modern-day military According to Sloan (2012), the modern-day military is not just a security unit for nations; it is more of a political, social and economic guard for the states. Nations today are prioritizing the military when it comes to spending, recruitment, grievances and their endeavours. Political powers have also pocketed the military as their source of strength in countries. The authorities have been brought to speed in appreciating the state military in all their undertakings. Regions, on the other hand, are either standing strong or falling depending on the military forces that they have in place. In regions like the Middle East where radical groups and terrorist attacks are in plenty, the only source of security that a country can have in place is the military. Political leaders from the region use the military as their ladder to earning the trust of the people. According to Glantz (2019), the art of the military has been subject to change with the modern-day advancement in science. As times continue changing, the military strategies have also been aligning with the technological aspects…
Explain the American model of religion The history of religion in the United States starts after the success of the American Revolution in 1776. During the colonial era, some states had specific faiths, and there was no uniformity of religion in the country. Although the country began its journey as a protestant state, the population is always reducing. According to the Pew Research Center, the percentage of the Protestants is continually decreasing from the previous numbers of more than two-thirds of all Christians to less around 48 percent in 2012. The changes correspond to the relaxation of immigration laws as far as non-protestant countries were concerned. It is notable that from the 1940s to the 1980s, the numbers of Catholics increased but began to decline after that. During the same period, the population size of the Jewish community has reduced from four to two percent. In 1948, the population of people practicing “other religions” was almost nonexistent, while those people who did not identify with any religion were a paltry 2 percent. The American constitution does not mention religion except…
Going Back Home The book of Philemon is one of Paul’s shortest letters. It was a letter to Philemon, a member of the church, and also a rich man who had slaves. One of Philemon’s slaves had run away and had met Paul. The slave’s name was Onesimus. Onesimus had met Paul and coincidentally had gotten born again, and he now believed in God. Slaves who had run away from their masters were killed as punishment. In this letter, Paul beseeches Philemon to spare the life of Onesimus and accept him as a brother in Christ despite his past condition. Paul explains, “no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a fellow man and as a brother in the Lord.” (New International Version, Philem. 1.16). Paul’s letter speaks of forgiveness of Philemon to his slave Onesimus. In the letter, Paul is cautious with his words. He starts by thanking Philemon for being supportive of the ministry and carrying on the good…
Should Abortion be Legalized? Abortion isthe expulsion or removal of a fetus or an embryo from the uterus.Abortion continues to be among the world’s controversial issues as various states debate on its legalization.The paper analyses the reasons why abortion should be made illegal.Abortion ismurder;every human being has a right to life, defies the word of God, and causes psychological damage. Under Federal law,a fetus is regarded as a human being.The law gives protection to the unborn child from any form of assault and murder(Ananat, Gruber, & Levine, 2007). Therefore,it is morally wrong to kill unborn babies.Anybody who kills intentionally or tries to kill an unborn child needs is punishable because of her attempt to kill a human being. Once fertilization takes place,a human being starts to be created with a particular genetic identity that does not change in his/her entire life.Besides,unborn babies are human beings with fundamental rights to life that need protection.Abortion interferes with the fetus’sfundamental rights to life, and therefore,it should not be legalized. In Christianity,human life is sacred and God’s gift.Christians believe that it is at conception…
Buddhism Vs. Abrahamic Religions Buddhism is one of the oldest religions. It dates back to the 6th century BCE. Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, a spiritual leader from ancient India. Buddha taught four noble truths, which form the basis of Buddhism doctrines. These truths are: suffering exists, suffering has a cause, suffering has an end, and there is a path that leads to an end to suffering. Abrahamic religions, on the other believe in the existence and worship of the God that appeared to Abraham. They are Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Some similarities exist between Abrahamic religions and Buddhism. First, the doctrines of both religions are centered on the teachings of a spiritual leader; the five precepts from Buddha, and the laws given by God respectively. Additionally, both religions have sacred texts which describe tenets of the faith. Christians, Jews, and Muslims have the Holy Bible, Torah, and Quran, respectively. Buddhists have the Tripitaka. Contrasting characteristics include the belief in a deity and the concept of sin. Buddhists do not believe in a deity or god;…
The Rationale to Multi-Agency Approach to Kenya’s Security Introduction Kenya is a country that has been faced with significant security challenges, especially those of terrorism. These challenges have threatened to tamper with the country socio-economic status compelling President Uhuru Kenyatta to call upon all security agencies to work together to deal with the menace. The president, while addressing course 16 of 2016-2017 stated that the independent approach of security agencies in dealing with insecurity had bared no fruit around the world (HIRBO, 2018). Therefore, the time had come for security agencies in the country to work together to eliminate the threat of insecurity. The rationale for this approach was that combining the efforts of the distinct security agencies in the country such as the ministry of internal security, the department of immigration and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) would avail plenty of resources to deal with extremism in the country thus enhance the country’s security status. President Uhuru Kenyatta also argued that the multi-agency approach would make the task of providing security in the country lighter hence the need to…
The notion of the Rose and Emptiness in Buddha explained “When the Buddha sees a rose, the rose he sees is a miracle”( pg 102). It is the rose of actual being. The rose that you and I see it may be one of nature. In the above sentence, Buddha demonstrated similies using roses. He was referring to being attentive to embracing collections and identifying that they were not personal than concentrating on flowers. If one could acknowledge a rose, we all would get the concept of the whole universe. “In the argumentation of prajnaparamita, it involves three levels: (1) A rose is (2) not a rose, therefore (3) it is a rose. The third rose is distinct from the other roses. The idea “empty of emptiness” (shunyata) in prajnaparamita education’s main objective is assisting the people to be clear of nothingness convictions. To go along with the Bodhisattvas path, one needs to go above individual awareness to identify not only other people’s imperfections but also theirs, which are very similar. Pure emptiness is not emptiness. The right gap is…
sect within Judaism Christianity is derived from the word “Christ,” whose followers believe Jesus Christ was the son of God. The religion dates back two thousand years ago when Christ was born by the Virgin Mary. By the virtue that Jesus was a Jew, some people date Christianity to the beginning of Judaism. Christianity emerged as a movement during the first century C.E. during this time, Jesus assembled twelve disciples who assisted him in preaching the word of God in several places. In the company of the twelve, Jesus ministered to the outcast and the poor in Palestine and Israel. Jesus was later executed in the year 33, C.E by the Roman governor. Christian faithful believe he rose on the third day and ascended to heaven. Through his resurrection, Christians think Christ saved them from sin. However, a population of the Jews did not believe he was the son of God, forcing Christians to be identified as a sect within Judaism. During the first and the second centuries, Christians worshiped in small groups in the Middle and Near East. At…
Briefly explain three of the basic views of salvation outside the Church, as presented by Sanders. Agnosticism is one of Sander’s significant views of salvation. Christians who follow that view believe that God’s primary intention was to save people from sin and eternal suffering by sending Jesus as a savior 1. For that reason, anyone who believes in Christ receives salvation. Such arguments could mean that non-Christians are not saved and are destined for eternal suffering. However, agnosticists avoid that conclusion by saying that the available information about salvation is inadequate to draw reliable conclusions 2. They believe that only God knows the truth about the right way t salvation. Agnosticism view can also be supported through biblical verses such as Genesis 18:25, which states that one should not judge but instead leave it to the most superior judge, God 3. However, some Christians believe that the information about salvation is enough to know the people who will receive salvation and those that will not. Parity Pluralism is another view presented by Sanders. Pluralists believe that Christianity is not the…
What are the vital things to know about the dog’s collar? Often dogs are considered to be god’s best creation for humankind. These little fur babies can modify our lives with their furry tails and wet noses. After a long tiring day, we all love to come back to our home to get that wagging tail to kiss us with their wet snouts. We often like to invest in different types of collars, jackets, leashes, and many more for our dogs. But are we aware of all the intricate details of these accessories? How should you select the best collar for your dog? To get the best answer, first, we all need to know the essentials about such collars available for our pooches in the market. Here are some of the vital things to know about a dog’s collar: Functions One of the most important reasons to get a collar for your dog is that we like to keep control over them while we walk around with them in our house or even on the roads. Also, it helps us…