one central question, “who was this Jesus?” To some, He is known as the Son of God, who overcame death and sin, offering salvation through His resurrection for all who place their faith in him. To others, He was merely a carpenter from the small town of Nazareth, living in the early years of the Common Era. And trying to figure out much else about Jesus is one of the most

Jesus was the focus of unity for Christians and would often be referred to as “son of man” or “son of God”. Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary, and what many Christians believe was conceived by the Holy Spirit. Well they is not any written works by Jesus, biblical accounts of Jesus contribute him as a teacher, he would teach that God’s reign is imminent and it is necessary to watch for the signs and to be prepared the new Godly society that a waits. Those follow Jesus can do this by observing the spirit verses the letter of Jewish Law. Throughout his teaching Jesus was considered a miracle worker, in some of his miracles Jesus healed those who were sick, stop storms, walk on water, and feeding those who did not have food. At this particular time in history many believed that God control all things that happen in the world, and since Jesus could as well control these things it was believed that God was at work in Jesus. At Jesus death, Christians believe that he fulfilled the prophecy and assented to heaven. Now a day’s Christian hold celebrates like Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter that remember the birth and death of

He was perhaps the greatest of men to walk this Earth, but how much history is really known about this man who has been subject of a millennia-long debate of who he was before the beginning of Christianity. One scholar, Albert Nolan, analyzes the man himself while disregarding any religious factors and examines the historical Jesus and provides context for the times in which Jesus lived and how he spread and taught His message. Interestingly, Nolan intentionally down plays Jesus’ supernatural acts and even his sanctity in a way that he puts greater emphasis on the radicalness of the way He taught his people. One argument that is commonly tossed around when talking about Jesus is that we cannot scientifically prove his existence. Along with the stories of his

Here our Lord is telling the disciples that we the Christian have a great “influence on the world”.

The name Jesus Christ spawns multiple feelings throughout cultures. Jesus Christ is also a name that has impacted everyone in a monumental way and is impacting all aspects of society. No matter how you feel about Jesus Christ, it is insurmountable to deny the fact that he is not an impactful figure in the world we live in today. The question that is frequently asked about this ponderous figure is “who is Jesus”. This question does not hold only one individual answer, but withholds multiple answers. Depending on the culture, country, time, place, and especially who you ask, you will receive answers that all hold uniqueness. In less of an opinionated stance, the Holy Bible holds the answer to who exactly he is and why is such a conspicuous figure. To understand Jesus Christ and formulate an opinion on him, we must interpret the Holy Bible and construe his impact in not only today’s society, but history. There is no denying that the upbringing of a religious figure has caused mountainous affects in history; both positively and negatively. The destruction and saving of man has inevitably been a result of multiple religions throughout the world. Whether you fathom a mindset of acceptance or denial, Jesus Christ is one of the world’s most notable figures.