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- 5501: Theodore Roosevelt
- ... of six rambunctious children, read a remarkable number of books (often one a day), write more than thirty-five himself, and develop an extraordinary network of friends and contacts, which he maintained mostly by mail, writing well over 150,000 letters. Theodore Roosevelt Presidential achievements are impressive. In foreign affairs he led us into the arena of international power politics, thrusting aside the American tradition of isolationism, while on the domestic ...
- 5502: What is Satanism?
- ... person or element of faith. Magick rituals consist of three types. Sex magic (include materbation), healing or happiness rituals and destruction rituals. Destruction rituals may include sticking pins in a doll; drawing a picture or writing of a victim's death; delivering a soliloquy etc. Destruction rituals are best performed by a group. Male Satanists wear full length black robes, with or without a hood. Young women wear sexually suggestive clothing ...
- 5503: Why is Vatican II so Significant in the Modern Church?
- ... much more down-to-earth and open-minded. One of Vatican II's changes that took place was that Mass became vernacular. This change was very important because it made people feel more at a personal level when mass was held seeing as though the priest was speaking their language. It made them feel more at home and increased their understanding and ability to respond. Another very major and important change ...
- 5504: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
- ... facts...(McDowell 54)." Other writers are a great source of exterior evidence. The writings of historian Eusebius, and Iraneous, Bishop of Lyons, have confirmed the writings of the Apostle John. These men did their historical writing between 130 and 180 AD. They researched scrolls from the time of Christ. Archaeology also provides exterior evidence. Archaeologist Joseph Free states, "Archaeology has confirmed countless passages which have been rejected by critics as unhistorical ...
- 5505: The New Age Movement
- ... rejected the traditional Hindu view of the world because many of them have a social conscience. Their desire is to change the world not leave it. The other reason is that many of them desire personal as well as spiritual fulfillment. In comparison to the Christian religion their difference lies in the belief that all is one (god), therefore there could be no sin and no death. The death of Christ ...
- 5506: The Churches of Christ: A Comparative Essay
- ... coverage on 20/20, A Current Affair, Inside Edition, and the BBC's Third Estate Program. Only through careful investigation of the Church of Christ and the International Churches of Christ can one make a personal decision about these deceptive practices.
- 5507: Sufism
- ... burn him alive). When people asked him why he sacrificed so much for God, he said that he was willing to sacrifice his life for God, and since God saved him why not sacrifice his personal possessions. He even said that he would sacrifice his own son (if he had one), if God wished it. As the years went on Abraham finally had a son by the name of Ismail. After ...
- 5508: Buddhism
- ... produced by ku, and therefore ku is identical with shiki (Niwano 207). It is through this main parallel that it is likely that scientists, physicists in particular, would embrace this new concept of reality. Through personal experience it is my interest in modern physics that piqued my interest in Eastern Mysticism. Therefor through the western ideal of attaining as much knowledge of the universe as possible (read: space exploration, particle accelerators ...
- 5509: Schwa
- ... s past is slightly blurred, but it is generally held that the religion has its roots in ancient Egypt. A small breakaway group are believed to have gathered regularly to exchange news and, on occasion, personal accounts of landings by what they called `star-creatures'. These beings were identical to the Egyptian gods, and their belief was that these beings came to their land, from their home amongst the stars, disguised ...
- 5510: Religious Meaning of the Birthright Story
- ... author intends. On the surface, we see a story of rivalry that is typical even in modern times, yet we can also look to some valuable truths that are revealed about how God sees our personal motives and actions through the characters of Jacob and Esau. Gaining an understanding of the characters, their motives and the overall big picture of God's plan, we can better find some spiritual lessons of ...
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