...A few months after his election, Pope John Paul II began his worldwide travels. Unlike the previous Popes, who preferred to stay near the Vatican, he was the first Pope in the history of the pontificate to travel throughout the world (“Pope,” 2006). In an interview with reporters early in his reign as Pope, John Paul announced the goal of his papacy, "The Pope cannot remain a prisoner of the Vatican. I want to go to everybody...from the nomads of the steppes to the monks and nuns in their convents...I want to cross the threshold of every home” (“Indepth: His Own Words,” 2005). Because of this announcement, his trips were groundbreaking news. His first stops were in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, then on to his native Poland. The main theme of his speeches emphasized human rights. Worldwide news coverage of his travels allowed television viewers of all faiths, including me, to see how many hundreds of thousands, and sometimes millions, of people would gather for his visits. It was during these international visits, particularly to the countries under Communist rule, that the Pope would focus his speeches on freedom and human rights. As the people came, they slowly began to realize they would not be punished for gathering to see him or for listening to his speeches. Crowds of followers began to build as they came to realize that they had a right to be free citizens (Papal Years, 2000). As a result of this realization, the Pope’s popularity grew to immense proportions. He did...
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...Pope John Paul “The Great” Pope John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus II), born Karol Józef Wojtyła[a] (Polish:]; 18 May 1920 ‒ 2 April 2005) was a Roman Catholic priest, bishop, and Cardinal who eventually rose to become Pope. He was elected by the second Papal conclave of 1978, which was called after Pope John Paul I, who was elected in August after the death of Pope Paul VI, died after thirty-three days. Then-Cardinal Wojtyla was elected on the third day of the conclave and adopted his predecessor's name out of tribute to the deceased former pontiff. In the years since his death, John Paul II has since been made a saint by the Church. He is referred to as Pope Saint John Paul II or Saint John Paul the Great, for example as a name for institutions. He was the second longest-serving pope in modern history after Pope Pius IX, who served for nearly 32 years from 1846 to 1878. Born in Poland, John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since the Dutch Pope Adrian VI, who served from 1522 to 1523. John Paul II is recognized as helping to end Communist rule in his native Poland and eventually all of Europe. John Paul II significantly improved the Catholic Church's relations with Judaism, Islam, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Anglican Communion. He upheld the Church's teachings on such matters as artificial contraception and the ordination of women, but also supported the Church's Second Vatican Council and its reforms. He was one of the most travelled world leaders in history...
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...The Power of John Paul II’s “Don’t Be Afraid” John Paul II’s Support Of Solidarity And The Assassination Attempt in 1981 The answer to Stalin’s mocking question “How many [military] divisions has the pope?” began to be answered when John Paul II started his pontificate in June 1979 (The Economist, 2005). A new era started, and the Soviet Union rightfully feared the loss of control over the Eastern block, when this great man drove the fear out of all human kind, and gave them hope and strengths. Nothing ever stopped this Polish pope, not even an assassination attempt in 1981, from fighting for human rights, for the mutual acceptance of the neighbors, and from providing moral support to the Polish Solidarity, a movement that changed the world and triggered the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe. Born as Karol Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometers from Krakow, John Paul II was left on his own in 1941, when his father died (The Holy See, 2005). His mother and brother had died many years before that. After successfully finishing high school, he enrolled into Krakow's Jagiellonian University, and its school of drama. One year later, the Nazis occupied Poland and the University was closed. Karol had to give up his studies and started to work in a factory. However, Karol had already formed a strong character, capable of not being stopped by anything and, while working, in order to achieve his goal of becoming a priest, he begun following...
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...Philosophy of Man by Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) Man in particular is a ‘dynamic’ subject who is capable of sufficing himself by means of fulfilling acts which relate to him as an individual with in mind the ‘contents’ and ‘manner’ in which they are integrated – philosophical views of Pope John Paul II himself. Experience defines a man and his morality according to him. . Pope John Paul II offers instead an understanding of man viewing his innerness as a person manifested not only by his existence, but more importantly through his actions. This concept of man was greatly inspired by St. Thomas Aquinas. Existence and Actions hold and root to the idea that a man is a subject. His qualities of reasoning and freedom deliver one from creating something unique and noble out of his borrowed existence thus a person is not just an existing entity. Having the power to be rational and free in his will is achieved by the concreteness and will always thus be possessed by a man. My way of understanding Pope John Paul II’s philosophy of man is that humanity and morality exist together as one. To this I give that my present ‘me’ wholeheartedly equals a person by just respiring as I type, I can conclude I’m existing in this rather material world that God has created. However, along with this form are embracing experiences and countless deeds which amount more to the person I am now. These experiences serve as a ground for reflection of all the paths that we took in this world, may it...
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...Pope John Paul II was the second longest serving pope in modern history and the most recent pope in history to be canonized. He held a strong position on many topics and became known as a pope that would not compromise. He guided the Catholic Church through many modern day challenges and is remembered by Catholics as a pope that talked to them from the heart. Karol Josef Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II’s real name, was born on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland. Karol was baptized into Christ and His Church on June 20, 1920 by a Chaplain in the Polish Army, Fr. Franciszek Zak. His hometown had about 10,000 residents, about 8,000 Catholics and 2,000 Jews. Karol experienced both sadness and happiness in his childhood. Karol’s mother died when he was 9 years old, his sister died before...
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...Dami Oni MBA 506 Leadership Profile #3 Pope John Paul II One of the most constructive philosophies of contemporary leadership is servant leadership. Aimed at showing forth the leader as a servant, it focuses on the followers rather than having the leader ultimately ‘be the leader’. According to its proponent, Robert Greenleaf, “it begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.” There is almost no farther example of an individual who interprets this statement than Pope John Paul II. Pope John Paul made decisions and set various examples that culminated in the evidence of him being an interpreter of the ‘servant leadership’ theory. Pope John Paul II believed he was called to serve rather than be served and showed this in the smallest way possible. Servant leadership is one of the few schools of thought in leadership that makes the adherent, employee or follower, as the case may be, feel as human as possible, rather than seeing himself a slave. The leader puts others before himself, ensuring that he serves before even becoming the leader to assign roles or responsibilities. In Nahavandi’s (2015) words, ‘at the heart of servant leadership...is the focus on followers rather than the organization or the leader’. The focus of this philosophy is the development of the followers; to ensure that the leader does not let them remain the same after assumption of his position. His purpose is to be an example...
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...John Paul Jones John Paul Jones, an American Naval Captain, fought in one of the greatest naval battles in history. He was well known for his help in many wars. Jones was born in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland on July 6, 1742. His father was John Paul Sr. who was a gardener at the Arbigland estate. He lived with his half-siblings Adam and James Paul. John went to school and at the age of 13 he went to sea as a boat hand on a small merchant ship called the friendship. At 21 he captained his first ship, the John (I know, very funny). Next, in 1777 he commanded a ship called the Betsy. Whilst in Tobago, Jones killed a man who attacked him with a club. Many of his crewmates and friends told him to leave. He fled to the U.S. In 1773. When the battles of Lexington and Concord happened, Jones offered the U.S. Navy his expertise. He commanded the warship Providence in 1776. In 1777 he was given command of Ranger, another warship meant to attack all British ships. His greatest success was in 1778 when he sailed from Brest to the Irish Sea then to Whiteman to...
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...Upon the hundredth anniversary of the Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum, an encyclical entitled Centesimus Annus was written by Pope John Paul in 1991 as the Cold War was coming to an end to promote ideals in accordance with the Catholic social teaching. Centesimus Annus addressed various economic and social issues. Pope John Paul II largely condemns communism and those who impose dictatorship upon others. The document also focuses on justice, particularly of social and economic nature. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to private property, and the right to assemble and form organizations/associations. As previously and extensively addressed in the Rerum Novarum by Pope Leo XIII, these topics are not the sole focus of this encyclical. Consequently, the main points addressed by Pope John Paul II include that of the role of the state in the protection of human rights, and this being true for all citizens. The various topics addressed incorporate the views and opinions of the Catholic Church including justice for the less fortunate, and the defense of human rights. Pope John Paul II states, “When there is question of defending the rights of individuals, the defenseless and the poor have a claim to special consideration. The richer class has many ways of shielding itself, and stands less in need of help from the State; whereas the mass of the poor have no resources of their own to fall back on, and must chiefly depend on the assistance of the State. It is for this reason...
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...July 13, Portsmouth marks the birth of American Naval hero John Paul Jones. Though Jones did reside in the city for two years while the warship America was being outfitted, it is merely a place where he rested. It is a bit of an exaggeration to call the city his home. However, the naval accomplishments that were made by Jones are something that Portsmouth should be honored to have been part of. A local historian in the Portsmouth Herald article reporting on the celebration was quoted with describing Jones as a murderer, pirate, slave trader, and rapist. The writer went on to say in an almost cynical tone that Jones “fled” to France, where he died, only to be resurrected as some sort of political crutch by Teddy Roosevelt to back America’s “great white fleet.” This primitive narrative does not do justice to a man of Jones stature, who lived in a bitter time....
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...John Paul Jones By:Braxton Behrend “I have not yet begun to fight!” This was a famous quote that Captain John Paul Jones, a naval captain in the Revolutionary War, said during a bloody battle. This report is about the life of this Revolutionary War hero. John Paul Jones was born on July 6, 1747, in Arbigland, Kirkcudbrightshire. His mom’s name was Jean McDuff. His dad was a gardener. He left his family when he was thirteen years old for the naval army. He was an apprentice to the Captain of the ship. When the captain and the first mate died of yellow fever, John Paul Jones was made captain of the ship and that is how his career started. John Paul Jones was most famous for being a naval commander...
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...After working at several jobs from the age of 15 through college, I was fortunate to find a career in real estate and I cannot imagine ever doing anything different. However, if forced into making a career change I would look for a business owner or corporation who has a mission that aligns with my own. I believe I found this in John Paul Dijoria. John is the co founder of Paul Mitchell hair products as well as the Petron Spirits Company. John has made billions but accredits his success to the people he works with. He understands that happy employees equate to higher employee retention and an overall better work environment. Over the years he has started several non-profit foundations, has and continues to give generously to numerous non-profit...
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...John Paul Jones, a heroic, brave, and dangerous man. On July 6, 1747, he was born in Kirkendbright, Scotland (book). The reason that he is a great American is that he created and founded the U.S. Navy (book). Heroically, he captured five British ships. Bravely, in order to win a battle at sea, he burnt down his own ship (Navy). Dangerous, he killed a crew mate after having an argument (book). This biography is about all the important things John Paul Jones did in his life like the fact that he changed his name twice (book). I will talk about how he burnt his own ship, and I will be talking about his ship the Bonhomme Richard (Navy). John Paul Jones changed his name twice; his name was originally John Paul (book). The first time he changed...
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...A Long Year Individuals in positions of prestige are often the victims criticism, both justified and unwarranted. After reading “A Long Year”, “Recall”, and the article “After Stevens”, it becomes clear that this distinction fits the subjects of these works aptly. Robert, otherwise known as Bobby, Knight, General Douglas MacArthur, and Justice John Paul Stevens were each long-tenured in their positions and were met with opposition in their ever-changing environments. By exploring their careers, particularly the latter half, it becomes clear that these three individuals were all faced with difficulties, partially due to the dynamic nature of the world, as well as the length of their terms and opinions on how things should be done that clash with colleagues and superiors. Though well respected by the public, these great men were forced to deal with adversity because of their strong convictions. In the case of Bobby Knight, “Long Year” makes it clear that despite his success and popularity amongst the University of Indiana staff, students, and alumni, coach Knight was targeted by the new Athletic staff from the start: “She [Mary Ann Rohleder, associate athletic director] told Steve Downing, one of my former players who was also an associate athletic director, that she’d do everything she could to get me fired, a year before it happened.” Despite this forewarning and numerous opportunities to exit of his own will, Coach Knight never erred from his stance of commitment to his recruits...
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...will destroy the constitutional rights of the accused. 4. The conservative, prejudiced Supreme Court judges are too stupid to recognize the rights of the accused. 5. Every decent lawyer believes the harm a victim suffered because of a defendant should be considered when determining punishment. 6. Victims have absolutely no rights at all. 7. Everyone agrees that victim reforms are false promises made by legislators seeking to please voters worried about crime. 8. The victims’ rights movement developed because victims of crime felt they had no rights in the criminal justice system. 9. Thurgood Marshall, a pro-criminal, bleeding-heart liberal, considers the harm a victim suffered irrelevant in a criminal trial. 10. As Justice John Paul Stevens correctly points out, the defendant should have more rights than the state in a criminal trial. 11. Victim impact statements force juries to base their decisions on emotion rather than on objective facts. 12. As Deborah Kelly, chair of the American Bar Association’s Victims’...
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...problem is ensure that Supreme Court justices cannot be reelected. Calabresi and Lindgrens proposal does not allow for this but rather limits the extreme cases where justices can rule longer than appropriate. For most of the United States history, justices have held their position for an average of fifteen years. However, recently this has drastically shifted. Since 1970, the average has risen to twenty-five years and the average time between position changes has risen from two to three years. Also the average age of justices has gone from sixty-eight to seventy-eight. Although life tenure in the past has not seen an absurd length of reign, it is clear that this practice is becoming increasingly more evident. Justices William Rehnquist and John Paul Stevens served for 33 and 35 years. There are five justices sitting on the Supreme Court today who have served 18 years or more. An 18 year cap for justices would give a long...
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