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- 5641: The History of the Catholic Church in St. Augustine
- ... battles, and religious triumph and competition. The first explorer to reach Florida was Christopher Columbus. It is said that Columbus left San Salvador, the first island he landed on, and came to Florida, on a short voyage being the first explorers to find Florida. While Columbus was here, he was impressed by the Aboriaines, or the natives, and by the rich waters that supposedly were to perpetuate youth as well as ...
- 5642: Dickinson
- ... bee, butterfly or parcil of Gods creation only makes her higher. Another example of the diversity in Dickinson's poems is her existential view of life on earth in poem 301. "I reason, Earth is short- And Anguish-absolute- And many hurt, But, what of that? I reason, we could die- The best Vitality Cannont excell Decay, But, what of that? I reason, that in Heaven- Somehow, it will be even ...
- 5643: Buddhism
- ... a hungry ghost. . Thus only humans and Hindu Gods can go on to teach Buddhism in their new life. Buddhism is also different from other religions in that one can go to hell for a short period of time after death. This can be used as a punishment, so you can do well to go to heaven for the rest of your next life. It is totally your decision where you ...
- 5644: The Lottery: Theme and Irony
- The Lottery: Theme and Irony Like most stories The Lottery has a theme and irony. The story leaves the reader to debate over what the prize may be. The title lets the reader know that there is something, either good or bad, being ...
- 5645: Dualism In Christianity and Zoroastrianism
- ... a part of the created order rather than as an eternal entity. Although no explanation is given in the Bible for Gods allowance of Satans existence, it does indicate that his time is short, limiting it to this age of time and history, and his end is certain. He will ultimately be banished by the Messiah. This relates somewhat to Zoroastrianism in the aspect of a Messiah fighting the ...
- 5646: The Islamic Faith
- ... all women and men fit under these categories. The men who were not graced with such virtues, and looks appeared, to the woman's eye, as misshapen and coarse. Their "member" were flaccid, weak , and short. These men do not enact foreplay, and show no love towards the woman's body. Such a man ... is quick in ejaculation and slow as to erection; after the trembling, which follows the ejaculation of ...
- 5647: Buddhism
- ... He found out that the man had grown old and that such afflictions were just the result of age. Siddhartha was amazed to find that most people see such sights every day but persist in short-sighted pursuit and mundane affairs, apparently unconcerned that they will become sick, grow old, and die. In three other journeys outside the palace, Siddhartha saw an old man and corpse, and when he learned that ...
- 5648: Resurrection of Jesus
- ... is important because it involves hope, transformation, and spirit which all can help renew the world. Resurrection is a powerful motive for new efforts to renew the world and make it a better place. The short story Hope for the Flowers helps the reader understand a simple approach to the meaning of resurrection. The story is about two caterpillars, Stripe and Yellow, and their approach to try to find another meaning ...
- 5649: Brief Look at Jewish History
- ... to the God of Israel. The Maccabees made there last stand on a mountain and was able to hold back the syrians for more then a month. There is a distinct similarity between the two stories and that is possibly why they are both recognised as holidays in the Jewish faith. These horrific events of the holocaust have let to some consequences which are beneficial and some are unfortunate to the ...
- 5650: Religion in Ancient India and Rgypt
- ... the Sanskrit literature. The oldest Upanishads are the Isa, Kena, Katha, Prasna, Mundaka, Mandukya, Taittiriya, Aitareya, Chandogya, Brhadaranyaka, Svetasvatara, Kaushitaki, and Maitri. They were made up of part poetry, and part prose. They contain moral stories, folk tales, and passages for meditation. The main concept of the Upanishads is the nature of reality. They teach the identity of the individual soul (atman) with the universal essence soul (Brahman). These achievements were ...
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