Counterpoint

a Christian you only get one side of stories until you study others. The God of Peace is very Pro-Christian but filled with knowledge from all sorts of directions. Not only does it have substance but it also has addresses frequently presented counterpoints, that even as a Christian, I had. The less I knew, I had a fear of God in a standoff way but now I have a fear of God in a way where I understand the control and might that is possessed but the love and embracing that I can claim from God.…

postulates: Capitalist markets interact with other economies—with folk, kin, and moral economies. These alternate economies are not timeless but have transformed alongside and informed modernization in Thailand. They provide a symbolic and practical counterpoint to capitalist exchange. In this respect, I am inclined to agree with the presentation of her argument. In the final chapter of her ethnography which was entitled, “The Avon Lady, the Amway Plan, and the Making of Thai Entrepreneurs,” I…

interrupting can be disruptive to the relationship as a whole. The article states, “When our partner has finished talking, we validate that we've heard them and that we understand and appreciate where they're coming from. After that, however, we counterpoint by reiterating our position and why it hasn't changed. By taking this approach of listening and responding with validation and respect, communication will improve. Tension in the relationship will subside” (Jacobson). By continuing to use…

“The rat had no morals, no conscience, no scruples, no consideration, no decency, no milk of rodent kindness, no compunctions, no higher feeling, no friendliness, no anything” (pg.46). The character of Templeton the Rat in Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, serves as representation of the dark, evil, immoral side of human nature within the earnest, kind and friendly community of the barn in order to portray both sides of human nature. By including a character such as Templeton in this community, it…

This article describes the possible tax problems and solutions if college athletes were to be called employees. This article is useful because it focuses on an area most articles overlook or ignore. Johnson, Dennis A., and John Acquaviva. "Point/counterpoint: paying college athletes." The Sport…

¨A treaty that sets out the rights such a diverse group, including babies, school children, soldiers, parents, and full-time workers, is ambitious to say the least¨ (Davies 51). These are all people that are affected in international adoption, and the treaty represents what may be put in place to positively shape the operation. The ways that all of these people are impacted by this practice can lead to controversial points. As intercountry adoption is widening it opens up for possible illegal…

Chapter 4 ? A Composer in the Making: Munich? And the maestro?who was a very great man?felt that she was the only one who understood. As it is always, it is to the one who understands to whom we turn, so after this the maestro found himself unconsciously teaching just that one person in class b. He would have scoffed at the notion had you been bold enough to accuse him of it, but nevertheless the truth remained. Mabel Daniels[footnoteRef:-1] [-1: Mabel Daniels, notebook…

SOMEONE SAVE ME FROM THIS PAPER Biology 101 Lab Section Number: 41074 November 19, 2014 Group 6: Jordan Glenn Geoffrey Hervey Cara Jenkins Lesley Willoughby Gripped in controversy, the United States of America had grappled with whether or not to study embryonic stem cells and clone human tissues since they were discovered. Stem cells, according to the National Institutes of Health, are unspecialized cells with remarkable potential for developing into a variety of organic structures (Stem Cell…

Perhaps like no time in history before, religious differences are having a major impact on a global scale. From differing beliefs on marriage and abortion, to intolerance of different faiths, religion is a major cause of suffering and strife in our world. However, this need not be the case. Throughout history, there have been numerous societies where a variety of religions have existed side-by-side in mutual respect and toleration. Parthian, Roman, Greek, and Muslim empires all tolerated and…

profession. By including these testaments, a reader is inclined to embody honesty and industrious qualities to become this “successful professional man” and to raise their own socioeconomic position to meet this idealized form of masculinity. However, a counterpoint to this example is found in the article “Effects of Wealth on Morals” which is included in The Contributor, a literary magazine designated for young men. The article calls for a reform in men…