Essays on Influence of Christianity

Once heard the difference between a historian and a Christian is that the historian looks for Jesus of Nazareth the man who lived and died nearly two millennia ago, and Christian looks for the Christ who continues to live among us. This is why the…

At times in the year 2016, when I went along with my close friend to the shopping mall which was around where I stayed, I came across a young boy. The boy was beating up a girl aged 13 years, and I later realized that…

“How many are willing to be faithful, even in the small things that no one sees? How many will keep a good attitude in the face of difficult circumstances? How many will remain true to their convictions, even when it hurts? Who will develop an…

Religion. For most people, religion is like a puzzle piece to life. It carries a level of importance like no other and helps people live life with discipline, direction, and love. But, religion, if implemented incorrectly, can also criminalize people. It can make you close-minded,…

Ethics is defined as whilst morality is defined as. The diversity of viewpoints on the bio-medical issue of euthanasia is strikingly reflected in the public opinions of religions. Despite the recognition of moral dilemmas demanding well-discerned judgements to achieve the most favourable outcomes, Christianity and…

When human beings are given the choice to make an ethical decision, most rely on personal experiences to aid them through the decision making process. Being able to choose between right and wrong can all be determined from one’s religion, family, or values. For me,…

“Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven” (William Shakespeare). In this quote, William Shakespeare outlines the correlation between knowledge and religion. Knowledge brings people closer to God, it steers individuals towards a life filled with contentment. I…

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, then he became the dominant person to spread Christianity. However, the higher class of Jewish criticized the idea of Jesus and treated him badly. After the death of Jesus, his apostles continued spreading Christianity. In conception of Christianity, Christianity was…

In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we are all called to be peacemakers. The Church believes that violence is not defeated by more violence; however, in dire situations, war can be waged on a just basis. Just war was developed in the 5th century…

When the word “religion” comes to people’s mind, it’s often described as a certain group of people conform to a belief system that is underneath one central authority. Based on this concept, it’s supposed to be a holy place that opens to people who has…

The Church is the holiest place for any practicing Christian. It serves as a sanctuary, a place for people to reconnect with God and indulge in religious practices. For a Christian, it isn’t only important to be attuned to his or her God but to…

As Willem Dafoe said, “Great theater is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to.” Theater productions in definition is a work presented to an audience at a particular time and place by live performers who use…

None of us really understands Christian life or life until, like Christ, we are broken. But the phenomenon of rupture is a smoky and confusing subject. The diapers associate it with barbarians; How can a good god demand that he be broken? For the insiders,…

The world of religion can easily be conceived as a controversial and constantly changing reality. Like most things, there are denominations that dominate the “market” in terms, meaning that they are by far the most popular and seem to remain that way as time progresses….

Like the popular “Where’s Waldo” books of the past decade, the earliest followers of Jesus awoke Easter morning asking, “where’s Jesus?” He wasn’t where he was supposed to be, certainly not in the tomb where they expected to find him. The burial cloths were there…