Philosophy and Religion
Explore information about Ancient Religions, and learn about gods, mythologies, and superstitions. Ever wonder where the word “Nemesis” came from? Some people worshipped emperors as gods, and others believed there were gods controlling different parts of the world. Personal morals and ethics did not play as prominent of a role as they do in modern beliefs.
In the world of Christianity, what was the original purpose of Advent? How is Good Friday observed? The answer is through fasting and penance. Do you know how Lutheranism began? The King James Bible was finished in 1611 – just 85 years after the first translation of the New Testament appeared in English.
Information about Eastern Religions includes Indian and East Asian religions. Many are based on philosophy and a focus on morals as well as social and political thought. The Indian religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The East Asian Religions consist of Taoism, Shinto, Confucianism, and East Asian Buddhism.
Islam follows the teachings of the Quran, and was founded in the 7th century. How do Muslims view the Message of Muhammad? Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion practiced in the world today. Judaism teaches that there is one God who is the creator of all things. What are tallit? What role did Moses play in Jewish history?
What is New Age religion? How is Scientology viewed by other science associations? Discover answers to questions about other religious beliefs. Uncover answers to myths, legends, and other things in Unusual and Unexplained.
Altruism is a concept that states the interests of others can motivate an individual more than interests of the self. Now, that’s philosophy for you! What did Aristotle write? What is a norm? Do you have questions about the Bible? We have answers you can believe in.
In the world of Christianity, what was the original purpose of Advent? How is Good Friday observed? The answer is through fasting and penance. Do you know how Lutheranism began? The King James Bible was finished in 1611 – just 85 years after the first translation of the New Testament appeared in English.
Information about Eastern Religions includes Indian and East Asian religions. Many are based on philosophy and a focus on morals as well as social and political thought. The Indian religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The East Asian Religions consist of Taoism, Shinto, Confucianism, and East Asian Buddhism.
Islam follows the teachings of the Quran, and was founded in the 7th century. How do Muslims view the Message of Muhammad? Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion practiced in the world today. Judaism teaches that there is one God who is the creator of all things. What are tallit? What role did Moses play in Jewish history?
What is New Age religion? How is Scientology viewed by other science associations? Discover answers to questions about other religious beliefs. Uncover answers to myths, legends, and other things in Unusual and Unexplained.
Altruism is a concept that states the interests of others can motivate an individual more than interests of the self. Now, that’s philosophy for you! What did Aristotle write? What is a norm? Do you have questions about the Bible? We have answers you can believe in.