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- 6531: A Comparison of Islam and Christianity
- ... up in rows behind him. (There are no seats in a mosque.) Each prayer consists of several units, during which the individual is either standing, kneeling, or prostrate. At every change in posture, "God is great" is recited. The chief day of communal worship is Friday. Believers gather at the mosque to pray, listen to portions of the Koran, and hear a sermon based on the text. The sermon may have ... tenth day in Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, thousands of Muslims converge on the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to visit the holy shrine of the Kaaba in the Great Mosque. Tradition has it that the shrine was built by Abraham. The pilgrimage is intended to reenact the hegira, the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622. Most travelers will visit both cities ...
- 6532: Liberty in the Gospel: Galations 5:1-12
- ... the church results from add-ons to the simple, pure gospel of Christ. But when believers hold on to Christ alone, Their faith and the church will grow. That is the basic message of this great book Galations. So simple yet so potent. In Galations chapter 5, verses 1-12, Paul deals very specifically with the concept of the Christians freedom in Christ. This is what I will be dealing with ... instructed Abraham to circumcise every male child in his household, including servants, (Gen. 17:11) as a visible physical sign of a covenant between the Lord and His people. The Hebrew people came to take great pride in circumcision. In fact, it became a badge of their spiritual and national superiority. See here is where things got a bit out of hand. This attitude breeds a spirit of exclusion. Instead of ...
- 6533: Burial Rituals in Judaism
- ... person dies, the eyes are closed, the body is laid on the floor and covered, and candles are lit next to the body. The body is never left alone until after burial, a sign of great respect. The people who sit with the dead body are called shomerim, from the root Shin-Mem-Resh, meaning 'guards' or 'keepers.' (Britannica) Respect for the dead body is a matter of great importance. For example, the shomerim may not eat, drink or perform a commandment in the presence of the dead. TO do so would be considered mocking the dead because the dead can no longer do ...
- 6534: Strengths and Weaknesses of the Roman Catholic Religion in Modern Society
- ... beginning of this religion. This is actually quite a good thing. A religion should change as the modern society does and conform to a more "acceptable" approach to continue its teachings/practices. This is one great thing about the Christian faith. A small, often overlooked draw back to the Christian faith is that there is not any solid proof that Jesus existed. To the Christian faith, Jesus is the central figure ... Such strong organization structure help this religion in well organized money distribution, etc. In a modern society, such structure is necessary. As one of the largest religions, the Catholic/Christian religion is one of the great religions which stills lives strongly among us in our increasingly modern society. Despite its many weaknesses, the Christian faith has even more strengths upon which its survival is based. Times may change, technology may advance ...
- 6535: Who Was Jesus?
- ... explanations for it. I am not sure what his message was in those actions. Perhaps he didn't care? In general, Matthew was a good, entertaining story to read, with a very dramatic ending, and great character development (a little sarcastic humor here)! I was very surprised to find much of the Book of Mark a repeat of what was written in Matthew, but with a little less detail, and a ... parables as TRUTH, rather than "just a story." Plus, they are misinterpreted. But, I have to tell you that an amazing coincidence happened to me after I finished reading the Parable of "The Pearl of Great Price." A couple of hours later, I was watching an old episode of Star Trek on TV, and 'Scotty' had actually quoted the same, exact parable at the end of the show! Funny that the ...
- 6536: Cults
- ... A recorded conversation between a member of the Divine Light Mission, Fire-Shade, and an 18-year old boy, Jay 18, was obtained off of the site, IRC Teen Chat. Jay18: I am a really great poet, but all of the kids in my class are pretty warped about it. I basically hide it from them because I don't need that hassle. Fire-Shade: My family has a great respect for the artist inside us all. I know you live in Michigan, and our family could always use new operatives all over the world. You have to understand what our family is about, it ...
- 6537: Analysis of Stephen Crane's "War Is Kind"
- ... and their relationship to Mars the god of war. Hoarse, booming drums of the regiment Little souls who thirst for fight, These men were born to drill and die. The unexplained glory flies above them, Great is the battle god, great, and his kingdom A field where a thousand corpses lie. I have felt the sounds a somewhat muffled, guttural sound that a drum makes as it is beaten to lead men into battle. The little ...
- 6538: The Judgments And Moral Lessons Of Robert Browning’s Poetry
- ... of the infamous conduct of the Italian duke in “My Last Duchess,” the reader easily assumes a condemning judgment of him. His selfishness and cruelty, his arrogance and pride, his greed and ambition confirm the great depravity of the duke. While observing the painting of his late wife, the duke recalls the joy and courtesy of his duchess. Even though she possesses these notable qualities, the duke thinks his wife an ... not bring a person complete happiness either. Instead of searching for mundane possessions, one’s heart should be set on God. Unlike Andrea, every person should resolve to accomplish their goals wholeheartedly rather than without great effort. In order to keep a worthy character, be honest and never steal. All of these moral lessons are learned after reviewing Browning’s poems, “My Last Duchess” and “Andrea del Sarto.” By demonstrating the ...
- 6539: The Poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and John Greenleaf Whittier
- ... means. Douglass wrote and published his autobiography while Smith, who could not read and write, told his story to a former schoolteacher and was able to get it published. He was, obviously, a man of great means. David Walker was born free unlike Smith. They both worked very hard to achieve their goals. David Walker opened a successful used clothing store to provide for his family while Smith worked at various ... they would have to work extremely hard because they were “enslaved” in a system that worked mutually to keep free black men inferior. Francis Harper’s poem “The Slave Auction” and “The Slave Mother” gives great testimony to Smith’s earlier life. They both intricately weave a tale of how Smith had to endure the loss of his mother and father and the “royalties” of a young African prince. Smith was ...
- 6540: A Valediction of Forbidding Mourning: The Truth about Mourning
- ... The persona is describing the situation that even though their bodies are separated the unity of their souls should keep them close to each other. Whereas, the lover feels like this one soul message sounds great, but in reality our souls are two. "Like Th.' other foot, obliquely run; Thy firmness makes my circle just, And makes me end where I begun. Here, Donne is conveying the message that the lover ... begins and ends and it should strengthen their souls. It could also make your mind wonder as to what your mate is doing while gone and if he will return. In conclusion, love is a great thing but a relationship takes a lot of hard work and even though as time passes you may feel like your two souls have grown to be one, they never can be nor can the ...
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