...CHAPTER IV RELEVANCE OF HOSEA’S MESSAGE IN THE CONTEXT OF MARRIAGE TODAY 1. Introduction In this chapter, we shall see how the oracle of prophet Hosea is relevant in the context of marriage today. The story of Hosea’s marital and family experiences is remarkable for the insights it offers concerning the biblical message as a whole. It demonstrates the supremacy of love over law. In this chapter therefore, we shall see how law and love overlap in marriage; this will then be followed by an analysis of eros and agape in the light of Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical, Deus Caritas Est. The basis of the legal maxim “neccesitas non habetlegem” will then be established by looking at the centrality of love in marriage; modelled in the life of the Trinity....
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...Juan C. Cruz English 101 Mrs. Covin 9 November 2010 Adolescent Psychology Developmental psychologists have become increasingly interested in the transformations in family relations that occur in early adolescence. The available evidence suggests that parent and child relations undergo a variety of changes as family members adjust to the biological and psychosocial changes through their early stages in their young lives. Adolescence is the intermediary stage of growth between childhood and adulthood. It represents the period of time during which a person is subjected to an array of natural transformations and runs into a number of emotional tribulations. The ages, which are termed to be part of adolescence, vary by ethnicity and extend from the preteens to nineteen years. “Many of these changes are the normal, scheduled, and inevitable life-transition of adolescence, whereas others are unplanned and experienced by a minority of individuals” (Gunner 123). Adolescence is often divided by psychologist into three distinct phases: early, mid, and late adolescence. In the article Inside Your Teen’s Head, Parade.Com state; “Truth is, the teenage brain is like a Ferrari: it is sleek, shiny, sexy, fast, and it corners really well. But it also has really crappy breaks.” The most difficult phase of life is early adolescence. It is a phase when a child is not yet mature but he is no longer a kid. “Early adolescence is a time of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes...
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...Why hasn't LGBT marriage been accepted in some countries yet ? Introduction LGBT has always been a familiar social issue. I am sure that everyone knows about LGBT but most of people do not really understand the meaning of it. LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. Same - sex marriage has been seen as a sign of Satan. Some people think that it is a disgusting thing and against moral. They make up lots of reason even the nonsensical thing like if homosexuality deserves equal protection, then, logically, deviant practices such as incest or bestiality must be allowed the same equal protection. That is so psychotic. In the past, the LGBT marriage issue is quite sensitive to talk about but nowadays human start to open their heart,...
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...The Importance of Legalization of Same-Sex Marriages Love is a feeling that cannot be abused or modified in accordance with public opinion. It is either there or it is not. Consequently, in this matter have no control rules, laws or social norms but on the other hand – everybody wants to have a legal support for its relationships; so, that is why before the love that occurs in human representatives of the same sex was hidden and carefully guarded from prying eyes and conversations. There are a lot of supporters and opponents of same-sex marriages. I believe that everybody needs to understand that this law gives the same-sex minorities the equal rights in matters of love and marriage, the possibility of adoption and the consequences of this step as well as an opportunity to dispose the common property. Currently we live in a society which is based on democracy and we all expect for ourselves support from the state and understanding from the people around us. Of course, we are all different and each of us has personal characteristics that distinguish us one from each other but on the other hand - we all have the same desire for that to be successful and happy in our personal lives. The most important thing in our society is the equality of all before each other and before the law, and when it comes to us personally, everyone wants to enjoy the fruits of equality and democracy and when mostly of us hear that someone who is different from us in the ability of loving...
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...How are Victorian attitudes to marriage and respectability satirised in ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’? Oscar Wilde uses the play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ to mock and ridicule the attitudes and popular conceptions towards marriage and respectability of the upper class in his own time which he believed to be purely superficial. Through the use of controversial satirical caricatures- in particular Lady Bracknell - Wilde often exaggerates behaviour and language when addressing the topic of marriage to instigate humour. The comedy which is thus generated by Wilde’s epigrams, stereotypes and heavy irony invites the audience to laugh at the ridiculousness of their own attitudes in order to teach them a moral lesson. Marriage has always been subject to the whims of fashion, but in Wilde’s era the problem as he saw it, was that marriage appeared to have lost any connection with love. The societal rules and rituals which had to be followed for the arrangement of a marriage were necessary to sustain or improve an individual’s social position; eligibility was determined by a thorough interrogation of an individual’s name, wealth, family background and rank. However it could be argued that far from pushing the boundaries in making the audience understand their shallow values in relation to marriage and respectability one of the huge structural ironies of the comedy is that all characters marry their social equals- whether this is because Wilde thinks that they deserve each other...
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...you agree with the opinion that Wilde uses conventions of dramatic comedy in The Importance Of Being Earnest to satirise and undermine the institution of marriage? Lane Lane: I attribute it to the superior quality of the wine, sir. I have often observed that in married households the champagne is rarely of a first- rate brand. Algernon: Is marriage so demoralising as that? Lane: I believe it is a very pleasant state, sir. I have had very little experience of it myself up to the present. I have only been married once. That was in consequence of a misunderstanding between myself and a young person. Even though lane does not think marriage is demoralising, he is not to be trusted as he later says, ‘consequence of a misunderstanding between myself and a young person’. This then raises the question of why did his marriage end, if it was not ‘demoralising’ or a ‘pleasant state?’ Algernon regards Lane’s views on marriage as “somewhat lax.” Laid back or not as strict as it should be taken + Questions of marriage and whether its ‘demoralising’ or a ‘pleasant state’ are mentioned so early in the play, by lane and Algernon. This depicts that the rest of the play will be an ongoing debate on the institution of marriage. Algernon; Oh! There is no use speculating on that subject. Divorces are made In Heaven (Act1, page 4) this shows an inversion as the actual phrase is meant to say that ‘marriage are made in heaven’. (A reversal of the usual order of words) this might also have...
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...The importance of being earnest essay "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People," The Importance of Being Earnest jokingly criticized Victorian manners and morals and attacking the society of the rich and luxurious. Oscar Wilde incorporated his own beliefs and ideology into the play by alluding to Victorian society "lets duplicity led to happiness." It is this "happiness" Wilde's play focuses on by concentrating the theme of the play on marriage. Alluding to marriage, The Importance of Being Earnest begins with the witty and selfish Algernon. It is Algernon who is the amoral bachelor and has not one problem with that because he believes that "divorces are made in heaven" and is utterly against marriage as viewing marriage a waste of time (118). The reasoning for Algernon's views is a stand in for Wilde's own beliefs. The aristocratic Victorians valued duty and respectability above all else. Earnestness a determined and serious desire to do the correct thing was at the top of the code of conduct. Appearance was everything, and style was much more important than substance. So, while a person could lead a secret life, carry on affairs within marriage or have children outside of wedlock, society would look the other way as long as the appearance of propriety was maintained. For this reason, Wilde questions whether the more important or serious issues of the day are overlooked in favour of trivial concerns about appearance. Gwendolen is the paragon of this value. Her marriage proposal...
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...Sample Final Exam Essay: Legalize Gay Marriage English—Mr. Fichter (This sample essay is based upon a student-written essay from last year. The student author is anonymous.) Homosexuality is everywhere. You can see it in books, on television, in the media; it is rapidly becoming a social norm. Given this trend of greater acceptance of gay marriage, the issue of whether to legalize same-sex marriage naturally arises. Massachusetts has led the way by legalizing gay marriage. Responding to this example, some states have taken steps towards accepting gay marriage while others are considering laws and constitutional amendments banning gay marriage within state borders. President George Bush has recently proposed a ban on gay marriage in the U.S. Constitution (Hulse). If Americans carefully examine the situation, however, they should all be able to understand the importance of making same-sex marriage legal in the United States. Those opposing same-sex marriage claim that by allowing this act, marriages everywhere will lose their honor and validity (Kurtz). Marriages between a man and a woman would lose their special importance, these opponents argue, if the definition of marriage is expanded to include same-sex couples as well. The test of time has proven this fear pointless. For several years, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands have allowed gay marriage without any signs of damage to heterosexual couples. Social life in these countries continues unchanged, and...
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...Successful marriages today involve communication and support from both partners, yet it was not always like this. Historically, women were supposed to serve their husband—with the only support coming from his finances. This can be seen in supporting-character Christine Linde in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. This play focuses on the family life and the secrets behind husband and wife Torvald and Nora Helmer. From the outside, the Helmers seem like a happy couple. Nora, however, is keeping a secret that threatens to ruin this visor. Mrs. Linde is a long-time friend and recent confidant of Nora’s secret. Christine Linde’s husband has passed, and she finds herself rekindling an old romance with a man named Nils Krogstad. While Mrs. Linde keeps...
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...RELTIONSHIPS: tHE IMPORTANCE AND INFLUENCE IN ADULTHOOD Tebogo Joyhonour Malatjie 20110716 RELTIONSHIPS: tHE IMPORTANCE AND INFLUENCE IN ADULTHOOD Tebogo Joyhonour Malatjie 20110716 Adult Development and Training. Due date: 13 May 2014 Adult Development and Training. Due date: 13 May 2014 Table of Content * Cover Page * Introduction * 1. Friendships * Theoretical Perspectives of adult friendships * Importance of friendship in adulthood * Cross-sex friendships * Male vs Female Friendships * Loss and friendship in adulthood * 2. Love relationship * Love * Importance of love relationships * Marriage * Conclusion * Reference List * Introduction The Best Man Holiday is an intriguing piece of art which explores the complexities of various forms of relationships within adulthood. It looks at how friendships can be broken and repaired, aspects of marriage, love and trust. It looks at the tight ropes that get walked within cross-sex friendships and many more aspects of the functioning and importance of relationships in adulthood and ageing. The movie is a sequel to The Best Man and is set within the Christmas season. At this stage many relationships are strained between the individuals who have been the closest of friends since their college days, the strain being a result of events that...
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...ritual of marriage is significant in Hinduism and Christianity (Catholic). Hinduism is based on achieving liberation from rebirth as an ongoing struggle by fulfilling one's dharma according to the class in the caste system which one belongs to. In contrast, Christianity (Catholic) is based on the interpretation of the Word of God in the form of tradition. Through shared elements in weddings such as the importance of marriage, the involvement of the witness, the significance of the groom clasping the bride's hand, the exchange of vows and the underlying meaning of the symbol of marriage, one can argue that the theology of Hinduism and Catholicism are revealed. In the Hindu and Catholic traditions there are different perspectives concerning the importance of marriage. Hindu marriages are greatly rooted in the nature of man. Vasudha Narayanan states, "A man has an obligation in life to marry, raise children, and fulfill his debts to his community" (90). Thus, marriage becomes a responsibility, as producing sons in order to preserve the family line and culture, is highly regarded in Hinduism. In order for a male to fulfill his dharma and escape suffering from rebirth, he should attain the three major religious paths which are karma-marga, jnana-marga, and bhakti-marga (Bhogal: Hinduism II). Through performing rituals, priestly teachings, gaining knowledge from the Upanishads and expressing devotion to a god, the aim is moksha, liberation from suffering. Through marriage a man can...
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...Same Sex -Marriage What comes to one’s mind when he or she hears same-sex marriage? Same sex marriage or gay marriage is the union of two people from the same-sex. In the United States marriage is approved, currently five states have legalized same-sex by vote to the State Legislature. The issue has been controversial, because for many people same-sex-marriage is considered immoral. Most religions see homosexuality as abnormality because of their religious believes. In the article “Gay Marriage, an Oxymoron” by Lisa Schiffren. In the article she claims that the basis for society to develop and support marriage is for people to engender and raise children in the normal form. Her allegation is that is that same-sex marriage should not be legalized because making it legal will change the definition society gives marriage, giving it a different definition that will try to make same-sex marriage equivalent to heterosexual marriage. Schifrin fails to argue in her article based on the following subjects of discussion: religion, the importance of children in marriage, the fairness of legal benefits. First Lisa Schifrin brings out religions, more specifically Judeo-Christians claims that the concept of same-sex marriage is contradictory. In her article she express in her writing. “Same-sex marriage” is inherently incompatible with our culture’s understanding of the institution. Marriage is essentially a lifelong compact between a man and a woman committed to sexual exclusivity...
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...Elise Rivas The Importance of Being Earnest Timed Write Mrs. O’Connell Prompt: Write a well-crafted essay that agrees with, disagrees with, or qualifies the following statement: Wilde’s play, The Importance of Being Earnest is a satirical look at a variety of social ills that Wilde would like to see changed. Saturday Night Live, a show on NBC dedicated entirely to skits mocking pop-culture, never shies away from provoking an audience. Nor does the show hide behind fears of flaunting an opinion. During the 2008 Presidential Election, one would have to be quite oblivious to not see the show’s blatant endorsement for Barack Obama. Each show begins with a political skit. But beyond SNL’s opinionated nature lies a desire to poke fun at the meaningless, trivial features of society. Most of the skits have no depth, like “Debbie Downer” and “Opera Man.” Oscar Wilde, particularly in his play The Importance of Being Earnest, like SNL, is funny for the sake of being funny. There is no implicit message. Wilde merely desires to provoke the audience by broaching laughable features of society. One would be thinking too intensely if one believes Wilde was proposing a societal change. A main focal point of satire in Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is towards the overbearing romanticism of relationships and in life. For example, Cecily, a young, googly-eyed girl, writes letters to herself from her imaginary suitor, Ernest. While explaining to her fiancée, Algernon, she...
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...Marriage in Islam The main purpose of marriage in Islam is to provide both genders male and females company to one another, affection to one another, and to create children. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) described the importance of marriage as being half of your religion. Also, The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) ordered us to do it, and it is sunnah for you to get married.The importance of marriage also helps to spread Islam all over the world and increasing our ummah. The Qur’an encourages marriage for many reasons. For instance, committing forniking outdoor of marriage doesn't benefit you in society. With out marriage, it can lead to temptations that can lead to hell fire. Process of marriage The first step into getting married is seeking a Wali. A Wali is the nearest relative to women, such as her father or brother. Brother would only be used if the father has passed away or is no where to be found during that time. If none of your Wali’s are there the next option would be to get a Wakil, which is the Imam. It is his job to find more information on the person the women is marrying. After picking the right man, they can plan to schedule a time they want to meet each other. The time the man and women are meeting each other there has to be a supervisor or guardian present at that time. After they've met a couple of times and they are ready to get married there is a prayer that they're to pray, which is called Salatul Istakahrah . The prayer is to basically to help them with guidance...
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...Gay Marriage debate Recently, gay marriage has become an issue of great concern all over the world. The question whether this marriage should be legalized has continued to raise heated-up debates in all social, religious and political arenas. The matter was has come into fresh discussion after the president of The United states of America passed a motion that allows gay marriage in the country. The following is an analysis of a debate that was held to discuss whether gay marriage should be legalized. Arguments supporting legalization of gay marriages If two people are in love, regardless of whether they are both male, both female, or of the opposite sex, it should be no one else’s business. The decision as to whether they are committing their lives to living together lies on them, and should not be jeopardized by the opinions, believes and feelings of others. They have a right to get married- if they so wish, as marriage is a personal decision, and one chooses the life he wants to live, as long as he/she does not compel others to follow that way, and as long as as the decision does not violate or endanger the rights of others (gaymarriage.procon.org). When same sex couples, such as gay couples, are denied the right to get into marriage, it sends the notion that it is acceptable to discriminate against gay people. It depicts such people as social and moral misfits, and thus exposes them to unfair treatment by the members of the society. As much as one may argue that the authorities...
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