...In this chapter, Thompson points out the tragedy in the Bible. He continued to talk about Jephthah’s daughter and how she was not considering a hero even though she sacrificed her life for her dad’s foolish vow. Jephthah vowed to sacrifice the first thing that comes greet him when he gets back from the war, and it turns out to be his daughter. Jephthah only has one child, but he is willing to keep his promise when he told this news to his daughter they mourned. Thompson also argue on the topic of why should we honor Jephthah and not his daughter? Even though Jephthah was the one that made that vow why does his daughter has to suffer for it? Although Jephthah, to some people, seems cruel and foolish (for making that vow), he still kept his promise...
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...In Reta A. Terry’s ‘Vows to the Blackest Devil’: Hamlet and the Evolving Code of Honor in Early Modern England , his view of honor is that it changes greatly from one generation to another because the sense of honor revises. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, as stated by Reta A. Terry, honor is identical with promise, “Yet, integral to the early modern honor code was, and is, the word, and Shakespeare’s use of the word of honor – of promise – can be examined in order to discern the shifting concept of honor itself” (Terry 1071). Terry goes on to describe how Shakespeare used honor in Hamlet by expressing, “Shakespeare’s characters’ concepts of honor can be perceived in the ways in which they use, and respond to, promise” (1071). Hamlet exemplifies honor...
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...monasteries* of both religions. History shows us that the reality of what was practiced in the respective institutions of these two religions was often very different. There are, however, many differences in daily monastic life for Christians and Buddhists, but the greatest differences became manifest in what the ultimate goals of those monks and nuns who practiced monastic life in the name of Christianity and Buddhism. In both Christian and Buddhist tradition monastic life is defined as having a cloistered existence, forsaking normal life and taking religious vows. In both traditions, the vows that are taken are meant to be binding for life. In the case of some types of Buddhism most of these vows are to be kept even if one leaves monastic life, and in Christianity monastic vows are only a more specific reaffirmation of the vows taken by all Christians when they are baptized.[1] More specifically, Christians vow to reject Satan and to accept Christ, and monks do this for a second time when they receive the rite of tonsure, which is why this rite is often called the second baptism. The rite of tonsure is the cutting of hair and shaving of scalp, which has had many reasons over the ages, but is always a sign of submission to God. Buddhists also shave their heads when entering a monastery, but this done more as a surrendering of vanity, as there is no monotheistic “god” in Buddhist tradition. The most...
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...by the followers of Jainism is finding a way of finally stopping the continuous wheel of reincarnation. In short, how does one impede this circle of endless lives and come to an end so that they can live? What Is the Cause Of the Problem? The cause of the basic human problem is the continuous wheel of reincarnation, viewed by followers of Jainism, is the karma that they create. What Is the End or Goal of Transformation? The goal of transformation for the followers of Jainism is accomplished when the soul is liberated from matter. What Are the Means of This Transformation? The means of transformation are obtained for the followers of Jainism when they follow the following vows: 1. They vow non-injury of life (ahisma). 2. They vow to always speak the truth. 3. They vow to...
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...Marriage: Prep-Course for Sikh Faith Sikh marriage is not merely a physical and legal relationship but is a holy union between two souls where physically they appear as two individual bodies but in fact are united as one. However, with each new generation more South Asian children adopt modernized beliefs and choose a different style of getting married, as opposed to common marriage at the temple. The course would be a valuable resource to prepare couples for marriage and orient them toward a shared, Sikh-centered life. Because Sikh values, Sikh rituals, and commitment is central to Sikh marriage, therefore a marriage preparation course is required for all intending to marry into the Sikh faith. The course will not demolish Sikh marriage, but rather, keep it active. Firstly, learning the values of Sikhism is important before marrying a true Sikh. The Guru’s (ten spiritual teachers) have created values that a Sikh man or women must follow. The important values are for everyday use. All humans are equal before god-couples should know no discrimination is allowed on the basis of caste, race, sex, creed, etc. As for gender equality, Guru Amar Das ji (3rd teacher) gave woman equal status and equal rights in the society. The man in the relationship needs to know that his wife to-be is and has equal amounts of right. As of then the Sikh women is allowed to lead religious congregations, to take part in continuous recitation of the Holy Scriptures, to perform hymns, to work...
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...The Bible doesn't speak of fear shown by the daughter but does speak of how she grieved for two months in the mountains. The seriousness of the vow that Jephthah made to God is echoed by King David as well as Paul in the New Testament, as being a man of great faith. In theory, we see a man born of a harlot, abandoned by his family, selected as a judge for Israel, lead an army for a victorious battle, kept his vow to God, and sacrificed his daughter of whom did not dispute the sacrifice, possibly because she had been taught about God by her father. Even in the New Testament, Jephthah's vow is reflected on, "36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”, (Matthew 12:36-37,...
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...August 26, 1910. There was some confusion on when she was really born. She was baptized on the 27th of August as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, the day that is sometimes is considered her actual birthdate. Her father passed away when she was only 8 years old, the cause of his death still to this date remains unknown. There are some speculations that he was poisoned. At the age of 18, she decided to become a nun this is when she took the name sister Mary Teresa. Mother Teresa first made her vows in India where she would stay there for 17 years. Mother Teresa was a teacher at Saint Mary’s high school later on she became the principal of Saint Mary’s.(The Biography Cannel). Mother Teresa took the Final vows on May 24, 1937 this is when she actually became Mother Teresa. On September 10, 1946 Mother Teresa had a second calling Christ spoke to her telling her to abandon teach and begin working in the slums and helping out the poor. Mother Teresa need permission to do this since she already made a vow of obedience. It took about a year and a half to get the permission she needed. In January of 1948, Mother Teresa did get the approval to go ahead with the new calling. Mother Teresa established in old buildings a home for the dying. She won recognition for new congregation In October of 1950. This is where Mother Teresa made a great leader helping the poor and the sick. (The Biography Channel). Mother Teresa did have some controversy. She got some criticism over her statement...
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...The 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...
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...abstain from marriage and motherhood. These women are known as Sworn Virgins in the Balkins. Sounds crazy right! It is hard to fully understand why, but once you dig deeper to get a better understanding, it all starts to make sense for what these women have to deal with since they are female. In my research, I wanted to know exactly what a sworn virgin in the Balkins was, why they take these vows, and does this still happen in todays time. According to Sonja K. Foss, Mary E. Domenico and Karen A. Foss , from Gender Stories: Negotiating Identity in a Binary World, a sworn virgin in the Balkins, is an Albanian women who becomes identified as a man. This has be recognized as a third gender since early 1800s. These women transform themselves to look like men and they even take on the roles of a man. They are not surgically transformed, but they cut their hair and change all their appearances to look like a man. These women take a vow in front of their families and villages to refrain from motherhood and marriage. Once the vow has been taken, these women are now able to live as men. These vows are allowed to be taken at any age of a women's life (Foss, Dominico, Foss pg 43)....
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...3 WEDDINGS 1. Introduction 2. Philosophy 3. Legal Issues 4. Rehearsal 5. The Wedding Order of Worship 6. Processional 7. Formal Wedding Celebration 8. Simple Wedding Service 9. Brief Wedding Service 10. Wedding Sermons 11. Recessional 12. Premarital Conferences Introduction Jesus must have loved weddings. His first miracle took place at one. Some of his analogies regarding his relationship to the church are described in wedding terms. Paul likewise emphasizes the importance of marriage when he compares it to Christ’s relationship to the church. And in Revelation John explains Christ’s marriage relationship with the church as eternal. It is no wonder that Christians place high importance on weddings. Here are some ideas that might help as you perform these ceremonies on a regular basis. Philosophy You need to have a clear and defined philosophy about performing weddings. Since the function is not described or prescribed in Scripture, some ministers take the position that performing weddings is not strictly a “ministry” function. They see their role as nothing more than an agent of the state, much like a justice of the peace, in this regard. Thus they will perform weddings for just about anyone, member or non-member, Christian or unchurched. For some, this can become a significant source of extra income. Other ministers believe very strongly that performing...
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...I don't think that you are understand what I am trying to say. Why can the couple not talk it out? I've pointed out numerous examples of how a couple can resolve an arguement. Absolutely nothing can break a marriage vow. A divorce can not break a marriage vow, it is that simple. As I said before, when you get married you are making an agreement before God, and all of those attending, that you will stay with this person TIL DEATH DO YOU PART. To legalize divorce would allow for the decay of the family. It has happened in America, it WILL happen if you legalize divorce. By creating "no-fault" divorce, you are essentially getting rid of the sacred vows of marriage. When you and your wife engage in the act of love, both of your souls fuse together. A divorce would try to remove this fusion, which can not be broken. The only way that this can be broken is the death of one or another. You can not divide children. How can that be? Because people can not be divided. Children are extremely fragile and they can feel as if they are at fault. When the mother and father get divorce, the children are FORCED to pick which parent they want to be with, which as we all know, one of the parents is going to be hurt painfully. You can not do this. Divorce is painful for everybody and to allow it for non-life threatening reasons is disgusting. Part of a marriage is to work whatever problems you have out with your spouse. Your spouse is your best friend, well, hopefully they are. I don't know...
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...____, take thee,_____, to my lawful wedded Wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my troth Bride: I,_____, take thee,_____, to be my lawful wedded Husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and to obey, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I give thee my troth. The above are typical wedding vows from “The book of Common Prayer” (1928) used in England. In America, currently, the traditional vows have been modified considerably. Mostly on the woman’s vow that now has omitted the word “obey” and ends with “till death do us part” leaving God out of the vows and more often than not, out of the marriage. Paul outlines the believing wife’s and husband’s duties as they walk together through this life very clearly. A wife is walk in the Spirit of Submission to her husband acknowledging him as the head of authority in the family. (See I Corinthians 11:2-16; Colossians 3:18-19; I Peter 3:1-2) There are three reasons a wife is to be submissive: • To submit to God’s will: it is a commandment of God and since we love Him, we obey to please Him • It’s God’s order for the family: Husband is head of wife in authority, though neither is superior in being. The relationship...
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...Lines 1-2 Farewell, thou child of my right hand, and joy; My sin was too much hope of thee, loved boy. * The poem begins with the speaker saying "farewell" to his child. * The speaker also says his "sin" (or mistake) was that he had "too much hope" for his son. He implies that there is some connection between his love for the boy and the boy's death. That's odd. * The phrase "child of my right hand" is also kind of funny. It implies that the speaker's son was born from his right hand (weird, huh?). Or maybe this implies something about the speaker's favoritism toward his first-born? (Think of the phrase "my right-hand man.") * "Child of my right hand" also would indicate that the speaker's son is lucky. The right is always the good side; the left is the bad or sinister side. (In Latin, a language Jonson knew well, the word for left side is the same word that gives us sinister in English.) * As it turns out, Ben Jonson's first son was named Benjamin (just like his father), and in Hebrew Benjamin means "son of right hand." Okay, so maybe "child of my right hand" isn't so weird after all. But how many people really know what Benjamin means in Hebrew? Sheesh! * Finally, read these lines aloud. Go ahead. Nobody's looking. Notice anything? These lines are in a very famous rhythm: iambic pentameter. If you've read any Shakespeare (a friend of Jonson's), you should be picking up what we're putting down. * Basically, an iamb is a combination of one unstressed...
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...CULTURE OF MONASTIC Called Christian monastic is philosophy of Christian life, an asceticism in the world and leave everything and leave to request Hereafter rein in the passions of the body, and adjust the whims and avoid everything that is not consistent with the Christian life Pure. Of the Order of the foundations and principles do not change in their lives inside the monastery. Monasticism types including individual life and social life. I lived with the monks more than a month and I learned too much things of their distinctive culture of humility and respect the life of the company and spoke with one of them and he talked too many things. First, Began monastic life of isolation from the people in a private individual full view of worship, it were worshiping individual monastic autistic to unite hermits any establishment every one of them alone from feeling the necessity of impartiality of everything in this world, and they get away from everyone, and to the extent possible, they prayer and fasting in order to win eternal life. And evolved monastic life with him self to a life company spiritual, social, combining some hermits under the leadership of one father spiritual, and world expert, guide them to the path of perfection, then founded monasteries for this purpose and was administered also from one father has experience deep in the monastic life. Monastic inside the monastery and developed internal systems for monasteries...
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...Seneca Gatlin PHI-105 4/27/2014 Instructor DiCarlo Same-Sex Marriage Is it wrong to deny someone the right to marriage because of their sex? Marriage has become the voice of true love in America, but some are not allowed to partake in because they are marrying someone of the same sex better known as same-sex marriage. Many people believe that one should be allowed to marry even if they are of the same sex because love knows no boundaries, only God can judge rightfully, and marriage is a scared vow between two individuals. Same-sex relationships are becoming a more popular trend in America now, even though there are citizens who don’t agree with it. Why do people get married? Love is! Marriage should be allowed between same sex couples because love knows no boundaries. No one in this world can help who they fall in love with, whether heterosexual or homosexual. As a teen growing up my mother has always told me “there is someone out there for everyone” and that statement is deemed to be true. Same sex couples seem to know a lot about true approval of their partner’s soul meaning they can find their soul mate. Love knows no boundaries because real love doesn’t care about race, color, or gender. (NeJaime, 2012) Who's to judge someone because of whom they love? Many preachers are opposed to same-sex marriages and they will not commence the marriage, because they feel as if God made man and woman to be married. Only God can rightfully judge someone and say that same sex...
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