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“To know the will of God, we need an open Bible and an open map. ” — William Carey “The Bible is not the basis of missions; missions is the basis of the Bible. ” — Ralph Winter, Missiologist God is a missionary God. He always has been, right from the beginning—and He always will … Read more
1. An important part of the role of any CYC employee is witnessing to their love for Jesus and the power of faith in their lives. Briefly describe part of your testimony. Explain how your testimony calls you to be a role model. If you are a returning staff, please share specifically developments from the … Read more
What does God intend for man to do on his short visit to earth? This is a question that both the Christian and non Christian has. The difference in the two is that the Christian will say that his or her life is to serve God and to have a life that honors Him. Although, … Read more
The seal of the Antichrist is the system established by the beast in the last days, the Beast is the Antichrist. Obama has confirmed an existing agreement with aliens, this is the political beast system being set up right now. Without an agreement, the aliens would be helpless here in the United States, they have … Read more
The Odyssey is one of ancient Greece’s great Epics because of the mighty Odysseus. Likewise, the story of Beowulf is an example of an Epic. Epics are stories told on a grand scale, with armies, heroes, gods, and the brutal forces of nature depicted over long character arcs and sweeping landscapes. Protagonists meet with obstacles … Read more
In the Euthyphro dilemma, Socrates questions how Euthyphro can be so certain of what actions are considered pious. Socrates asks Euthyphro the important question if “Gods love piety because it is pious, or is it pious because they love it? ” (Timmons 27) Put simply, are God’s commands right because God commanded them or did … Read more
An epic poem is a long narrative poem that tends to be about heroic deeds and events. Beowulf shows traits of an epic hero by using his ability of strength to help him overcome evil. Beowulf kills Grendel and some of the rest of the men, by using his strength. Odysseus shows traits of and … Read more
The author Flannery O’Conner uses meanings and examples of grace to create an extreme depth into her short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find”. O’Conner herself was a very religious person when her father died that made her even more religious. In “A Good Man” a family of a gracious grandmother and a … Read more
Elie Wiesel says, “I pray to the God within me that He will give me the strength to ask Him the right questions”(5). Questioning God is essential to building a relationship with Him. As one finds the answers to the questions they become closer to God. In the memoir Night by Elie Wiesel, Elie grows … Read more
In 1664, Moliere wrote a satire piece of literature, Tartuffe, that riled up a great deal of critics especially from making a mockery of the Church which during this time had a supreme expanse of power. Moliere dances around the question of where has religion gone in the age of science? For if you are … Read more
You and your best friend live a normal life in Gravesend, New Hampshire, although your best friend has a squeakier voice than you and is much shorter. Your favorite sport is baseball, until one day you are at your baseball game as your best friend is up to bat, who rarely ever gets on base, … Read more
How does time periods like Anglo-Norman, Medieval, and Renaissance interact with religion? Anglo-Norman, Medieval, and Renaissance show us that we do not only interact with religion in church but we also interact with religion through our beliefs. People sometimes look at religion as someone having power and authority to take control over something. Many times … Read more
In world literature Gilgamesh and the Book of Job are considered to be masterpieces. These stories are two of the oldest epics literature written, however they appear to be more of a myth or a dream of great leaders. Both stories cover pain and suffering in the eyes of humans who wish they were Gods. … Read more
Stephen Crane: The Open Boat In his short story, ‘The Open Boat,’ Stephen Crane displays to us a universe completely indifferent to the affairs of humankind; we live in an apathetic world, in which man has to fight and struggle to live. The characters illustrated in the story come faceto-face with this indifference and all … Read more
Hinduism is a major world religion that is still influential in major parts of the world, such as India, Shri Lanka, and much of East Asia. Many of its deities have had an influence on the way of life of its followers. One of these deities, Ganesha, has influenced the way Hindus go about taking … Read more
On Sundays and Wednesdays, my family and I attend a Protestant church called Corinth Baptist Church. I have never been apart of a Catholic worship service before visiting one for this assignment. Many of the events in the ceremony were unfamiliar to me, but to my surprise there were numerous traditions that I do in … Read more
Are there differences in the inspired narratives of Genesis 1 and 2? Of course there are. Many also scholars argue that Genesis 1:1-2:4a and Genesis 2:4b-25 are products of two different sources. It reflect different authors, different time periods, etc. It is further charged that the narratives contradict each other in several particulars. Genesis 1 … Read more
I: The Collection – Textual Passages •She turned to Jalil again. “Tell them. Tell them you won’t let them do this.” “Actually, your father has already given Rasheed his answer,” Afsoon said. “Rasheed is here, in Herat; he has come all the way from Kabul. The nikka will be tomorrow morning, and then there is … Read more
I grew up as the ignored daughter. The first child of two very smart, diligent working class carribean immigrant parents. My parents worked tirelessly to give my sibling and I everything we needed. We never had to worry about where our next meal was comming from and we never wore hand me downs, for all … Read more
Allegory is a depiction or symbol of an abstract or spiritual meaning through tangible or material forms. Relatively a story, poem, or portrayal that could be elucidated to divulge an unknown and clandestine meaning. In the following tales of the erratically depicted heroes such as the gallant yet reluctant figure known as Sir Gaiwan to … Read more
It is 5:30am on a rainy day on a reserve high up in the mountains of Costa Rica. I’m lying on the twin mattress of the top bunk that I’m sharing with another girl. We had gotten to the reserve two days ago and spent the day before digging a 2 metre deep septic tank … Read more
Almost all cultures are familiar with the story of the flood found in Genesis. It is a very important and interesting story to many Catholics. The main message of the story is God is angry with all the sin in the world, so he decides to start over by sending a flood to wipe out … Read more
At the outset of the nineteenth century in Britain, religious faith and the study of the sciences tended to exist in harmony with each other. The study of God’s Word, in the Bible, and His Works, in nature, were assumed to be two versions of the same ultimate truth. 1 When William Paley published Natural … Read more
As many Christians may know, Gideon is a major character in the book of Judges. He was the youngest son of Joash who lived in Ophrah, just west of the Jordan River. Gideon was chosen by God to rescue Israel from the Midianites. Even though Israel stopped worshipping God after he died, he is a … Read more
Abolqasem Ferdowsi’s In the Dragon’s Claws: The Story of Rostam & Esfandiyar from the Persian Book of Kings, is a story that comes from the Shahnameh, a book containing many different narratives detailing Iranian history and mythology. The story In the Dragon’s Claws presents two heroes of Iran, Rostam and Esfandiyar, who are victims of … Read more
Humans are always seeking knowledge to progress further in life or even just to prove they are above others. In the poem “Eve’s Apology in Defense of Women” it explains why Adam should be blamed as well for Eve eating the fruit. Men are seen to be more superior to women and more powerful and … Read more
Psalm 91 is about God watching over his people and keeping them safe during times of danger. “This is a psalm for times of exposure and encirclement or challenging the power of evil” (Kidner, 1973, p. 363). God does not guarantee harm or evil will not come our way, but if and when it does, … Read more
In the Bible, we can see murder, annihilation of cities, bludgeoning, burning people alive, cannibalism, decapitation, disemboweling, hanging, genocide, stabbing, stoning, suicide, etc. These are different kinds of violence. The Bible portrays violence with gruesome images and hideous acts of evil (Godawa 34). In the book of Judges, God wrote the script with lies, espionage, … Read more
Going way back, my family was involved in the Civil war efforts; that is as far back as I can accurately trace it. We were hunters, some slaves, and others traders. There can be no question that each generation has stood tall on the shoulders of the one that came before. Of course some men … Read more
For as long as I can remember, God is said to be a benevolent deity who oversees all the happenings of the world and mercifully forgives all of mankind for their sins. Most Christians, if asked, will say that “God is good” and more so, he is forgiving. The Puritan notions of hellfire and brimstone, … Read more
By looking at the Abrahamic cycle in the book of Genesis, we can clearly see that Israel’s God is indeed harsh and judgemental. Abraham’s relationship with God is one of the first stories of the Bible and he is the founding father of Judaism. He is only the second human that God enters a covenant … Read more
Water, the median of life. Growing up in a small town nestled tightly in the arms of the wasatch front, I learned early the importance of nature. There was a fine line drawn between religion and the outdoors, and the quest of my life was to determine an appropriate balance. Water, signifying the line between … Read more
Throughout the history of mankind, there have always been certain things that separate men from animals. The opposable thumb, the superior intelligence, and the capacity to make tools are just a few of the things that separate man from beast. Yet one of the longest established and most controversial of these human characteristics is religion. … Read more
“In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1), the words that start it all if you are a Catholic. Children are brought up to believe that God took seven days out of his schedule to create the earth and all that is in and on it from a “formless wasteland” … Read more
Zerubabbel as a Messianic figure. As my text, I am using the book of Haggai 2:23: In that day, saith the Lord of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel,, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the Lord, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the Lord of … Read more
It is true, There has never been a man like Jesus. He is considered to be the most unique person of all time. Jesus’ teachings have influenced many people and have changed mankind. According to Marcus J. Borg in Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Jesus was in a way four different people fused … Read more
With our view of God, it can sometimes be difficult to comprehend the actions and thinking of the Greek deities. The Christian God does not tend to take such an active role in the affairs of people’s lives, where, on the other hand, the Greeks regarded direct involvement by the gods as a daily, uncontrollable … Read more
Although Ahab’s insanity appears to be what shuts him off from humanity, in reality it is what makes him human. Ahab desperately wants to be freed from his obsession – to not have to rely upon it to feel. It is because Ahab is no longer in control of his obsession that the reader eventually … Read more
“In the beginning when God created the heavens and the Earth, the Earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.” Such was the beginning of creation. Creation … Read more
Herman Melville’s Moby Dick is a novel that uses many forms of religious imagery. Through the adventure of captain Ahab in his search of Moby Dick it describes the battle between the evil powers of the Devil against the good powers of God and Jesus. In this metaphor, the Devil is in Captain Ahab, God … Read more
In Les Miserables, Victor Hugo portrays human nature in a neutral state. Humans are born with neither good nor bad instincts, but rather society affects our actions and thoughts. Hugo portrays the neutral state of mind through Jean Valjean and Cosette. The two extremes of good and evil are represented through Thnardier and the bishop. … Read more
In James Baldwin’s 1952 novel “Go Tell It On The Mountain” the characters in the novel each embark on a spiritual journey. Baldwin has dedicated a chapter to each member of the Grimes family, detailing their trails and tribulations, hopes and aspirations, as each one’s quest to get closer to God becomes a battle. I … Read more
After reading the book, Bless Me Ultima, I realized the integral importance of religion and need for religion and answers to lifes questions. At first, while reading this book, I thought it was just about relationships and the meaning in them but as the plot progressed I realized the book, is more than that, it … Read more
Only a few books dare to discuss the confusion surrounded by a religious awakening. In Bless Me, Ultima, Richard A. Anaya, Premio Quinto Sol national Chicano literary award recipient, challenges standard religion and brings in differnet ideas through the perspective of a young and confused boy. At the end of his struggle to understand, the … Read more
Blood becomes the river. The human race dies and only the she-goats and the he-goats (109) remain. The lake cracked with laughter of madness and the ghosts stood and walked upon the shore.(109) Who dares dream such gruesome images? Antonio Marez. He questions God, he communicates with the dead, the dead ask him for blessings. … Read more
Only a few books dare to discuss the confusion surrounded by a religious awakening. In Bless Me Ultima, Richard A. Anaya, Premio Quinto Sol national Chicano literary award recipient, challenges standard religion and brings in different ideas through the perspective of a young and confused boy. Due to the new ideas that he is introduced … Read more
Characters: Ultima- An old Curandera who comes to spend her last days with Antonio and his family. She is Tony’s mentor and helps him to find the right path for his life. Antonio Marez- A young boy who is torn between his parents: a Marez and a Luna. But with the help of Ultima, he … Read more