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What is Ascetic Spirit?  In the first instance, the word “Ascetic” pertains to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline or it may refer to “ascetic practices” or it may refer an abstainer or “someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline.” (Wordnet, n.d) By these range of definition given…

At some point in our lives we have all wanted a certain freedom. Whether it is freedom to do as you please or freedom to go explore the world. Though, most of us never got the chance to be free, and some of us might never have that chance. The book we studied in class…

The hijack, or headscarf, is one of the most noticeable and misunderstood badges of Muslim women. But there’s much more to the Islamic dress code for women than the hijack. It’s a total package that deals with clothing, behavior, and demeanor. Recently read an article in freshman seminar, titled “Covering up with the hijack may…

Galatians was probably written between 49-56 A.D., by Paul, as it is shown in the very first verse. Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a vigorous attack against the gospel of works and a defense of the gospel of faith. When Paul attended the Jerusalem Conference in 48 or 49, a decision was made that…

With a growing number of diverse students in today’s classrooms, educators must learn to meet their academic and social-emotional needs. The culturally responsive approach was developed to address this challenge. Practices such as cultural acknowledgment and acceptance, inclusive curricula, and family and community relationship building (Ladson-Billings, 2002), make the school experience relevant, meaningful, and successful,…

Dr. Faustus grew dissatisfied with of knowledge and decided to try his luck in the occult, agreeing to sell his soul to the devil for 24 years. On the final night before the expiration of the twenty-four years, Faustus is overcome by fear and remorse. He begs for mercy, but it is too late. What…

Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, later known as Mother Teresa, was a woman who dedicated her life to caring for the poor and needy. She also provided love and support to the sick. Her empathy and devotion had a lasting impact on those around her. After establishing Missionaries of Charity, Mother Teresa inspired the creation of 15…

Art has always been an influential form of expression, so much so that I have even decided to major in it. Luckily for art lovers such as myself, it just so happens to be that practically all of the places in the world that you can think of have long histories with art. One type…

The late 1940’s, the 50’s, and the 60’s are notable for the great changes made to American society as a whole. These changes came with issues that challenged the U.S.’s core values of liberty, equality and justice. After World War II, many veterans struggled to assimilate back into society, so the G.I. Bill was published…

The student needs to write a summary of Youngblood’s approach to the Old Testament. They should also discuss how the story develops through each of the topics Youngblood covers and identify the connections between these topics. The book “The Heart of the Old Testament” by Ronald Youngblood presents a compelling argument for the relevance of…