Mass incarceration of nations The United States of America has the highest incarceration rates among all nations. Currently, there are close to 2.3 million imprisoned adults. Mass incarceration rates began to rise in the 1970s. It was initiated by Nixon who started the war on drugs. During President Ronald Reagan’s administration, the number of inmates […]
Marxian theory of history Karl Marx developed the historical theory of materialism that explained the relations between human relations and economic activities. According to his theory, economic activities affect social activities and societal organizations. He also argued that change is brought about by changes in modes of production. African American History African Americans descended from […]
Refugees access to health care in Canada The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) regulates the provision of health care to refugees in Canada. It was formed in 1957 by the federal government. The Citizen and Immigration Canada took over its leadership in 1995. It has been responsible for its management since then. Before 2012, IFHP […]
Racism and access to health care in Canada With the presence of diverse cultures in Canada, systematic racism continues to thrive. The dominant cultures are more recognized and well taken care of, while the minority are disregarded and offered poor quality health services. The immigrants, particularly refugees and the indigenous people face the highest level […]
Access to healthcare for people with disabilities in Canada Approximately one out of five people in Canada has a disability. According to the Canadian Disability Policy Alliance, people with disabilities face several challenges in health care settings. Some of them are attitudinal, systematic, physical and expertise barriers. More than 32% of disabled people face physical […]
Predestination and Free Will in Christianity In Christian theology, salvation is explained based on divinity and humanity. Predestination and free will are two concepts that contribute immensely to salvation. Free will is the ability of human beings to choose whether to follow the word of God or not, while predestination is God’s will to save […]
James Fowler’s “Stages of Faith” In 1981, James W. Fowler developed a model that explains the development of faith in a person’s life from childhood to adulthood. According to him, beliefs in the doctrines of religion grow overtime. Stage 0: Primal Faith It is also known as undifferentiated faith. Primal faith develops between birth and […]
The Difference Between Catholic and Protestant Churches Although they worship the same God, Catholic and protestant churches are different. Protestants were born during the reformation in Germany; it was initiated by Martin Luther about 500 years ago. Catholics believe that the Catholic Church is the original Christian church. Protestants acknowledge that it was the first, […]
Renaissance epoch in the Christian religion Renaissance occurred between the 14th and 16th centuries. It began in Italy and spread to other parts of Europe like Germany and Scandinavia. Renaissance was characterized by cultural, economic, and political rebirth. It was a period in which great scientists, artists, and philosophers thrived. Renaissance epoch brought about a […]
Is cryptocurrency taking over in the US, UK and Australia trading? Cryptocurrency in the US The US is one of the countries whereby cryptocurrencies are growing steadily. Although the market is faced with several challenges such as harsh tax laws and policies that are driving cryptocurrency companies overseas. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have grown and […]