...The Forbidden Room In a human’s life span, they have always wondered on the belief of faith. In our lives, there was always a wonder if there was or there is someone who has major power. Such as in an older time, people have thought there was a man who showed a path to opportunity. Religious humans believe that the matter of a book and good actions can reflect what should be great in this world. In “Room 8”, James Griffiths tells a story of two English men in a prison cell discussing the importance of a mysterious red box. Through symbolism and imagery, Griffiths presents a story about the opportunity humans can receive by faith. Relating to faith, key symbols have shown the idea of opportunity. While the prisoner entered the cell, he first views a book on the top bunk of the bed. The title of the book is Death on the Hills by Apollon Nikolayevich Maykov who was a Russian poet best known for his lyric verse, showcasing images of unspeakable Russian history. The title itself could have been a big clue of what his life ahead of him would be. Even though he did not focus on the book, other clues led to the prisoner’s faith. In the film, the main symbol was the red box, which showed a path to opportunity. When the prisoner had opened the box, he was astonished of what the box was capable of. He had viewed the box as a path way to freedom. Since he did not think it through, he did not pick the right path and he suffered the consequences. Fascinated towards the...
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...ESSAY CHARLIE MITCHELL THEO 104-D59 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14). When one speak of, “foundational to the Christian faith is the belief that mankind is created in the image of God” (Biblical Worldview Essay instructions).It goes without saying, we cannot overlook the passage that indoctrinate our thoughts of this phenomena event. Very early in the writing of the bible, God set the stage for what his intentions were to be. The writing of Genesis sets that stage in the creation, from the first verse, “In the beginning God created the heaven and earth” (Genesis 1:1). Through the final creation, “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7). Thesis: There is no argument, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us” (Etzel, Gutierrez, 2012). The question lies in, is he (man) living out that creed? Has man’s perspective of God’s commandments gone off the beaten path? Where did man sway? In my profession, there are no less than 10,000 personnel that makeup our company structure. All with varying demographic makeup, yet all are considered as one from our CEO perspective. We have a product to market to the general public, each employee are given the necessary...
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...we are spiritual beings, when God created the first man, He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (Genesis 2:7), making man a living soul and giving to him spiritual life. Man is uniquely made by virtue of the fact of creation according to a pattern designed by God. God equipped man with an intellectual ability which was and is far superior to that of any animal. Thus man was given a mind capable of hearing and understanding God's communication with him, emotions capable of responding to God in love and devotion, and a will which enabled him to choose whether or not to obey God. Humanistic psychology makes the assumption that a personal God is a myth and that we are simply products of spontaneous generation and billions of years of evolution. If man in his origin is a product of a long evolutionary past, man is then best understood in terms of the animal, the savage, and the child. From the Biblical perspective, man was created as a mature individual and did not evolve over time. Some humanistic psychologists hold that man is simply someone who has evolved from primitivism. Their aim against maturity is what they use to justify their position. If man is constantly led to believe that they evolve from evolution rather that he was created in Adam into maturity and responsibility and that his revolt is against maturity and responsibility, his self-justification is shattered. It has become the norm with humanistic psychologist for persons who come to them seeking counselling...
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...knowledge-based societies;the ability of a nation to use and create knowledge capital determines its capacity to empower and enable its citizens by increasing human capabilities. Easy access to knowledge, creationand preservation of knowledge systems, dissemination of knowledge and better knowledgeservices should be core concerns of the Digital Bangladesh Vision 2021.Bangladesh should be part of a well-crafted national strategy and “Digital Bangladesh”,needs to be the cornerstone strategy for Bangladesh. We have to build a people-centered,development-oriented Information Society, where everyone would be able to access, utilizeand share information and knowledge easily and efficiently. The concept of DigitalBangladesh should be centered on the creation of what is popularly termed as a "knowledge- based society," Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are a critical componentfor building this knowledge-society. Our ability in creating and disseminating knowledge willeventually drive the nation’s growth inthe coming days. A digital society ensures an ICT-driven knowledge-based society where information will be readily available online and whereall possible tasks of the government, semi-government and also private spheres will be processed using state of the art technology.The first and foremost challenge to materialize the Digital Bangladesh Vision 2021 would beto ensure overall connectivity at an affordable cost. With the intent to enhance connectivityemphasis should be provided...
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...My current manager has got to be the most applicable reference to business acumen that I can think of. I have worked for the Federal Government for 4 years now, and have worked for my current boss for 2 of those years. Her name is Cindy and she is without a doubt the best boss I have ever had. Throughout my time here, Cindy has taught me the ins and outs of supply chain, product management, and so much more. Although she is incredibly efficient at her job and the tasking it entails, I have found that it is not her true passion. Cindy loves to help people. She has made it her mission in life to make sure nobody on our team ever feels lost of like they don’t have anyone fighting for them, and she has shown many times how much she truly values the people that work for her as individuals and as a team. Individuals with business acumen are characterized by several key traits. These includes having “an acute perception of the dimension of business issues, making sense out of complexity and an uncertain future, being mindful of all choices and implications and their effects on all parties, and being decisive (Reilly).” These are all traits that I have witnessed Cindy having and knowing the power of. In the Support Equipment branch of the Navy (where Cindy and I work) it is common practice to have interactions with soldiers and other members of the fleet who are using the equipment that we make and support. It is necessary to have the ability to understand that no matter what the part/product...
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...The Tale of Two Creations: How Two Creation Stories Can Create a Singular Narrative Genesis sets the stage for the rest of the story told within the Hebrew Bible. It provides the foundation for who the Israelites are and who their God is. As the first book of the Torah and Hebrew Bible, Genesis recounts the creation of the world, the destruction of mankind with the flood, and the foundation of monotheism through Abraham. As Segal explains, “[the Torah] is a narrative, tracing the history of the world, humanity, and then focusing on a particular nation” (13). The Torah as a whole creates a compelling and rich account of ancient Jewish history. The creation of the world and humanity is the starting basis for the Torah, beginning with two separate...
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...are among his masterpieces. Of the Sistine Chapel artwork, Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam (figure number 13.14) and The Last Judgment (figure number 13.15) are the most famous. I adore these frescos and so my decision to discuss them was not difficult. Both pieces display two of the significant moments in theological history: God’s creation of Adam and the final judgement of mankind. Both paintings offer interesting depictions of space and balance while offering unique theological implications. The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement are radically different in how they depict spatial relations. In The Creation, God and other divine beings fly towards a reclined Adam. God’s hair and beard flow backwards, which implies forward motion while Adam is stationary. Adam and God occupy one total space and God’s life giving touch to Adam is natural and organic. In The Last Judgement, each figure occupies unique, non-complimentary spaces. Christ and Mary, His mother, occupy the center of the work, with each figure belonging to their groups (for example, the saved in the bottom...
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...Adam From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the figure from Abrahamic religions. For the given name, see Adam (given name). For other uses, see Adam (disambiguation). See also: Adam and Eve Adam Hands of God and Adam.jpg Detail from Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam, Sistine Chapel ceiling Spouse(s) Eve Lilith (folklore) Children Cain Abel Seth Creation of Adam, Michelangelo Adam (Hebrew: אָדָם) is a figure from the Book of Genesis, also mentioned in the New Testament, the Quran, the Book of Mormon, and the Book of Iqan. According to Womack's creation myth[1] of Abrahamic religions, and also according to the Holy Bible, he is the first human. In the Genesis creation narratives, he was created by Yahweh-Elohim ("Yahweh-God", the god of Israel), though the term "adam" can refer to both the first individual person, as well as to the general creation of humankind. Christian churches differ on how they view Adam's subsequent behavior of disobeying God (often called the Fall of man), and to the consequences that those actions had on the rest of humanity. Christian and Jewish teachings sometimes hold Adam and Eve (the first woman) to a different level of responsibility for the Fall, though Islamic teaching holds both equally responsible. In addition, Islam holds that Adam was eventually forgiven, while Christianity holds that redemption occurred only later through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Bahá'í Faith, Islam and some Christian denominations...
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...Furthermore, Trible’s reading of Adam suggests that he’s passive, nonchalant, and goes with whatever Eve asks of him or tells him and once the fall comes and they’ve both made a mistake and Eve chooses to take a bite from the apple; a sin, and tells Adam to also take a bite Adam after is seen as vindictive and opportunistic when he names, gives himself power over Eve. Trible states before the fall that Eve and Adam were equals. Eve isn’t from Adam but they are one in the same, made from the same cloth, created in the image of God. Adam was the beginning of creation and Eve was the end. Trible sees the story of creation as circular because it ends Eve and begins with Adam who are both creations of God from “raw material”. Adam was created, his...
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...In The Lost World of Adam and Eve, Walton presents Genesis 1-3 in a way that many have never thought of before. Walton uses his extensive study of Ancient Near East texts and an open minded interpretation of Genesis in order to develop his theories. Walton proposes that the Genesis account is not a material origin but a functional origin Walton raises 21 “propositions” to present his case. Walton’s opening proposition brings to light that modern readers of Genesis are in a very low context setting of communication. This means that because we are separated by a large period of time, language, and cultural difference, we are not viewing the author’s words within the context they were originally given; therefore, it is very likely that we are...
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...being, Adam. He was unique, alone, and an individual. God then breathed life into a companion, named Eve, for Adam.. Unfortunately in the story of Genesis, Adam and Eve betray God’s trust and are cast out of the Garden of Eden. Michelangelo’s paintings of the Sistine Chapel capture the story of Adam and Eve from Genesis. Similarly, in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the Creature can be compared to Adam and his creator, Victor Frankenstein to God. The Creature was also an individual, unique, and lonely being created by someone who was supposed to care for him, but unfortunately the Creature doesn’t get that same guidance as Adam gets from God. He says, “I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel" (Shelley 66). In Frankenstein, there are many references towards the story God and Adam in Genesis. Because of these references many think that the stories are a little similar. That may be, but there are by far more dissimilarities. I believe that the Creature’s story doesn’t match up with the story of Adam in Michelangelo’s paintings of the Sistine Chapel. Adam was created in God’s image and born in a more natural way then the Creature in Frankenstein. God breathed life into Adam in Michelangelo’s paintings. It shows God looking at Adam in such a peaceful and loving way. God’s hand is fully stretched out toward Adam, showing how important he was to his creator. Adam is pictured as the ideal human male with large muscles and well-designed contours. Adam’s creation is thought...
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...Historicity of Adam A hotly debated topic among evolutionists, creation scientists, and evangelicals is the historicity of Adam. These people’s views can be summarized into four basic positions [1]. The most liberal view, evolutionary creationism, holds that there was no historical Adam. This view has been expounded upon by Denis Lamoureux, a well-known professor who has lectured widely on the topic of evolutionary creationism. Evolutionary creationism posits that God used evolution to create man and used ancient views of science to impart specific inerrant truths [2]. This idea of using ancient science to give truth is called the “Message-Incident Principle” [3]. The second position is the archetypal view. Those who hold this view, such as John Walton, an influential scholar who has written several books on the topic, believe that Adam was a real man, but was used biblically as an archetype, or a representation of humanity as a whole. According to this view, Adam may or may not have been the father of mankind, and that the Bible should not be used as an argument against scientific evidence about human origins [4]. The third position, old-earth creationism, suggests that Adam was the real “[headwater] of humankind” but argues that the Bible does not limit the timeline of history to a young-earth perspective. This view has been vocally promoted by a seminary professor named C. John Collins, who has also written a famous book on the subject entitled Did Adam and Eve Really...
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...Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling The Creation of Adam Page 276 Brandon Steinberg Mr. Ray Morales Art 114-01 23 July 2012 Michelangelo was considered the greatest living artist in his lifetime, and ever since then he has been held to be one of the greatest artists of all time. Most of his work was done during the Italian renaissance. Michelangelo was not only known for his amazing paintings, but he was also a sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer. He has a bunch of pieces, from paintings, to sculptures, which rank among the most famous in history. The piece that I would like to talk about is The Creation of Adam, in the Sistine Chapel. Originally, Michelangelo was supposed to paint the twelve Apostles against a starry sky. Instead of painting this, Michelangelo wanted to paint something that was more complex; which represented creation, the Downfall of Man, and the Promise of Salvation through Christ. Michelangelo was a very unique person, often wanting to be by himself for long periods of times. He was known to, “live like a poor man.” He rarely ate, but when he did it was, “more out of necessity than out of pleasure.” He was a man that believed deeply in Church and the Christian faith. This led him to live a rather rough life sexually and emotionally. According to his faith, anyone who committed acts of homoerotic nature would not be aloud to go to heaven when they pass. This haunted Michelangelo throughout his whole life, and had a great deal in regards...
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...novel describes a monster and his actions due to his creator abandoning him. Throughout Mary Shelley’s novel, there is the question of who really is the monster? Victor Frankenstein, the creator of the monster, can easily be compared to the Judeo-Christian God and the story of creation found in the book of Genesis. The God referred to as the creator of all mankind is driven by love for his creation, but Victor Frankenstein is driven to create by his own personal ideas of grandiosity and ego. The Holy Bible is the account of the Judeo-Christian God’s action in the world and his purpose for all creation. The writing of the Holy Bible took place over sixteen centuries, and is the work of over forty human authors. There are sixty-six books that provide various lessons for living and moral conduct, examples of love from a Creator, and a starting point for creation. In Genesis, the first book of the Holy Bible, we are introduced to Adam and Eve. God places Adam, the first man in the Judeo-Christian tradition, in the Garden of Eden with clear instructions that he can eat from any tree except from the Tree of Knowledge. God explains to him, if he eats from this tree, he will die (Gen. 1.27). Because God loves Adam, he provides him with a companion, Eve. A serpent, that could...
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...Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, commonly known by his first name, Michelangelo, was a pivotal force in the Italian Renaissance. He was born on March 6, 1475 in Caprese Michelangelo, to a middle class family in the banking industry. Michelangelo was fascinated with observing painters at churches nearby, rather than focusing on tedious schoolwork. At age 13, he joined the Florentine painter’s workshop with the help of his father, Leonardo di Buonarrota Simoni. Correspondingly, Michelangelo became a painter, sculptor, architect and poet, achieving works including but not limited to, the sculpture of David, The Creation of Adam, and The Last Judgement. Following his death on February 18, 1564, Michelangelo left behind a remarkable...
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