Essays on Religion Page 82

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…

            Simply stated, William P. Young’s work The Shack is not Christianity.  This makes the book neither more nor less important, but different than what is understood as the mainstream form of the religion.  Certainly there are forms within the writing that compare, and compare favorably, to Christianity.  More obvious, however, are the great digressions. …

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:…

In this study of the poems, a contradiction is presented between the states of innocence and experience, which are two phases that all individuals must undergo. It showcases the contrasting naturalistic world of childhood and the world of corruption. The poem “The Chimney Sweeper” is situated amidst the grim backdrop of child labor, a widespread…

The most significant advice Ben Franklin had was, “Remember that time is money” (quoted in Weber, p.14). Franklin’s advice is to the young tradesman regarding the importance of time and money based on the spirit of capitalism. Weber also mentions how Franklin discusses the importance of honesty because it leads to the availability of credit…

1a. The words “Praise God! God bless him who comes in the name of the Lord1 god bless the coming kingdom of King David, our farther! Praise God! ” was said as Jesus was entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. b. Jesus was going to Jerusalem for the Jewish festival of Passover. c. Jesus rode on…

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…

What happens after death has been a debated and documented topic dating back to shortly after the death of Jesus Christ. It is basically impossible to get certain evidence to back up beliefs. We are forced to rely on religious material and theologians to paint a picture for us. Even then it is hard to…

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain is a spectacular story which takes place about twenty years after Jesus ascended into Heaven. It tells of how a young man named Basil was adopted by a rich merchant. But, when the rich merchant died, Basils cousin stole Basils inheritance; and made him a slave. After a…

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) stands out in its location with its huge, layered rectangular layered contemporary façade.  Its walls reflect the sunny climate of the place with its beige paint and behind this façade is a lower wide building housing the extensive collection of the museum.  The museum is actually separate…