4-MAT Review: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity by David N. Entwistle Abstract In David N. Entwistle’s book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity (2010), he offers an argument for the possibility of integrating the two conflicting disciplines: Psychology (or science) and Theology. He presents several key questions relating to the possibility of the integration of these two disciplines. He begins his book with an exploration in which he relates and compares the ancient cities of both Athens and Jerusalem. He uses these two cities for his analyses, because according to him they are both relevant in history. An essential distinction between the cultures of Athens and Jerusalem could be in how they attained knowledge.
I am writing this essay to compare and contrast the connections between two arguments that can be connected in certain way. Karen Armstrong wrote a book call “The Case For God” (2009) and the selection “Homo reliousus” comes from that book. Homo religiousus talked about how religion was years ago and how religion today can be connected with religion of the old days. She explained how each group practiced religion and how they differed in certain ways. She also gave concerns of what may get in the way of one believing in a certain religion.
(Pleck, Elizabeth) * The myth versus reality approach turns the study of the shifting cultural significance of a holiday important to American civil religion into a mini-version of Trivial Pursuit. (Pleck, Elizabeth H) Pleck, Elizabeth H Pleck, Elizabeth H *When pilgrims and settlers set forth for the New World, they were inspired and motivated by hopes and dreams, some material and many spiritual. (Fields, Suzanne, and SPECIAL T,
Critically assess Wittgenstein’s belief that language games allow religious statements to have meaning (35) Wittgenstein’s language games refer to the theory that language can be used in a plethora of ways for various purposes in the world. I will be arguing that language games do allow religious statements to have meaning based on his belief that it is how you use language that is important, the different settings and situations that language is used in and fideism. I will be using Wittgenstein’s post-humours’ works to justify my debate as well as various other claims made by Wittgenstein which was built on by the logical positivists. Language is very subjective and personal, in the sense it can only make sense in certain situations making it, by its very nature, equivocal. Wittgenstein’s language games argument implies that statements such as ‘god is good’ are meaningful in certain situations.
The Crusades A Comparison Paper of “Albert of Aachen on the Peasants’ Crusade” and “Anna Comnena’s Alexiad” from The Crusades: A Reader The perspectives of these two writings differ in a number of ways, especially in regard to their opinions of the Western Christians, and in their recollections about the actions of (and their reactions to) Peter the Hermit. Albert of Aachen appeared to view Peter as an extremely honest, persuasive, and pious priest who believed that all Christians were good, and whose words struck a chord in a variety of people during the year 1096, calling them from all walks of life to go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. His words alone managed to cultivate a fortuitous friendship with a foot soldier named Walter the Penniless who took up arms and men to journey to the Holy Land at Peter’s request. Albert of Aachen speaks of the subsequent events of the journey with a humble, innocent, yet eloquent flair, strongly flavored with a bias favoring the Western Christians. The actions of both Walter and Peter come across as righteous, just, fair, and forcibly reactionary, as though they only act out of necessity and for vengeance.
One could continue the positive interpretation of Charles’ PR by extending it into religious policy. Through Laud a greater emphasis was placed on ceremony, churches were refurbished which can all be labelled under the term ‘beauty of holiness’. However, these may appear to be positives but in the context of earl modern Britain they caused some discontent and it appeared to upset the ‘Jacobethan balance’. Some of the physical changes received opposition, thus one must look at the role of religion in relation to whether Charles’ authority was severely questioned. Religious
He not only presented one side of an argument, he also presented the other in a manner that is equally relevant to the first. Elisha begins his ethnography proposing asking what makes evangelical mega churches successful. The popular evangelical response contains the general assumption: “They combine an atmosphere of growth and adaptability with a commitment to high moral standards and the appearance of uncompromising religious pedagogy”. (Elisha 54) On the other hand, religious and secular critics argue that evangelicals “promote cults around celebrity pastors, fetishizing wealth and prosperity, and wasting valuable resources on flashy luxuries like Jumbotrons”. (Elisha 52) It was helpful, as a reader, to understand the popular perception surrounding evangelical mega churches before delving into a full discussion about social outreach.
(1995), The Resurrection of Jesus Christ, www.dcn.davis.ca.us/GO/gvcc/radio_trans/resurrection.html This article tells about what Easter means to Christians and the events that happened with the unbelief and Resurrection. Appearances The Resurrection Appearances of Jesus (2009)., www.abideinchrist.com/messages/resurrectionjesus.html This chart shows the alleged appearances that Jesus made during His time after His resurrection. It also mentions events that happened during his crucifixion and events during the time he was in the tomb. Resurrection and Ascension (2009)., www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus#Resurrection_and_Ascension This article summarizes several things in the scope of Jesus' resurrection, His appearances during the forty days before His ascension. His appearances in this article includes His visit with the eleven apostles.
Explanation Speech Religion General Purpose: To explain the diversity and ethnocentrism between Christianity, Catholicism and Voodooism. Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, the audiences will able to grasp the relationship as well as the assumption of the superiority that existed between the three religions mentioned above. I. Rhetorical Question: How many of you have been rejected a church invitation due to religion? II.
Examine the relevance of religious art for religion today. (30 marks) Religious art can be defined as a form of expression using visual imagery as its source. I will be assessing the relevance of religious art and how it is still relevant today. The four points i will be discussing as to why religious art is still relevant today follows as, a result of a contribution to increase the popularity of a certain religion, spark debate over controversial artwork, historical links and integral to worship. The relevance of religious art for religion today is that it has contributed in increasing the popularity of a certain religion.