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- 121: Matthew Arnolds Dover Beach An
- ... one can create solutions to problems, that man can create new means of bettering himself and his environment. In religion, the Victorians experienced a great age of doubt, the first that called into question institutional Christianity on such a large scale. In literature and the other arts, the Victorians attempted to combine Romantic emphases upon self, emotion, and imagination with Neoclassical ones upon the public role of art and a corollary ... isolation with what Arnold saw as the dwindling faith of his time. Despite his own religious doubts, a source of great anxiety for him, in several essays Arnold sought to establish the essential truth of Christianity. His most influential essays, however, were those on literary topics. Arnold called for a new epic poetry: a poetry that would address the moral needs of his readers, "to animate and ennoble them." Arnold's ... easily be seen in writers as different from each other as W. B. Yeats, James Wright, Sylvia Plath, and Sharon Olds. Dover Beach, written in 1867, is Matthew Arnold s complaint on the loss of Christianity and a fear of being alone. Arnold shows this through literary techniques. The poem is written in free verse with no particular meter or rhyme scheme, although some of the words do rhyme. He ...
- 122: Fray Junipero Serra
- ... hardships, founded nine missions over a span of 800 miles. He kept his determination to his watchword, "Always go forward and never to turn back." He is credited with the conversion of many Indians to Christianity for the salvation of their souls. Pope John Paul II beatified Junipero Serra September 1988. Junipero Serra is an extremely important figure in the development of the present day California. He walked thousands of miles ... the Catholic Church and the Spanish government, Serra and the Franciscans implemented the system of missions. They were set up not only to become the primary center of evangelization to convert the Native Americans to Christianity, but also designed to train the natives to become successful tradesmen in the new Spanish society. The natives were welcomed by the missionaries into the mission system and joined the Catholic Church through the sacrament ... to the mission. At no time did the Franciscans see mission land as their land, but as the land rightfully belonging to the Natives to be handed over when they were acclimated to society and Christianity. In addition to evangelization, the missionaries helped to improve the lives of the natives by introducing new and more reliable food sources that they previously had most notably the modern agricultural system of raising ...
- 123: Paganistic Beliefs In Beowolf
- ... is someone who worships many gods. Pagans believe in fate. They think that your life is inevitably happening as though it has already been determined by a higher source or power. Which religion, paganism or Christianity, is more dominant and decides more in the poem Beowolf. In Beowolf Grendel is described as a powerful, murderous, loathsome man-eating monster that lives at the bottom of a foul mountain lake. In the ... are based on paganistic beliefs when the majority of the other thirteen chapters are more Christian based. The epic poem Beowolf is a poem with a mixture of Christian and paganistic beliefs. As a whole Christianity is mentioned in more of the poem though. The Christian belief of the devil or the devil's creatures is comparable with the hideous monster Grendel. His place of living is even described like that ... that humans have today. The battles with the devil or the devils curtuptions, sin. Sometimes good wins and sometimes evil wins. The constant referrals to both religious beliefs reflect the confusion of the time. While Christianity was a new religion and people were beginning to lean towards it; some people still wanted to hang onto the old paganistic beliefs. They were mentioned occasionally in the poem. The deaths of both ...
- 124: Religion The State And Soverei
- ... Each section will give a general description of how religion affected the institution of the state and its Sovereignty in a Euro-centric perspective. The first period is the early period, which will encompass from Christianity and the Roman Empire to the Medieval times (approx. 311 to 1100 A.D.). The second period will include the Renaissance, the Reformation to the Treaty of Westphalia (1101 to 1648 A.D.). The third ... of history will range from 1649 to 1945 A.D. The date 311 A.D. marks the issuing of the "Edict of Toleration" for Christians. This date is important because it symbolizes "national" acceptance of Christianity, and planted its roots as a political institution. Later the Roman Empire on the verge of internal collapse acknowledged the importance of Christianity and used it to hold together the remnants of it former self. This adoption of Christianity took form and eventually became the Catholic church. The church became intermingled with politics and became a strong ...
- 125: The Merchant Of Venice - Anti-
- ... Shylock] hath enough.” (2.2.139-40) Lorenzo insults Shylock behind his back when he tells Jessica (Shylock’s daughter) that if Shylock ever makes it to heaven, it is only because Jessica converted to Christianity. Lorenzo said, “If e’er the Jew her father come to heaven, / It will be for his gentle daughter’s sake…” (2.4.36-7) When Lorenzo says this, he is implying that Shylock’s faith and his Jewish heritage is not strong enough to get him into heaven. Lorenzo says that if Shylock is saved, it is by his Jessica’s sake, because she has chosen Christianity over Judaism. This statement implies that Lorenzo believes that Christianity is the religion that is powerful enough to admit one into heaven; therefore Lorenzo is biased against anyone that is not a Christian, such as Shylock the Jew. Later in the play Jessica is ...
- 126: Roman Empire
- ... on display when gladiator shows and public executions were held. They reaffirmed the moral order. The third and final reason reason for the decline of Rome was religion. Rome religion deteriorated because of conflicts between Christianity and Pagan gods. Constantine recognized Christianity as a religion. Because of him Christians wouldn't suffer persecutions for their beliefs. Rather ironically, later Christians would persecute Pagans. Nevertheless Pagans were afraid. They thought Roman gods would leave because of the Christians. For example, their environment could go into ruin. The Pagans killed Christians. After a time, both sides realized the other wasn't trying to overthrow them. Constantine legalized Christianity. Later Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire. The army didn't like Christ. Romans didn't like Christians saying that they protected Rome through prayer. Some soldiers gave up. Some ...
- 127: Questioning The Constitutional
- ... religious symbols in public places at taxpayer expense, by sponsoring events like Christmas concerts, caroling, or by supporting the teaching of religious ideas. It appears the United States government has had a history of favoring Christianity. The United States government's favoritism of Christianity is a clear violation of the First Amendment. This amendment states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." There is another reference to religion in ... against some religious views so it is prohibited in public schools. Similarly, Christmas concerts play a role similar to the teaching of creationism and prayer. The Christmas concerts subconsiously influence students toward the beliefs of Christianity. To be fair to non-Christian groups, converting "Christmas" concerts to "Holiday" concerts would maintain the "separation of church and state." One could recognize the beliefs of many religions or none. One could play ...
- 128: The World View Of Bertrand Russell
- ... like apples while another prefers bananas. Everything revolves around taste. I disagree with Bertrand Russell that God has to be proven to exist. I believe there is a God, however, I am not convinced that Christianity is completely correct. I believe something had to create us and that something is an all-knowing being. I also believe that there is a plan for all of us. We all do things for ... is founded on the belief that knowledge is good, even if what is known is painful (6)." I was left with questions after discussing and reading about Russell's world view. He leaves me questioning Christianity and science. I believe that he does this due to how we can only prove certain things. I feel I must question everything and from this I will be able to gain knowledge. Erica L ... like apples while another prefers bananas. Everything revolves around taste. I disagree with Bertrand Russell that God has to be proven to exist. I believe there is a God, however, I am not convinced that Christianity is completely correct. I believe something had to create us and that something is an all-knowing being. I also believe that there is a plan for all of us. We all do things ...
- 129: Mormons in Utah
- Mormons in Utah I intend to prove that the Mormon religion, which began to rise in both reputation and numbers in Utah, is a strange mixer of Christianity, American pragmatism, millennialist expectations, economic experimentation, political conservation, evangelical fervor and international activity, but is still a highly followed, rapidly growing, and successful religion. Mormonism is a major modern religion with more than 8 million ... a young age for such a widely practiced religion, and its numbers grow daily. Mormonism is officially the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Its founding doctrine is based on the assumption that Christianity was too corrupt and ungodly, and that restoring true Christian values was necessary. A revelation like this may only come through God who needs to put the true, pure forms of Christianity in a divine authority. The Mormons, who follow four books including The Bible, The Book of Mormon, Doctrine of Covenants, and Pearl of a Great Price do believe that all religions have some amount ...
- 130: Life After Death
- ... is religion. Unlike science, dealing only with the material and tangible, traditional religion takes another view of our reality by recognizing the validity of metaphysical experiences. World's major religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, as well as primal pagan ones, such as the Greek and Roman mythology, although quite different in basic fundamentals of belief, all attempt to give its followers an explanation of the world on the other ... life after death was not a pleasant thing. Hades, a dark and gloomy place, was originally the apparent destination for all - the good and the bad. Perhaps with the unintended influence of the incipient contemporary Christianity, Hades was mollified into a much more organized place, giving rewards to the good and punishments to the wicked. One notable aspect of this mythology is that Greeks, much like most of the major religions ... the world and material possessions. However, most people continually fail to become detached, commit evil, and are thus condemned to successive rebirths. Unlike the two personal eschatological religions from the East, the New Testament of Christianity, which deals mainly with the subject of life and death, has little to say on what happens to individual souls after death. Instead, the major focus of the eschatology of many New Testament books ...
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