... discusses how implementing a "name" accurately can become an issue in two instances, both of which are in relation to the academic study of religion. He discusses how a gender neutral God language is often used within the feminist movement. Even in contemporary Christian circles, the use of this language is becoming less accepted, (words such as father, king and son) due to the ... The latter refers to the use of "God" instead of "Father" or "King", representing more of the very essence of the "object of religious discourse and devotion in itself." Listing God as a male is making a stand...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Graduate

... in India can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilization, it is not difficult to imagine why he majority of Hindu gods are readily depicted in both art and literature with their female consorts. The film gives mention of Kali, the fierce goddess of destruction, who is an incarnation of the goddess Shatki; she is often portrayed as having black skin, eight arms each holding a ... weapon and a necklace of skulls. Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu, is the goddess of fortune and beauty, complementing the preserver nature of her counterpart. The reverence of these Hindu Gods and Goddess...

• Word Count: 704
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Graduate

... ones in which religion and theology are main focuses) are purposely ignored by potential students and candidates. A reason for this prejudice and the general understudy of psychology, religion and spirituality is the belief that religion and spirituality are not as important to psychologist and other health researchers when compared to the general public (Hill, 2003). This reason ... therapeutic resources available and congruent with a patient's belief systems. Training in religious and cultural issues is imperative in health psychology for the promotion of efficient therapeutic and clin...

• Word Count: 1484
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• Grade Level: Graduate

... the amygdala, and the hippocampus. These nuclei are "primary in regard to memory, the production of visual imagery, and the expression and perception of most aspects of emotion (including religious ecstasy)." One of the more primitive limbic system nuclei is the hypothalamus, which mediates the expression of intense, rudimentary, and transient motivational states. It controls the desire to eat, drink, attack, ... sexual activities, often practiced by the gods themselves, among believers. In effect, sexual intercourse eventually became a religious ritual among followers of tantra (Joseph 1...

• Word Count: 2354
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate