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Enron Corruption, as defined by Merriam Webster, refers to dishonest or illegal behavior, especially among individuals in positions of power. Enron exemplifies this definition in the history of our country. Enron’s global reputation clearly demonstrates their participation in fraudulent activities, money laundering, and deceit, establishing a standard for future companies involved in unethical practices. The…

“God is Dead!” Nietzsche wrote.  He also asked “Where is God gone?”  The metaphorical madman of Nietsche exclaimed, “I mean to tell you! We have killed him, you and I! We are all his murderers! “  “But how have we done it?” Nietzsche also wrote,  “How were we able to drink up the sea? Who…

The American Dream Is defined In the Random House dictionary as “the Ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American” (Random House 1 However, most Americans strive towards the American Dream without knowing this definition. That is because you cannot give the American Dream a clear definition, it has…

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAP) were not observed nor enforced; Arthur Anderson soaked/ condoned Enron to issue shares “as an increase to shareholders equity’ through the use of notes receivables. One should note, that only with the use of cash could this “transaction” be deemed valid. A lack of internal controls within the company and…

Our country’s beliefs and views exhibit inconsistency and inequity. Throughout our lives, we are taught that the act of taking another person’s life is morally unacceptable, unlawful, and contradictory to religious principles. Nonetheless, exceptions to this principle exist. For example, killing in self-defense is regarded as an act of courage, while soldiers who eliminate enemies…

The Zen Koan is a puzzle, whether written or verbal, that is utilized in Buddhism to guide the student towards satori or enlightenment. As stated by D T Suzuki in the book “An Introduction To Zen Buddhism,” the term Koan now encompasses various elements such as anecdotes of ancient masters, dialogues between masters and monks,…

ssaysSince childhood, one of the wisest adages that parents have drilled into our minds is to always take responsibility for our actions. However as children there have been many times when we feel as though we are not responsible for a wrong doing, just because someone else takes the blame. In reality only we know…

The main subject of the Paschal Mystery of our Lord Jesus Christ is the Passion/Suffering, Death, and Resurrection. The Passion encompasses Jesus’ physical, spiritual, and mental suffering in the hours leading up to and including his trial and crucifixion. One event that stands out is the “Stations of the Cross,” which portrays various moments from…

Book Review “Firestorm: Preventing and Overcoming Church Conflicts” Author: Ron Susek. The church environment can sometimes belie the problems that lay within. Potential areas of conflict can lay below the surface for years. Then, suddenly, they can rise to the surface in a way harmful or even devastating to the church. In his book Firestorm:…

The Lord answered, “Because you are My creation. You are my child. I will never abandon you. When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you. When you shout with joy, I will laugh with you. When you are down, I will encourage you. When you fall, I will raise you up. When…