... from one generation to another. There are various types of tradition. Christmas is a holiday and a tradition. Christmas is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Some people don't believe or celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. On the other hand, people have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas and don't even know what Christmas stands for. It stands for the honor of ... Jesus Christ. The actual season of Jesus" birth is to be thought of in the spring. December 25th was chosen as the official birthday celebration of Jesus Christ. Veterans Day is another tradition. On Vetera...

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... our "Industrialized Society" and how still so many go without basic needs every night. As we take a Christian perspective approach in examining this topic we see the words of Jesus in Matthew 21:31-40, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a ... important that we begin to view the homeless as our brothers and sisters in Christ instead of the "lepers" of society. We are taught in Matthew that if we see these people as Jesus would have us see them, and if we loved as Christ loves us, when we feed them and provide for the...

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... us, each and everyday in many ways, to turn away from God and do what he wishes and create pain and suffering in the world. When Jesus came into this world he said that his ministry was working directly against Satan and his control over the world with deception, hatred, injustice, oppression and ... illness of body and mind. 4 God through Jesus has showed us the evil around us and how to protect ourselves from it, yes it is a constant struggle with the devil. Terrorist attacks are happening ... be rewarded in heaven. What they failed to see is that God would not want them to hurt other...

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Defining the view of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the United States Constitution is a controversial subject. Some highly reverence this document comparing it to scripture, and others believe it just to be semi-inspired. ... Constitution is one of the most wonderful pieces of works ever written and has shaped the world (Oaks), but that doesn't make it perfect by any means. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does "consistently and persistently [uphold] the Constitution of the United States, and as far as we are concerned this means upholding the constitutiona...

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... Catholicism is all about. When Christianity originated, people were not even baptized until they were able to understand Christ and were ready to live like him. Many find it very difficult to understand the beliefs shared by Christians and think the miracles of Jesus are too intense. Christianity is indeed a deep religion and a firm believer must be able to interpret biblical passages ... , understand the meanings passed on through generations of parables, and have faith in the remarkable life of Jesus Christ. This could be why the number of men devoting their life to God in priesthood i...

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... their "Thus saith the Lord" far beyond the boundaries of their home town, and just as the Apostle Paul left his little village of Tarsus and carried the gospel of Jesus Christ to practically every hamlet and city of the Graeco-Roman world, I too am compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my particular home town." He also recalled that civil ... thoughts, but he did mention God a few times in "Civil Disobedience". Rhetorically, Thoreau asked the question (referring to the government), "Why does it always crucify Christ, and excommunicate Copernicus and Luther. . ." Thoreau also w...

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... their "Thus saith the Lord" far beyond the boundaries of their home town, and just as the Apostle Paul left his little village of Tarsus and carried the gospel of Jesus Christ to practically every hamlet and city of the Greco-Roman world, I too am compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my particular home town." He also recalled that civil ... thoughts, but he did mention God a few times in "Civil Disobedience". Rhetorically, Thoreau asked the question (referring to the government), "Why does it always crucify Christ, and excommunicate Copernicus and Luther . . ." Thoreau also w...

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... so compelling anymore; with real news to cover, the media gives an added bonus: Enron. Yes but we will never forgot 09/11. As we count the time from Jesus birth, BC - before Christ, and AD, Anno Domini (lat), a new line is now written on the history scroll: 9/11. And the media confirm this new kind of accounting: before 9/11 and after ... of my American dream way. The tragedy helped the new Columbus I am, to rediscover this great country: a deep culture, a strong patriotism, and the true religion of peace and freedom as Jesus invited his disciples to do: "Love your Talibans"....

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... shelter, and so on. Then, before spending on anything extra, he or she will determine id his or her remaining funds can cover additional items. In one of his illustrations, Jesus recommended that a person "first sit down and calculate the expense, to see if he has enough." Luke 14:28. Be content. "Having sustenance and covering, we shall be content with ... . A lot of wealthy people are unhappy, while many poor people are very happy. These are the people that have learned to be satisfied with just the simple things in life. Jesus spoke of having a "simple eye" that is focused on the more...

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... so compelling anymore; with real news to cover, the media gives an added bonus: Enron. Yes but we will never forgot 09/11. As we count the time from Jesus birth, BC - before Christ, and AD, Anno Domini (lat), a new line is now written on the history scroll: 9/11. And the media confirm this new kind of accounting: before 9/11 and after ... of my American dream way. The tragedy helped the new Columbus I am, to rediscover this great country: a deep culture, a strong patriotism, and the true religion of peace and freedom as Jesus invited his disciples to do: "Love your Talibans". ...

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... was labeled as an extremist, at first King did not like this label but then he thinks about it more and goes on and say on his behalf "Was not Jesus an extremist was not Amos an extremist was not Paul an extremist was not Martin Luther an extremist and John Bunyan and Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson all in their ... you can trust what I say. King writes his letter in a religious theme by citing many examples from the Bible and speaking of biblical characters such as the Apostle Paul and Jesus Christ. King does this to appeal to his audience of Clergymen who the letter was intended ...

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... . Monogamy, which is the practice of having only one wife at a time, was introduced when Paul was making many modifications to the idea of Christianity. Mormons or "Church of Jesus Christ of The Latter Day Saints", have permitted and practiced polygamy in the United States within the 17th Century. When offering reasons to justify the minorities act they bring up ... ...

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National parks are one of the greatest things to ever be put on this Earth by our savior, Lord Jesus Christ. There are over 80 million acres of treasured and sacred places protected in the United States. This means there are 400 national parks. The article I'm writing on is Government Must ... ...

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... . Comparing himself to a prophet from the bible, King states that he is simply doing what he thinks is right and standing up for himself and others is truly his duty. Jesus Christ and other known prophets are mentioned throughout the letter being compared to King and his work. I think this is important because during this time period, religion was something that everyone ... ...

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... do the same thing. There will always be people that do not believe. There were people that did not believe when Jesus healed the sick and lame. As Christians need to live a life devoted to God and tell non-believers about Christ. Christians need to keep their faith strong so that when doubt comes along, they can stand firm and not be ... ...

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... are and whom they belong with by using symbols. One such symbol is the Christian fish. The letters of the Greek word "fish" are the first letters in the phrase, "Jesus Christ is the Son of God." Christians could use this symbol to communicate secretly and avoid persecution. A great deal of knowledge is packed behind a symbol. The rituals and religious experience are ... ...

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... them know. They share some of the same historical figures. That is justifiable, however, she failed to acknowledge one fundamental difference. Christians recognize that Jesus was God's only Son, and that without the atoning blood of Christ there can be no remission of sins. Therefore there is a big difference between Christianity and Islam. Her overall message of peace was delightful to hear ... ...

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... to believe in God, it simply states the original laws of the land, which are believed to be the basic guidelines to life by many believers and non-believers of Jesus Christ. As a student in high school I will be the first to admit that students are not taught a moral code in school. If they want to learn about morals they either have ... ...

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... instance, Muslims believe in Allah, but the Pledge does not say "under Allah" causing Muslims to question who this "God" is. They assume that the United States supports Jehovah or Jesus Christ. On the other hand though, supporters for the phrase believe this is one of our American traditions that help make America what it actually is. They feel that tradition has ... ...

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... Young and the first party of Mormons emigrants reached the Salt Lake Valley. The story of the Mormons has become well known. For all Utahns, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or not, Mormonism is an unique heritage which has shaped the past, and continue to impact the state's future. Some of their beliefs are family values ... ...

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... your skin, social income or status is better than another? Many hide behind a mask of fear for the unknown. Since the time of Christ this has been considered a form of spiritual sin; a wall keeping us from the truth. As Jesus said, "Stop judging others and you will not be judged. For others will treat you as you treat them." "Why worry about ... ...

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... fault that people are pressured into not being able to follow their morals because the remedy for a disobeyed law is worse than the evil created by the injustice. He uses Jesus Christ as an example of someone who paid the ultimate price in order to abide by their morals. Both men recognize that the reason there is injustice in the world is ... ...

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... Christian religion. However, no one has ever suggested that we stop making Christmas a national holiday because it honors the birthday of Christ. Another example of this is Good Friday. This day is made a holiday in honor of the day that Jesus was crucified. Some people say that it is unconstitutional to recite the words "under God" in the pledge, yet there is ... ...

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... return is injustice and violence. I believe Martin Luther King was a radical as he was thought to be by the Black Nationalist. I believe he was a true Christian and loyal advocate of Jesus Christ and his teachings. ...

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... brings up the topic of religion, which was also thoroughly discussed in "Civil Disobedience", and creates the analogy between him and the Apostle Paul as he "carried the gospel of Jesus Christ to the far corners of the Greco-Roman world", to which he carries "the gospel of freedom" throughout the United States. (This example shows King's bravery.) In addition, King appeals ... ...

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