Apostolic succession

pseudo-armistice to vanish so another attempt for European hegemony (and ultimately) global mastery could begin. Thus, this was the fundamental basis for both the Bourbon Monarchy (France) and the Habsburg Empire (Austria) in The War of Spanish Succession. Moreover, the desire to attain Spain would lead to an global war, where a myriad of nations each beholding their own motives, endeavored to either restore the quasi-peace that Europe had possessed, or plummet into another…

SStepping out of the carriage, both men stretched, hoping that particular action would alleviate their aching muscles, a direct result from their jarring ride, and said their goodnights, although almost daylight, to go their separate ways. Entering the manor, Nightburn hurried to the north wing library, opened the door, and went directly to the bookcase, easily finding the book and opening it to the page, read the passage aloud, “The power of Vilgoth is necessary. Destroy all those who would…

All of the characters in Richard III only care about their own person gains and are disinterested in the wellbeing of others, which causes continuous cycle of power in the monarchy. The characters take bribes, do whatever they can to get power, and make enemies before they take the throne. The characters in Richard III are only loyal to themselves, which is why everything they do is for their own good. The supporters only remain loyal to the side of the fight that benefits them more. At the…

In his typical fashion, Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees have been anything but uncontroversial. There’s Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, who had been denied a federal judgeship because of a racism controversy in the mid-1980s, Rex Tillerson, previous Exxon-Mobil CEO and current Secretary of State who has questionable ties to Russia, Rick Perry, potential Secretary of Energy who wanted to abolish the very department he will likely be running, Scott Pruitt, EPA critic and likely the future head…

The next branch of government to be discussed is the executive branch. Like the other two branches, each branch can check the other branches. The executive branch has the following checks over the legislative branch: veto power, ability to call sessions to Congress, and accommodate legislation. The executive branch has only one check over the judicial branch being the President puts the Supreme Court and other federal judges in office. The President is not only the head of the United States and…

President who wields a much larger area of job responsibilities. They also might not have any experience whatsoever to hold the title Commander in Chief. Since the Secretary of State is the first Bureaucratic position to assume Presidency within the succession line, his previous job deals with foreign policy so he should have a general understand on the importance of diplomatic relations with other countries. Next is the treasury, he would be able to steer us out of an economic crises. As we get…

In the fall of 2016, the American Broadcasting Company debuted the first season of Designated Survivor, a political based television series exploring the potential need of having a designated successor during important political gatherings. The popular drama portrays Tom Kirkman as an unexpected and unprepared leader who humbly takes the presidential position, serving his nation as effectively as possible. Driven by the influences of others and desire to help his people, Kirkman uses his…

At his inauguration as 45th president of the United States on 20 January 2017, Donald Trump said "From this day forward, it's going to be only America first -- America first. . . Protection will lead to great prosperity and strength. . . We will follow two simple rules -- buy American and hire American." Clearly, the United States and the world have entered an uncharted territory. He has three clear and chilling messages: From now on, America will be self-centered, protectionist, and less…

One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. We say these terms at every mass. Do you know what they really mean, or do you just say them because you know it is what you say? These terms are actually the four marks of the Church. These four marks summarize the Church’s features and mission and accomplish this through the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is our duty as baptized Catholics to live out these marks every day. Now, the Church never said it would be easy, but they do give us great role…

Catholic is an uncomfortable word for many protestants because of its modern day association with the Roman church. However, the church fathers who wrote the Nicene Creed did not understand catholic to mean the Roman Catholic Church. The visible and invisible idea can also be helpful when determining what it means to be catholic. Along with a distinction of true and imitating Christians, a distinction must be drawn between true and imitating churches. The early church differentiated between the…