... their cultures. Though the Marez background influences Tony, the Luna background made a much more profound impression on him, leading Tony into Ultima's world of spiritual exploration and healing. Gabriel Marez, Tony's father was raised in a very nontraditional lifestyle. His family lineage came from the plains. His family was restless ... who was considered by some to be an evil witch. The family disregarded these rumors and respected her wisdom and legendary power. Facing many spiritual questions, and confused by the Catholic religion, Tony turned to Ultima for guidance. She became hi...

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... Jesus Christ was the founder of Christianity and spread the word of God across the Middle East. Buddha taught peace and kindness and lived a spiritual life. When comparing their lives, one can see that they contain many similarities and interesting parallels such as their birth stories, their entrance into ... Shakya people" (Oxtoby 378) conceived her son while abstaining from sex during a festival. Like Mary, Mahamaya is visited in a dream by "a spiritual being in the form of a sacred white elephant" (Oxtoby 378). The elephant descended from the heavens and enters Mahamaya through her si...

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... be described as a place that believers go after death where God abides in a righteous state of being. In Islam, paradise or "the garden" is a place of physical as well as spiritual delights for the saved. In Judaism, it is believed that heaven is to abide with the Hebrew God Yahweh. Only exceptional human beings are raised after life on Earth. In ... Christianity, the final goal is a new, transformed, and redeemed world where Christ lives with his people in holy perfection. There will be no sickness or disease, and all sins will be erased. In order to get to heaven, all members of these...

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... you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel" (Nelson). This is a military leader telling how he exercises military leadership who recognizes the authority that Christ has over sickness. It is not an example of servant leadership. It is a respect of the authority of Christ over all things. Mark 10:42-45 gives the meaning of what Jesus means ... added to their lives because the servant leader chooses to show them by his life how their lives can make a greater impact for eternity. This kind of service will produce spiritual results that will last for eternity and not just ea...

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... be described as a place that believers go after death where God abides in a righteous state of being. In Islam, paradise or "the garden" is a place of physical as well as spiritual delights for the saved. In Judaism, it is believed that heaven is to abide with the Hebrew God Yahweh. Only exceptional human beings are raised after life on Earth. In ... Christianity, the final goal is a new, transformed, and redeemed world where Christ lives with his people in holy perfection. There will be no sickness or disease, and all sins will be erased. In order to get to heaven, all members of these...

• Word Count: 873
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• Grade Level: High School