... walked up to this unfamiliar church I noticed that it didn't look too much different than the Catholic buildings I am used to seeing. I don't know much about building structure but it seemed to be gothic with a touch of baroque and it had beautiful stained glass windows like most Catholic churches do. From an outsider ... one of the back pews. Soon the preacher and members of the choir were speedily walking down the aisle. I found this rather odd, since I am used to seeing the priest and the servers in robes walking somberly to the front of the church. As the people took their places, a m...

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• Grade Level: High School

... chosen and obtained, I see no problem in having them. As I was sitting on the black chair with my arm being poked by several needles, I knew I would never regret getting the gothic looking cross permanently traced onto my left arm. I had thought it out for some time before that day. I knew I wanted to have a symbol tattooed onto my arm that meant something ... for Christians today. Therefore when Moses" law says in Leviticus chapter 19 vs. 28, "Never cut your bodies in mourning for the dead or mark your skin with tattoos, for I am the Lord,"(NLT) they take this at its word. It is reason...

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Page after page I am reminded how little human nature has changed throughout the centuries. The quest for "greatness", wealth, and spiritual fulfillment still plagues present day earth as it did thousands of years ago. ... was elevated and the feudal code of stern courage and valiant warfare was replaced with ideas of refined behavior. This new ideal began to shine through music, literature and architecture. Gothic cathedrals were erected and reflected the recent acceptance of a more civil way of life. The confidence of the era was expressed through the airy and delicate structures. The arch...

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... an historical event story, featured on the date of 1093. It all started with the religion Christianity. The date of the religious beginning began between the time of the 1000's. I am reporting from the region of Western Europe. That was the time when a spiritual revival spread across Europe. It was led by monasteries. The reformers wanted to return to the Christian ... other cities and Europe and the Middle East. Types of food: peas, beans, lentils, bacon, salt, honey, cheese, wine, and bread How they dress: knights had suits of armor, leather, gothic style Language: Latin, Vernacular, ...

• Word Count: 409
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• Grade Level: High School