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…Sara Connolly THE RISE OF CHRISTIANITY AND THE DECLINE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Many people lost their faith in the government, so they tried to put it in religion. Some people became attracted to Christianity, strange but new. It also made sense…

…it is the official religion. Vodun (a.k.a. Vodoun, Voudou, Voodoo, Sevi Lwa) is commonly called Voodoo by the public. The name is traceable to an African word for "spirit". Vodun's roots go back to the West African Yoruba people who lived in 18th and 19th century Dahomey…

…played a big part along with the advent of writing and the practice of social conditioning (through the use of organized religion) in this relatively early achievement of man. The factors of irrigation, inherent topography, and useful bronze-age technical…

…of problems than those found in the white the white theological textbooks. The style of black worship is a constituent of its content, and both elements point of the theme of liberation. Black religion is by definition the opposite of white religion because…

…out what self is, and to put it on paper. So now I will use my knowledge gained from the ancient cultures and religions to compare and contrast the idea of self. First I will look at the Hindu and Buddhist religions to see what they thought of the self…

…in the fundamental areas, while being totally different. In this essay I will compare and contrast many of the facets that make up the worlds largest and most recognized religions, Catholicism and Islam. Both Muslims and Catholics are monotheists, believing in the same…

…Today over 60 million people practice Vodun worldwide. Religious similar to Vodun can be found in South America where they are called Umbanda, Quimbanda or Candomble. It is widely practiced in Benin, where it is the official religion. Vodun (a.k.a…

…The Nature and Role of Muhammad the Prophet in Islam Born in approximately 571 AD, Muhammad is the most important and influential leader of the Islamic religion. His ability to influence people into believing his experiences helped the Islamic faith…

…THE AFTERLIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT’S RELIGION AND LITERATURE Ancient Egypt is often identified by its enormous pyramids, in particular the Great Pyramid at Giza, which was built during the middle of the third millennium, BC. Pyramids are massive…

…Catholic Mass & Muslim Prayer A belief in God is the fundamental principle of every religion, nevertheless the object of religion is not simply to preach the doctrine of the existence of God as a theory; it goes far beyond that. Religion seeks…