Essays on Religion Page 117

Wisdom Most people define wisdom as knowledge of what is true joined with just judgement. In order to understand The Epic of Gilgamesh, it is vital to realize how the people of that time perceived wisdom. Throughout this novel, we learn many lessons from King Gilgamesh. In my opinion, he advises us to become aware…

ves Today?Amen: Does Prayer Play An Important Role In Our Lives Today?Does prayer play an important role in our lives today? The minoritywould say no and that prayer shouldn’t ever have played an important role in oursociety. But, the simple fact of the matter is that for hundreds of years,prayer in school has been encouraged…

In the sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Jonathan Edwards uses persuasive techniques to draw attention to his words. Edwards, born in East Windor, Connecticut, he start-ed writing at a very young age: As a matter of fact, his first published piece occurred at age ten! Years later he attended college at…

Society is a process of living, not a thing. Each person has the freedom to do what they desire. Imagine not being able to think as an individual, speak freely and overall just losing your freedom. Ayn Rand’s Anthem, is a novel set in a future society where the word “I” has been banned and…

Since the beginning of Earth, temptation has been a constant presence. Throughout history, civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, British, and even modern societies have all fallen prey to the allure of worldly temptations. According to John Owen’s definition, temptation is like a two-edged knife that can bring either benefit or harm. It can serve…

Ash Wednesday, in the calendar of Western Christianity, is the first day of Lent and occurs 46 days before Easter. It is a moveable fast, falling on a different date each year because it is dependent on the date of Easter. It can occur as early as February 4 or as late as March 10….

This sermon was part of the series ‘A People of Word and Spirit’. Key Parts included: Discussion about the church at the bottom of the fiery mountain (Mount Zion), the gathering of Gods people fascinated by the sight. Compared this verse to the same mountain referred to later on in the bible that mention that…

The title of the poem “To Hell and Back, with Cake” is exactly what the young girl in goes through to get cupcakes, a desirable treat or reward. The poem has a lot to do with racism and discrimination. It is written in first person and as a narrative with many different poetic techniques such…

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin more commonly known by his stage name of Molière was a French playwright and actor in the 17th century who is considered one of the finest writers of comedy in western literature. Tartuffe or the Hypocrite is one of his most well known and beloved plays. He wrote and performed it in 1664…

Nelson Mandela once said, “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears” The idea of hope being a gift that helps us move forward in difficult moments is explored by Emily Dickinson in the extended metaphor poem entitled “Hope” is the thing with feathers” and by Dylan Thomas in the villanelle poem entitled “Do…