How can science and faith work together? Science and faith are often seen as opposing forces in the modern world. However, this is not necessarily the case. Many people of different religious backgrounds have contributed to the advancement of science and have found ways to reconcile their beliefs with scientific discoveries. In this paper, we […]
Process and Secular Theology: Tillich and Bonhoeffer The theologians Paul Tillich and Dietrich Bonhoeffer grappled with relating theological concepts to modern secular society in impactful ways. Both thinkers sought to develop “secular theology” that could speak meaningfully about ultimate concerns to those existing largely outside traditional religious frameworks (Tillich, 1957; Bonhoeffer, 1955). While their approaches […]
Ethical Egoism in the 21st Century In the 21st century ethical egoism is the only logical moral code Ethical egoism is the moral theory that holds that one should act in one’s own self-interest, regardless of the consequences for others. It is often contrasted with altruism, which is the moral theory that holds that one […]
Should Religious Leaders Be Equipped with Some Form of Political or Legal Authority? Religion and politics are two domains that have often been intertwined throughout human history. Many religious traditions have a strong influence on the moral, social and cultural values of their adherents, and some also claim to have a divine mandate or a […]
Theology, Philosophy and Religious Studies Thesis Topics Dissertation Topics in the Study of World Religions World religions encompass a wide range of traditions and belief systems from across the globe. Within this diverse field of study, researchers explore topics as specific as the Samurai faith and as mainstream as Catholicism. The primary goal is to […]
Adolf Hitler’s Religious Beliefs and Their Influence on His Actions There is ongoing scholarly debate around the extent to which Adolf Hitler’s religious views influenced his policies and actions as leader of Nazi Germany. While Hitler was critical of traditional Christianity in some respects, he also incorporated some Christian ideas and symbolism for political purposes. […]