The newness of the Christian worship 2. ... The newness of Christian worship "I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship" (Rom 12:1) Christian worship, the work of Christ the Priest, With which man becomes associated, displays a very special character which radically distinguishes it from every other form of worship. ... In fact, the power and beauty of Christ's work is manifested, in a certain sense visibly, in the new life of the baptized, which is characterized abo...

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Moreover, the geographic, rather than ideological, basis of the religion (the fact that it comprises whatever all the people of India have believed and done) has given Hinduism the character of a social and doctrinal system that extends to every aspect of human life. ... What is known of Jesus, historically, is told in the Gospels of the New Testament of the Bible. Other portions of the New Testament summarize the beliefs of the early Christian church. ... Ashramas - stages of life Jati - marriage within the caste Gayatri - a Hindu hymn Devi - a Hindu Goddess Sin - willful rebel...

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After viewing what can only be described as a thematically intense and visually striking film, it is easy for the viewer to disregard the art and distinguish Francis Ford Coppola's success in echoing the major themes of Heart of Darkness in Apocalypse Now through its characters and its moral implications. Through the use of an enigmatic and extreme focus, the character Kurtz, Apocalypse Now effectively reflected the major themes of Conrad's novel. ... The use of Kurtz in both mediums drives the main characters to a place of perplexity, inspiring thought and attention. ... The ...

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As his older cousin, it would only be natural to rave about Timothy Su's unbridled spirit and upstanding character traits. ... As one can see, during his short academic career, there hasn't been a time where Timothy wasn't forced to adapt to a new school environment, new friends, and new socio-cultural norms. For Timothy to set aside all these extenuating circumstances while maintaining a 4.0 GPA, indulging in his musical interests and participating in outside activities is a true testament to his talent for meshing with his current surroundings and his continual optimism for w...

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Through Bertrande de Rols, learn about how surprisingly fair the law was towards women: 'The testaments in the area around Artigat rarely benefit one child but instead provide dowries for the daughters.... (If there are only daughters, the property is divided equally among them)' Contrary to that, in order to lay the proper social foundation, the tragic tale of the title character was saved until last. ... Davis argues that the new religion might have been of interest to the new Martin Guerre and Bertrande de Rols because it supported their illicit relationship more than Catholici...

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In Whitney's text "Last Wyll and Testament", which describes her possible compulsory choice to leave London, she depicts the city as a place that is filled with economic misfortunes and injustices surrounding women. ... Lanyer places a new viewpoint on the situation by coming to Eve's defense in the section entitled "Eve's Apologie". ... Whitney and Lanyer's voices reach an audience of both men and women, attempting to amend the attitudes of men, and empower the character of women. ...

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Artwork from the earliest Indus Valley civilizations and the Harappan period spawned a revolutionary new wave, thus inspiring many to carry on the somewhat crude (to western eyes) but amazing blend of skill, mastery and imagination that became the hallmark of popular Indian folk art. ... One might argue that for a work of art to be a true success, the viewer must attain the RASAs conveyed by the artist, therefore experiencing the same temporary psychological state of mind, an important testament and symbol of the recycling of existence, of being and therefore life itself. ... In the partial fr...

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An individual's sexuality is very unique to their character. ... Magisterial Church teaching states that, "homosexual genital relations are objectively immoral because they lack an indispensable finality, namely the procreation function of sexuality; the openness to new life- (Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning Sexual Ethics). ... In the New Testament, St. ...

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The conclusion therefore is that Machiavelli's virtu is not of moral character, but of what is best or the utilitarian needs of the State. ... The Citizen As a testament to its adaptability and flexibility, Hanna Pitkin believes that virtu applies differently to different individuals. ...

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The New York Times gave it to cultural critic Janet Maslin, who mildly criticized its "insult slinging- and "sarcastic overkill- but was too awed by its thirty-six pages of footnotes to determine whether any of them were accurate. ...

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