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- 411: Blaise Pascal
- ... of the River of Seine. Though he was rescued he suffered severe mental disorders from the incident. Soon afterward Blaise underwent another religious experience and on November 23rd of 1654 he pledged his life to Christianity. It was then that Pascal made visits to the Jansenist monastery Port-Royal des Champs which was 30 km south west of Paris. He then began publishing anonymous works on religious topics, eighteen Provincial Letters ...
- 412: Finland
- ... total. Nearly all of the remainder speaks Finnish; the language is an important nationalist feature, although it is spoken in strong regional dialects. The Sami-speaking minority in the extreme north numbers some 6,000. Christianity entered Finland from both the west and the east as early as the 12th century. The great majority of the people belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church, a national church whose bishops are nominated by ...
- 413: Fermentation
- ... complicated procedure. The crushing of grapes, and the storing of their juices led to an amazing beverage that is still used in current society. This process of fermentation was used throughout the time of early Christianity, and other religions, for purposes within sermons. Throughout the Renaissance, fermentation was used in the making of wine as well as bread, not to mention new medical applications. Fermented products were brought to America along ...
- 414: Battleground
- ... favor. I agree with public school cannot teach about religion because of the 1st Amendment. The 1st Amendment states that religion should play no role in anything that is state supported. I also believe that Christianity as well as other religion should have no place in public schools, unless it is student lead. My reason for this is that so many people have their own beliefs, that if one religion is ...
- 415: A Brave New World And 1984 - A Comparisson
- ... IDENTITY, STABILITY," (Huxley 1) supersede all else in a collective effort. Soma, the magical ultimate drug is what keeps the population from revolting. "What you need is a gramme of soma... All the advantages of Christianity and alcohol; none of their defects." The drug is at the forefront of their daily lives providing freedom from life's every ill. "The word comes from the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It means ...
- 416: Master Harold... And The Boys
- ... 1303). This disagreement between Sam and Hally is really just an example of the religious tensions in South Africa during Fugard's lifetime between the "Theory of Evolution," (1301) which was becoming more accepted, and Christianity, which was taught by Jesus Christ. A second discussion between Sam and Hally that occurs after Hally learns that his father has gone home demonstrates the racial tensions of Fugard's lifetime in South Africa ...
- 417: Basketball Diaries: Movie Summary
- ... a lot controversial issues. It has scenes that I do not agree with. They are totally amoral. This was a good movie and enjoyed viewing. The director does a good job with raising questions about Christianity. He presents a different view of the Catholic Church.
- 418: Shylock is the Villian in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice
- ... trial Shylock also looses his property and his religion. The loss of his property was certainly a blow to Shylock but it can hardly compare to his loss of his religion. His forced conversion to Christianity brings out more sympathy for him. Shakespeare's manipulation of our feelings for Shylock show Shakespeare's gift as a writer. He gave Shylock the ability to make us hate him at times, and sympathize ...
- 419: Why Art Is Important To Religion
- ... of hardships represented in paintings or sculptures will remain in the memories of the ones who have seen them. Also the people will be lifted to closeness with God as well as themselves. Tapia, Andres. Christianity Today 11/13/95 v39:n13. p64(2) Unsworth, Tim. National Catholic Reporter 02/24/95 v31:n17. p13(1)
- 420: How Applicable Is A Critical E
- ... snake charmers and magic. With busy market places and monkeys entertaining the uncivilised folk. " the west, the east, the orient, the occident, the european mind the african mind, the asian spirit, the japanese mind, islam, christianity, there is some truth to these labels but most of them are ideological pictures, their contraints, they are fictional identities, the weapons of cultural war ". The west has a field of study of orientalism which ...
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