Copán

The Maya Maize God is a statue that was made around 1,300 years ago and was found in Copan, Honduras. Now, the Maya Maize God is displayed in the British Museum. He was carved with limestone to look as if he is meditating and his facial features are very symmetrical. The statue’s arms are bent with the palms facing outwards, giving an impression of power. Perhaps, the most symbolic feature of the Maya Maize God is that he has a headdress in the shape of a corn cob. Corn was important for…

The Maya middle preclassic period began around 1000 BC. During this same time in other parts of the World, David becomes king of the ancient Israelites and the Iron Age begins for much of Eurasia. Across the Pacific ocean, the ancient Japanese begin to cultivate rice. Everywhere in the World cultures were thriving. This was the period of time when the roots of a complex Maya society began to steadily form and they became a more advanced people. A progression that occurred after centuries of…

some were kept private. It is nearly impossible for the 500 people to all hallucinate the exact same event. The disciples were not expecting for Jesus to rise again. As Paul Copan says, “Jesus’ resurrection was not a wish-fulfillment; the disciples were not expecting it and on at least three occasions didn’t recognize him” (Copan, 178). Miracles are not simply impossible because they violate the laws of nature. Miracles just prove the existence of God as many may believe that God is a violation…

While we are on vacations we all like to give ourselves treats and go somewhere exotic. People can go all over the whole globe but certainly would never find a better place than Honduras. A country full of greatness, generosity and kindness it’s what you will find when you get there. As soon as you put a feet on Honduran soil, you will realize this is not like any other place around. I am going to show all of you why Honduras is one of the top places to visit on vacations. Honduras is located…

them. One of the more interesting places to visit in Honduras is Copan. Copan is found in the western part of Honduras and is home to the remains of a small Mayan civilization. Here you can see the ancient statues and buildings that have lasted since the Mayans lived there. The mysteries of why more than 20,000 Mayans suddenly left this place will go unsolved. This only adds to the excitement and atmosphere of this place. The Copan is a Historical and beautiful place to visit and explore. It…

I love how Copan worded this. I think this quote would have given me comfort in the time of being cornered of my friend’s apartment. Although there are so many things I think Zacharias could have shared about this topic that he didn’t, I think he is a great man and…

does not exist, and if God does not exist, then there is no reason for people to be moral. Paul Copan, professor of philosophy and ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University, simplifies this claim in his article, “God, Naturalism, and the Foundations of Morality”, that “the acceptance of objective values assumes a kind of ultimate goal or design plan for human beings…[an] ideal standard for human beings” (Copan 17). Morality hinges upon the understanding of an afterlife. If God is removed from…

Chiapas and Tabasco region). The effect geographic setting had on the Mayans were tropical rain forest of the lowlands, which was expanding from the northwestern of Honduras over the Petén of Guatemala, Belize and the Chiapas. This includes cities like Copan, Yinchuan, Tikal and Palenque. Guatemala had highlands, and the Pacific Coast where the Aztec influence in the early Classic period caused some differences in cultural development. The northern Yucatán peninsula, whose sites include Labná,…

I interviewed two (2) Broward County residents who are active bicycle riders. Their thoughts regarding Broward County’s sustainable transportation options to include transportation for bicycle riders follows; • Personal communication from Mr. Dan Braun who is a cyclist and user of Broward County parks: “Broward County parks are a great place to cycle. Sometimes it is a challenge as joggers, runners and walkers share the same sidewalk as the cyclists. Cycling is a good exercise for me and is a…

People today often wonder what happened to great and legendary civilizations, such as the Maya, that seem to simply disappear; leaving only their cities, temples, and a few scattered traces behind. It’s a common misconception that the Maya people disappeared. The Maya are still around, and in fact still live in many parts of Mesoamerica. The mystery that surrounds the Maya is why so many of their cities were abandoned and the population depleted in a relatively short amount of time. There have…