A New Beginning

the manufacturing productivity from the war that continued afterwards. Many of these manufacturing jobs were obtained by women. This new era brought prosperity to a majority of its citizens (Roger 199). The economic impact on the American people of the late 1940’s is apparent in the movie, “The Sin of Harold Diddlebock.” This movie went into production in the beginning of the financial expansion on September 12th, 1945 and released on April 4, 1947. In the movie, Harold Diddlebock,…

salary. One thing that the U.S. helped Mexico with is that they U.S. tried to help and stop Indian raids so that Mexico could live with peace, which was all part of the treaty. One of the things that Mexico lost that was pretty crucial to them was New Mexico and California, which were basically as you would say trophies for them. When the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was ratified the United States Senate took out the article X, which stated that the U.S. government would respect and guarantee all…

Walter Brueggemann's “The Prophetic Imagination” is a rediscovery of modern Christian’s religious heritage that has been lost in today socially divisive culture. The heritage Bruggermann argues for is fixed in both liberal “social action” and conservative “future telling.” Both liberal and conservative groups embody one certain aspect of what it means to be prophetic, disregarding the balance of what it truly means to be a prophetic community in society. In opposition to the choices churches…

The passage, Romans 3:21-27, cannot thoroughly be understood by it once, or perhaps even twice, because of the complexity of what Paul says. Additionally, the text cannot rightly be understood on its own or without the context. Therefore, through looking at the historical background involved, the literary techniques and devices used, and the theological implications of the text, a clear interpretation of the text will develop; leading to the conclusion that righteousness in the eye of God is not…

to give homage or respect that is owed to someone in power over your position. (Blue Letter) But Christian’s aren’t just called worshippers, but to be holy as God is, as we see in 1 Peter 1:15. The definition of this word holy by Webster 's Third New International Dictionary: of the English Language is “Set apart and dedicated to the service or worship of God.” Donald Grey Barnhouse in his book God’s Methods of Holy Living, says “God demands that we give Him holiness equal to His own.”He also…

Jackson commences her story by describing the setting: “The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green” (289). The gleaming weather at the beginning of the story contradicts the bleak situation. The description of the sun and warmth insinuates a jovial day ahead, when in actuality, the winner of the lottery will have stones pelted at them until they meet their impending death. Old Man…

1. What was the reading about? What new information did it provide? C. Robert Mesle in the book Process-Relational Philosophy claims that God has gone through experiences of all sorts. Based on this argument, he further mentions Whitehead’s claims about the “primordial nature of God.” (PR 46, 343-51) This is to state that God has “no moral character.” In the book, Process Theology A Basic Introduction, C. Robert Mesle claims again that the freedom of the world has to deal with God and God’s…

One Page Sermon Esther (Est. 1- 5) Exegetical Idea: Subject: What did Mordecai want Esther to do? Complement: Mordecai wanted Esther go to talk to the king and rescue the Jews from being massacre. Homiletical Idea: Subject: What should we do when God gives us the position and chance to act according to Him? Complement: We should respond to chance to act according to Him with courage since God gives us the position for it. Preaching Idea: Respond with courage, God is in charge! Purpose: For…

For those who lived through it the topic can be a hard one to digest. Many people can not only tell you what they were doing that day, but for the entire month after. It was sheer destruction and in The Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina-- the Inside Story from one Louisiana Scientist Dr van Heerden dives into a highly controversial topic. While the book is filled with hard hitting truths and honesty, it is at times difficult to process at times. South African born Ivor…

attain economic recovery. Major programs introduced in the first New Deal included the National Recovery Administration and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration to help boost industry and agriculture within the country. Additionally, the TVA and other government services were provided. FDR also passed the Glass-Steagall Banking Act in order to try and renew faith in the banks to hopefully lead to a quick recovery. The second New Deal was primarily focused on social reform and government…