...get up very early in the morning to get to work at six am so I see the sunrise in the car on my way to work. It brings revelation and great joy to see the sunrise I feel refreshed and it gives me a feeling as though as the God that is in heaven is so real that he gives us a sign that he is working where he is. To many people seeing the sunrise is irrelevant because the simple things in life such as nature do not amuse them. There are advantages and disadvantages of seeing the sunrise .To me some of the disadvantages are that you get tired throughout the day when you have a very long day and your eyes can sometimes burn. The advantages however, is knowing that God is real, that God is a God that shows his people that they are blessed to be waking up every single morning. You feel energized and an inner peace rather than waking late your body hurts and half the day is gone at times when you do not wake early to see the sunrise and carry out your day early. Seeing the sunrise gives you hope that you are closer to your dreams and aspiration, it gives you hope that whenever you’re going through a battle in life that your closer to the finish line. As a university student sunrise shows me that i am closer to graduation date ,that I am way closer to becoming what I want to accomplish each and every day that I wake up. It makes me just want...
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...a very distinct picture of both heaven and hell. He describes them both in such a way that makes the reader feel as if they are actually there. The Great Divorce is made up of a lot of metaphors that really make one think about how heaven and hell will be. While C.S. Lewis paints an interesting, thought-provoking image of heaven and hell, it is only an idea. We cannot know exactly what they will look like until we are there. The Great Divorce begins with the narrator standing at a bus stop. The bus stop is in the middle of a very bleak town. The town that he is in is hell. He says, "I had been wandering for hours in similar mean streets, always in the rain and always in evening twilight." He had wandered around for hours...
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...In the story, The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank, Anne compares the eight occupants of the “Secret Annex,” to a piece of little blue heaven. I feel that Anne is referring to the black rain clouds around them are the Nazi’s coming closer to finding them. Anne notices the fighting in the streets and how Nazi’s are taking away people every day which worries her more. She starts have nightmares of what might happen, and how she might be taken away from her family. I feel that Anne compares the families to the little blue heaven because she feels safer with them in the annex, and their “...circle which separates us from the approaching danger closes more and more tightly,” (Frank 115) shows how they come closer and closer to being found each day. Anne becomes more and more afraid that they will be caught. Anne goes into a deep state of depression because she feels there is not a living person she can talk to about her problems. She has nightmares of being shipped off away from her family, or of the “Secret Annex” being on fire. Anne tries hard to occupy herself with books and education, but it won’t help her to have her fears go away....
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...Greece. These poems depicted the events and the ideas of the time they were written in. One such epic poem was Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. Written in the early fourteenth century the Divine Comedy takes on an allegoric view of the Christian and of the political beliefs held by Dante at the time. Dante was part of a political group in Italy known as the White Guelphs, who favored the Pope as leader over the Holy Roman Emperor. This held influence in the Divine Comedy. In trying to get these ideas out the people Dante wrote the epic poem in the vernacular of the Italian people. The Divine Comedy is centered on Dante and his two guides. The poem takes the reader on a journey with Dante and his guides through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. This is accomplished through the poem being broken up into three main canticles. Each one of these canticles contains thirty-three cantos. The number three is an important Christian symbol as it symbolizes the Trinity. This is important to Dante in his poem due to his religious beliefs. As the reader gets a literal description on Dante’s travels, the reader symbolically gains insight on how people viewed the progression of a person’s soul toward God. The first canticle is about Dante’s and his guide, Virgil’s, descent through the ten circles of Hell. As they descend through Hell the reader learns about the 10 circles. The deeper in Hell the worse your sin is considered. The sins that represented the circles included lust, gluttony...
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...Humanism is the belief in the bringing back of the classics and in the greatness of man. Humanists believed in the importance of this life; they believed that if someone had a talent it was a gift given to them by God and they should use to create beauty. Their hope was to of gain fame and grow closer to God. It was this idea, that inspired the Renaissance. Even though humanism was considered a Renaissance idea there were many writers in the late Middle Ages that helped create the basis for future humanist. One of the most important writers was Dante, who wrote The Divine Comedy. Some of the Humanistic concepts that he includes in his Inferno are the revival of the classics, putting an emphasis on the divinity of humans, and the desire to...
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...System, a social class structure the Hindus are born into and believes in reincarnation. The Caste System is important to Hinduism because it determines how close you are to moksha or being released from the cycle of birth. To reach moksha, Hindus have to; follow the Vedas, (holy text), follow their diet of no meat, perform their dharmas, (the duties they perform) and their good karma in their current life must outweigh their bad karma. Once moksha is reached, the Hindu is released from reincarnation and united with the three main gods Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. Hinduism influences people to do good deeds in their life, because they will not go unpunished. As people are reincarnated, they earn a spot closer to moksha if they follow their duties as a Hindu and maintain good karma. Hinduism makes followers become more aware of their words and actions their current life so that one day they can obtain moksha and be with the gods. Another influential belief system in India is Buddhism. Buddhism does not have any gods because the belief is that nothing is permanent in the world including gods, therefore it is a philosophy and not a religion. It was created by Siddhartha Gautama, a rich prince who was kept away from the world. Siddhartha was locked in his palace for part of his life until one day he went...
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...Exam Questions Section 1 (a) What is meant by Atonement?(2) Reconciliation between God and Humanity. (b) Do you think Jesus died to save people?(4) Give two reasons for your point of view. • yes because Jesus says in the Gospels that he was dying to save people from sin. This is the reason why we are born without sin. This is important for Christians as we can get to heaven. • Also as a christian The catechism teaches that Jesus’ death brought salvation upon us people yet again providing evidence that Jesus did die to save us people on Earth. (c) Explain how one religion community expresses its love of God.(8) They take vows to be obedient to God, one community is the Carmelite nuns who take vows. These vows are very strict and by following them you are showing your love to God. Also religious communities should spend time with God in private prayer. The Carmelite nuns spend almost 12 hours of everyday in pray2011-Beliefs And Values 2011-Beliefs And Values er, worship and contemplation. This truly shows they are committed to God. Also in religious communities the people give up their freedom. In order to show their complete love towards God, the Carmelite nuns give up things like money and sex so theres simply no distractions. Lastly, the Carmelite nuns live in an enclosed area away from the rest of the world simply not to get distracted allowing them to show full devotion and commitment to God. (d) “Christian should not believe that god is...
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...December 21, 2012 India: How Spirituality Can Affect Democracy India is often referred to as the "Land of Spirituality". There is no major religion that they hold and this is one of the reasons that it is so diverse. However, this spiritual land is a well formed constitutional democracy. Could there be some correlation between the two? If we explore the major religions in India, we can see that perhaps the reason democracy is holding so well is because of these spiritual people. The six major religions in India are Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Sikhism. These religions, all very different, have played a crucial part in forming India and keeping it so culturally diverse. These religions all promote equality and freedom of man and they contributed not only to India being a democracy, but they also helped India to be the superpower it is today. Hinduism is a religion that supports those that want to join. They do not convert others into Hinduism, nor do they have religious wars. "Hinduism offers lots of freedom to operate. An individual decides his Guru, and follows him or her. When many devotees come together a sect is formed. Like democracy, the people select a leader." (Prlog.org) These sects often are made and unmade, relating to the constant changes in democracy. People would argue that Hinduism is a confused religion because there is a certain lack of structure to those that do not follow. Even those that are not democratic would argue that democracy...
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...lifestyle and upbringing. A person’s worldview is affected by the way they were raised, educated, friends, surroundings and environments (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011). In Biblical/Christian worldview the origin comes from God the creator which is the first cause. Genesis 1;1, concludes that god created the heavens and earth, meaning that God created them from merely nothing which is why there is something. Psalam139:1316, David said that God is his creator meaning that God is the origin of life itself (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011). In Biblical/Christian worldview the identity comes from Mankind. It is considered the creation of god above all matters except for the angels and God is eternal which in good practice leads to eternal life in the heavens above. Psalm 8:5 states that God created mankind above the animals and below the angels so therefore it is mankind that is the protector of the animals and angels of mankind, as does Genesis 2:15 states that we should take care of the animals and protect the earth by using its natural resources (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011). In Biblical/Christian worldview John 17:3 uses the bible as the way to reach out to mankind. The purpose is to become closer with God and build a relationship by using the words of the bible and Jesus Christ (Weider & Gutierrez, 2011). In Biblical/Christian worldview morality comes from God’s own holy standards of what is right and wrong and one must obey these standards or one has sinned. Genesis 3, Adam ate from the...
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...CONSTANTLY – MYMP I knew it was there Though I tried to hide it But the feeling just kept on shining through Haven't known you that long So I try to deny it But the feeling was much too much too strong Could this be love Deep down inside Tearing me apart I feel it in my heart [Chorus:] Constantly, you're on my mind Thinking 'bout you all the time I can't sleep no matter what I do I just keep on thinking 'bout you Why do I feel this way When I know you have someone That you're seeing each and every day Should I play this game Of just being your friend When I know that's not where I want it to end How could this be wrong When the feeling's so strong Tearing me apart I feel it in my heart [Chorus:] [2x] Constantly, you're on my mind Thinking 'bout you all the time I can't sleep no matter what I do I just keep on thinking 'bout you No I don't want to start no trouble Between you and I and your lover But I must tell you what I'm going through Every time you walk by I see love in your eye You're on my mind Keep thinkin' about your love I just keep on thinking 'bout you [Repeat Chorus:] TIME AFTER TIME – CYNDI LAUPER Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick, And think of you Caught up in circles confusion - Is nothing new Flashback - warm nights - Almost left behind Suitcases of memories, Time after - Sometimes you picture me - I'm walking too far ahead You're calling to me, I can't hear What you've said - Then you say...
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...without thinking. (Your gut reaction) II. Part Two: 1. The Question of Origin: a. Christian worldview believes that God is the creator of heaven and earth. (Genesis 1:1) and (Revelation 21:1) He is also the creator of man and woman. (Genesis 1:27) 2. The Question of Identity: b. In Christianity Angels are believed to be above humans and God above them. But Humans are believed to be above animals. Animals above plants…etc. (Genesis 1:26) 3. The Question of Meaning/Purpose: c. The purpose of life for Christians is to live in the likeness of God. We read the bible to get an understanding of how we are suppose to live and then we are suppose to live in that way. (Romans 6:17) That is what all Christians strive for to get closer to God through his word. (Matthew 6:33) 4. The Question of Morality: d. Christians determine what is moral or ethic on the bases of God. The bible lays out a floor plan of how to live our lives the bible tells us what is right and what is wrong. (Matthew 7:12) (1 Corinthians 15:33) mentions morals. 5. The Question of Destiny: e. Christians believe that it is Heaven or Hell and those are the only two options. They believe the way they live there lives while on earth will please God and on “Judgment day” he will determine who goes to either Heaven or Hell. III. Part Three:...
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...very short. Each closing year, each setting sun, each tick of the clock – is shortening our days, and swiftly, silently, but surely bringing us closer and closer to eternity. There is nothing we can do to stop the course of time. Life itself is no more than a breath. “You do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes” (James 4:14). The year, the day and the hour will soon come that will bring our life here on earth to an end. There, at life’s junction, our eternal destiny will be sealed. It will be the point of no return. So make sure today that you know where you are heading. Today our feet stand on time’s sinking sand. Tomorrow some of our footprints might remain, but we are gone – into eternity. Today our hands are busy at work, we can see things with our eyes, our mind is thinking, we are planning for the future. Tomorrow all is still. The arms are folded, the eyes are closed and they will remain so, for we are gone – gone to eternity. Others were once busy as we are now, healthy as we are, thoughtless as we are; but now they are gone – to eternity. What comes after we die? Whether your destiny takes you right or left at the junction of your life is something you must decide today. Either you will wake up with rapture in the glory of heaven or be engulfed in the darkness and despair of hell. “Man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Heb. 9:27). Dear reader...
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...famous renaissance artist El Greco. The painting is sixteen by eleven feet and was drawn with oil on canvas. The painting depicts a burial scene of Count Orgaz and a heaven scene with Christ above them. This painting is the most intriguing for El Greco’s use of two focal points. In El Greco’s career The Burial of Count Orgaz is widely accepted as his greatest work. In describing the painting itself it is divided into two sections, one being a burial scene of Count Orgaz in the lower half portion of the artwork, and a scene of heaven with Christ and the saints swirling overhead among thin silky clouds. The two distinct sections of this artwork give the painting two focal points, which the eyes are drawn towards. The section of the artwork depicting heaven has Christ as a focal point, he is centered at the very top of the painting with virtually every figure around him looking up with some motioning towards him. Christ is dressed in white robe, and the figures surrounding Christ vary from Saints to musicians, angles, multitudes of followers, and the Virgin Mary. The figures all seem to be swirling among silky clouds around Christ which gives each figure a distinct position and proportion in the painting, some closer up and distinctive, other more further away and faded. The burial scene directly below the heavens has the Count Orgaz as the focal point and he is positioned near the lowest part of the painting and perpendicular to Christ. The mourners around the Count Orgaz are...
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...Does suffering in your life draw you closer to Jesus or farther away? There is no one answer to this question. There are people that feel closer to Jesus when a family member dies, because they go to church and pray to the person that died. It is taught that we need to pray for the person that has died because prayers help that person get to heaven if they are in purgatory. A person that suffers a loss of a job, limb, sickness or even a child could think that Jesus has not been there to help them which are why they are in this situation. A person that blames Jesus for their faults may not attend mass or pray or be happy again. One is told and taught by the church that Jesus will not give more than can be handled by an individual. Although there are times that one feels alone in their life and feels that Jesus is not with them through their heartache. Life throws many situations good and bad in one’s way. Jesus has a way of testing one’s strength. Strength and faith gets one through many situations. Going to church and praying is a form of coping and believing that Jesus will get one through anything. Jesus is always close although it may not feel that way sometimes. Believing in Jesus and praying to Jesus is one way of drawing one closer to the Church and to Him. No one’s life is full of happiness all the time. There are many ups and downs in everyone’s daily life. There would not be happiness without sadness or suffering. One needs to believe that by staying...
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...heavy. The elements of allusion, diction and, imagery come together to highlight the poem’s ambiguity. Its ambiguity, the two views of taking the poem as the speaker being straight forward in presenting the celibate as more godly, and as a result the impure unworthy of them, and the perspective that the speakers god-complex and displayed self-importance is satire to mock the pure who find themselves so mighty. The two takes on the work are hidden from another once it is read within the internal perspective view of the reader. “Fever 103°” is a poem of two foils chosen to created make a mockery of the reader, the views are pinned together to show the human self-servient manner to choose what gives them self-justification. The poem fights heaven and hell. It alludes to the gates of hell, “Cerberus / who wheezes at the gate. Incapable / of licking clean / the aguey tendon, the sin, the sin.” (Plath lines 4-7) The line portrays the feverish tendon, sexual desire, as being at the very gates of hell, a sin to take you to hell. In the next two lines the speaker says “The tinder cries. / The indelible...
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