Compare and contrast the idea of the Goddess, and Goddesses in general, using the New York Times article on the Hawaiian goddess Pele (I posted this article on our course Blackboard site under Documents), with the idea of the goddess in Hinduism (your sources on Hinduism will come from the textbook Scriptures of the Worlds Religions, Sixth Edition-Hinduism chapter)

Please don't use too much Advanced Vocabulary

Here is the article https://blackboard.pace.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-4397105-dt-content-rid-19739066_1/courses/RES-106-40209.202040/Madame%20Pele%2C%20Hawaii%E2%80%99s%20Goddess%20of%20Volcanoes%2C%20Awes%20Those%20Living%20in%20Lava%E2%80%99s%20Path%20-%20The%20New%20York%20Times.html

Please pick and write on ONE of the following four topics:
requirements: use at least 10 resources, APA style, no cheating.

1. Given your understanding of Jesus ministry and themes of preaching, what are the main points of the Beatitudes (Chinese translation: ) in Matthew 5:1-12. Also compare it with the shorter version found in Luke 6:20-23, and determine what is Jesus main focus in these blessings sayings.

2. Choose 3 stories (parables or accounts) from Luke that are related to the Gentiles (non-Jews), and that can also be found in either Matthew, Mark, or John. What are the differences in Lukes description and emphasis? What can they tell you about the focuses of Luke (and Acts) when it comes to Gospel and the Gentiles?

3. How does Paul use the example of Abraham to explain his theology of faith and salvation? Use at least two passages of Paul (e.g. Galatians 3, Romans 4) to explain the main reasoning of this teaching of Paul.

4. Compare between 1 Cori

Write a manifesto (opinion piece paper) about a topic of interest concerning the relationship between science and religion. The manifesto may deal with questions, such as (but by no means limited to): What expressions of God are compatible with modern science? Is science or religion fulfilling enough by themselves? Is Darwinian evolution compatible with traditional concepts of God? Are there other ways of conceiving God or evolution that are more compatible? The manifesto must demonstrate creative and thoughtful application of the knowledge and perspectives from both scientific and theological disciplines to synthesize a new understanding of whether and under what conditions science and religion are compatible, including an assessment of how scientific thinking and religious thinking can each benefit from the other. The manifesto should also explore how scientific progress has been motivated or constrained by religion and how religion has been motivated or constrained by scientific pro

It is common to hear that "eastern" and "western" religions are very different in character. Do you agree? For your final essay you should assess this claim through a comparison of a single feature common to at least two "eastern" religions (Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism and Buddhism) and two "western" religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). For "eastern" religions you should discuss one Chinese (Confucianism or Taoism) and one Indian (Hinduism or Buddhism) religious tradition. One of the "western" religions you discuss must be Islam. Thus your essay will focus on a common theme but discuss it with regard to four distinct religions. Once again an excellent essay will not only draw on the description of these religious traditions in Smith but will give illustrations from the scriptures found in Van Voorst. In general, the more narrow your theme, the better the quality of your essay will be. Also in general, you need to choose a theme for which there is support in the scriptures i

All assignments must be at least 5 pages (BOdy needed only for 5 pages)
NOT including the cover page and table of contents, and must be in current Turabian format.

For this assignment, you will give a detailed description of how disciples are made in the context of a healthy church and a Christian community. Give an overview of the body of Christ and discuss what the model of your church is based upon the TAHO chart (found in the Reading & Study of Module/Week 4). Assess your church or ministry based on the healthy church assessment and identify the strong and weak areas with suggestions on how to improve. Detail the role and importance of the local church, pastor, saints, and spiritual gifts in Gods plan for being and making disciples, using Scripture and other scholarly sources to support your arguments.

-attached a sample paper of Assignment
-TAHO chart attached
-Healthy Church Assessment

I have attached an image of questions. You must choose one question and write an essay response to it. IF YOU QUOTE THE WORK OF OTHERS IN YOUR ESSAY PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS OF THOSE SOURCES AT THE END OF YOUR ANSWER.
ESSAYS SHOULD BE NO LONGER THAN 1200 WORDS IN LENGTH AND NO SHORTER THAN 1000 WORDS. QUOTATIONS FROM BIBLICAL PASSAGES MAY BE USED BUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS WORD COUNT.

I have attached an image of questions. You must choose one question and write an essay response to it. IF YOU QUOTE THE WORK OF OTHERS IN YOUR ESSAY PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS OF THOSE SOURCES AT THE END OF YOUR ANSWER.
ESSAYS SHOULD BE NO LONGER THAN 1200 WORDS IN LENGTH AND NO SHORTER THAN 1000 WORDS. QUOTATIONS FROM BIBLICAL PASSAGES MAY BE USED BUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS WORD COUNT.

Theological Position Paper (75 points)

Each student will also write a minimum 1800 word paper that thoroughly explains his or her theological position regarding the particular contemporary cultural issue addressed.  This paper should be an expansion of the students theological position articulated during ones presentation and include at least 5 additional scholarly sources than those connected the course pack or texts used in this course. Sources for your theological position paper, must be documented using the Turabian/Chicago Manual of Style and include a bibliography. Any theological position paper that does not follow proper formatting guidelines will automatically receive a 10% deduction. As the primary research element of this class, students will be expected to invest significant time in developing a position through research and thoughtfully supporting that position using the various elements of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Further details regarding the scope of res

Theological Position Paper - for students who have been assigned the topic Gender Roles/ Family structure
Each student will also write a minimum 1800 word paper that thoroughly explains his or her theological position regarding the particular contemporary cultural issue addressed.  This paper should be an expansion of the students theological position articulated during ones presentation and include at least 5 additional scholarly sources than those connected the course pack or texts used in this course. Sources for your theological position paper, must be documented using the Turabian/Chicago Manual of Style and include a bibliography. Any theological position paper that does not follow proper formatting guidelines will automatically receive a 10% deduction. As the primary research element of this class, students will be expected to invest significant time in developing a position through research and thoughtfully supporting that position using the various elements of the Wesl

Each student will also write a minimum 1800 word paper that thoroughly explains his or her theological position regarding the particular contemporary cultural issue addressed.  This paper should be an expansion of the students theological position articulated during ones presentation and include at least 5 additional scholarly sources than those connected the course pack or texts used in this course. Sources for your theological position paper, must be documented using the Turabian/Chicago Manual of Style and include a bibliography. Any theological position paper that does not follow proper formatting guidelines will automatically receive a 10% deduction. As the primary research element of this class, students will be expected to invest significant time in developing a position through research and thoughtfully supporting that position using the various elements of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Further details regarding the scope of research and the content of these papers will be d