Essays about Culture Page 100

St. Thomas Aquinas was known as a saint, a physician of the church, and a adult male who made many parts; non merely to Dante but to the full period in which he lived, which is known as the Middle Ages. St. Thomas was born at Roccasecca, the household palace near Naples, likely about 1225 …

There is a dispute on the origins of Taoism. One theory is the earliest known Taoist text may be the work of a minister of the ruler of the Shang-Yin dynasty in the eighteenth century B.C. The other theory is that it was began by the mentor of the father of the Chou dynasty in…

The Mbaino tribe in Things Fall Apart practice many traditions that the Western culture would deem superstitious. The Western religion allows for the Christian ideals to prove many of the native traditions superfluous when infiltrating the native’s land during colonization. This disassembling of traditions is introduced by Christianity’s unshakeable stance that native deities have no…

One possible ethical issue involved with genetic testing would be that it leads to early intervention in the pregnancy. Once the mother finds out if their child has a deadly disease or some other undesired trait, this may lead them to want to abort their child. Ethically speaking, many people don’t find abortions morally right…

A healthy, vibrant, growing and happy Christian life requires a regular routine of communion with God through prayer, study His Word, and in Christian service to mankind. Like eating, sleeping, and exercising, it demands daily attention. And like our bodies, our spiritual life quickly withers and dies without spiritual food. The story of Enoch is…

We tend to view ourselves as the central figure in our world, believing that we possess superior intelligence, intellect, power, and familiarity. Our presence here is attributed to God who placed us on this planet. However, it’s important to acknowledge that God also created everything else around us, including heaven. Beginning with light and darkness,…

In 1947, a radio debate on the existence of God took place between two renowned philosophers: Fr. Frederick Copleston S.J. and Bertrand Russell. This debate is historically significant in the field of radio broadcasting. Copleston, who later became principal of Heythrop College, was a Jesuit priest and supported the value of the Cosmological argument for…

Euthanasia refers to the intentional act of ending the life of a seriously ill person to alleviate their suffering. It can be categorized into various types, including voluntary, non-voluntary, involuntary, active, and passive euthanasia. Voluntary euthanasia occurs when an individual clearly expresses their wish to die and seeks help from someone else. Non-voluntary euthanasia involves…

As companies expand into new markets due to globalization, cultural challenges are inevitable. Different cultures have unique values, laws, regulations, attitudes, and ethics. Communication styles, business practices, and etiquette differ greatly across cultures. Even a seemingly harmless hand gesture can have completely different interpretations in various countries. Due to cultural differences, organizations must be cautious…

When Apollo discovered that it was Hermes who had stolen the cattle, he became very angry. However, Hermes managed to reconcile the situation by creating a beautiful lyre and presenting it to Apollo. This gesture resolved the conflict between them and led to their friendship. One fascinating aspect of Hermes is his appearance as the…