... theologian Karl Barth in saying that Jesus loves him because the Bible tells him so. Yancy tells the story of how the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous visited Dr. Bill D. Yancy says that Bill D. expresses the common lost of hope. Yancy continues by saying that he too occasionally senses the truth about grace. Yancy discusses thelooking-glass theory? which ... sociologists have developed. This theory says that people become what the most important person in their life thinks of them. Yancy tells how he grew up worshipping a mathematical God who judged one by weighing their ... when God c...

• Word Count: 246
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

... by H.L. Mencken, Mencken portrays artists as impersonal, grumpy and drawn-back. I have to disagree with Menckens conclusion, to me artist are just the opposite. In humans whole existence, artists have always been present. In the stone age, with stick figures depicted on walls, to present day artists who design sculptures and paint elaborate pictures. Not only do artists bring life and curiosity ... to people, they also bring awe and beauty. No matter what form of art, it all describes it's creator and I believe that is how ... them, "actively hostile to their environment" and "indiffer...

• Word Count: 249
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

A Hindu Creation Story: Rig Veda The story of creation as depicted by the Hindu religion is very similar to that of Christianity. In both religions there is the presence of an almighty being that is responsible for the creation of life. The act of sacrifice by these almighty gods allows for the world to evolve. In the case of the Hindu, the sacrifice of Purusa allowed for the creation of the heavens and the earth, the wind and the water, as well as warriors and wildlife. In Christianity, God the father created all and sent his son Jesus down to earth where he is eventually sacrificed for the s...

• Word Count: 191
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

Early culture There are many accomplishments that I find remarkable from earlier cultures. The boats of ancient groups for travel. The bows and arrows, chiseled spearheads, & fish" nets for hunting. The woven baskets for gathering, all were technological advances and advantages for earlier peoples. Techniques for agriculture were also improving. People were harvesting gourds, pumpkins, peppers, beans, et cetera. A new way of living ... had begun. People, now, were able to live in one place w/o searching or wondering where their next meal was hiding. Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus....

• Word Count: 234
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

... crucifixion and resurrection. This is why Holy Week is probably the most important time for Christians because it symbolises God's love for us all when he sent his only begotten son down to earth to forgive us of our sins. Jesus had risen from the dead. He overcame death so believers in him would have eternal ... life. It was truly the greatest act of unconditional love for all mankind. To lay down his life so we could not be defeated ... by death and have eternal life. It also shows the strength of Jesus for his pain and struggle that he endured when he was crucified on the cross for ...

• Word Count: 234
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School