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Christianity and Buddhism.
This paper discuses Christianity and Buddhism as the major religious faiths which transformed the ways human beings treat each other.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that the four specific aspects of Christianity and Buddhism are based on philosophical and moral doctrines--personal worth, the fellowship of man, the freedom to be a creative person and the role, which hope plays in the lives of believers while living in a world filled with suffering and disillusionment. The author points out that, in the realms of Christianity, these four aspects seems to based on the philosophical doctrines of Jesus Christ as they appear in the New Testament; in Mark 12:33, Jesus says to a curious scribe that a person must "love his neighbor as himself" and then reiterates this principle in John 13:34. The paper relates that Buddhist doctrines associated with hope are firmly linked with one's own transcendental state, which leads to enlightenment and peace of mind; but suffering does play a major role, for as Buddha declared, "Birth, old age, illness, death, grief, lamentation, pain, affliction and despair are all forms of suffering."
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"The Christian basis for the second aspect lies within additional sayings and doctrines of Jesus Christ. In Romans 3:10-11, Jesus says that the Jews are no better than the Gentiles and states "There is none righteous, no, not one." In Matthew 5:5, Jesus adds "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth;" in Matthew 5:7, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy," and in Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." In essence, these philosophical tenets deal primarily with the fellowship of man and how people of diverse backgrounds can be brought together in friendship and amity. According to Jesus, those that are meek or kind-hearted are always willing to be at peace with others; those that are merciful always overlook another's shortcomings or differences in regard to race or religious beliefs, and the peacemakers always prefer accord over discord and disharmony. Thus, these beliefs when put into practice will overcome all differences among people and result in social and cultural togetherness."
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Christianity and Buddhism, 2001.
This paper looks at how Christianity has influenced Buddhism.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper analyzes Buddhism including its history, culture and beliefs. It explains how other religions perceive Buddhism and the superior attitude that Christianity takes when addressing Buddhist doctrine. The writer tries to find ways in which Christianity has added to or improved Buddhism but shows that there has been no influence at all.
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"Buddhism was founded in Northern India in about 500 BC when Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, achieved enlightenment. Buddhists believe that attainment of enlightenment is the goal of every being. Buddha taught that suffering comes from sensual desires and the illusion that they are important. To overcome these delusions one must endure a path of a series of rebirths until no more rebirths are necessary. This path is 'Karma' where your actions in one life determine your next life. Now, this is not what Christianity taught us. It does not share this philosophy of Karma. It gives humanity a privilege to confess, to repent and to become a person free from guilt. In Christianity one does not have to wait for a next life in order to come clean."
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Comparison Between Christianity and Buddhism, 2003.
A discussion of the philosophical and theological differences between Christianity and Buddhism.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper begins by examining basic Christianity and the philosophical doctrines of Jesus Christ. Examples from the New Testament that fortify Christian theological beliefs are provided . The major concepts of Buddhism are then examined, namely, self-worth, personal value, human fellowship, and the doctrines of hope. These beliefs are then compared and contrasted.
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"Since the beginning of recorded history, man has attempted to discover ways in which he could transform his primal instincts into manageable emotions which would benefit his fellow human beings. In most cases, this transformation has been accomplished through various religious systems based on polytheistic and monotheistic beliefs, philosophies and practices. Of all the major religious faiths in the world today, Christianity and Buddhism appear to have served this transformation very well, especially in regard to the ways that human beings treat themselves and their fellow men and women. Four specific aspects of these religions, based on philosophical and moral doctrines, are of great importance?first, personal worth, being how a person views his/her societal value in relation to others; second, the fellowship of man through which human beings of diverse racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds can find common bonds; third, the freedom to be a creative person which hopefully will not only increase one?s personal growth but also that of others, and lastly, the role which hope plays in the lives of believers while living in a world filled with suffering and disillusionment."
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War and Peace in Christianity and Buddhism, 2001.
A look at the attitudes towards war and peace in Christianity and Buddhism.
600 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 21.95
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This paper examines the positions taken by the Buddhist and Christian churches on the issues of war and peace. It provides an historical look at these religions and how these attitudes have evolved over time.
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"Even those of us who are not Christians are probably aware of Christ?s pronouncement that we should turn the other cheek to receive a second blow from an enemy rather than to strike out in anger or aggression ourselves, and as a result we are probably inclined to think about Christianity ? along with a number of the world?s other major religions ? as being against war. In fact, however, the position of established religions on the issues of war and peace is not as simple or straightforward as we might think it would be ? or like it to be. "
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Christianity, Buddhism and Women, 2006.
A look at the way that early Christianity and Buddhism changed the roles of women.
7,021 words (approx. 28.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 157.95
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This paper examines the place that women had in ancient times, and the ways in which the arrival of Christ and then Buddha changed their lives in different ways and at different levels. Biblical sources are referenced to discuss the way of life for these women in ancient times and how the regulating of their lives through religion, brought about tremendous change.
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"However, Isaiah 3:12 states that children are their oppressors, and women rule over them, and the vote was for the opposition of the oppression that women were often subjected to, and Micah 2:9 even states that the women were being cast out of their pheasant homes by this type of oppression, and that a voice was required for those who were too weak to have a voice or opinion of their own, like for example, the widows, and the fatherless. Our Lord was in fact a revolutionary when it came to women, and it is indeed a fact that He had very definite views on women in worship, and at times, He managed to amaze His various disciples by conversing with them when He was not supposed to, thus violating the laws of both Romans as well as the Jews against women, according to John 4:27. Furthermore, Jesus Christ also entrusted women into becoming the original witnesses to the resurrection, which is in fact the very cornerstone of the Christian faith, although it is also a fact that the statements of these women would have been discounted in a roman Court, according to Luke 24:1-24."
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Religious Dialogue--Christianity, Confucianism, Buddhism, 2006.
An interpretation of a dialogue between a Confucian and a Christian.
1,568 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper interprets a dialogue between a Confucian and a Christian. It then goes on to discuss the differences between the religions of Confucianism, Christianity and Buddhism - their history and practice. The author ends with a personal comment about his relationship and feelings toward to the religions he discusses in his paper.
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"Some Western scholars have delineated the fundamental difference between Christianity and Confucianism in that "Confucianism is very much a religion for the purposes of the Chinese," in other words located in the Chinese sense of social order. (Hoad, 2005) However, Christianity began as a nationalistic tradition, a splinter radical group that broke away from the Pharisees and Sadducees of Israel. Christ's reference to the commandments would make no sense to an audience unfamiliar with the religious tradition of Israel. Also, although Christianity may now exist as a theistic rather than a humanistic religion like Confucianism, that is a religion focused on the relationship between God and humans, rather than human interrelationships, Christ explicitly sets out a code of conduct for individuals to obey, and an ideal to uphold in terms of personal piety that is in relation to others as well as to the Father."
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Christianity, Buddhism and Evil, 2008.
Examines the concepts of evil and suffering in Buddhist and Christian religious tradition.
2,512 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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In this article, the writer examines the personifications of evil in the Christian and Buddhist traditions. The writer discusses how these personifications of evil through Satan in Western Christian tradition compare to the personifications of evil through Mara in Buddhist traditions. The paper shows the important similarities and differences within the two concepts of evil and suffering. The writer concludes that in both cases important similarities and differences can be noted and the roots of these can be found in respective religious teachings.
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Evil and Suffering
The Two Embodiments of Evil: Mara and Satan
Hell in Early Buddhism and Christianity
Conclusion
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"Again, we can find some similarities and differences between hell in early Buddhism and Christianity. In both cases, hell is a symbol of suffering and pain. As such it is used as a device of fear, as a tool to make the followers behave in accordance with moral values and teachings of the doctrine. However, while the Buddhist hell is only one realm of existence in which soul spends only enough time to clean itself and enter another realm (and can re-enter it again from a higher realm later), Christian hell is a place of eternal suffering. This clear difference arises from the differences in the religious doctrines."
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Christianity, Hinduism And Buddhism, 2002.
Compares and contrasts the three religions.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 23.95
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Compares and contrasts the three religions. Their origins and basic beliefs. Idea of suffering. Hinduism's vision of existence. Belief in reincarnation of the two Eastern religions. Christian belief that individuals have one life on earth and eternal existence. Monotheism of Christianity. Many gods of Hinduism. Godhead of Buddhism.
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This study will compare and contrast Christianity, Hinduism,
and Buddhism, focusing on their origins and basic beliefs as
presented in the historical context of The Heritage of World
Civilizations, by Albert Craig, et al. In general, Hinduism and
Buddhism, religions of the East, are more similar to one another
than to Christianity, a religion of the West. Both Hinduism and
Buddhism are much older historically than Christianity, while
Christianity, unlike the other two, is monotheistic. Both the
Eastern religions believe in reincarnation, while Christianity
holds that the individual has one earthly life and thereafter
experiences an eternal existence in either hell or heaven.
Hinduism is the major religion of India, traceable to "the
second millennium before our common era." Craig adds that today
the term Hinduism "has become a catchall term used for all the
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Buddhism and Christianity, 2004.
A comparative analysis of the beliefs of Buddhism and Christianity.
1,138 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the history of Zen Buddhism and how it became a part of the Japanese, Chinese, and Indian cultures. It looks at how the Buddhist believes that the source of suffering is personal desire, all personal desire, and explores the four noble truths of Buddhism. In comparison, it explores how Christianity, on the other hand, identifies that man experiences suffering not as a result of his own wrong thinking and, whereas, Buddhism is only meant as a system of belief for men to use in order to gain a more peaceful relationship to his existing world, Christianity is based on the acknowledgement that mankind experiences suffering and difficulty in the world because man has departed from an obedient, loving, and intimate relationship with a loving creator God.
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"Christianity is the only religion, or system of belief on the planet that makes the arrogant assertion that man cannot redeem himself. Buddhism, as to all non-Christian religions, states that man can redeem himself, and attain a perfected existence after they die if they work hard enough, believe the right doctrines, or practice the correct thinking / religious sacrifices. Christianity, however, teaches that man cannot redeem himself. Only a perfect substitutionary sacrifice can restore the relationship between sinful man and a holy God. As a result, Jesus Christ, someone who claimed to be the Eternal God (Holy Bible, John 8.44), lived as a human being, and then allowed himself to be sacrificed for the sins of mankind."
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Buddhism with Christianity, 2005.
Compares these two religions.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper consists of a phone interview and two emails between the Chicago Buddhist Temple and the paper's author. Ten questions are asked and answered as well as a comparison of the Christian and Buddhist religions. An important part of Buddhism is meditation and Dharma. Most temples have regular services with a combination of teachings, meditation, chanting, and socializing. The purpose of this paper is to compare Buddhism with Christianity with the methodology of visiting a Buddhist Temple and interviewing someone from the Buddhist faith.
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"Since about 75% of Americans adults identify themselves as Christian and only 0.5% view themselves as Buddhist, it may be useful to compare Buddhism with the U.S.'s dominant religion" (Robinson 2004). The first place to start in considering the religion of Buddhism is to learn about the religion's core beliefs. Buddhism believes in the Four Noble Truths, The Five Precepts, the Eightfold Path, Aspiration and the Three Treasures. An important part of Buddhism is meditation and Dharma. Most temples have regular services with a combination of teachings, meditation, chanting, and socializing. The purpose of this paper is to compare Buddhism with Christianity with the methodology of visiting a Buddhist Temple and interviewing someone from the Buddhist faith. Chicago's Buddhist Temple and Miriam Solon The temple that was visited was located at 1151 W. Leland in Chicago, Illinois called the Buddhist Temple of Chicago."
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Sacraments in Christianity, 2004.
This paper studies the Seven Sacraments of Christianity.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This article presents an analysis of the Seven Sacraments of Christianity. In this paper, the writer compares these Seven Sacraments of Christianity to Buddhism. The writer compares and contrasts the Sacraments to Buddhisms' various doctrines and beliefs.
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"The Sacraments like the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism are the doctrines Christians hold most dear, ones that illustrate the values and beliefs of Christians just as the Four Noble Truths reveal the values and beliefs of Buddhism. This analysis will provide a comparison and contrast of Christianity and the Seven Sacraments with Buddhist doctrine centered on the Four Noble Truths. Buddhist doctrine was formulated in the sixth century B. C. by Siddhartha Gautama who was given the title of Buddha. Within the spiritual philosophy ... "
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Creed: Opinion and Thought, 2004.
This paper discusses beliefs in Christianity compared with those in Buddhism.
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In this paper, the writer looks at the philosophies of Christianity. In the writer's examination of the creeds of Christianity, the philosophies of Buddhism are also discussed. This article offers a comparison and contrast of the creeds of Christianity, with those found in various concepts of Buddhism.
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"The philosophies of Christianity and Buddhism have much in common, though they remain quite distinct from one another in a number of ways. With respect to creeds, both Christians and Buddhists have a number of screeds or guiding principles that form the fundamental beliefs of each philosophy. The Apostle's Creed is one of the oldest Catholic creeds basically embodying the fundamental beliefs of Christians particularly with respect to Jesus Christ and redemption Buddhism likewise maintains various screeds expressed in such concepts as karma ... "
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Religious Views of the Holocaust, 2002.
This paper discusses the religious views of Christianity, Islam and Buddhism on the Holocaust.
725 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses the Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism views of the Holocaust which the author points out affected not only the Jews but also many other groups of people. The author states that many Nazi activities were sadistic torment which Christianity views as sinful; Islam does not condone torture and Buddhism vehemently opposes. The author believes that of the three religions, the reaction of Christians in Germany may be the most troublesome.
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"Given that the Holocaust was a multicultural and multi-religious event, it is interesting to consider how some major religions might view the events. Christianity teaches that all murder is against the law of God. However, most Christian religions allow the execution of criminals by state governments. This is why we have individuals who protest executions but rarely hear about entire denominations protesting such events. So then, would Christian religions condone the events of the Holocaust because it was an event sponsored by the German government?"
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Religions, 2004.
This paper looks at whether Christianity has more in common with Buddhism than Islam and Judaism.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper provides an analysis of whether Christianity has more in common with Buddhism than Islam and Judaism. The writer also discusses whether Islam is inherently the most violent religion. The writer examines linkages between the three monotheistic religions. In this article, religious warfare of the current era is discussed.
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"From a moral ethical but not theological standpoint, Christianity has more in common with Buddhism than with either Judaism or Islam. Indeed, even from a theological point of view it is possible to interpret Christian faith in a way that shows more commonality with Buddhism than with Judaism or Islam. The linkages between the three monotheistic religions can easily be demonstrated. Judaism, Christianity and Islam have in common the fact that each was an institutional outgrowth of existing religious practice and belief. Judaism represented a monotheistic response to ... "
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Crime and Punishment in Five Different Religions, 2002.
A overview of religious response to violent acts through the review of texts from Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper investigates five specific religious texts and present the views found therein concerning violence and punishment. The five texts that are used are the Holy Bible (Christianity), the Dhammapada (Buddhism), the Koran (Islam), the Bhagavad- Gita (Hinduism), and the Torah (Judaism). The findings from these texts are then applied to the social practices concerning crime and punishment in the societies that most heavily rely on these religions. Through comparing and contrasting the teachings in these texts against social practices it is shown that there are correlations between religion and social practices
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