Modern Orthodox Judaism

researchers are better able to study the possibility of whether or not there are intelligent beings beyond us in the Galaxy. Theological debate about extraterrestrials has lasted for centuries in many major religions including Judaism, Roman Catholicism, the Eastern Orthodox churches, Hinduism, Buddhism and many others (Salisbury, 2014). Currently, science and religion does not have any actual evidence to conclude that intelligent extra terrestrial life exists. However, in order to satisfy human’s

Name: Sandra R. Gibson Student I.D.: 0405713 Course: REL-275-OL Date: 9/3/2011 Final Project TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION PAGE 1 II. AUTHORSHIP OF THE BIBLE PAGE 2 - 9 III. THE BIBLE PAGE 10 - 18 IV. AUTHORSHIP OF THE QURAN PAGE 19 V. THE QURAN PAGE 20 - 23 VI.

Mosaic Dietary Laws By Bryan Leinweber October 31, 2003 Introduction The Mosaic dietary laws, the laws imposed by the directives of Moses on the Israelites, extended from earlier restrictions that had been placed on the eating habits of the human race. The Old Testament is full of directives regarding food consumption and God's law, and even Genesis addresses limitations imposed on certain types of food consumption. Primarily, the restrictions placed on the consumption of certain types

Same sex marriage is one of the most debatable issues in the modern world. Marriage has been accepted as the social union between a man and a woman for the past thousand years. Homosexuality was viewed with scorn, and marriages among same sex couples were prohibited in most cultures across the globe. However, gay relationships are slowly obtaining acceptance, as homosexuals have come to be expressive in fighting their rights to marry in the early 90’s. As homosexuality grows in acceptance in the

Biblical stories repeated in the Quran made Islam the inheritor of the original divine message of Abrahamic monotheism. Islam was the logical and historical culmination. Islam continued and completed the original monotheism. That is why, for Muslims, Judaism and Christianity or their variations were not alien religions. The Quranic recognition of Jews and Christians as “Peoples of the Book” greatly helped Muslims not to shun seeking learning from non-Muslims. It was, in fact, in their educational and

The Ethical Debate Concerning Cloning In the year that has elapsed since the announcement of Dolly's birth, there has been much discussion of the ethical implications of cloning humans. Although the simple use of the word "clone" may have negative connotations, many people have resigned themselves to the idea of cloning cows that produce more milk or using a cloned mouse for use in controlled experimentation. However,

Catholic Reformation The Catholic Reformation happened in response to the Protestant Reformation, during the 16th century. The leaders of the Church wanted to give the Church a rebirth, updating it to modern times. The focus of the Reformation was to bring about change pertaining to spiritual, theological, morality, and religious piety. The Reformation also involved Church members look at themselves for abuse of power and corruption. Missionary groups, like the Jesuits, also came out of this time

“Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.” -Haile Selassie The name "Ethiopia" derives from the Greek word ethio, meaning "burned" and pia, meaning "face": the land of burned-faced peoples or in some points also means “something divided”. Ethiopia also known as (Abyssinia) is the tenth largest country

divided among many different principalities; by 1806, Napoléon Bonaparte (1769–1821) had disbanded the Holy Roman Empire. In the same year, Napoléon's armies defeated Prussia and its allies in the simultaneous battles of Jena and Auerstädt. In its modern form, German nationalism took shape in response to this defeat. In the War of Liberation (1813–1815), in which many patriots participated as volunteers, the allied forces under Prussian leadership were successful in expelling the French from Germany

Teri Wilson March 1, 2010 Professor Hollinger Module 5 JEWISH, EARLY CHRISTIAN, BYZANTINE AND ISLAMIC ART Every religion has its own approach to art and architecture. An assessment between different traditions can offer an illuminating insight into the varying religious outlooks and theologies. Architecture, as well as art, is influenced by a number of forces in society, in the environment, in the psychology of the people who produce it, and in different institutions. It is an expression of inner