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…concentrated on family, home, and career, while becoming increasingly absorbed in religion. <Tab/>As the 1950's saw America in a state of national exhaustion, religion-in-general experienced a surge in popularity. Many critical views were silenced…

…for the better. The works of J.D. Salinger show the quest for happiness through religion, loneliness, and symbolism. Salinger's works often use religion in order to portray comfort. In Salinger's Nine Stories Franny Glass keeps reciting the 'Jesus Prayer…

…. In comparison, Chinese religions like Confucianism emphasized teachings of benevolence, loyalty, and non violence which like in India kept many doing what was right and providing more safety. There was however a diversity between the kinds of traditions…

…Apocalypse: On the Psychology of Fundamentalism in America Strozier goes about the task of interviewing Christian fundamentalists in New York City and analyzing their views on religion and the apocalypse from a psychological perspective. Strozier writes…

…globes which the vulgar do not know how to admire" (Redman 187). Within this simple quote, Voltaire degrades those who do not accept different religions by calling them "vulgar". That by itself is enough to show his point of view. However, with his statement…

…, gain the support of the church, "[Charlemagne] cherished with the greatest fervor and devotion the principles of the Christian religion... He was a constant worshiper at [the] church as long as his health permitted, going morning and evening, even after…

…among this scale. There is a mixture of 'good' and 'bad' people, just like in any other race or religion. This concept is also followed through the missionaries and various white people in the novel. Okonkwo is shown to be more towards the passionate side…

…that all emotions are necessary to being. Without commitment to religion, people become shallow and dehumanized. In Brave New World, Bernard doesn't participate in the Solidarity Service because he wants the change that comes with commitment. Instead, he…

…Peter Addy Dr. Tim Mawson Philosophy of Religion 29 May 2002 Religious Experience Many different types of people report many different types of religious experiences. If there is some truth in these experiences, then it is perfectly rational for people…

…Religious Wars Religion has played a key role in wars and death. Religion is the basis of belief for humans, it is a belief that there is a higher being that watches over us guiding us, a belief that there is life after death and if we follow…