Contemporary worship

The Dalit movement, like any other phenomena, has no single ground; it is multi-dimensional in its historic, socio-political and cultural elements. These dimensions are reread and reinterpreted from time to time. Each interpretation has brought a new dimesion to the movement, at the same time we are put to ponder over pitfalls. Dalit literature, in particular Dalit autobiographies, provides a spectrum of different issues around Dalit movement. Dalit autobiographies reflect the ideas of Dr. B. R…

If we study modern civilization per the broader perspective laid out by The Bible we can trace God’s influence. Right now, we are focused on contemporary feminism, but if we zoom out (with a Christian mindset), God defines feminism for us. Proverbs 31:10-26 declares, “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies… [she] worketh willingly with her hands…. She reacheth forth her…

Revolution” in which William and Mary became the rulers of Britain. Although things like the Bill of Rights gave most citizens at the time more individual rights, Catholics were heavily excluded. In fact, the Toleration Act of 1689 gave the freedom to worship to all non-conformists, except Roman Catholics. Unfortunately, Alexander Pope…

I. Introduction According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, God is “the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe.” “God” is a word, which has dominated cultural development and influenced the social structure of countries for centuries. In the context of the written language, the word “God” has an incredibly powerful connotation and connection to many across the globe. With such a…

The Mass in D major, Opus 86, for chorus, soloists and organ —also known as “Lužany Mass”—was originally composed in 1887 for the consecration of the chapel in the stately home of the prominent architect and philanthropist Josef Hlávka in Lužany. Hlávka had built a chapel at his residence in the southwest Bohemian village of Lužany, and he wanted music by Dvořák for its consecration. Hlávka and Dvořák corresponded personally, and Dvořák was glad to seize upon this opportunity to write to…

The famous Martin Luther King Junior stated in his famous, “I Have a Dream” speech that, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Has his dream really come true? Has racism completely been ridden of or is it still alive? The cases of Sandra Bland, Treyvon Martin, Mike Brown, Rodney King, and many more African-Americans prove that racism is just going to be an ongoing…

Classical dance, in general, is defined as a subtle expression of culture, and is supposed to give joy and happiness to any person who practices it irrespective of class, gender, religion, and location. This description, however, is an oversimplification because in reality there are multiple factors that need to be considered while defining classical dance. Indian classical dance includes multiple forms, each associated with a certain theory or region, rooted in religious backgrounds. One of the…

Modern borders are usually not a space that is reinforced by those on either side. More times than not, the stronger faction is the one who is fortifying and continuing to increase their authority over these borders. This is evident both in physical and societal borders that are encountered everyday. In the world of borders, when the stronger side becomes evident, they have essentially free reign to control this space. Control like this are projected in different situations such as national…

In today’s society, the definition of a woman stereotypically characterizes females as being responsible for cleaning the house, cooking, and caring for children. On the other hand, if what do women want was searched on the internet, the top answer choices would be what a woman wants out of a man. Society portrays the most important aspects in a woman’s life as being a man and taking care of a home. Expressing women as wanting deep connections in their relationships, meaning in their life, and…

Doctor Russell Kirk, is a name that I never had heard of much less even understood his significance in American history and politics before I started at Emporia. While identifying as a Conservative for most of my life (Please forgive me, but my parents were “New Deal” Democrats and I was young at the time); I never understood the philosophy or the background of the Conservative movement. More importantly, I never connected faith and personal values into what it meant to be a Conservative. I…