...In the writings of God and Empire, Then and Now, was truly full of eye opening moments through out each chapter. Basically it explains how Jesus the son of God was sent to earth on a peaceful non-violent mission to save us sinners from going to hell. In fact, those who didn’t listen and follow his peaceful teachings will have a violent ending by the hands of our Almighty God. Crossan's theory was that as Christians we are taught not to be of violent nature but to put our faith in God and he will deliver us from evil. By being a Christian, we were not only saved by Jesus Christ who was crucified for our sins, but by keeping the faith and follow in his foot step, God the Father would return to earth for the good and faithful servants and violently avenge and destroy the evil and non Christian believers, just as the Roman Empire did to Paul, Peter, John the Baptist, the Jewish people and many others that opposed the unjust Roman Empire rule. Crossan's argument and analysis was based on the Christian Bible being non-violent or violent to for or against Jesus nonviolent mission to save the sinners from hell. Also, Crossan questions as Christians will there be a second coming of God the Father or God the Son as stated in the book of Revelation and Is God’s rule just as violent as the Roman Empire rule. After reading chapter 2, God and the Ambiguity of power, not only inspired me, but quotes from the book of Deuteronomy( 10: 17-18) proves and answers any questions concerning Gods...
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...likeness to each other. What if the settings were changed? Could the same dynamic be achieved if the settings were different? What if any type of symbolism is deeply rooted in the setting? Is it made to make us think or feel a certain way or is it just there for the stories’ sake? What is achieved by the settings? How do we feel? Does it lead to the shocking end or sad comment at the prologue of the story? The Lottery The setting set forth by Shirley Jackson in the beginning of The Lottery creates a mood of peacefulness and tranquility. This setting also creates an image in the mind of the reader, the image of a typical town on a normal summer day. Furthermore, Shirley Jackson uses the setting in The Lottery to foretell an ironic ending. The Lottery begins with setting right from the get go: the time of day, the place, and time of year in which this is happening. It is a cute, happy little town, perhaps a Mayberry type of town lacking only Sherriff Andy Taylor and Barney Fife. It is morning and early summer because school is just over. Green grass and blooming flowers give us a quiet,...
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...were both princesses of Peaceful land, but once Ellie turns 21 she will become queen of Peaceful land. The city of Peaceful land was a very peaceable city because they didn’t allowed any firearms whatsoever. Now it didn’t used to be this way, it was said that every citizens who had a license was allowed to own a gun to protect themselves or use it for hunting. That all changed when Princess Ellie and Hannah witnessed a mass shooting at a market nearby the castle. They called it an act of terrorism and decided to ban all firearms. Now the founding Kings and Queens of Peaceful had built their city on the right to have guns to defend themselves and slay animals. But when Ellie became the queen and witnessed the horrific incident, she decided to put an end to violets. Queen Ellie asked every citizens with a firearm to turn it into her or else they will be put out to the walk of hot coal while listening to some horrific music. The people of Peaceful land was furious because this was a difficult decision to make and it’s not very peaceful! However, a wicked group of people called OSOS, the ones who started the mass shootings began to take advantage of this situation. They began to shoot up local schools, shops, and evens homes...
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...In 1961, the organization which lead Berkeley’s protests, the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), orchestrated a ‘Freedom Ride’ consisting of black and white activists alike in order to gain the attention and sympathy of the federal government as their peaceful actions provoked state and local violence in the south. The attraction of the media assisted those involved in ending segregation along the highway as the national government issued the Interstate Commerce Commission. There are several other instances where the government enacted lawful actions to allow the protest movement. Though Martin Luther King Jr. was not the only activist whose leadership rocked the Civil Rights Movement, his nonviolent strategy involving peaceful marches, sit-ins, and boycotts gained much attention nationwide. The brutality faced by such peaceful actions quickly encouraged the cooperation of the federal government in enforcing African American civil rights as the sympathizers voiced their outrage. Congress’s efforts to assist equal rights activist include the Civil Rights Act of 1964, preventing private business from discriminating by race and ending...
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...Imagine your ideal world. It may include ending poverty, hunger, or discrimination. This utopia may differ from person to person, but most will also include an element of world peace. Technically, peace is a state in which there is no war or fighting. When I think of peace, I think of the stereotypical flower children of the 60’s and 70’s nonviolently protesting the Vietnam War and spreading lyrics of love and harmony through mellow music. Though a focus on world peace is something we usually associate with past times, I believe peace is still a relevant theme in our modern society and will continue to be forever. A quote from the quintessential hippie of the 60’s, John Lennon, perfectly summarizes how our society should view peace today: “If someone thinks that peace and love are just a cliche that must have been left behind in the 60’s, that's a problem. Peace and love are eternal.”...
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...summit path of racial justice” a quote from Martin Luther King.Who would have known On April 14, 1968 Texas the biggest civil right leader Martin Luther King Jr was assasinated in a hotel stairwell. Martin Luther King Jr. assasination was injust because he was a well educated civil rights leader and he was a non violent man who led a peaceful movement. But some people thought that all he was doing was starting a controversy. Martin Luther King Jr was a strong and well educated civil rights leader who was commited to ending segregation and equality. In the article by Asselinn KC the article states “ Martin Luther King Jr was well educated. He attended Boston Univercity and Morehouse college and graduated with a bachulars degree. Martin Lutherused his wits and smarts to over come tough challanges (Asselinn 2) From reading the quote you can tell that Martin was very smart and used his brain when dealing with rascist people who did not agree with Martin Luther king Jr and the violent police and the state goverment. Martin...
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...Background Timeline of events / Personalities 1860: Abraham Lincoln elected US president. * Made the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, a law which would see the release of all slaves in America. * Belief that the slaves should be freed was a key factor in sparking the American civil war. 1861: The American Civil War begins at fort Sumter. * Fought between the United States of America, who opposed slavery, and the Confederate States of America, a new nation established by seven slave states in the south. * Not the only reason for the civil war, slavery was a key issue being fought over. 1865: The 13th amendment is passed, permanently outlawing slavery. * Shortly after the surrender of all confederate forces, ending the civil war. 1866: The civil rights act is passed by Congress. * The first to define US citizenship as well as state that all citizens were protected by the law. * It is expected that the act was passed, despite being vetoed repeatedly by President Andrew Johnson, in order to protect the rights of African-Americans. 1870: The 15th amendment is passed, giving the black man the right to vote. 1875: A bi-racial senate and House of Representatives passes the civil rights act. * Designed to protect all Americans in their access to accommodations and facilities such as restaurants. * Never enforced and was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme court in 1883 1896: The Supreme Court introduces a “separate but equal”...
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...How far did peaceful coexistence ease Cold War tensions between the USA and the Soviet Union in the years 1953-61? The idea of peaceful coexistence emerged after the death of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. His eventual successor, Nikita Khruschev wanted a complete overhaul in the policies of the Soviet Union leading to his ‘Secret Speech’ in which he denounced Stalin and brought his horrendous actions to light. This was known as destalinisation and marked the start of peaceful existence, the idea that both the Soviet Union and the United States of America could peacefully exist without waging a war. While peaceful coexistence did indeed ease tensions to some extent between the USA and the USSR in the years 1953-61, it largely had the opposite effect and actually increased tensions. Firstly, in regards to diplomacy, it can be argued that peaceful coexistence did ease tensions between the USA and the USSR in the years 1953-61. Although nothing of crucial significance was agreed at the Geneva Summit of July 1955, the fact that both superpowers had agreed to meet, and it being the first summit between the two since Potsdam must show that peaceful coexistence had eased tensions to an extent. The summit marked a change in attitudes and almost presented the two superpowers to have matured simply by the fact that they had agreed to meet. Similarly, although the Paris summit never took place due to the U2 spy plane incident, the choice to have it in the first place, and the Vienna summit...
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...public demonstration of disapproval.” The form of “protest” that is taking the streets by storm is more destructive than any of its predecessors. The truth needs to be revealed about this new form. The word needs a revision in the dictionary so that the mass media will correctly use it in any of its broadcasts. Protesting in today’s society has gone from being completely peaceful...
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...First I would explain the difference between active euthanasia and then I would explain patient assisted suicide their similarities as well as the distinctions between the two. Active euthanasia, also known as mercy killing, is defined as ending one’s life in a deliberate and peaceful manner. It occurs when a doctor is the one that gives his/her patient lethal medication to purposely end their life and to relieve the unstoppable pain and suffering that their patient is enduring. There is also another form of euthanasia, and that is passive euthanasia. Passive euthanasia occurs when medical professionals either don’t do something necessary to keep the patient alive or stop doing something that is necessary to keep the patient alive. Morally...
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...To what extent did peaceful coexistence ease cold war tension between US and USSR 1953- 1961? Between the years 1953-1961 the Soviet Union under the control of Nikita Khrushchev adopted a rather ‘friendly’ and calm approach regarding American-Soviet relations. Following the death of Stalin, Khrushchev adopted the policy of ‘peaceful coexistence’ that sought a friendly approach to the west limiting the threat of direct confrontation. Through the use of this foreign policy Khrushchev could build up the soviet nation directing resources in order to better the Soviet Union’s national situation. This new policy eased cold war tensions as it saw an age of negotiating and the end of a fierce opposing ideological battle upon the surface, yet it is clear that beneath a rather more sinister situation was occurring that would create the most dangerous period in the cold war; ‘the threat of total annihilation’ so therefore it is not fair to say that peaceful coexistence was close to being reached during this period even though the attitude of the Soviet Union had changed. Although it may seem that peaceful coexistence eased cold war tensions as a friendly approach however, it is clear that the change of attitude to a peaceful approach only created further suspicion and the need for security. The threat of total annihilation and the development of a nuclear race created an increasingly tense and dangerous situation. After the development of the atom bomb and hydrogen bomb on both sides both...
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...green light represents the yearning for a home, his mother and a more peaceful past which were obliterated by the bomb. The composition of the short story is used to create intrigue for the audience. The story begins with the bomb dropping to instantly grasping the reader’s attention. Throughout the story ‘the past’ is scatted throughout the story, representing how the peaceful past lives the civilians lived were completely destroyed by war. The ending of my story holds much significance and is purposely left up to the interpretation of the audience. Throughout the story the protagonist follows the green light as it is a sign of hope through “the valley of ashes”. However, when he finally reaches the green light, the last words spoken in the story, “I found you, my firefly”, are left without an identifying character who said it and therefore, up to the audience to determine the ending and keep them asking questions to determine, whether his mother spoke to the protagonist of the story, shortening the quote, from “goodnight, my little firefly” possibly seeing how the boy has grown through his hardships. On the other hand, it could be interpreted as the boy who had found his mother, however she was already dead. Although, he may have had realised she was his hope or green light, represented by the fireflies. This last quote lack emotional connotations, leaving the story up to the readers interpretation. The ending represents the uncertainty of war and the presence of death conflicting...
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...JACKSON’S “THE LOTTERY” A. Setting the tone: Peaceful and relaxing B. Irony: Even though the mood is relaxing, there is a premonition of something bad to come C. Ending: The ending is implied IV. NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S “YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN” D. Setting the tone: feeling of something evil to come E. Symbolism i. Faith – the wife and commitment to Jesus ii. Venture in to the forest – Journey of life iii. Traveler’s staff – Satan in the Garden of Eden F. Ending: Was it real or was it a dream? V. CONCLUSION A thorough analysis of Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” reveals that different literary elements, such as tone and setting, are used to convey the characters’ arrival at dark, sinister places. Jackson’s “The Lottery” and Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” are two short stories that use completely opposite ways to get to the same destination: a dark, sinister place. Both stories are very dark, and almost morbid, but one story keeps the reader oblivious to the tragic event that is being set up, while the other story lays it out very plainly and clearly for the reader to feel from the start. In “The Lottery,” Jackson generates a feeling of peace and ease. The stage is set like a casual summer day of shopping. Jackson’s tone and artistic attention to detail gives the reader an unguarded, peaceful, relaxing feeling. However, even with a relaxed feeling...
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...On the tenth anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, a piece by Cesar Chavez was published in the magazine of a religious organization. Chavez writes this article promoting nonviolence in order to convince those who were protesting at the time to turn away from violence. He uses rhetorical strategies like diction and appeals to authority to create different tones throughout the text. Chavez first creates a negative tone as he talks about violence using strong diction. He describes the impact of violence as having only results of “many injuries and perhaps deaths” or “total demoralization of the workers”. The wording Chavez uses gives his readers feelings of hopelessness as he discusses how violence leads to only poor endings....
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...in question, and for that reason it becomes her decision, whether she chooses to end or continue living her life. Meggie’s decision to orchestrating her death by refusing medication is a parallel representation to a wide-spread argument across the world today, known as Euthanasia. While it is viewed as an unethical and demoralizing act to most people, euthanasia must become legal and recognized as a possible solution to those with terminal and catastrophic diseases within the United States of America. Euthanasia, also known as physician assisted suicide, is defined by taking deliberate action with the express intention of ending one’s life to relieve persistent and unstoppable suffering; “A quiet, painless death” (Medilexicon). There are two different types of euthanasia, known as passive and active euthanasia. Passive euthanasia refers to “A mode of ending life in which a physician is given an...
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