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- 4641: Sacred Cow, Holy Bull
- ... Valley Indians (c 3000 BC -1700 BC). Statues and seals dating from that time have been found that portray the Brahma bull profile with one horn visible. Often this is mistaken as a unicorn (“Hindu World” 1). In ancient times, cattle was used as money as they were used in exchange to buy goods. The more cattle one had, the wealthier the family. Cows were used differently in different cultures. They ... the skin. Now with the Hindu’s laws, it has kept India from being a major supply of leather. In order to made leather now, you must wait for the demise of the cow (Hindu World 2, Chowdhury). The Hindus feel the cow is generous, because they give milk, cream, ghee and butter. Her dairy products provide the country with a good source of protein. They feel that the cow is ... a medication. The cows dung has been a very valuable source of fuel and manure. Also the dung when mixed with mud is used as a paste to fortify the walls of village huts (Hindu World 3, Sacred Bull 1, Graham). In October 1996, a McDonalds opened in India. McDonalds have tried to adjust to the Hindus needs by offering veggie burgers and veggie nuggets. They are prepared by cooks ...
- 4642: The Existence of God
- ... our church and our society. This paper examines the many rational arguments for and against the existence of God. It is based on the views of some of the great philosophers and scientists of our world. I will show that there is no sufficient proof or comprehensive arguments for the existence of God. God generally refers to one supreme, holy, personal being, The divine unity of ultimate good-ness and of ... Plato, and Aquinas. He said that if one found a watch in a field, one would automatically conclude that it was made by a watchmaker because of its obvious design. The complex design of the world also points to a grand designer. This is interesting but he left out that people would automatically think of a watchmaker when stumbling upon a watch because we know that watches are made by watchmakers ... called the posterior approach. He had five ways of proving God’s existence which were; argument from motion, efficient cause, possibility and necessity, the gradation to be found in things and the governance of the world. Of all these, his first I found most stimulating. This argument states that nothing can move without being moved by another or an original mover. He continues by stating motion is nothing else than ...
- 4643: Neoplatonism
- ... a type of idealistic monism in which the ultimate reality of the universe is held to be an infinite, unknowable, perfect One. From this one emanates nous (pure intelligence), whence in turn is derived the world soul, the creative activity of which engenders the lesser souls of human beings. The world soul is conceived as an image of the nous, even as the nous is an image of the One; both the nous and the world soul, despite their differentiation, are thus consubstantial with the One. The world soul, however, because it is intermediate between the nous and the material world, has the option either of preserving its integrity and ...
- 4644: I Am . . . ?
- ... struggle dealing with his label as a “no-no boy.” Being a full blooded Japanese born in America was not an easy life. Especially considering the time period in which the novel takes place: Post World War II. Many Japanese-Americans were forced to make a choice at this time: Fight and possibly die for a country that would show them no respect anyway, or choose not to fight and be hated ... not to fight for either side and to just resign himself to the continuing search for his individuality. It never occurred to Ichiro that he might feel like more of an American by going to war until after he had made the decision not to fight. “I . . . have made a mistake and . . . have served time . . ., and I have been granted a full pardon. Why is it then that I am ...
- 4645: Comprehensive Arguements for the Existence of God
- ... our church and our society. This paper examines the many rational arguments for and against the existence of God. It is based on the views of some of the great philosophers and scientists of our world. I will show that there is no sufficient proof or comprehensive arguments for the existence of God. ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENTS God generally refers to one supreme, holy, personal being,. The divine unity of ultimate good-ness ... Plato, and Aquinas. He said that if one found a watch in a field, one would automatically conclude that it was made by a watchmaker because of its obvious design. The complex design of the world also points to a grand designer. This is interesting but he left out that people will automatically think of a watchmaker when stumbling upon a watch because we know that watches are made by watchmakers ... called the posterior approach. He had five ways of proving God’s existence which were; argument from motion, efficient cause, possibility and necessity, the gradation to be found in things and the governance of the world. Of all these, his first I found most stimulating. This argument states that nothing can move without being moved by another or an original mover. He continues by stating, motion is nothing else than ...
- 4646: Andrew Jackson 3
- ... British. When Andrew refused to clean the muddy boots of an officer, the officer took out his sword and cut Andrew across the fore head and left hand which left him scarred for a lifetime (World Book Encyclopedia, 1976) small pox a very deadly disease, during the times of George Washington, but he survived it (internet) He went to Waxhaw Presbyterian Church because he wanted to be a minister. Later on, he started to study law and became a lawyer and a landowner. he was a general in the War of 1812. He graduated high school from Waxhaw Presbyterian Church and is believed to have gone to college. He got married to Mrs. Rachael Donelson Robards, a dark eyed, dark haired woman. They did not ... married and now an adult, he had many jobs such as a lawyer, soldier, general, and a politician. He became famous for being an Indian fighter. He is also famous as a general in the War of 1812. He got the nickname "Old Hickory" because of his toughness. He founded the Democratic Party. He was the 7th president of the United States but that happened on his second chance running ...
- 4647: What Is Hinduism
- ... beliefs that contribute to the Hindu way of life. Hindus define their religion as Sanatan Dharma or Eternal Faith which has existed for over thousands of years. While India is home to 93% of the world’s 816 million Hindus, nearly 60 million are scattered widely across the world with approximately 600,00 in the United States. The name “Hinduism” originally had a geographical connotation. The Aryans who invaded India through the northwestern passage of the Himalayas gave the river that flows through the ... to kill his own relatives in battle. According to my source, the Bhagavad Gita contains the same principles as the Vedas. However, the Bhagavad Gita is more easily understood. Unlike the major religions of the world Islam, Judaism and Christianity, Hinduism does not advocate the worship of a single divinity. Hindus believe in one all-pervasive Supreme Being. This Supreme Being came to be revered as the Supreme Triad of ...
- 4648: George Washington
- ... adjutant of one of the districts into which Virginia was divided, with the rank of major. Early Military Experience Washington played an important role in the struggles preceding the outbreak of the French and Indian War. He was chosen by Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddie of Virginia to deliver an ultimatum calling on French forces to cease their encroachment in the Ohio River valley. The young messenger was also instructed to observe ... gallantly during the conflict, narrowly escaped death. In August 1755 he was appointed (with the rank of colonel) to command the Virginia regiment, charged with the defense of the long western frontier of the colony. War between France and Britain was officially declared in May 1756, and while the principal struggle moved to other areas, Washington succeeded in keeping the Virginia frontier relatively safe. The American Revolution After the death of ... response to unpopular British policies won Washington election as a Virginia delegate to the First Continental Congress in September and October 1774 and to the Second Continental Congress in 1775. The Opening Campaigns of the War When fighting broke out between Massachusetts and the British in 1775, Congress named Washington commander of its newly created Continental army, hoping thus to promote unity between New England and Virginia. He took command ...
- 4649: Heaven's Gate Cult
- ... horrible job. Morris also stated that the researchers did not go deep enough in the information of Heaven’s Gate. Adding to these ideas, Morris also agreed that Heaven’s Gate derived itself from the world as it stands today (Morris 10-12). On the other hand, Martin E. Marty from The Christian Century, whom wrote "Playing with fire," disputed that the faith of the world comes from the same origin as any other faith. Marty also argued that a person must not joke around with religion because it can be harmful. Also, Marty added that just like everyone else, the ... every religion is the same, no matter the name of the religion (Marty 379-380). "Heaven can wait" by Katha Pollit in The Nation addressed the fact that Applewhite, influenced by the sorrow of the world, covered his theory with unreal science. Also, Pollit argued that the members of Heaven’s Gate went too far with their rules. Adding to the horrific rules, Pollit contrived that Heaven’s Gate made ...
- 4650: Faust and Victor Frankenstein: Unconcerned With Reality
- ... the ramifications of his actions, which can, and do, threaten mankind. Although, in the end, Frankenstein decides against completing the second monster, he began creating it knowing full well what the consequences may be: a world that would be forced to live in terror of these beasts. Both Faust and Frankenstein are self-absorbed in their pursuits, with a complete disregard for the rest of mankind. Faust, driven by this passion ... his sights on an object, whether knowledge or women, he demands nothing less of himself than is required to obtain his end. Dr. Frankenstein, too, is driven to immoral actions. Bringing another monster into the world would salvage Frankenstein's family, but the rest of the world would be forced to bow before two hideous creatures. This dilemma played heavily on Frankenstein's mind, possibly causing his brief lapse into the realm of the insane. Nonetheless, Frankenstein, as Faust, continued his ...
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