...Assignment # 1-Report on the Religious Life of Planet Earth REL-212 April 26, 2012 Planet Earth 1 Discuss the criteria you will employ to determine if people on earth are religious — in other words, what does religion look like? In almost every aspect of live most people seek some kind of courage, comfort and inspiration in some kind of religion. Religion is the practices and traditions of a belief system that is based on the belief of a higher power, and or the supernatural. At the very least, for a person to be religious, they need to not only believe in a higher power, but participate in some sort of traditional activity like prayer, communion, and attending church. The criteria that I would look for to see if people on earth are religious would be looking to see how committed people are to their religion and its traditions. Describe three (3) examples of behaviors or beliefs you observe that meet the criteria you established above. Prayer Prayer is a very important part of any religion Something “as simple as praying is, it is very important. There is a familiar saying among those in a religious environment and that is: "no prayer no power, little prayer little power, much prayer much power." What prayer really entails is communication with God.”(wiki.answers.com). Prayer on a daily basis can have an impact and...
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...Running Head: Report on the Religious Life of Planet Earth 1 Report on the Religious Life of Planet Earth Strayer University REL212 – World Religions Professor: Report on the Religious Life of Planet Earth 2 Abstract Assume you are from another planet and have been sent to Earth to determine if it is a religious planet or not (something very important to your people). Your superiors are expecting a report back from you. This report will discuss the criteria you will employ to determine if people on earth are religious — in other words, what does religion look like. It will also describe three (3) examples of behaviors or beliefs you observe that meet the criteria you established above. Then, based on your observations, explain what the function of religion appears to be on Earth. Report on the Religious Life of Planet Earth 3 Earth - a small, azure, life-sustaining environment inhabited by a myriad of creatures from the microscopic to the immense. In this study, however, we will focus on the religious aspects of the people of this planet. From the outset, this planet can be labeled myopically as “diverse”. This diversity is evidenced in the apparent, such as skin color, hair color, demeanor, and language. This diversity is also shown through the sublime, like faith, culture, and dialect. One solidifying aspect of the people of Earth is that throughout the vast majority of the inhabitants are...
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...“Report on the Religious Life of Planet Earth” The Planet Terex is a very religious planet and wants to find out if this planet earth is a religious planet; this is of great importance to the council of Terex. The council has sent a Researcher named Rodney too Earth to gather information on this civilization in hopes of determining if this Planetary body or object Sphere, is religious or not. The researcher Rodney has a set of query’s given to him from the council to satisfy their curiosity through his research on this planet called earth, he sets out and lands on Earth to begin his research. • If there is a religion on earth, what is it? • Do all people follow this religion? • Does this religion work? • Is this a religious planet or not. To define religion on Earth: Religion is a set of beliefs concerning the nature, and purpose of the masses, when considered as the formation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing an ethics code following the conduct of human affairs. Religion on this planet has many faiths. Religion was formed to help people live a certain way, and go through life living in a peaceful healthy way not to harm one another, be kind to each other give thanks and blessings for what you have, condition your mind way of thinking and not to live your life outside of your means of living. However, be thankful for what you have, and prosper from it, but give thanks to the entity...
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...The Religious Life of Planet Earch World Religions ROIVAS’S PILGRAMIAGE TO EARTH ------------------------------------------------- Integrity is generally defined as the adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. This is the primary belief by which the inhabitants of planet Roivas live. They worship one deity, Halla and follow the principles of life as chronicled in their holy book- the Sadev. Roivasians are beings of various races that live modest lifestyles and have a strong sense of community. Although most of them are natives of Roivas, there is a large, rapidly growing population of immigrants from other worlds who came to Roivas seeking a life of equality, health, and harmony. On Roivas there is no crime, pollution or disease. The planet and all of its resources are sacred. The people are happy and healthy. There is only one religion practiced on Roivas. People called tehporps are used as vessels by Halla to interpret and share the principles of the Sadev with the masses. On Roivas, there are also people known as selpicsids who are scholars of the Sadev who assist the telporps as needed. ------------------------------------------------- Because of the rapid population growth on Roivas, it was decided that explorations to other worlds would be necessary to identify places to expand the Roivasian culture. One team consisting of a tehporp, named Dercas and 12 selpicsids was assembled to journey to earth to evaluate the...
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...Religion on Planet Earth Name: Institution: Date: The purpose of this report is to explicate the nature of religion on earth and the specific functions attached to it. Further, the paper seeks to get an insight it the major beliefs surrounding religion on planet earth and how followers attach various meaning to these beliefs. In order to get an insight into the nature of religion, the paper looks at the various religions and their spatial distribution, common beliefs and the meaning or function attached by the followers to these religions. Different religions are practiced on planet earth and whilst some of them are universal in regard to spatial settings, others are only found in some specific geographical regions. For example, Christianity is one of the major religions found on earth and is based on the teachings of Christ Jesus who according to the beliefs of Christians was the son of God. In essence, God is seen as the supernatural being behind each and every aspect of the universe. Islamic is also another major religion that though differing with Christianity on some major beliefs also holds that there is a supernatural being known as Allah. As opposed to Christ, Muslims as the followers of this religion are known believe that Allah sent his prophet Mohammed to come and teach the good words of Islam on the planet (Om Sakthi, 2010). Despite these differences, the two religions do belief in life after death meaning that there will be resurrection of the dead at...
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...Religion or Not, Here I Come REL 212 World Religions January 27, 2012 The higher council, on my planet, has appointed me to go to the planet called Earth. My mission is to determine if this Earth is a religious planet or not. Before I embarked on this mission, I asked the council how do I determine this? The religion we practice on our planet may be different than what they do on this planet called Earth. The council explained, “All of religion shares the goal of tying people back to something behind the surface of life, a greater reality, which lies beyond, or invisibly infuses, the world that we can perceive with our five senses” (Fisher, 2011 p.1). I was then told to use the criteria that we use on our planet and apply it to the Earth people. This will determine if Earth is a religious planet or not. The first criteria I will use, is to see if they believe in a higher being. Secondly, do they have regularly established religious service? After checking on the religious services, I would see if they have an established place for praise and worship. If so, I would then see if they have a recognized creed and form of this praise and worship. Lastly, I want to see if they have a dogma, “an official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc., as of a church” (Dictionary, 2012). These are the criteria’s that I will use to determine if this planet Earth is religious or not. When I arrived on planet Earth, I immediately got to work...
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...Religion refers to a set of beliefs of people regarding the cause, the character and the purpose of the universe, containing moral codes that govern the behaviors of human beings. It can also be termed to as a set of human beliefs and practices that are agreed upon a group of people (Haught, 1990). There are many religions in planet earth such as Christian religion, Islam religion, Buddhism and Hinduism. All these religions are different in terms of what they believe and practice. These disparities cause conflicts among the religions as each religion believes that it is the best. It is with this observation that I decided to undertake a keen study of these human beings to understand the role of their different religions in their lives. In order to get accurate data to help determine the religious life of people of planet earth, various methods of data collection were used. These include interviews which were carried out on different individual from different parts of planet earth. The individuals were inquired about their religion and their views about other religions. Observation as also employed to follow the behaviors of the different people practicing different religions on earth. Majority of the people on planet earth is religious most of all being Christians followed by Muslims and then Hindus (Haught, 1990). It was also noted that people from poorer nations considered religion important than those from richer nations (Hansen, 2011). Generally, each religion has a different...
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...The Religious Life of Planet Earth Strayer University REL 211 World Religion Deborah Sarmiento Professor: Zipporah Glass November 3, 2012 THE RELIGIOUS LIFE OF PLANET EARTH 2 The Religious Life of Planet Earth Upon arriving on the planet Earth it is my job to determine if people on earth are religious. To determine this I will try to find out what religion is and what it looks like. Secondly, I will try to describe three examples of behaviors or beliefs of religion observed and then I will explain what the function of religion appears to be on Earth. In conclusion, I will try to determine how else my observations could be interpreted. According to the dictionary religion is defined as a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. Religion implies a group of believers concerned with matters thought to be sacred. It involves a specific set of beliefs and specific set of rituals. It also involves notions of the right way to live. Discuss three examples of behaviors or beliefs observed that meet religious criteria. It seems that America has always been a religious country. It is generally accepted that more than half the American people attended a place of worship over a weekend. Most Americans attend services on Sunday...
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...How will the discovery of Gliese 581g change how religion is viewed in America? Table of Contents Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………...3 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….4 Discovery of Gliese……………………………………………………………………………..…4 Characteristics of Gliese 581g...…………………………………………………………………..5 Previous Gliese 581 planets……………………………………………………………………….6 More Planets Possible ………………………………………...…………………………………..7 Doubt ……………………………………………………………………………...………………8 Impact of 581g on the Past………………………………………………………………………...9 Impact of 581g on the Future……………………………………………………………………...9 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………….10 Abstract The discovery of a new planet, Gliese 581g, will have lifelong impacts on how people view religion in America for many years to come. The discovery of this new planet will make many people question their core beliefs on the basic foundations of religion. Through research, we will look at how the characteristics of Gliese 581g possibilities of life and how it impacts our current and future religious decisions. The Bible says “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1New International Version). With that being said, should earth which is singular be changed to earths? The answers too many of our questions on life elsewhere in the universe will be discussed now and for years into the future. The implications on what is found on Gliese 581g will impact not only us, but the future of our children’s...
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...Is Planet Earth A Religious Planet? Kevin R. Graves Religion 212 Professor Farnham Strayer University 02/03/12 Is planet earth a religious planet? On the surface it would appear that it is. There are rituals, ceremonies and traditions that the people of earth follow in accordance with their respective religions. On the other hand, in some religions there is corruption, and misdeeds. Also, there are wars fought in the name of religion, which makes me think that religion is not a good thing. In this report, I will be reporting on five of the earth’s 20 major religions. I will be exploring their customs, practices and functions. Along the way, I will comment on the negative aspects of the religion, if any. The ultimate goal of this report is to determine if earth is a religious planet. I started my journey in the East, where I studied Christianity. In Christianity, the people attend church every Sunday or chose to worship at home in their own way. Christianity is a monotheistic religion and the people worship a higher power called God. The people of Christianity follow Ten Commandments that states: Thou shall not, steal, kill, lie, worship Idols, use the lord name in vein, commit adultery, covet what your neighbors have, and in addition to that, one should honor thy Parents, and keep the Sabbath holy. These Commandments are found in the Christian Bible, which is a collect of ancient scriptures, that the Christians hold as the Word of God. Christians...
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...Report on the Religious life of Planet Earth Joan C. Mercieca Strayer University Religion 212 – World Religions Dr. Lawrence Ruddell April 28, 2012 I recently traveled to the planet called Earth to ascertain if people and the planet are religious and what they practice in the aspects of religion. I will give you examples of behavior or beliefs I observed during my visit on Earth. The first thing that I saw was that Earth and its people are separated by many religions and variations of religions. What I mean by this is currently Earth has about forty three hundred belief systems and within these beliefs there are many different sects (Fisher, 2011). According to Barrett (2000), I looked at there are twelve classical major world religions. Babi and Baha'i faiths, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism (Fisher, 2011). There are many other religions on earth but Christianity is the largest. Christianity comprises of Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern Orthodox. What I have observed from Christianity is that they have different sects within. Christian’s believe that there is one God who is supremely powerful and knowing. Christian’s beliefs sounded bizarre to me because they believe that anything is possible if they believe in this God. These Christians believe that their God made the Earth, heavens and animals in six days...
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...My Visit to Planet Earth Roshaun Dennis ENG 315 4/29/12 I was sent to planet earth to determine if people here are religious. In order to get this information I had to interview people from all backgrounds, beliefs, and regions of the planet. I lived among the people in every continent of the planet and ate their food. I practiced their religion with them. This report is my assessment of what religion looks like. My journey to planet earth has left me with some concerns about the people and the religious practices. I went there to determine if the people on earth are religious. What I found was pretty solid evidence that people on planet Earth are very religious by nature. They believe in a higher power and attend weekly services where they worship their god. For many religion is a way of life, it gives them an identity. Religious beliefs and rituals are often passed down from generation to generation. When this happens there is no true way to validate the information. Therefore it becomes somewhat of a myth, a special story that seems to make sense. I found this behavior to be strange, but it was prevalent in every religion on earth. The function of religion on Earth seems to vary depending on cultural belief and background. Some religious followers live their entire lives through their interpretation of religious texts and teachings, while others live life and incorporate religion where it works best for them. This power of influence makes it easy for...
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...Extra-Solar Planets and its Effects on Religion Scott R. Pelow ITT Technical College S. Slovik EN-1320: Composition one Throughout the history humankind has looked to the stars and wondered if they are alone in the universe. Only in the past few hundred years have humans had the means to start answering this timeless and most important of questions and now that humans have begun to discover extra-solar planets in their galactic neighborhood they may soon find out. The sheer mathematical probability since there are hundreds of billions of stars that populate the Milky Way galaxy. Since 1995, more than 200 extra-solar planets have been discovered, demonstrating not only are those planetary systems are common, but also that planets may come in a large variety of flavors. As the number of detections grows, statistical studies of the properties of exoplanets and their host stars can be conducted to unravel some of the key physical and chemical processes leading to the formation of planetary systems (Santos, 2008). The study of extra-solar planets has become one of the most active fields of research in astronomy since the discovery in 1995 of several giant planets orbiting nearby stars similar to the Sun. There have been many unexpected results, and the progress has been remarkable. More than 100 planets are now known, many of them in systems of two or more bodies orbiting the same star. In one case it has even been possible to detect the atmosphere of the planet as it transits...
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...The Religious Life of Planet Earth Sharon L. Johnson Instructor: Russell Fail Course: Religion 212 – World Religion August 26, 2011 The religious life on planet earth as I observe it is that the people of this planet are a very religious group. The people take time out to go to Church to worship God. Church is considered a Holy place (temple) of worship as explained by the people on planet earth. This is a place where they pray and encourage each other spiritually. This is a renewing of their souls. God is a Supreme Being that grants people salvation if they submit themselves to Him. This is said to bring about eternal life. People that believe and have faith in the Holy written words ( the Bible) of God, which is read, meditated on and shared with those that do not know who God is , is considered to be a messenger of God. They are also called Christians. To be a Christian you must be believer and live in God`s word. It was said that because of the deliverance of his people from the power of darkness and the transformation of his people into the kingdom of the Son of His love, we have been redeemed through His blood. All people have been forgiven of all sins. As in the belief of...
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...Extra-Solar Planets and its Effects on Religion Scott R. Pelow ITT Technical College S. Slovik EN-1320: Composition one Throughout the history humankind has looked to the stars and wondered if they are alone in the universe. Only in the past few hundred years have humans had the means to start answering this timeless and most important of questions and now that humans have begun to discover extra-solar planets in their galactic neighborhood they may soon find out. The sheer mathematical probability since there are hundreds of billions of stars that populate the Milky Way galaxy. Since 1995, more than 200 extra-solar planets have been discovered, demonstrating not only are those planetary systems are common, but also that planets may come in a large variety of flavors. As the number of detections grows, statistical studies of the properties of exoplanets and their host stars can be conducted to unravel some of the key physical and chemical processes leading to the formation of planetary systems (Santos, 2008). The study of extra-solar planets has become one of the most active fields of research in astronomy since the discovery in 1995 of several giant planets orbiting nearby stars similar to the Sun. There have been many unexpected results, and the progress has been remarkable. More than 100 planets are now known, many of them in systems of two or more bodies orbiting the same star. In one case it has even been possible to detect the atmosphere of the planet as it transits...
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