Religion
Essays on the historical, psychological and social aspects of religious thought
What Is Religion?
Religion: from Latin religare "to bind fast, place an obligation on, bond between humans and gods"
Scientific studies in religion examine these key areas:
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history (what are the sources of and influences on religious texts and how did religious organizations evolve?)
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psychology (how is religious belief conditioned and what are the neural bases of religious thought?)
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sociology (what are the relationships between religious social structures and the societies in which they reside?)
Below you will find Rational Realm essays of two types.
- General Essays:
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Short popular essays of a more general nature requiring no specialist knowledge
- Specialist Essays:
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Comprehensive referenced research papers on specialist subjects requiring a working familiarity with the subject
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Specialist Essays
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The Gospel of Mark as Theological Allegory
A number of unorthodox scholars in recent years have argued persuasively that the Gospel of Mark is best understood as a theological allegory. Jonathan Rutherford explores the meaning of Mark's allegory by attending to the three central elements found in Mark's narrative.
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