Essays on Christianity Page 8

                In regard to August Wilson’s play, “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” many different ideas are put forward as to the theme of the story. Some say that it presents a dialogue on religious themes. This is because of the many religious elements incorporated into the scenes of the play. The most popular opinion, however,…

St. Judith of Kulmsee, also known as St. Judith of Prussia, was born circa 1200 in Thuringia (central Germany). She died on May 12, 1260 at Kulmsee in the Monastic State of the Teutonic Order. Judith imitated the life of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, who was the Duchess of Thuringia during her youth. Not much…

I will be teaching this lesson to a group of second graders at my church. Are classroom is on the upstairs level and, I will also be utilizing the outside area that is directly behind of my church. There are about thirty second graders in my classroom. So, it is a really busy class. But,…

People respond to things in different ways. What may move one, will not move another. Realizing that people respond to things in different ways, John Wesley developed various methods for ministry and discipleship. The methods he developed continue to prove to be effective in ministry today. Therefore, his various methods should be pointed out and…

In 1901, Pentecostalism emerged in Topeka, Kansas, when Charles Fox Parham, a holiness teacher and former Methodist pastor, conducted a Bible school. Despite controversy surrounding the origins of Parham’s emphasis on speaking in tongues (known as glossolalia), all historians agree that the movement started at the beginning of 1901. Agnes Ozman, a student at Parham’s…

Christianity is a religion that has its systems and beliefs founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived and taught his doctrines in the country of Palestine when the Roman Empire ruled most of Europe under Emperor Tiberius. The birth of Jesus Christ is estimated to have occurred between 4 BC and 6 AD…

Flannery O’Connor is known for her unique Southern Gothic style of prose and is often referred to as “the master of the short story” (O’Connor). Her use of symbolism and exploration of Southern religion make her one of the most influential writers in American history. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia in 1925, O’Connor was…

John and Juan             There are times when I find myself wondering about what I read from the papers and what I hear from friends about multi-ethnicity and diversity in American society today.  In particular, I have tried, on numerous occasions, to ponder just what makes a white man different from a Latino?  For instance,…

Following his November 4, 1949 marriage to Grace Troxell, the couple spent the 1950s traveling back and forth from their home in Austin, Texas (above), to their families’ homes in Texas, Iowa, and Nebraska. Most of the items this time don’t need much comment. 1950, Sept. 6 – Beatrice [Nebraska] Daily Sun: Buys Theater Buys…

Many authors believe that sin can be atoned for.Nathaniel Hawthorne believes that characters can be forgiven of their sins. In the book The Scarlet Letter, the scaffold represents a place of atonement for sin. The scaffold is a wooden stool usually placed in the most visible part of the town. The person who wishes to…