Religion

post to the discussion below a 300-500 word response to the following: In the assigned passages, trace Jeremiah’s dialogue with God, identifying the prophet’s complaints and God’s responses (Jeremiah 1:4-10, 11:18-12:6, 15:10-21, 20:1-18, 32:6-35). What implication(s) does this conversation have for our own relationship with God?               Please use these sources. The Bible. Use the translation you prefer, but no paraphrases. International students may use a translation in their native language. Hays, J. Daniel. The Message of the Prophets: A Survey of the Prophetic and Apocalyptic Books of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-3102-7152-9

Always provide a citation for exact quoted material, although it is important to demonstrate your description and not just quotes from text to answer the questions. A couple of paragraphs is what you should aim for in your response. What is the difference between the Pentateuch and Torah? Be specific. Why does the Jewish community object to the characterization of the Hebrew canon as Old? Why is it still new to them? What does Jacob’s wrestle with the Angel before seeing his brother Esau and seeking his own blessing? Who is the Angel? Why does he change Jacob’s name and leave him with a limp? What does this tell us about blessings and to stop run

Read the following chapters and discuss the statement given below: Chapters: 1. From the Historical Perspectives folder, read ” Chs 1, 2, and 3 – Religion in India ” (Clothey). 2. From the Sociological Perspectives folder, read ” Hinduism and India ” by Max Weber. Discuss the following statement in no less than 600 words: Historically and sociologically, the evolution of Hinduism has been different from that of religion in the West. Discuss these differences, especially from structural and functional angles. Also, within the Indian context itself, examine how Hinduism has followed a track different from Buddhism and Jainism. You should discuss the structural paradigms discussed in Clothey’s chapters.

Pick three key terms or phrases related to the practice of Islam and describe the meaning, practice, and importance of your choices in your own words.

Critical thinking using the 3 stages of knowing (Garden of Eden, Anything Goes, and Thinking Critically)

Analyze and discuss one and only one of the following two classical arguments for the existence of God: 1.   St. Anselm’s Ontological Argument 2.   Clarke’s Cosmological Argument You may argue either for or against the soundness of the argument, but you must take up and defend a specific position.

Select one of the following religions to research. Select a religion that reflects the population that you may serve. What you select should be different from what you did in Topic 4: Buddhism Bahá’í Faith Judaism Atheism New Thought Mormon Jehovah’s Witnesses Native American (pantheism) Zoroastrianism Hinduism Sikhism Your research should focus on views of suffering and grief from the selected religion. In 500-750 words, address the following: Describe the view of suffering for your selected religion (source and cause of suffering). Explain the grieving process for your selected religion. If one is not prescribed by the religion, do your best to explain how that religion might deal with the grieving process. Identify the customs practiced by your selected religion to deal with suffering and grief. Compare the similarities and differences between your selected religion and Christianity’s approaches to suffering and grief. Support your position by referencing three to five academic sources

12 Century Gothic.  Double space. # at bottom right hand side.  Footnotes at bottom of page.  Question to answer is What theological, ecclesiastical (church viewpoint), and evangelestic need to take place in the church as a deeper understanding of the historical development of Christian thinking?  This must be from a Baptist and Biblical view.  Undewr ecclesiastical the church did not, I repeat did not replace Israel.

12pt Times New Roman Double Spaced Overview The 4-MAT review system is a way of responding to readings, lectures, and life experiences that requires the learner to interact with new ideas on several levels.  In this course, you will complete two book reviews that will aid in your understanding of the patterns of worship found within the Bible.  These reviews will provide an opportunity for you to summarize the key points of the books while also making personal application to your present-day experiences.   Instructions Use the following format in preparing 4-MAT Book Reviews:   1. Abstract. Summarize what you have read. Prove you comprehend the readings by writing aconcise summary. The abstract is not a commentary or listing of topics, but rather an objective summary from your point of view. Abstract means narrowed down.  2. Concrete Response. Be vulnerable. Relate a personal life experience that this book triggered in your memory. Relate your story in first person, describing action and quoting exact words you remember hearing or saying. In the teaching style of Jesus, this is a do-it-yourself parable, case study, and confession. You will remember almost nothing you have read unless you make this critical, personal connection. What memory began to surface? This is your chance to tell your story and make new ideas your own. 3. Reflection. This is the critical thinking part of the review. Describe what questions were raised for you in response to what you have read. Keep a rough-note sheet at hand as you read. Interact with the author by asking better questions than he or she raised in the book. Describe how the author could have made the book better or more appealing to those in your field of service. One way to begin this section is by stating what bothered you most about the book. This is not a place to provide an endorsement or affirmation of the book. 4. Action. So, what are you going to do about it? Provide actions that describe what changes you are going to make in your life, ministry, and/or work as a result of your reading. Actionsmust be measurable and reveal a commitment to a specific time, specific people, and identified steps.   Your book review should be 5-6 pages in length and utilize current Turabian format.  2. Book Review: Worship in the New Testament: Divine Mystery and Human Response.  By: Gerald L. Borchert   Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool. EBOOK  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/kindle-redemption/B001P80I58?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8&kinRedeem=GIFT&kinRedeemToken=GS5NKJSST3YUSP6&ref=pe_kinw_eml_rdm&ref_=pe_2549720_191942230

Also, read/review the following: Message of the Prophets p. 70 Hays, The Message of the Prophets Deuteronomy 5:6-21 and 10:12-22 James 2:14-26 2. In a Microsoft Word document, write a reflection of at least 1,000 words (minimum) on the issue of social justice. Include answers to the following questions: According to Micah, what were the specific sins (vertical and horizontal) for which God rebuked His people? What is the relationship between these actions and God’s covenant (cf. Deut. 5:6-21, 10:12-22)? What is the relationship between one’s (vertical) relationship with God and one’s (horizontal) relationships with others (cf. Micah 6:6-8, James 2:14-26)? What is one ‘underclassed’ group for which God has burdened you? In what tangible ways can you demonstrate the love of Christ to this group?