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- 10581: Bible - Role Of Abraham
- Hebrew Bible Paper - Abraham Abraham stands as one of the most important figures in the Hebrew Bible, and is central to the understanding of God s solution to the problem of mankind. Man, the mysterious creature that God wraught as a semi-experiment, is constantly prone to believe he is self-sufficient and capable of survival without God, the central problem ... Abraham, "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment". Thus, a study of Abraham s character is a study of the Hebrew people s character, and, ultimately, a study of the qualities God desires for all people. At the time of Abraham, the world appears to be a violent, immoral place. Chapter 14 of Genesis describes the many ...
- 10582: Gangs: Until There's An Answer
- Gangs: Until There's An Answer Gang related incidents have been a chronic problem throughout the United States for several years now. Los Angeles, perhaps the area most troubled by gang violence in the country, is once again in ... Kuhen was with her younger brother, 2-year-old Joseph Kuhen when the driver of the car taking them home made a wrong turn early Sunday morning. Gang members surrounded the vehicle, blocked the driver's escape and opened fire. Stephanie Kuhen was killed and Joseph was shot through the ankle. Currently, there are four members of the gang known as the "Mexican mafia" in custody. Los Angeles Police Chief Willie ... of solution was suggested, the article would have carried more weight. As it is, they come off as concerned citizens who recognize a problem that is recognized by many, and like the many, they don't seem to have a solution. This article does have some good ideas, and the statistics do point out that there is indeed a problem with today's society. Unfortunately, that was the only supported ...
- 10583: Ben Franklins Autobiography
- FRIEND OF SELF, FRIEND OF SOCIETY: THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN OF THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY Franklin's memoirs, his Autobiography, project a Benjamin Franklin who is a highly self-conscious individual able to reason himself into a life of self-control, self-improvement, virtue, and multifaceted success. To what successful ends does ... himself and to others. What shall we make of the motives the author gives for writing the Autobiography itself? Franklin explicitly lists eight reasons (Lemay 1307-8): (1) his son (though anyone may become Franklin's moral descendant) may have a filial interest in the events of his ancestor's life; (2) Franklin has the time and ability to write a good memoir; (3) his moral posterity, desiring self-improvement, may want to imitate those actions, "suitable to their own Situations," that led to ...
- 10584: The Atomic Bomb and Japan
- The Atomic Bomb and Japan On August 6th, 1945, 70, 000 lives were ended in a matter of seconds. The United States had dropped a bomb on Hiroshima. Looking back on Truman's decision. Today, it is not thought of as such a good idea. It introduced a weapon of mass destruction that could eventually be used against us, it provided Japan with very long-lasting damages (radiation ... because of a combination of things (conventional air power, naval blockade, Soviet intervention). However, in 1945, dropping the bomb on Japan brought the war to an end more quickly and therefore was morally justifiable. Truman's decision to drop the bomb was a strictly military measure designed to force Japan's unconditional surrender. He did not mean to intimidate the Soviet Union by dropping the bomb. He simply did not want to upset them. He did not keep the Soviet Union in the dark. At ...
- 10585: Before 1640, Parliament Was No
- ... Parliament was indeed powerful and contained vast opposition against the Crown. With two contradicting ideals, Elizabeth and her prerogatives over the "matters of state" (religion, foreign policy, marriage, succession and finance) in which Parliament couldn't discuss without her consent. Parliament having the contradictory view that it was their privilege and right to discuss these matters. The era of Elizabeth is a chronological chart of parliamentary opposition. 1566, a petition from ... this was "a breach of the liberty of the free speech of the House". Elizabeth, strongly as possible; "let this my discipline stand you in stead of sorer strokes, never tempt too far a prince's patience", a warning to Parliament that they should not oppose her wishes. There were many instances in which the Queen had to rebuke Parliament for infringing her prerogatives, 1572 where a passing of a Bill concerning Mary Queen of Scots was delayed because Parliament were indulging in other matters, the Queen gave them this message "the Queen Majesty's pleasure is that this House do proceed in weighty causes, laying aside all private matters". Constitutionally parliament had not gained any extra power, but by their actions they had gained important precedents which was ...
- 10586: Governments In Star Wars V.S. Governments in the Home
- Governments In Star Wars V.S. Governments in the Home In the movie "Star Wars" their exist many different forms of government. In this essay I will be comparing those forms in the movie to the ones found in the home ... government is a dictatorship where only a small group or one person have control of a group of people. There is two different examples of a dictator ship in “Star Wars”, one is the Emperor's, which will be discussed later, and that of Jabba's. Jabba is a gangster on Lukes' home planet which is controlled by the empire. Jabba has a dictatorship over a small group of people and has a territory in which he has sovereignty, and ...
- 10587: Creating the Melancholic Tone in “The Raven”
- Creating the Melancholic Tone in “The Raven” Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Raven," representing Poe’s own introverted crisis of hell, is unusually moving and attractive to the reader. In his essay entitled "The Philosophy of Composition," Poe reveals his purpose in writing “The Raven” and also describes the work of ... as being carefully calculated in all aspects. Of all melancholy topics, Poe wished to use the one that was universally understood, death; specifically death involving a beautiful woman. The apparent tone in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” seemingly represents a very painful condition of mind, an intellect sensitive to madness and the abyss of melancholy brought upon by the death of a beloved lady. The parallelism of Poe’s ...
- 10588: The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
- ... Revolution . He went back and forth between Paris and Ajaccio, working for the Republic. Napoleon rose quickly through the ranks and became a captain in 1792. In 1793, Corsica revolted against the Republic, and Napoleon's family had to Flee to France. The Republic was in danger. France was at war with Austria, Prussia, England, Holland, and Spain. There was a revolt in western France, and there was a great need ... in Italy. When Napoleon accepted the position as the commander of the French Army he received a chilly reception by his generals. They thought Napoleon was no better than intriguer who owed everything to Barras's favour. None of these men were to be easily cowed by a "wild haired little runt "of only twenty six. Yet, as Augereau one of the generals admitted , something about this Bonaparte frightened them. That ... where you will find big cities and wealthy provinces. You will win honor, fame and riches. Soldiers of the Army of Italy! Could courage and constancy possibly fail you?" Once Napoleon took over it didn't take long for him to turn the group of ill disciplined soldiers into an effective fighting force. In a series of stunning victories, Napoleon defeated four Austrian generals in succession, each army he fought ...
- 10589: The Christian Coalition: A Small Grassroots Organization or A Large Political Threat?
- The Christian Coalition: A Small Grassroots Organization or A Large Political Threat? Founded in the aftermath of television evangelist Pat Robertson's 1988 campaign for the presidential nomination, the Christian Coalition is a dynamic pro-family grassroots organization. Robertson founded the Christian Coalition (CC) a non-partisan, issue oriented organization, which believes that through effective grassroots organization and encouraging activism by conservative Christians, they can bring the United States back to its Judeo-Christian roots. Robertson's 1988 presidential campaign, a failure by most measures, supplied an ideal foundation for a grassroots organization. Donors became members, campaign workers became staffers, the National Republican Senatorial Committee provided a seed grant of $64 000 ... To speak out in the public arena and media; and · To protest anti-Christian bigotry and defend the legal rights of Christians. While the fortunes of its' leaders, organizations, and candidates have fluctuated, the CC's activities are well-financed, and it's followers are well-organized. Increasingly, they are the Republican Party's most reliable supporters-what political strategists call "The Base". The CC is interested in regaining the " ...
- 10590: Exploring The Theme Of Premature Death In Three Poems
- ... reader their different reflections about the common theme of grief over the unexpected death of a young loved one. The title of a poem gives the reader an immediate impression of not only the poem’s subject, but also the speaker’s attitude.” Death of a Young Son by Drowning” and “On My First Son” are both straight- forward titles. Looking at them, the reader discerns immediately the focus of the poem. Mid-term Break, conversely, is ... title that leads the reader to believe that the poem most likely is about a normal carefree vacation and break from school. The author of this poem used this title ironically. He anticipated the reader’s expectations, and took the poem in a different direction. The character in the story is certainly not having a “normal” spring break at all, as he is spending it grief-stricken over the death ...
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