Human Nature in Chinese Philosophy: Mencius and Xunzi
When considering good and evil, one must ask himself what is good and what is evil, not only when these two terms are being discussed in relation to man's actions, but also as two key concepts of human existence. It is my opinion that addressing any of these issues with a strong statement of either existent or nonexistent is an act of extreme boldness, because the two terms are often applied differently in cultures and societies.
Dante, Boethius, and Christian Faith in the Inferno
Dante Alighieri, author of the Divine Comedy, of which the Inferno is the first of three books, called Boethius, an early Christian, "The blessed soul who exposes the deceptive world to anyone who gives ear to him." But…
Christian Socialism: New Testament Support for Socialist Ideals
The major tenets of Socialism are a community of goods, the redistribution of wealth, and public ownership of certain means of production. These tenets essentially mean that our society, as a whole, should care for one…
Research Paper
Undergraduate
Jesus and Mohammed: Lives, Deaths, and Religious Legacies
The lives of Jesus Christ and Mohammed are the subject of this paper. Christ lived many years before Mohammed, and his life was quite different from the prophet Mohammed. However, both men have had an enormous influence on the spiritual lives of billions of people worldwide. There are an estimated 2.8 billion Christians, and 2.2 billion Muslims in the world. Both faiths have many different denominations, but Christians believe int he message of Christ, and Muslims believe in the teachings of Mohammed.
The Four Types of Buddhism: Origins, Ideals, and Practices
Buddha the founder of the Buddhist faith lived in India, Bihar, from 563-483 BCE. As the Buddha or enlightened one he preached his doctrine of the four great truths. Sorrow is inherent in life, it arises from desire,…