Religious Diversity in Spain: A Historical View
Features of Spanish Catholicism
During the dictatorship of General Franco (1939-1975), and until the proclamation of the Constitution in 1978, Spain was officially a Catholic state, with legislation inspired by the religion. This regime is known as National Catholicism. This close relationship between church and state was confirmed by the signing of the Concordat of 1953. The 1978 Constitution and the Organic Law of Religious Freedom in 1980 initiated a change towards a state independent of any particular
Read MoreUnderstanding Salvation: Repentance, Faith, and Transformation
Repentance and Faith: Cornerstones of Salvation
Repentance is necessary because all are guilty of sinning. Repentance is produced by the ministry of the Word and by a fresh vision of God. It’s not *mainly* an intellectual activity, but the intellect *is* involved. Faith is vitally important to us, for it affects every aspect of our lives. Faith is composed of more than one element; it’s not *just* assent or emotions. Repentance and faith together equal conversion. The only measure for true conversion
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The Bible
The Bible is the set of sacred books of the Jews. Judaism is based on the Torah, which consists of five books that tell the story of the Jewish people from the beginning of the world until the time they settled in the Promised Land. It was considered that the Torah had been written personally by Moses, inspired directly by God. Written rules were added to the set of oral traditions collected in the Talmud. These oral traditions date back to the time of Moses and are supposed to have been
Survival and Relationships in Robinson Crusoe and Marianela
Robinson Crusoe: Living Conditions: In order to survive, he hunts goats and birds that also inhabit the island. Gradually improving, he first begins to live in a cave. He goes to his ship and finds tools, a pond, supplies, and other items. With these, he could make furniture; it was then that he started to build a house, followed by a table, a chair, and everything else he needed. Years passed, and he began to despair, marking the days and writing a diary. He returned to his ship to look for ink.
Read MoreVision of Love: Exploring Themes in K. Paota’s Poetry
Vision of Love in K. Paota’s Poetry
K. Paota reveals elements in his poems, from a spiritual love and a sense of guilt before lust, to an earthquake concept of love and cosmic time. Love is embodied in the wife and son, love going through a painful tragedy dominated by refusal and absence.
Before, love to talk will not stop lightning. K. Paota mentions love, the whistle violated. In these verses, love is attached to the intense pain derived from the absence or refusal of the beloved. So, love is often
Read MoreKey Figures and Concepts in Christian History
Who was Abraham? How did his sons influence history? Abraham is considered the patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, which include Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. According to Christianity, he is considered the progenitor of the believers, and in Islam, he is seen as a link in the chain of prophets. Abraham is the father of Isaac (Judaism) and Ishmael (Islam).
Was Jesus Christ a troublemaker? He was considered a troublemaker because he created disturbance in the power systems of Judaism and Islam.
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