Mother katharine drexel
Mother Katharine Drexel was one of the most caring and unselfish people in the world. She was born in Philadelphia in 1858 into an affluent family. Her father was a wealthy banker named Francis Drexel. Mother Katharine Drexel had the desire to give her services completely to God by taking care of the poor. Mother Drexel had started out by giving direct service to fulfill the immediate needs of the less fortunate. She later began to see that donating money alone was not enough to help the poor. Giving money to the poor didn't go to the root of the problem. Mother Drexel had begun giving more of herself. In 1891, she started the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Mother Drexel founded a religious order for women, which was dedicated to helping the poor Native Americans and African Americans. Along with setting up a religious order, she founded schools and missions in the South and West of the United States. The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament have grown and have missions in eleven states as well as in Haiti.
Mother Drexel had continued to be an active worker until she reached her seventies. Because of serious health problems, Mother Drexel could no longer go out and work. Instead she lived in the SBS motherhouse where she spent time praying and reflecting. In 1988, Pope John Paul II gave Katharine Drexel the title of "Blessed" after Robert Gutherman had been cured of hearing loss after his family prayed to Mother Drexel. Also in January of 2000, the Pope John Paul II had reported that Amy Wall, a young girl had been cured of her deafness after prayers were made to Mother Drexel. Mother Katharine Drexel's feast day is on March 3./ On October 1, 2000 Mother Katharine had been canonized. Her body was laid at the Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Love One Another
Love One Another
Well, I sure hope I was not the only one who caught the main message of
today's gospel. If you accidently missed the gospel, the main message from
Jesus was that he commanded us to "love one another." I gave the message some
thought thinking of "how can I love everybody?" How could I love my enemies?
How can I love someone when they already have a lover? How can I love someone
that I do not know? It is all these "how's."
So how can I love my enemy? After giving it more thought, I found a
little solution. It might not be the best solution, but it will suit my needs.
If this enemy offends me, I tell the enemy with my heart that I truly did not
appreciate that comment. What does that relate to love your enemy? I was
trying to show my love to my enemy by expressing my feelings.
What about how can I love someone when they already have a lover? We
can still love someone and still be friends or maybe even best friends. There
is nothing wrong in being friendly with someone that already has a lover.
Well, what about how can I love someone that I do not know? An easy
solution is to get to know society. Just do not have doubt and end up using
assumption. Be critical, be open, ask questions, and get to know how peers.
Okay, but what if I am a shy person? There is wrong being shy. Everybody is
shy of something, but shyness can always be reverse. I used to be shy of
something, but then I gave it some thought when I was thinking when life was
getting boring. I thought that if I were more open and sought friendship, my
life would be much happier.
So loving one another. Is it possible? In my words it is possible, but
it is a long process that cannot happen overnight. It takes a period of time.
I never accomplished the full meaning of loving one another, but just because I
never completed in loving everybody, it does not mean I do not have to try.
Well, I sure hope I was not the only one who caught the main message of
today's gospel. If you accidently missed the gospel, the main message from
Jesus was that he commanded us to "love one another." I gave the message some
thought thinking of "how can I love everybody?" How could I love my enemies?
How can I love someone when they already have a lover? How can I love someone
that I do not know? It is all these "how's."
So how can I love my enemy? After giving it more thought, I found a
little solution. It might not be the best solution, but it will suit my needs.
If this enemy offends me, I tell the enemy with my heart that I truly did not
appreciate that comment. What does that relate to love your enemy? I was
trying to show my love to my enemy by expressing my feelings.
What about how can I love someone when they already have a lover? We
can still love someone and still be friends or maybe even best friends. There
is nothing wrong in being friendly with someone that already has a lover.
Well, what about how can I love someone that I do not know? An easy
solution is to get to know society. Just do not have doubt and end up using
assumption. Be critical, be open, ask questions, and get to know how peers.
Okay, but what if I am a shy person? There is wrong being shy. Everybody is
shy of something, but shyness can always be reverse. I used to be shy of
something, but then I gave it some thought when I was thinking when life was
getting boring. I thought that if I were more open and sought friendship, my
life would be much happier.
So loving one another. Is it possible? In my words it is possible, but
it is a long process that cannot happen overnight. It takes a period of time.
I never accomplished the full meaning of loving one another, but just because I
never completed in loving everybody, it does not mean I do not have to try.
Joseph
Joseph
Joseph was born in the royal line of King David, but in his time the descendents of David no longer held power or wealth. He left his ancestral home of Bethlehem in Judea to become a builder and carpenter in the town of Nazareth in Galilee. There he met Mary and became engaged to her. When she became pregnant before their marriage, he was uncertain as to what he should do. He finally decided to break off the engagement in accordance to the Law; but do to so quietly, so that she would not be subjected to charges of adultery and quite possibly a death sentence. However, an angel appeared to him in a dream and explained to him that God Himself was the father of Mary's child, and that Joseph should not be afraid to marry her. Joseph accepted the angel's message and the will of God and married Mary. After Mary's son was born, Joseph named him Jesus, as he and Mary had been told by the angel. He raised Jesus as his own son, and likely trained him in carpentry. The Gospels make no mention of Joseph during Jesus' adulthood, and so it is likely that he died before Jesus' ministry began.
By marrying Mary, despite her pregnancy, and by accepting and naming Jesus, Joseph became Jesus' father in the eyes of the Law; and by raising Jesus and caring for Him, he became his father in all ways but one. Therefore, while God is truly the Father of Jesus, Joseph can also be called His father. The Gospels call Joseph a "just" and "righteous" man, and his righteousness can be shown in his acceptance of God's will, despite inconvenience and public scandal; the care he showed to his wife and Son; and his example, reflected in his Son. I chose Joseph for a couple of reasons. One is he followed and payed attention to what the angel came and told him. Another is his care for Mary and Jesus, and how he taught Jesus carpentry. Other then his inconvenience and public scandal he did care very much for Jesus when Jesus was born into the world.
Joseph was born in the royal line of King David, but in his time the descendents of David no longer held power or wealth. He left his ancestral home of Bethlehem in Judea to become a builder and carpenter in the town of Nazareth in Galilee. There he met Mary and became engaged to her. When she became pregnant before their marriage, he was uncertain as to what he should do. He finally decided to break off the engagement in accordance to the Law; but do to so quietly, so that she would not be subjected to charges of adultery and quite possibly a death sentence. However, an angel appeared to him in a dream and explained to him that God Himself was the father of Mary's child, and that Joseph should not be afraid to marry her. Joseph accepted the angel's message and the will of God and married Mary. After Mary's son was born, Joseph named him Jesus, as he and Mary had been told by the angel. He raised Jesus as his own son, and likely trained him in carpentry. The Gospels make no mention of Joseph during Jesus' adulthood, and so it is likely that he died before Jesus' ministry began.
By marrying Mary, despite her pregnancy, and by accepting and naming Jesus, Joseph became Jesus' father in the eyes of the Law; and by raising Jesus and caring for Him, he became his father in all ways but one. Therefore, while God is truly the Father of Jesus, Joseph can also be called His father. The Gospels call Joseph a "just" and "righteous" man, and his righteousness can be shown in his acceptance of God's will, despite inconvenience and public scandal; the care he showed to his wife and Son; and his example, reflected in his Son. I chose Joseph for a couple of reasons. One is he followed and payed attention to what the angel came and told him. Another is his care for Mary and Jesus, and how he taught Jesus carpentry. Other then his inconvenience and public scandal he did care very much for Jesus when Jesus was born into the world.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
R.C.I.A.
A. What is it?
R.C.I.A - This is the norm of Christian Initiation in the church.
B. Why was it re-introduced?
It was reintroduced to revive the rich ancient liturgical heritage of the church.
c. How does it differ from infant Baptism?
Infant Baptism can be done
anything during the year while adult initiation is done at Earth. The elect are baptised, confirmed & celebrate their first communication. The rite of baptism includes a special litany, the blessing of water, baptism, a white garment, and the presentation of a candle lit from the Pascal candle.
d. Why is it usually celebrated at Easter?
It is usually celebrated at Easter because the phase of the process of initiation concludes at the Easter Vigil liturgy.
e. Why are the rituals in this form of the Sacrament?
These rites all point to the early church's practice. This is a joyous ritual in the church's life for both the new Christians and the entire community.
This is the best essay. A
R.C.I.A.
A. What is it?
R.C.I.A - This is the norm of Christian Initiation in the church.
B. Why was it re-introduced?
It was reintroduced to revive the rich ancient liturgical heritage of the church.
c. How does it differ from infant Baptism?
Infant Baptism can be done
anything during the year while adult initiation is done at Earth. The elect are baptised, confirmed & celebrate their first communication. The rite of baptism includes a special litany, the blessing of water, baptism, a white garment, and the presentation of a candle lit from the Pascal candle.
d. Why is it usually celebrated at Easter?
It is usually celebrated at Easter because the phase of the process of initiation concludes at the Easter Vigil liturgy.
e. Why are the rituals in this form of the Sacrament?
These rites all point to the early church's practice. This is a joyous ritual in the church's life for both the new Christians and the entire community.
This is the best essay. A
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
A. What is it?
R.C.I.A - This is the norm of Christian Initiation in the church.
B. Why was it re-introduced?
It was reintroduced to revive the rich ancient liturgical heritage of
the church.
c. How does it differ from infant Baptism?
Infant Baptism can be done anything during the year while adult
initiation is done at Earth. The elect are baptised, confirmed & celebrate their
first communication. The rite of baptism includes a special litany, the blessing
of water, baptism, a white garment, and the presentation of a candle lit from
the Pascal candle.
d. Why is it usually celebrated at Easter?
It is usually celebrated at Easter because the phase of the process of
initiation concludes at the Easter Vigil liturgy.
e. Why are the rituals in this form of the Sacrament?
These rites all point to the early church's practice. This is a joyous
ritual in the church's life for both the new Christians and the entire community.
A. What is it?
R.C.I.A - This is the norm of Christian Initiation in the church.
B. Why was it re-introduced?
It was reintroduced to revive the rich ancient liturgical heritage of
the church.
c. How does it differ from infant Baptism?
Infant Baptism can be done anything during the year while adult
initiation is done at Earth. The elect are baptised, confirmed & celebrate their
first communication. The rite of baptism includes a special litany, the blessing
of water, baptism, a white garment, and the presentation of a candle lit from
the Pascal candle.
d. Why is it usually celebrated at Easter?
It is usually celebrated at Easter because the phase of the process of
initiation concludes at the Easter Vigil liturgy.
e. Why are the rituals in this form of the Sacrament?
These rites all point to the early church's practice. This is a joyous
ritual in the church's life for both the new Christians and the entire community.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther.
Born. Novemeber 10, 1483. Eisleben, Saxon Died. Febuary 18, 1546. Eiselben.
German priest, biblical scholar and linguist whose Ninety-five Theses, an attack
on various eclesiastical abuses, precipitated the Protestant Reformation.
Lutherm the son of a minor who wanted him to become a lawyer, attended
the University of Erfurt. In 1506he joined the monastic order of St. Augustine
and was ordained a priest in 1507. From 1508 to 1546 he taught at the new
University of Wittenberg, receiving a doctorate in theology in 1512. The degree
was important to Luher because of its implications of public responsibility, and
these were soon joned with the duties of a professor when he was apponted to the
chair of biblical theology. This was his lifelong calling, and the exposition of
the bible to his students was a task that called forth his best gifts and
energies. In between his lectures he began the Protestant Reformation.
Luther had entered on the search for evangelic perfection with zeal and
sought exactly to fulfil the rule of his order
Born. Novemeber 10, 1483. Eisleben, Saxon Died. Febuary 18, 1546. Eiselben.
German priest, biblical scholar and linguist whose Ninety-five Theses, an attack
on various eclesiastical abuses, precipitated the Protestant Reformation.
Lutherm the son of a minor who wanted him to become a lawyer, attended
the University of Erfurt. In 1506he joined the monastic order of St. Augustine
and was ordained a priest in 1507. From 1508 to 1546 he taught at the new
University of Wittenberg, receiving a doctorate in theology in 1512. The degree
was important to Luher because of its implications of public responsibility, and
these were soon joned with the duties of a professor when he was apponted to the
chair of biblical theology. This was his lifelong calling, and the exposition of
the bible to his students was a task that called forth his best gifts and
energies. In between his lectures he began the Protestant Reformation.
Luther had entered on the search for evangelic perfection with zeal and
sought exactly to fulfil the rule of his order
Luther Martin
Martin Luther.
Born. Novemeber 10, 1483. Eisleben, Saxon
Died. Febuary 18, 1546. Eiselben.
German priest, biblical scholar and linguist whose Ninety-five Theses, an attack on various eclesiastical abuses, precipitated the Protestant Reformation.
Lutherm the son of a minor who wanted him to become a lawyer, attended the University of Erfurt. In 1506he joined the monastic order of St. Augustine and was ordained a priest in 1507. From 1508 to 1546 he taught at the new University of Wittenberg, receiving a doctorate in theology in 1512. The degree was important to Luher because of its implications of public responsibility, and these were soon joned with the duties of a professor when he was apponted to the chair of biblical theology. This was his lifelong calling, and the exposition of the bible to his students was a task that called forth his best gifts and energies. In between his lectures he began the Protestant Reformation.
Luther had entered on the search for evangelic perfection with zeal and sought exactly to fulfil the rule of his order
Born. Novemeber 10, 1483. Eisleben, Saxon
Died. Febuary 18, 1546. Eiselben.
German priest, biblical scholar and linguist whose Ninety-five Theses, an attack on various eclesiastical abuses, precipitated the Protestant Reformation.
Lutherm the son of a minor who wanted him to become a lawyer, attended the University of Erfurt. In 1506he joined the monastic order of St. Augustine and was ordained a priest in 1507. From 1508 to 1546 he taught at the new University of Wittenberg, receiving a doctorate in theology in 1512. The degree was important to Luher because of its implications of public responsibility, and these were soon joned with the duties of a professor when he was apponted to the chair of biblical theology. This was his lifelong calling, and the exposition of the bible to his students was a task that called forth his best gifts and energies. In between his lectures he began the Protestant Reformation.
Luther had entered on the search for evangelic perfection with zeal and sought exactly to fulfil the rule of his order
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus is the center of Christianity, born in Bethlehem in Judea. To believers
Jesus is the son of Mary. He is the son of God. Jesus was divine but led an
ordinary life. Jesus was also a teacher. His method of teaching was without flaw.
He taught by his example. Jesus lived by his faith, and his faith was in God.
Jesus's twelve students or disciples helped spread the word of God or
Christianity. When I think of everything that is good in the world and what
brings about peace and harmony it makes me think of Jesus. I believe Jesus's
life brought much hope to the world. Hope that one day if they lived a morally
good life that they would be rewarded with a paradise called heaven. I also
believe that Jesus's suffering and serves as an example for us when we face hard
or difficult times. I believe that Jesus had great respect and love for his
parents which makes me strive to be like him. To me Jesus was a gentle person
who was compassionate and was forgiving toward sinners no matter how great the
sin was. I also see Jesus as a loving friend, parent, and guardian.
Jesus is the center of Christianity, born in Bethlehem in Judea. To believers
Jesus is the son of Mary. He is the son of God. Jesus was divine but led an
ordinary life. Jesus was also a teacher. His method of teaching was without flaw.
He taught by his example. Jesus lived by his faith, and his faith was in God.
Jesus's twelve students or disciples helped spread the word of God or
Christianity. When I think of everything that is good in the world and what
brings about peace and harmony it makes me think of Jesus. I believe Jesus's
life brought much hope to the world. Hope that one day if they lived a morally
good life that they would be rewarded with a paradise called heaven. I also
believe that Jesus's suffering and serves as an example for us when we face hard
or difficult times. I believe that Jesus had great respect and love for his
parents which makes me strive to be like him. To me Jesus was a gentle person
who was compassionate and was forgiving toward sinners no matter how great the
sin was. I also see Jesus as a loving friend, parent, and guardian.
Jesus Importance to me
Jesus is the center of Christianity, born in Bethlehem in
Judea. To believers Jesus is the son of Mary. He is the son
of God. Jesus was divine but led an ordinary life. Jesus was
also a teacher. His method of teaching was without flaw. He
taught by his example. Jesus lived by his faith, and his
faith was in God. Jesus's twelve students or disciples
helped spread the word of God or Christianity. When I think
of everything that is good in the world and what brings
about peace and harmony it makes me think of Jesus. I
believe Jesus's life brought much hope to the world. Hope
that one day if they lived a morally good life that they
would be rewarded with a paradise called heaven. I also
believe that Jesus's suffering and serves as an example for
us when we face hard or difficult times. I believe that
Jesus had great respect and love for his parents which makes
me strive to be like him. To me Jesus was a gentle person
who was compassionate and was forgiving toward sinners no
matter how great the sin was. I also see Jesus as a loving
friend, parent, and guardian.
Judea. To believers Jesus is the son of Mary. He is the son
of God. Jesus was divine but led an ordinary life. Jesus was
also a teacher. His method of teaching was without flaw. He
taught by his example. Jesus lived by his faith, and his
faith was in God. Jesus's twelve students or disciples
helped spread the word of God or Christianity. When I think
of everything that is good in the world and what brings
about peace and harmony it makes me think of Jesus. I
believe Jesus's life brought much hope to the world. Hope
that one day if they lived a morally good life that they
would be rewarded with a paradise called heaven. I also
believe that Jesus's suffering and serves as an example for
us when we face hard or difficult times. I believe that
Jesus had great respect and love for his parents which makes
me strive to be like him. To me Jesus was a gentle person
who was compassionate and was forgiving toward sinners no
matter how great the sin was. I also see Jesus as a loving
friend, parent, and guardian.
Friday, January 4, 2013
The Sermon at Benares 6
The Sermon at Benares
Bill Conway 3-4-97 Rel 103 3:00
1. The two extremes in which the Buddha speaks of are: that conjoined with
the passions and luxury, low, vulgar, common, ignoble and useless. The second
is: that conjoined with self-torture, painful, ignoble, and useless. The
avoidance of these two extremes is the path to enlightenment of the middle path
as the Buddha had. The middle path produces insight and knowledge, and tends to
calm, to higher knowledge, enlightenment, Nirvana. 2. The Buddha speaks of
four noble truths. They are as follows: 1) The noble truth of suffering. 2) The
noble truth of cause of suffering. 3) The noble truth of the cessation of
suffering, the cessation without a remainder of craving, the abandonment,
forsaking, release, non-attachment. 4) The noble truth of the way that leads to
the cessation of suffering. 3. The eight-fold path is namely, right views,
right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort,
right mindfulness, and right concentration. 4. Nirvana is the absolute
enlightenment that leads to purification of the soul. It is achieved through
the belief in the four noble truths and the action taken to use or follow them.
This all together provides enlightenment and the ultimate goal of reaching
Nirvana. Nirvana also means, you are at one with Buddha and have gained the
respect of him. Ultimately it is similar to the belief of heaven and God.
Bill Conway 3-4-97 Rel 103 3:00
1. The two extremes in which the Buddha speaks of are: that conjoined with
the passions and luxury, low, vulgar, common, ignoble and useless. The second
is: that conjoined with self-torture, painful, ignoble, and useless. The
avoidance of these two extremes is the path to enlightenment of the middle path
as the Buddha had. The middle path produces insight and knowledge, and tends to
calm, to higher knowledge, enlightenment, Nirvana. 2. The Buddha speaks of
four noble truths. They are as follows: 1) The noble truth of suffering. 2) The
noble truth of cause of suffering. 3) The noble truth of the cessation of
suffering, the cessation without a remainder of craving, the abandonment,
forsaking, release, non-attachment. 4) The noble truth of the way that leads to
the cessation of suffering. 3. The eight-fold path is namely, right views,
right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort,
right mindfulness, and right concentration. 4. Nirvana is the absolute
enlightenment that leads to purification of the soul. It is achieved through
the belief in the four noble truths and the action taken to use or follow them.
This all together provides enlightenment and the ultimate goal of reaching
Nirvana. Nirvana also means, you are at one with Buddha and have gained the
respect of him. Ultimately it is similar to the belief of heaven and God.
That Which Is Of No Worth 6
That Which Is Of No Worth
Parker Coddington Man Ec 300 464-75-9246 January 13, 1997
2 Nephi 9:50-51 talks about buying, prices, and worth. The main point
obviously does not refer to the literal exchange of money for goods or services,
although the concept can apply to that type of exchange. The first sentence in
vs. 50 calls to those who "thirsteth", or basically have a need or want. The
may author have used "thisteth" because all mankind physically needs drink to
survive; in the same manner, our spiritual thists need to be quenched in order
for us to survive in an eternal and spiritual sense. The author calls to the
destitute, or basically those people who aren't able to satisfy their thirst due
to lack of money. The author isn't saying the milk and honey offered here is
free—just that the price isn't in monetary form.
In vs. 51, the author talks about not spending money on things of no
worth. Once again, this reference's deepest meaning isn't its literal one. The
"money" referred to here are the things we do in our lives—how we spend our time,
how we treat people, etc. On the surface, this admonition seem rhetorical. Who
would spend money on something with no worth? That is the author's point. We
need to be wary of what things we consider valuable. It is human nature to see
the short-term benefits of things and ignore the long term costs, just as it's
natural to see the short term costs and ignore the long term benefits. In order
to achieve true happiness in the eternal long run, we must at times make
seemingly unsavory sacrifices.
Parker Coddington Man Ec 300 464-75-9246 January 13, 1997
2 Nephi 9:50-51 talks about buying, prices, and worth. The main point
obviously does not refer to the literal exchange of money for goods or services,
although the concept can apply to that type of exchange. The first sentence in
vs. 50 calls to those who "thirsteth", or basically have a need or want. The
may author have used "thisteth" because all mankind physically needs drink to
survive; in the same manner, our spiritual thists need to be quenched in order
for us to survive in an eternal and spiritual sense. The author calls to the
destitute, or basically those people who aren't able to satisfy their thirst due
to lack of money. The author isn't saying the milk and honey offered here is
free—just that the price isn't in monetary form.
In vs. 51, the author talks about not spending money on things of no
worth. Once again, this reference's deepest meaning isn't its literal one. The
"money" referred to here are the things we do in our lives—how we spend our time,
how we treat people, etc. On the surface, this admonition seem rhetorical. Who
would spend money on something with no worth? That is the author's point. We
need to be wary of what things we consider valuable. It is human nature to see
the short-term benefits of things and ignore the long term costs, just as it's
natural to see the short term costs and ignore the long term benefits. In order
to achieve true happiness in the eternal long run, we must at times make
seemingly unsavory sacrifices.
religion luther essay
Danielle Bishop
Sullivan
Life of the Church, Period 6
February 18, 2004
A limited amount of men have changed and affected Church history like Martin Luther. He was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben in the Holy Roman Empire. He was born to Hans and Magarete Luther. Tragically two of his brothers died during the outbreaks of the plague. Hans wanted him to become a lawyer, but in great storm Martin begged to be saved and promised to become a monk. As a monk he brought out the ideas that had been in Europe for centuries, to a sudden blaze. Martin believed that he was returning Christianity back to its roots, but in reality pushed it into the modern era.
In 1511, he received his doctorate in theology from the University of Wittenburg, but instead of studying other theologies he made his own. He made the 95 Theses which critiqued the selling of indulgences. In Rome, these theses were considered heretic and therefore his books were publicly burned in Rome. Martin became even more urged to reform the church now. In 1521, Martin met with the diet of the Holy Roman Empire at Worms. The Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, asked Martin to recant. He refused and was banned as an outlaw. In 1521, Martin was excommunicated from the church. He married and served as Dean of theology at Wittenburg. He died in Eisleben on February 18, 1546.
Martin Luther was a very important man to church history. He brought about the ideals of freedom and liberty. He's a hero by creating two halves of the last millennium, Medievil and Modern. Luther was a courageous man for never giving up on his beliefs and facing the Catholic Church whether it brought about conflict or not. He's an influence to us and all and will never be forgotten in the church.
Sullivan
Life of the Church, Period 6
February 18, 2004
A limited amount of men have changed and affected Church history like Martin Luther. He was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben in the Holy Roman Empire. He was born to Hans and Magarete Luther. Tragically two of his brothers died during the outbreaks of the plague. Hans wanted him to become a lawyer, but in great storm Martin begged to be saved and promised to become a monk. As a monk he brought out the ideas that had been in Europe for centuries, to a sudden blaze. Martin believed that he was returning Christianity back to its roots, but in reality pushed it into the modern era.
In 1511, he received his doctorate in theology from the University of Wittenburg, but instead of studying other theologies he made his own. He made the 95 Theses which critiqued the selling of indulgences. In Rome, these theses were considered heretic and therefore his books were publicly burned in Rome. Martin became even more urged to reform the church now. In 1521, Martin met with the diet of the Holy Roman Empire at Worms. The Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, asked Martin to recant. He refused and was banned as an outlaw. In 1521, Martin was excommunicated from the church. He married and served as Dean of theology at Wittenburg. He died in Eisleben on February 18, 1546.
Martin Luther was a very important man to church history. He brought about the ideals of freedom and liberty. He's a hero by creating two halves of the last millennium, Medievil and Modern. Luther was a courageous man for never giving up on his beliefs and facing the Catholic Church whether it brought about conflict or not. He's an influence to us and all and will never be forgotten in the church.
Notre Dame 6
Notre Dame
Notre Dame is a cathedral. The word cathedral comes from the Latin word
cathedra, which is the name that was given to the throne was called where the
bishop sat in his church. The cathedral was the house of God and the seat of
the bishop. The bishop is the powerfull leader of the church and the church
rules the land. Cathedrals were a sign of both economic prosperity and faith.
Building Notre Dame required a great deal of things, such as skilled
builders, millions of tons of stone, many workers, powerful leadership, and
above all else, lots of money. Most of the money, at first, came from came from
the middle class people, but kings and rich merchants ended up spending the most
on the project.
The man in charge of building was called the master builder. The people
under him were the master craftsmen, the manuel laborors, loaders, and piece
workers. For these workers, a day of hard work was worth about 2 or 3 loaves of
bread.
The stone used to build Notre Dame was gotten by digging in the ground for
it. In a location as close to where the cathedral was to be built as possible.
The stone was pulled up by oxen who could transport approximately 8000 lbs. in a
single load. The stones were held together by mortar, which was made by sand
and water mixed with lime.
Notre Dame is so tall, to make sure it wouldn't crumble, the builder had to
use framework to support their creation called a flying buttress. The roofs
were made from lead and gutters were placed to draw rain water from the walls,
The spouts to these gutters were stone "Gargoyles" that were carved to look like
monsters who spit water when it rained.
Notre Dame is a cathedral. The word cathedral comes from the Latin word
cathedra, which is the name that was given to the throne was called where the
bishop sat in his church. The cathedral was the house of God and the seat of
the bishop. The bishop is the powerfull leader of the church and the church
rules the land. Cathedrals were a sign of both economic prosperity and faith.
Building Notre Dame required a great deal of things, such as skilled
builders, millions of tons of stone, many workers, powerful leadership, and
above all else, lots of money. Most of the money, at first, came from came from
the middle class people, but kings and rich merchants ended up spending the most
on the project.
The man in charge of building was called the master builder. The people
under him were the master craftsmen, the manuel laborors, loaders, and piece
workers. For these workers, a day of hard work was worth about 2 or 3 loaves of
bread.
The stone used to build Notre Dame was gotten by digging in the ground for
it. In a location as close to where the cathedral was to be built as possible.
The stone was pulled up by oxen who could transport approximately 8000 lbs. in a
single load. The stones were held together by mortar, which was made by sand
and water mixed with lime.
Notre Dame is so tall, to make sure it wouldn't crumble, the builder had to
use framework to support their creation called a flying buttress. The roofs
were made from lead and gutters were placed to draw rain water from the walls,
The spouts to these gutters were stone "Gargoyles" that were carved to look like
monsters who spit water when it rained.
Night by Elie Wiesel
Night by Elie Wiesel
What was my reaction to Elie Wiesel's book "Night" ? The only way I
can express my reaction is disbelief. I could not believe how much pain was
inflicted on the Jews. I could not believe how the world stood by as this
extermination happened. I especially could not believe how Elie Wiesel survived
to tell this tragic story.
I suppose I would have had to be a Jew during the time of the holocaust
to know what actually went on. From what I have read, I can say that I am glad
to have not even been alive during this time. It seemed horrible and unbearable.
The fact that Elie Wiesel survived through all this terror is beyond my
imagination.
While reading the book I felt great pity on the Jews. I almost could
not bear to finish reading the it. It told of a side to the holocaust that I
never even knew existed. All the detailed descriptions of the beatings and
circumstances they went through was unbelievable.
This book was very informative. The way Wiesel remembered all the dates
and other important events amazed me. He captured the true horror of the
holocaust. Every page gave deeper and more horrifying details of this
extermination of the Jews. In my opinion, it could not have been written any
better.
What was my reaction to this book ? Disbelief. I truly could not
understand this extermination unless I was there. It showed me a new degree of
inhumanity. Furthermore, even though I am not jewish, I have obtained a new
hatred toward the nazis due to this book.
What was my reaction to Elie Wiesel's book "Night" ? The only way I
can express my reaction is disbelief. I could not believe how much pain was
inflicted on the Jews. I could not believe how the world stood by as this
extermination happened. I especially could not believe how Elie Wiesel survived
to tell this tragic story.
I suppose I would have had to be a Jew during the time of the holocaust
to know what actually went on. From what I have read, I can say that I am glad
to have not even been alive during this time. It seemed horrible and unbearable.
The fact that Elie Wiesel survived through all this terror is beyond my
imagination.
While reading the book I felt great pity on the Jews. I almost could
not bear to finish reading the it. It told of a side to the holocaust that I
never even knew existed. All the detailed descriptions of the beatings and
circumstances they went through was unbelievable.
This book was very informative. The way Wiesel remembered all the dates
and other important events amazed me. He captured the true horror of the
holocaust. Every page gave deeper and more horrifying details of this
extermination of the Jews. In my opinion, it could not have been written any
better.
What was my reaction to this book ? Disbelief. I truly could not
understand this extermination unless I was there. It showed me a new degree of
inhumanity. Furthermore, even though I am not jewish, I have obtained a new
hatred toward the nazis due to this book.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
A. What is it?
R.C.I.A - This is the norm of Christian Initiation in the church.
B. Why was it re-introduced?
It was reintroduced to revive the rich ancient liturgical heritage of
the church.
c. How does it differ from infant Baptism?
Infant Baptism can be done anything during the year while adult
initiation is done at Earth. The elect are baptised, confirmed & celebrate their
first communication. The rite of baptism includes a special litany, the blessing
of water, baptism, a white garment, and the presentation of a candle lit from
the Pascal candle.
d. Why is it usually celebrated at Easter?
It is usually celebrated at Easter because the phase of the process of
initiation concludes at the Easter Vigil liturgy.
e. Why are the rituals in this form of the Sacrament?
These rites all point to the early church's practice. This is a joyous
ritual in the church's life for both the new Christians and the entire community.
A. What is it?
R.C.I.A - This is the norm of Christian Initiation in the church.
B. Why was it re-introduced?
It was reintroduced to revive the rich ancient liturgical heritage of
the church.
c. How does it differ from infant Baptism?
Infant Baptism can be done anything during the year while adult
initiation is done at Earth. The elect are baptised, confirmed & celebrate their
first communication. The rite of baptism includes a special litany, the blessing
of water, baptism, a white garment, and the presentation of a candle lit from
the Pascal candle.
d. Why is it usually celebrated at Easter?
It is usually celebrated at Easter because the phase of the process of
initiation concludes at the Easter Vigil liturgy.
e. Why are the rituals in this form of the Sacrament?
These rites all point to the early church's practice. This is a joyous
ritual in the church's life for both the new Christians and the entire community.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther.
Born. Novemeber 10, 1483. Eisleben, Saxon Died. Febuary 18, 1546. Eiselben.
German priest, biblical scholar and linguist whose Ninety-five Theses, an attack
on various eclesiastical abuses, precipitated the Protestant Reformation.
Lutherm the son of a minor who wanted him to become a lawyer, attended
the University of Erfurt. In 1506he joined the monastic order of St. Augustine
and was ordained a priest in 1507. From 1508 to 1546 he taught at the new
University of Wittenberg, receiving a doctorate in theology in 1512. The degree
was important to Luher because of its implications of public responsibility, and
these were soon joned with the duties of a professor when he was apponted to the
chair of biblical theology. This was his lifelong calling, and the exposition of
the bible to his students was a task that called forth his best gifts and
energies. In between his lectures he began the Protestant Reformation.
Luther had entered on the search for evangelic perfection with zeal and
sought exactly to fulfil the rule of his order
Born. Novemeber 10, 1483. Eisleben, Saxon Died. Febuary 18, 1546. Eiselben.
German priest, biblical scholar and linguist whose Ninety-five Theses, an attack
on various eclesiastical abuses, precipitated the Protestant Reformation.
Lutherm the son of a minor who wanted him to become a lawyer, attended
the University of Erfurt. In 1506he joined the monastic order of St. Augustine
and was ordained a priest in 1507. From 1508 to 1546 he taught at the new
University of Wittenberg, receiving a doctorate in theology in 1512. The degree
was important to Luher because of its implications of public responsibility, and
these were soon joned with the duties of a professor when he was apponted to the
chair of biblical theology. This was his lifelong calling, and the exposition of
the bible to his students was a task that called forth his best gifts and
energies. In between his lectures he began the Protestant Reformation.
Luther had entered on the search for evangelic perfection with zeal and
sought exactly to fulfil the rule of his order
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus is the center of Christianity, born in Bethlehem in Judea. To believers
Jesus is the son of Mary. He is the son of God. Jesus was divine but led an
ordinary life. Jesus was also a teacher. His method of teaching was without flaw.
He taught by his example. Jesus lived by his faith, and his faith was in God.
Jesus's twelve students or disciples helped spread the word of God or
Christianity. When I think of everything that is good in the world and what
brings about peace and harmony it makes me think of Jesus. I believe Jesus's
life brought much hope to the world. Hope that one day if they lived a morally
good life that they would be rewarded with a paradise called heaven. I also
believe that Jesus's suffering and serves as an example for us when we face hard
or difficult times. I believe that Jesus had great respect and love for his
parents which makes me strive to be like him. To me Jesus was a gentle person
who was compassionate and was forgiving toward sinners no matter how great the
sin was. I also see Jesus as a loving friend, parent, and guardian.
Jesus is the center of Christianity, born in Bethlehem in Judea. To believers
Jesus is the son of Mary. He is the son of God. Jesus was divine but led an
ordinary life. Jesus was also a teacher. His method of teaching was without flaw.
He taught by his example. Jesus lived by his faith, and his faith was in God.
Jesus's twelve students or disciples helped spread the word of God or
Christianity. When I think of everything that is good in the world and what
brings about peace and harmony it makes me think of Jesus. I believe Jesus's
life brought much hope to the world. Hope that one day if they lived a morally
good life that they would be rewarded with a paradise called heaven. I also
believe that Jesus's suffering and serves as an example for us when we face hard
or difficult times. I believe that Jesus had great respect and love for his
parents which makes me strive to be like him. To me Jesus was a gentle person
who was compassionate and was forgiving toward sinners no matter how great the
sin was. I also see Jesus as a loving friend, parent, and guardian.
Day of the Dead 6
Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead is a very special day for the Spanish speaking world.
This day is more popular for Mexican people, it is more traditional in
their heritage. It occurs on the first of November. People put offerings out for
the dead in the form of fruit and certain other things that the specific person
liked.
The day of the dead is not a day grief nor does it have to do with
anything tragic for the Spanish speaking world, actually it is a day of joy and
happiness. It is celebrated all over. People wear bright colors and masks as
well as elaborate clothing. People can even make a business by selling things
associated with death, some of these things can include candy skulls and paper-
mache masks which later were made out of plastic.
There is actually two days that are celebrated with death. There is one
for children and one for all the rest of the people. The day for children is
celebrated for all the kids that died young. The offerings change for this day.
Instead of more adult-like things, this day is associated with candy and more
"fun" foods. Whereas the day for adults. Some people even put out Beer and
cigarettes, it depends on what the person used to like in his or her lifetime.
Our heritage does not even like the word death, but the Spanish people
look at it as a whole different perspective.
The Day of the Dead is a very special day for the Spanish speaking world.
This day is more popular for Mexican people, it is more traditional in
their heritage. It occurs on the first of November. People put offerings out for
the dead in the form of fruit and certain other things that the specific person
liked.
The day of the dead is not a day grief nor does it have to do with
anything tragic for the Spanish speaking world, actually it is a day of joy and
happiness. It is celebrated all over. People wear bright colors and masks as
well as elaborate clothing. People can even make a business by selling things
associated with death, some of these things can include candy skulls and paper-
mache masks which later were made out of plastic.
There is actually two days that are celebrated with death. There is one
for children and one for all the rest of the people. The day for children is
celebrated for all the kids that died young. The offerings change for this day.
Instead of more adult-like things, this day is associated with candy and more
"fun" foods. Whereas the day for adults. Some people even put out Beer and
cigarettes, it depends on what the person used to like in his or her lifetime.
Our heritage does not even like the word death, but the Spanish people
look at it as a whole different perspective.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The Chosen Chaim Potoks Look Into Human Nature
The Chosen: Chaim Potok's Look Into Human Nature
A bad thing is only truly bad if you fail to make good of it. The Chosen by Chaim Potok is a testimant to the human ability to learn, grow and prosper from adversity. The story is filled with examples of situations in which something that may seem bad at the time, later reaps great rewards.
In the initial portion of The Chosen one of the main characters, Reuven Malter, is struck in the eye by a baseball hit by the other main character, Danny Saunders. Surgery is needed on Reuven's eye, and the future use of his eye is in doubt. To most this might appear a bad situation, a terrible thing to happen to a boy, but Reuven and Danny are brought together by this unfortunate incident and develop a strong and rewarding friendship. This friendship of course has its ups and downs, but overall proves to be an invaluable learning experience to both young men.
Danny is forced to endure an awkward and possibly cruel situation for the majority of his formative years. Danny's father never speaks with him. With the exception of Talmud discussions and Danny's baseball team idea, Danny and his father never speak. This situation causes Danny a great deal of emotional pain, a pain which he is unable to comprehend his father's reasons for inflicting. His father feared, and with reason, that if something were not done, Danny would never find his soul. After many years, Danny finally understands, and accepts the reasons for his father's silence, and is in many ways grateful for its success.
History is rich with individual, and broad examples of Potok's look into human nature. During the Second World War, America suffered approximately four hundred thousand casualties, yet reached a state of national unity that has not been achieved before or after. The war also ended the Great Depression that caused so many people, son many problems. The atomic bombs dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki reaped considerable death and destruction, yet prevented far more. Even as far back as biblical times, the Isrealites became Egyption slaves, but this oppression forced them to break out and return to the "promise land."
Charles Darwin theorized that something that is able to survive, adapt and thrive under harsh conditions becomes stronger and better. The world is abundant with examples great and small of Potok's look into human nature. While not all bad situations reap greater rewards than the pain inflicted, if the person or people fail to learn and make something good of it, then it is all for naught.
A bad thing is only truly bad if you fail to make good of it. The Chosen by Chaim Potok is a testimant to the human ability to learn, grow and prosper from adversity. The story is filled with examples of situations in which something that may seem bad at the time, later reaps great rewards.
In the initial portion of The Chosen one of the main characters, Reuven Malter, is struck in the eye by a baseball hit by the other main character, Danny Saunders. Surgery is needed on Reuven's eye, and the future use of his eye is in doubt. To most this might appear a bad situation, a terrible thing to happen to a boy, but Reuven and Danny are brought together by this unfortunate incident and develop a strong and rewarding friendship. This friendship of course has its ups and downs, but overall proves to be an invaluable learning experience to both young men.
Danny is forced to endure an awkward and possibly cruel situation for the majority of his formative years. Danny's father never speaks with him. With the exception of Talmud discussions and Danny's baseball team idea, Danny and his father never speak. This situation causes Danny a great deal of emotional pain, a pain which he is unable to comprehend his father's reasons for inflicting. His father feared, and with reason, that if something were not done, Danny would never find his soul. After many years, Danny finally understands, and accepts the reasons for his father's silence, and is in many ways grateful for its success.
History is rich with individual, and broad examples of Potok's look into human nature. During the Second World War, America suffered approximately four hundred thousand casualties, yet reached a state of national unity that has not been achieved before or after. The war also ended the Great Depression that caused so many people, son many problems. The atomic bombs dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki reaped considerable death and destruction, yet prevented far more. Even as far back as biblical times, the Isrealites became Egyption slaves, but this oppression forced them to break out and return to the "promise land."
Charles Darwin theorized that something that is able to survive, adapt and thrive under harsh conditions becomes stronger and better. The world is abundant with examples great and small of Potok's look into human nature. While not all bad situations reap greater rewards than the pain inflicted, if the person or people fail to learn and make something good of it, then it is all for naught.
The Ambivalence
The Ambivalence of Abortion
Whether or not abortion is morally right or wrong, the fact remains that a woman has the right to make her own decisions. If a woman decides to have an abortion it is her right to do as she pleases with her body. It is understandable that many may disagree with abortion being legal, but that is no reason not to allow others to have a different opinion. Nevertheless, the question of whether abortion is morally right should be left up the conscience of the woman whom is making the decision and not through judging eyes not going through the same situation.
There are more pros than cons to having an abortion. For instance, a woman with a family of four who are barely surviving discovers she is pregnant. She decides to have an abortion because she cant afford the baby. That might have saved the world of another sad story of a mother abusing and neglecting her unwanted child. Unfortunately, sometimes a mother can run the risk of death if they go through with the pregnancy. Would it be fair to let the mother of two young children die because SOME PEOPLE don't believe in abortion?
On the other hand, it may be true that young women are taking advantage of the fact that they can easily have an abortion. Some say they are substituting birth control with abortion. Nevertheless, no one ever said we can't place restrictions on abortion but we can't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch. The fact remains that although some might take advantage of the situation, it is unconstitutional to deny the opportunity to someone who REALLY has no other alternative but abortion.
Every woman (and person) has the right to make their own decisions. No one has the right to deny another of their own opinion. Some may not believe in or agree with abortion and that's perfectly fine but it does not give them the right to deny others of the option. Finally, a woman has the right to decide whether or not to have an abortion and whether or not to feel guilty about it. Although abortion is legal, it doesnt mean you have to like it, agree with it, or have one. It just means that there are others who do agree with it and have the constitutional right to make their own decisions. In conclusion, every woman has the right to have abortion as an option.
Ambivalence: The state of having conflicting attitudes or feelings, as love and hate, about the same thing at the same time.
Whether or not abortion is morally right or wrong, the fact remains that a woman has the right to make her own decisions. If a woman decides to have an abortion it is her right to do as she pleases with her body. It is understandable that many may disagree with abortion being legal, but that is no reason not to allow others to have a different opinion. Nevertheless, the question of whether abortion is morally right should be left up the conscience of the woman whom is making the decision and not through judging eyes not going through the same situation.
There are more pros than cons to having an abortion. For instance, a woman with a family of four who are barely surviving discovers she is pregnant. She decides to have an abortion because she cant afford the baby. That might have saved the world of another sad story of a mother abusing and neglecting her unwanted child. Unfortunately, sometimes a mother can run the risk of death if they go through with the pregnancy. Would it be fair to let the mother of two young children die because SOME PEOPLE don't believe in abortion?
On the other hand, it may be true that young women are taking advantage of the fact that they can easily have an abortion. Some say they are substituting birth control with abortion. Nevertheless, no one ever said we can't place restrictions on abortion but we can't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch. The fact remains that although some might take advantage of the situation, it is unconstitutional to deny the opportunity to someone who REALLY has no other alternative but abortion.
Every woman (and person) has the right to make their own decisions. No one has the right to deny another of their own opinion. Some may not believe in or agree with abortion and that's perfectly fine but it does not give them the right to deny others of the option. Finally, a woman has the right to decide whether or not to have an abortion and whether or not to feel guilty about it. Although abortion is legal, it doesnt mean you have to like it, agree with it, or have one. It just means that there are others who do agree with it and have the constitutional right to make their own decisions. In conclusion, every woman has the right to have abortion as an option.
Ambivalence: The state of having conflicting attitudes or feelings, as love and hate, about the same thing at the same time.
Testing The Spirits
It seems to be that our main questions are, Should we use alcohol and what about those that abuse it? How should the Church deal with those that do drink or should we as a society deal with it?
While there is nothing in the Bible that says drinking is a sin, but drunkeness is. I believe as a society we do have a problem with alcohol abuse. But in the same respect I do not feel that the
church should judge those who do drink socially, regularly, or abusively. When the time comes everyone will be judged individually by God alone. I feel it is his decision solely to do what is best
for all. The church may teach not to use alcohol, but to discriminate against those in the congregation (or even those that are not) that do is not a solution to the problem.
I feel in order to get alcohol abuse under control we as a society need to teach our children the risks of using alcohol, not only in the home but in the schools as well. To reach the heart of the
problem is to face the problem head on. As a social drinker myself (I put my self in this classification) I don't feel I have an alcohol problem just because I enjoy a drink now and then. I do not
abuse it and would never put myself behind the wheel of a car to take the risk of taking someone else's life. You don't need to be drunk to cause an accident, it's been proven in many cases only a few
drinks can impair someone's stability. If more thought of this there would be less tragedies on our highways.
When it comes to food and there are people starving in the world, when we could help by not converting food grains into alcohol, this should be made more aware to our society. I'm not sure most people
are aware of this. It is supposedly our main concern to feed the hungry and shelter the poor. If giving up something that only contributes to loneliness and destruction than ever, because there are more
that abuse than those who don't, it seems to me to be a logical solution.
I think the best we can hope for in our future and our children's is that we have to communicate with one another the risks of alcohol and the damage it does to one's self, their families and all of those
around who care about them. If you're going to drink to abuse it, then its best that you don't drink at all. There is not a better remedy than that. But how do we get people to the point in their life to
where they don't want to take a risk of killing someone else or even themselves? What does it take for them to love their neighbor enough not to put them in that situation?
While there is nothing in the Bible that says drinking is a sin, but drunkeness is. I believe as a society we do have a problem with alcohol abuse. But in the same respect I do not feel that the
church should judge those who do drink socially, regularly, or abusively. When the time comes everyone will be judged individually by God alone. I feel it is his decision solely to do what is best
for all. The church may teach not to use alcohol, but to discriminate against those in the congregation (or even those that are not) that do is not a solution to the problem.
I feel in order to get alcohol abuse under control we as a society need to teach our children the risks of using alcohol, not only in the home but in the schools as well. To reach the heart of the
problem is to face the problem head on. As a social drinker myself (I put my self in this classification) I don't feel I have an alcohol problem just because I enjoy a drink now and then. I do not
abuse it and would never put myself behind the wheel of a car to take the risk of taking someone else's life. You don't need to be drunk to cause an accident, it's been proven in many cases only a few
drinks can impair someone's stability. If more thought of this there would be less tragedies on our highways.
When it comes to food and there are people starving in the world, when we could help by not converting food grains into alcohol, this should be made more aware to our society. I'm not sure most people
are aware of this. It is supposedly our main concern to feed the hungry and shelter the poor. If giving up something that only contributes to loneliness and destruction than ever, because there are more
that abuse than those who don't, it seems to me to be a logical solution.
I think the best we can hope for in our future and our children's is that we have to communicate with one another the risks of alcohol and the damage it does to one's self, their families and all of those
around who care about them. If you're going to drink to abuse it, then its best that you don't drink at all. There is not a better remedy than that. But how do we get people to the point in their life to
where they don't want to take a risk of killing someone else or even themselves? What does it take for them to love their neighbor enough not to put them in that situation?
St Thomas Aquinas Logical Masterbation
Omnipotence and St. Thomas Aquinas
Omnipotence literally means the ability to do all things, or to have absolute power. This quality seems to be generally accepted as an intrinsic characteristic of the Judaeo-Christian god, as it says in Luke I. 37, "...there is nothing that God cannot do.". Certain objections can be raised to attributing this characteristic to god however, in-so-far as this characteristic seems to conflict with other accepted attributes of god.
In The Summa Theologica St. Thomas Aquinas addresses some of these objections, the most telling of which can be restated as:
(I) To sin is an action, however god is unable to sin. Therefore god cannot be omnipotent.
(ii) The greatest act possible of god is his practice of "sparing and having mercy". There are actions judged to be much greater however, such as creating a world. Therefore god is not omnipotent.
(iii) If god is omnipotent, then everything is possible and nothing is impossible. If this is true however, things which are necessary (things which cannot possibly not exist) are no longer so. This is impossible - therefore god cannot be omnipotent.
Aquinas begins his rebuttals by defining what is encompassed by the characteristic of divine omnipotence. He explains that god is able to all things which are "possible absolutely", which he defines as all things which can be logically expressed without the predicate being in conflict with the subject - i.e. god is capable of all things which do not involve a contradiction in terms. This does not imply any defect in the power of god, Aquinas goes on to say, because impossible things by definition have "no aspect of possibility", moreover, it is absurd to expect divine omnipotence to encompass the logically impossible.
(I) Aquinas answers the first objection as follows. He explains that "...to sin is to fall short of perfect action; hence to be able to sin is to be able to fall short in action..." which he attests is contrary to the meaning of divine omnipotence.
(ii) In answering the second objection Aquinas points out, "It is not for one who is bound by the laws of a superior to forgive sins of his own free choice", and adds that divine mercy is indeed gods greatest act, since this mercy leads men into a participation with the infinite good.
(iii) Aquinas answers objection (iii) in accord with his explanation of the meaning of god`s omnipotence (above) - God`s omnipotence does not alter the fact that something is impossible, and therefore does not invalidate the concept of logical necessity.
Omnipotence literally means the ability to do all things, or to have absolute power. This quality seems to be generally accepted as an intrinsic characteristic of the Judaeo-Christian god, as it says in Luke I. 37, "...there is nothing that God cannot do.". Certain objections can be raised to attributing this characteristic to god however, in-so-far as this characteristic seems to conflict with other accepted attributes of god.
In The Summa Theologica St. Thomas Aquinas addresses some of these objections, the most telling of which can be restated as:
(I) To sin is an action, however god is unable to sin. Therefore god cannot be omnipotent.
(ii) The greatest act possible of god is his practice of "sparing and having mercy". There are actions judged to be much greater however, such as creating a world. Therefore god is not omnipotent.
(iii) If god is omnipotent, then everything is possible and nothing is impossible. If this is true however, things which are necessary (things which cannot possibly not exist) are no longer so. This is impossible - therefore god cannot be omnipotent.
Aquinas begins his rebuttals by defining what is encompassed by the characteristic of divine omnipotence. He explains that god is able to all things which are "possible absolutely", which he defines as all things which can be logically expressed without the predicate being in conflict with the subject - i.e. god is capable of all things which do not involve a contradiction in terms. This does not imply any defect in the power of god, Aquinas goes on to say, because impossible things by definition have "no aspect of possibility", moreover, it is absurd to expect divine omnipotence to encompass the logically impossible.
(I) Aquinas answers the first objection as follows. He explains that "...to sin is to fall short of perfect action; hence to be able to sin is to be able to fall short in action..." which he attests is contrary to the meaning of divine omnipotence.
(ii) In answering the second objection Aquinas points out, "It is not for one who is bound by the laws of a superior to forgive sins of his own free choice", and adds that divine mercy is indeed gods greatest act, since this mercy leads men into a participation with the infinite good.
(iii) Aquinas answers objection (iii) in accord with his explanation of the meaning of god`s omnipotence (above) - God`s omnipotence does not alter the fact that something is impossible, and therefore does not invalidate the concept of logical necessity.
Exogetical Essay on Matthew 112530
Exogetical Essay on Matthew 11:25-30
This passage opens up with the phrase, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. This speaks of two kinds of people in his prayer: the "wise" - arrogant in their own knowledge - and the "little children" - humbly open to receive the truth of God's Word. Are we wise in our own eyes, or do we seek the truth in childlike faith, realizing that only God hold all the answers? God wants us to be open at all times. When we become too "informed" and "wise" we can sometimes become to sure of our own knowledge, and possibly miss what God is really telling us.
The next passage says, "All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him." According to my Life Application Study Guide, in the Old Testament, "know" means more than knowledge. It implies an intimate relationship. The communion between God the Father and God the Son is the core of their relationship. For anyone else to know God, God must reveal himself to that person, by the Son's choice. How fortunate we are that Jesus has clearly revealed to us God, his truth, and how we can know him.
The last major section of this passage reads, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." A yoke is a heavy wooden harness that fits over the shoulders of an ox or oxen. It is attached to a piece of equipment the oxen are to pull. A person may be carrying heavy burdens of (1) sin, (2) excessive demands of religious leaders, (3) oppression and persecution, (4) weariness in the search for God, or any number of other problems we may face day to day. The beautiful thing is that Jesus frees people from all these burdens. The rest that Jesus promises is love, healing, and peace with God, not the end of all labor. A relationship with God changes meaningless, wearisome toil into spiritual productivity and purpose. How wonderful God is, that he will do all these things for us. So many religions and faiths portray God as a spiteful, vengeful God who is constantly needing to be appeased. How thankful I am that I serve a God who cares about me and wants to nurture me and wants to watch me grow into my relationship with him.
This passage opens up with the phrase, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. This speaks of two kinds of people in his prayer: the "wise" - arrogant in their own knowledge - and the "little children" - humbly open to receive the truth of God's Word. Are we wise in our own eyes, or do we seek the truth in childlike faith, realizing that only God hold all the answers? God wants us to be open at all times. When we become too "informed" and "wise" we can sometimes become to sure of our own knowledge, and possibly miss what God is really telling us.
The next passage says, "All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him." According to my Life Application Study Guide, in the Old Testament, "know" means more than knowledge. It implies an intimate relationship. The communion between God the Father and God the Son is the core of their relationship. For anyone else to know God, God must reveal himself to that person, by the Son's choice. How fortunate we are that Jesus has clearly revealed to us God, his truth, and how we can know him.
The last major section of this passage reads, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." A yoke is a heavy wooden harness that fits over the shoulders of an ox or oxen. It is attached to a piece of equipment the oxen are to pull. A person may be carrying heavy burdens of (1) sin, (2) excessive demands of religious leaders, (3) oppression and persecution, (4) weariness in the search for God, or any number of other problems we may face day to day. The beautiful thing is that Jesus frees people from all these burdens. The rest that Jesus promises is love, healing, and peace with God, not the end of all labor. A relationship with God changes meaningless, wearisome toil into spiritual productivity and purpose. How wonderful God is, that he will do all these things for us. So many religions and faiths portray God as a spiteful, vengeful God who is constantly needing to be appeased. How thankful I am that I serve a God who cares about me and wants to nurture me and wants to watch me grow into my relationship with him.
Comparing And Contrasting Christianity And Buddhism
Comparing And Contrasting Christianity And Buddhism
Christianity and Buddhism are different religions, yet compare and contrast greatly. Though founded at different periods of time, Christianity and Buddhism have shaped cultures and have had a great influence on people all around the world with origins, customs and beliefs. Siddhartha Gautama was born about 563 B.C. He left his wealthy lifestyle when he was about 29 to seek wisdom. For years, he found not wisdom but only pain. After meditating for several days under a tree, enlightenment finally came to him. He would now be known as the Buddha or "enlightened one." Buddha and Jesus, the founder of Christianity, are alike and different in many ways. Jesus of Nazareth was born about A. D 6. He claimed to be the son of God, but was disliked by those who practiced other religions. When he was about 33 years old, Jesus was tried and prosecuted for heresy. He was then sentenced to be crucified. After his death, Paul continued to spread Christianity throughout the world. More than a thousand years later, it became one of the most widely known practices in the world, just as Buddhism has. Christians and Buddhists have their own customs and beliefs. Followers of Christianity are to love thy Lord first and love thy neighbor as thyself. Jesus gained large crowds and followers by performing miracles. Since Christians are only to worship the Lord, they are monotheist. Buddhism, however is quite different. Buddha taught his followers the Four Noble Truths, the main ideas of seeking enlightenment. In addition to seeking enlightenment, people could reach nirvana, or a "release from pain and suffering". Buddha taught all his followers to treat all other living things with love and respect. Throughout both their lives, Jesus and Buddha spread the teachings they taught, Christianity and Buddhism. After the resurrection of Jesus after his death in A. D 33, the disciples began to spread the word about Jesus. Paul, one of the disciples of Jesus, spent the rest of his life preaching and spreading Christianity to Jews and non-Jews alike. Just like Jesus, Buddha spread his teachings throughout his life. Buddhism was appealing to many people born into the lower classes of Hinduism. It was also especially appealing to women, because they served as a much lower class. Buddhism does not require complex rituals like Hinduism. Just like when these religions were first introduced into the world, they have had a major influence on our culture. Today, many people follow Christianity and Buddhism because of the beliefs and customs. These religions grow with population and are growing stronger all the time.
Christianity and Buddhism are different religions, yet compare and contrast greatly. Though founded at different periods of time, Christianity and Buddhism have shaped cultures and have had a great influence on people all around the world with origins, customs and beliefs. Siddhartha Gautama was born about 563 B.C. He left his wealthy lifestyle when he was about 29 to seek wisdom. For years, he found not wisdom but only pain. After meditating for several days under a tree, enlightenment finally came to him. He would now be known as the Buddha or "enlightened one." Buddha and Jesus, the founder of Christianity, are alike and different in many ways. Jesus of Nazareth was born about A. D 6. He claimed to be the son of God, but was disliked by those who practiced other religions. When he was about 33 years old, Jesus was tried and prosecuted for heresy. He was then sentenced to be crucified. After his death, Paul continued to spread Christianity throughout the world. More than a thousand years later, it became one of the most widely known practices in the world, just as Buddhism has. Christians and Buddhists have their own customs and beliefs. Followers of Christianity are to love thy Lord first and love thy neighbor as thyself. Jesus gained large crowds and followers by performing miracles. Since Christians are only to worship the Lord, they are monotheist. Buddhism, however is quite different. Buddha taught his followers the Four Noble Truths, the main ideas of seeking enlightenment. In addition to seeking enlightenment, people could reach nirvana, or a "release from pain and suffering". Buddha taught all his followers to treat all other living things with love and respect. Throughout both their lives, Jesus and Buddha spread the teachings they taught, Christianity and Buddhism. After the resurrection of Jesus after his death in A. D 33, the disciples began to spread the word about Jesus. Paul, one of the disciples of Jesus, spent the rest of his life preaching and spreading Christianity to Jews and non-Jews alike. Just like Jesus, Buddha spread his teachings throughout his life. Buddhism was appealing to many people born into the lower classes of Hinduism. It was also especially appealing to women, because they served as a much lower class. Buddhism does not require complex rituals like Hinduism. Just like when these religions were first introduced into the world, they have had a major influence on our culture. Today, many people follow Christianity and Buddhism because of the beliefs and customs. These religions grow with population and are growing stronger all the time.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The Sermon at Benares
Bill Conway
3-4-97
Rel 103
3:00
The Sermon at Benares
1. The two extremes in which the Buddha speaks of are: that conjoined with the passions and luxury, low, vulgar, common, ignoble and useless. The second is: that conjoined with self-torture, painful, ignoble, and useless. The avoidance of these two extremes is the path to enlightenment of the middle path as the Buddha had. The middle path produces insight and knowledge, and tends to calm, to higher knowledge, enlightenment, Nirvana.
2. The Buddha speaks of four noble truths. They are as follows:
1) The noble truth of suffering.
2) The noble truth of cause of suffering.
3) The noble truth of the cessation of suffering, the cessation without a remainder of craving, the abandonment, forsaking, release, non-attachment.
4) The noble truth of the way that leads to the cessation of suffering.
3. The eight-fold path is namely, right views, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.
4. Nirvana is the absolute enlightenment that leads to purification of the soul. It is achieved through the belief in the four noble truths and the action taken to use or follow them. This all together provides enlightenment and the ultimate goal of reaching Nirvana. Nirvana also means, you are at one with Buddha and have gained the respect of him. Ultimately it is similar to the belief of heaven and God.
3-4-97
Rel 103
3:00
The Sermon at Benares
1. The two extremes in which the Buddha speaks of are: that conjoined with the passions and luxury, low, vulgar, common, ignoble and useless. The second is: that conjoined with self-torture, painful, ignoble, and useless. The avoidance of these two extremes is the path to enlightenment of the middle path as the Buddha had. The middle path produces insight and knowledge, and tends to calm, to higher knowledge, enlightenment, Nirvana.
2. The Buddha speaks of four noble truths. They are as follows:
1) The noble truth of suffering.
2) The noble truth of cause of suffering.
3) The noble truth of the cessation of suffering, the cessation without a remainder of craving, the abandonment, forsaking, release, non-attachment.
4) The noble truth of the way that leads to the cessation of suffering.
3. The eight-fold path is namely, right views, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.
4. Nirvana is the absolute enlightenment that leads to purification of the soul. It is achieved through the belief in the four noble truths and the action taken to use or follow them. This all together provides enlightenment and the ultimate goal of reaching Nirvana. Nirvana also means, you are at one with Buddha and have gained the respect of him. Ultimately it is similar to the belief of heaven and God.
That Which Is Of No Worth
Parker Coddington
Man Ec 300
464-75-9246
January 13, 1997
...THAT WHICH IS OF NO WORTH
2 Nephi 9:50-51 talks about buying, prices, and worth. The main point obviously does not refer to the literal exchange of money for goods or services, although the concept can apply to that type of exchange. The first sentence in vs. 50 calls to those who "thirsteth", or basically have a need or want. The may author have used "thisteth" because all mankind physically needs drink to survive; in the same manner, our spiritual thists need to be quenched in order for us to survive in an eternal and spiritual sense. The author calls to the destitute, or basically those people who aren't able to satisfy their thirst due to lack of money. The author isn't saying the milk and honey offered here is free-just that the price isn't in monetary form.
In vs. 51, the author talks about not spending money on things of no worth. Once again, this reference's deepest meaning isn't its literal one. The "money" referred to here are the things we do in our lives-how we spend our time, how we treat people, etc. On the surface, this admonition seem rhetorical. Who would spend money on something with no worth? That is the author's point. We need to be wary of what things we consider valuable. It is human nature to see the short-term benefits of things and ignore the long term costs, just as it's natural to see the short term costs and ignore the long term benefits. In order to achieve true happiness in the eternal long run, we must at times make seemingly unsavory sacrifices.
Man Ec 300
464-75-9246
January 13, 1997
...THAT WHICH IS OF NO WORTH
2 Nephi 9:50-51 talks about buying, prices, and worth. The main point obviously does not refer to the literal exchange of money for goods or services, although the concept can apply to that type of exchange. The first sentence in vs. 50 calls to those who "thirsteth", or basically have a need or want. The may author have used "thisteth" because all mankind physically needs drink to survive; in the same manner, our spiritual thists need to be quenched in order for us to survive in an eternal and spiritual sense. The author calls to the destitute, or basically those people who aren't able to satisfy their thirst due to lack of money. The author isn't saying the milk and honey offered here is free-just that the price isn't in monetary form.
In vs. 51, the author talks about not spending money on things of no worth. Once again, this reference's deepest meaning isn't its literal one. The "money" referred to here are the things we do in our lives-how we spend our time, how we treat people, etc. On the surface, this admonition seem rhetorical. Who would spend money on something with no worth? That is the author's point. We need to be wary of what things we consider valuable. It is human nature to see the short-term benefits of things and ignore the long term costs, just as it's natural to see the short term costs and ignore the long term benefits. In order to achieve true happiness in the eternal long run, we must at times make seemingly unsavory sacrifices.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
R.C.I.A.
A. What is it?
R.C.I.A - This is the norm of Christian Initiation in the church.
B. Why was it re-introduced?
It was reintroduced to revive the rich ancient liturgical heritage of the church.
c. How does it differ from infant Baptism?
Infant Baptism can be done
anything during the year while adult initiation is done at Earth. The elect are baptised, confirmed & celebrate their first communication. The rite of baptism includes a special litany, the blessing of water, baptism, a white garment, and the presentation of a candle lit from the Pascal candle.
d. Why is it usually celebrated at Easter?
It is usually celebrated at Easter because the phase of the process of initiation concludes at the Easter Vigil liturgy.
e. Why are the rituals in this form of the Sacrament?
These rites all point to the early church's practice. This is a joyous ritual in the church's life for both the new Christians and the entire community.
This is the best essay. A
R.C.I.A.
A. What is it?
R.C.I.A - This is the norm of Christian Initiation in the church.
B. Why was it re-introduced?
It was reintroduced to revive the rich ancient liturgical heritage of the church.
c. How does it differ from infant Baptism?
Infant Baptism can be done
anything during the year while adult initiation is done at Earth. The elect are baptised, confirmed & celebrate their first communication. The rite of baptism includes a special litany, the blessing of water, baptism, a white garment, and the presentation of a candle lit from the Pascal candle.
d. Why is it usually celebrated at Easter?
It is usually celebrated at Easter because the phase of the process of initiation concludes at the Easter Vigil liturgy.
e. Why are the rituals in this form of the Sacrament?
These rites all point to the early church's practice. This is a joyous ritual in the church's life for both the new Christians and the entire community.
This is the best essay. A
Notre dame
NOTRE DAME
Notre Dame is a cathedral. The word cathedral comes from the
Latin word cathedra, which is the name that was given to the throne was
called where the bishop sat in his church. The cathedral was the house of
God and the seat of the bishop. The bishop is the powerfull
leader of the church and the church rules the land. Cathedrals
were a sign of both economic prosperity and faith.
Building Notre Dame required a great deal of things, such
as skilled builders, millions of tons of stone, many workers, powerful
leadership, and above all else, lots of money. Most of the
money, at first, came from came from the middle class people,
but kings and rich merchants ended up spending the most on the project.
The man in charge of building was called the master builder. The people under
him were the master craftsmen, the manuel laborors, loaders, and
piece workers. For these workers, a day of hard work was worth
about 2 or 3 loaves of bread.
The stone used to build Notre Dame was gotten by digging
in the ground for it. In a location as close to where the
cathedral was to be built as possible. The stone was pulled up by oxen who
could transport approximately 8000 lbs. in a single load. The
stones were held together by mortar, which was made by sand and
water mixed with lime.
Notre Dame is so tall, to make sure it wouldn't crumble,
the builder had to use framework to support their creation
called a flying buttress. The roofs were made from lead and
gutters were placed to draw rain water from the walls, The
spouts to these gutters were stone "Gargoyles" that were carved
to look like monsters who spit water when it rained.
Notre Dame is a cathedral. The word cathedral comes from the
Latin word cathedra, which is the name that was given to the throne was
called where the bishop sat in his church. The cathedral was the house of
God and the seat of the bishop. The bishop is the powerfull
leader of the church and the church rules the land. Cathedrals
were a sign of both economic prosperity and faith.
Building Notre Dame required a great deal of things, such
as skilled builders, millions of tons of stone, many workers, powerful
leadership, and above all else, lots of money. Most of the
money, at first, came from came from the middle class people,
but kings and rich merchants ended up spending the most on the project.
The man in charge of building was called the master builder. The people under
him were the master craftsmen, the manuel laborors, loaders, and
piece workers. For these workers, a day of hard work was worth
about 2 or 3 loaves of bread.
The stone used to build Notre Dame was gotten by digging
in the ground for it. In a location as close to where the
cathedral was to be built as possible. The stone was pulled up by oxen who
could transport approximately 8000 lbs. in a single load. The
stones were held together by mortar, which was made by sand and
water mixed with lime.
Notre Dame is so tall, to make sure it wouldn't crumble,
the builder had to use framework to support their creation
called a flying buttress. The roofs were made from lead and
gutters were placed to draw rain water from the walls, The
spouts to these gutters were stone "Gargoyles" that were carved
to look like monsters who spit water when it rained.
Night
2
November 11, 1996
NIGHT
What was my reaction to Elie Wiesel's book "Night" ? The only way I can
express my reaction is disbelief. I could not believe how much pain was inflicted on the
Jews. I could not believe how the world stood by as this extermination happened. I
especially could not believe how Elie Wiesel survived to tell this tragic story.
I suppose I would have had to be a Jew during the time of the holocaust to
know what actually went on. From what I have read, I can say that I am glad to have not
even been alive during this time. It seemed horrible and unbearable. The fact that Elie
Wiesel survived through all this terror is beyond my imagination.
While reading the book I felt great pity on the Jews. I almost could not bear to
finish reading the it. It told of a side to the holocaust that I never even knew existed.
All the detailed descriptions of the beatings and circumstances they went through was
unbelievable.
This book was very informative. The way Wiesel remembered all the dates and
other important events amazed me. He captured the true horror of the holocaust. Every
page gave deeper and more horrifying details of this extermination of the Jews. In my
opinion, it could not have been written any better.
What was my reaction to this book ? Disbelief. I truly could not understand this
extermination unless I was there. It showed me a new degree of inhumanity.
3
Furthermore, even though I am not jewish, I have obtained a new hatred toward the nazis
due to this book.
November 11, 1996
NIGHT
What was my reaction to Elie Wiesel's book "Night" ? The only way I can
express my reaction is disbelief. I could not believe how much pain was inflicted on the
Jews. I could not believe how the world stood by as this extermination happened. I
especially could not believe how Elie Wiesel survived to tell this tragic story.
I suppose I would have had to be a Jew during the time of the holocaust to
know what actually went on. From what I have read, I can say that I am glad to have not
even been alive during this time. It seemed horrible and unbearable. The fact that Elie
Wiesel survived through all this terror is beyond my imagination.
While reading the book I felt great pity on the Jews. I almost could not bear to
finish reading the it. It told of a side to the holocaust that I never even knew existed.
All the detailed descriptions of the beatings and circumstances they went through was
unbelievable.
This book was very informative. The way Wiesel remembered all the dates and
other important events amazed me. He captured the true horror of the holocaust. Every
page gave deeper and more horrifying details of this extermination of the Jews. In my
opinion, it could not have been written any better.
What was my reaction to this book ? Disbelief. I truly could not understand this
extermination unless I was there. It showed me a new degree of inhumanity.
3
Furthermore, even though I am not jewish, I have obtained a new hatred toward the nazis
due to this book.
Luther Martin
Martin Luther.
Born. Novemeber 10, 1483. Eisleben, Saxon
Died. Febuary 18, 1546. Eiselben.
German priest, biblical scholar and linguist whose Ninety-five Theses, an attack on various eclesiastical abuses, precipitated the Protestant Reformation.
Lutherm the son of a minor who wanted him to become a lawyer, attended the University of Erfurt. In 1506he joined the monastic order of St. Augustine and was ordained a priest in 1507. From 1508 to 1546 he taught at the new University of Wittenberg, receiving a doctorate in theology in 1512. The degree was important to Luher because of its implications of public responsibility, and these were soon joned with the duties of a professor when he was apponted to the chair of biblical theology. This was his lifelong calling, and the exposition of the bible to his students was a task that called forth his best gifts and energies. In between his lectures he began the Protestant Reformation.
Luther had entered on the search for evangelic perfection with zeal and sought exactly to fulfil the rule of his order
Born. Novemeber 10, 1483. Eisleben, Saxon
Died. Febuary 18, 1546. Eiselben.
German priest, biblical scholar and linguist whose Ninety-five Theses, an attack on various eclesiastical abuses, precipitated the Protestant Reformation.
Lutherm the son of a minor who wanted him to become a lawyer, attended the University of Erfurt. In 1506he joined the monastic order of St. Augustine and was ordained a priest in 1507. From 1508 to 1546 he taught at the new University of Wittenberg, receiving a doctorate in theology in 1512. The degree was important to Luher because of its implications of public responsibility, and these were soon joned with the duties of a professor when he was apponted to the chair of biblical theology. This was his lifelong calling, and the exposition of the bible to his students was a task that called forth his best gifts and energies. In between his lectures he began the Protestant Reformation.
Luther had entered on the search for evangelic perfection with zeal and sought exactly to fulfil the rule of his order
Love One Another
Well, I sure hope I was not the only one who caught the main message of today's gospel. If you accidently missed the gospel, the main message from Jesus was that he commanded us to "love one another." I gave the message some thought thinking of "how can I love everybody?" How could I love my enemies? How can I love someone when they already have a lover? How can I love someone that I do not know? It is all these "how's."
So how can I love my enemy? After giving it more thought, I found a little solution. It might not be the best solution, but it will suit my needs. If this enemy offends me, I tell the enemy with my heart that I truly did not appreciate that comment. What does that relate to love your enemy? I was trying to show my love to my enemy by expressing my feelings.
What about how can I love someone when they already have a lover? We can still love someone and still be friends or maybe even best friends. There is nothing wrong in being friendly with someone that already has a lover.
Well, what about how can I love someone that I do not know? An easy solution is to get to know society. Just do not have doubt and end up using assumption. Be critical, be open, ask questions, and get to know how peers. Okay, but what if I am a shy person? There is wrong being shy. Everybody is shy of something, but shyness can always be reverse. I used to be shy of something, but then I gave it some thought when I was thinking when life was getting boring. I thought that if I were more open and sought friendship, my life would be much happier.
So loving one another. Is it possible? In my words it is possible, but it is a long process that cannot happen overnight. It takes a period of time. I never accomplished the full meaning of loving one another, but just because I never completed in loving everybody, it does not mean I do not have to try.
So how can I love my enemy? After giving it more thought, I found a little solution. It might not be the best solution, but it will suit my needs. If this enemy offends me, I tell the enemy with my heart that I truly did not appreciate that comment. What does that relate to love your enemy? I was trying to show my love to my enemy by expressing my feelings.
What about how can I love someone when they already have a lover? We can still love someone and still be friends or maybe even best friends. There is nothing wrong in being friendly with someone that already has a lover.
Well, what about how can I love someone that I do not know? An easy solution is to get to know society. Just do not have doubt and end up using assumption. Be critical, be open, ask questions, and get to know how peers. Okay, but what if I am a shy person? There is wrong being shy. Everybody is shy of something, but shyness can always be reverse. I used to be shy of something, but then I gave it some thought when I was thinking when life was getting boring. I thought that if I were more open and sought friendship, my life would be much happier.
So loving one another. Is it possible? In my words it is possible, but it is a long process that cannot happen overnight. It takes a period of time. I never accomplished the full meaning of loving one another, but just because I never completed in loving everybody, it does not mean I do not have to try.
Jesus Importance to me
Jesus is the center of Christianity, born in Bethlehem in
Judea. To believers Jesus is the son of Mary. He is the son
of God. Jesus was divine but led an ordinary life. Jesus was
also a teacher. His method of teaching was without flaw. He
taught by his example. Jesus lived by his faith, and his
faith was in God. Jesus's twelve students or disciples
helped spread the word of God or Christianity. When I think
of everything that is good in the world and what brings
about peace and harmony it makes me think of Jesus. I
believe Jesus's life brought much hope to the world. Hope
that one day if they lived a morally good life that they
would be rewarded with a paradise called heaven. I also
believe that Jesus's suffering and serves as an example for
us when we face hard or difficult times. I believe that
Jesus had great respect and love for his parents which makes
me strive to be like him. To me Jesus was a gentle person
who was compassionate and was forgiving toward sinners no
matter how great the sin was. I also see Jesus as a loving
friend, parent, and guardian.
Judea. To believers Jesus is the son of Mary. He is the son
of God. Jesus was divine but led an ordinary life. Jesus was
also a teacher. His method of teaching was without flaw. He
taught by his example. Jesus lived by his faith, and his
faith was in God. Jesus's twelve students or disciples
helped spread the word of God or Christianity. When I think
of everything that is good in the world and what brings
about peace and harmony it makes me think of Jesus. I
believe Jesus's life brought much hope to the world. Hope
that one day if they lived a morally good life that they
would be rewarded with a paradise called heaven. I also
believe that Jesus's suffering and serves as an example for
us when we face hard or difficult times. I believe that
Jesus had great respect and love for his parents which makes
me strive to be like him. To me Jesus was a gentle person
who was compassionate and was forgiving toward sinners no
matter how great the sin was. I also see Jesus as a loving
friend, parent, and guardian.
Day of the dead
The Day of the dead is a very special day for the Spanish speaking
world.
This day is more popular for Mexican people, it is more
traditional in their heritage. It occurs on the first of November.
People put offerings out for the dead in the form of fruit and certain
other things that the specific person liked.
The day of the dead is not a day grief nor does it have to do
with anything tragic for the Spanish speaking world, actually it is a
day of joy and happiness. It is celebrated all over. People wear
bright colors and masks as well as elaborate clothing. People can
even make a business by selling things associated with death,
some of these things can include candy skulls and paper-mache
masks which later were made out of plastic.
There is actually two days that are celebrated with death.
There is one for children and one for all the rest of the people. The
day for children is celebrated for all the kids that died young. The
offerings change for this day. Instead of more adult-like things, this
day is associated with candy and more "fun" foods. Whereas the
day for adults. Some people even put out Beer and cigarettes, it
depends on what the person used to like in his or her lifetime.
Our heritage does not even like the word death, but the
Spanish people look at it as a whole different perspective.
world.
This day is more popular for Mexican people, it is more
traditional in their heritage. It occurs on the first of November.
People put offerings out for the dead in the form of fruit and certain
other things that the specific person liked.
The day of the dead is not a day grief nor does it have to do
with anything tragic for the Spanish speaking world, actually it is a
day of joy and happiness. It is celebrated all over. People wear
bright colors and masks as well as elaborate clothing. People can
even make a business by selling things associated with death,
some of these things can include candy skulls and paper-mache
masks which later were made out of plastic.
There is actually two days that are celebrated with death.
There is one for children and one for all the rest of the people. The
day for children is celebrated for all the kids that died young. The
offerings change for this day. Instead of more adult-like things, this
day is associated with candy and more "fun" foods. Whereas the
day for adults. Some people even put out Beer and cigarettes, it
depends on what the person used to like in his or her lifetime.
Our heritage does not even like the word death, but the
Spanish people look at it as a whole different perspective.
David and Goliath
The story of David and Goliath can be thought of as a timeless tale of 1) good versus evil and 2) the fact that the win does not always go to the strongest or biggest, it goes to the most determined or strong willed. David, the good spirited fighter who wanted to save the Israelites from Goliath, for example, was eager, confident, and prepared to win, as described in 1 Samuel 17:48 - "David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine".
David was a hero to the Israelites because he was able to kill Goliath, who had "come up to defy Israel" (1 Samuel 17:25). Although Goliath was a large, experienced fighter with a sword, David, determined to save the Israelites from Goliath's evils. David mentions that Goliath had defied the armies of the living God, and for that he would be punished. David's strength, it seems, dwelled in "the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel" (1 Samuel 17:45). However, Goliath was dependent on the power of weapons, and was sure that a sword and spear would win the battle. It's difficult to say what this meant to the Hebrews, but I interpreted it as symbolizing that the superiority and strength of their Lord was stronger than was any weapon. I gathered this, since one of the statements mentioned in 1 Samuel was: "the Lord does not save by sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord's and he will give you into our hand" (17:47). Since the Lord's followers were the Israelites, the Lord saved his people from harm through sending David to conquer Goliath.
The story of David and Goliath is a tale still told in modern day. I assume it signifies the fact that the winner of a battle isn't always the strongest, the fastest, or the one with the most weapons. The winner, instead, is the one who intelligently finds a way to make use of the resources that are available to him, and use these resources (the rocks, in this particular story), to gain triumph. I also found an ironic twist in this story when David uses the enemy's weapon to stab and decapitate Goliath. It just seems amusing that after Goliath has passed out from being pelted by rocks, he is unconscious and cannot use his own sword to defend himself. It seems to be a typical cliché, but this story is a reminder of the fact that sometimes, what you consider your greatest strengths can end up hurting you more than helping you.
David was a hero to the Israelites because he was able to kill Goliath, who had "come up to defy Israel" (1 Samuel 17:25). Although Goliath was a large, experienced fighter with a sword, David, determined to save the Israelites from Goliath's evils. David mentions that Goliath had defied the armies of the living God, and for that he would be punished. David's strength, it seems, dwelled in "the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel" (1 Samuel 17:45). However, Goliath was dependent on the power of weapons, and was sure that a sword and spear would win the battle. It's difficult to say what this meant to the Hebrews, but I interpreted it as symbolizing that the superiority and strength of their Lord was stronger than was any weapon. I gathered this, since one of the statements mentioned in 1 Samuel was: "the Lord does not save by sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord's and he will give you into our hand" (17:47). Since the Lord's followers were the Israelites, the Lord saved his people from harm through sending David to conquer Goliath.
The story of David and Goliath is a tale still told in modern day. I assume it signifies the fact that the winner of a battle isn't always the strongest, the fastest, or the one with the most weapons. The winner, instead, is the one who intelligently finds a way to make use of the resources that are available to him, and use these resources (the rocks, in this particular story), to gain triumph. I also found an ironic twist in this story when David uses the enemy's weapon to stab and decapitate Goliath. It just seems amusing that after Goliath has passed out from being pelted by rocks, he is unconscious and cannot use his own sword to defend himself. It seems to be a typical cliché, but this story is a reminder of the fact that sometimes, what you consider your greatest strengths can end up hurting you more than helping you.
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