Eternity

Throughout literature, the topic of death and is a common theme often widely addressed and analyzed across many different forms of literary works. This can especially be seen between Emily Dickinson’s poem, “Because I could not stop for Death” (1890) and The Band Perry’s song, “If I Die Young” both works portray a woman experiencing the journey of death and the journey of transitioning into the afterlife, however with contrasting tones of the acceptance of death. Dickinson’s poem portrays an…

Sisyphus, Albert Camus argues what the meaning of life really is. In this paper, I will explain the story of Sisyphus, and how it symbolizes the meaning of life. First, I will explain how Sisyphus was punished by doing meaningless labor for the rest of eternity. Then, I will break down how Camus describes Sisyphus as an absurd hero. Finally, I will show that no matter how absurd something is, one could still find happiness. In the beginning, Camus starts out by explaining the consequences…

Citing appropriate primary sources, discuss the reasons for Martin Luther’s break with the Catholic Church and his “radical” views on the role of the Papacy, the road to salvation, and the special nature of the priesthood. Martin Luther who was German monk, a professor of theology, Catholic priest and an influential figure of the sixteenth century crusade in Christianity which later came to be referred to as the Protestant Reformation. His controversial break from the Catholic Church and his…

I held the same exhaustion as Chimerae. Although I have only been alive for so long, I find myself sinking beneath the burdens of life. We are told to cherish life, to believe it to be pleasant and freedom from the calls of it end. But living for eternity, was nothing more than a curse. I have barely lived my life, and I already know, that for some, death is the only liberation we may find from the perils of the…

Johan Wolfgang von Goethe’s Faust, having been written in the 19th century, was heavily influenced by the Romantic movement, as seen through three recurring romantic elements. The first of these three is the rejection of neoclassicism, and an emphasis of individual creativity and thought over logic and order. This element is best exemplified through Faust’s inability to ascertain the information he so seeks through logical methods, resulting in his attempts to use magic and subsequent blood-pact…

last time i was there. Now I take a photo of my mom walking by. Now that that s done I will go and look around His massive property. The sound of the leaves crunching under my heavy feet. Then I slow my run to a glap to a walk. Then on the edge of eternity I see a view like no other, looking…

Jehovah’s Witness: Scenario 1 It is a doctor’s duty to use their medical experience and knowledge to provide their patients with the most effective medical treatments. However, mentally capable adult patients are ultimately able to accept or refuse medical treatment. Patients are protected by the concept of autonomy, which indicates “individuals are able to make their own decisions and have them respected by others” (Weiss & Lonnquist, 2015). Patients of sound mind are also protected by their…

I’m sitting on the chair eating Kona Ice, not being able to comprehend that what just happened, almost killed me…. it was my birthday, so I wanted to go to a water park. Eventually everyone started to be tired of swimming. So I went to the wave pool not knowing that no one came with me. The waves hit over and over reiteratively until conclusively it stopped. I didn’t realize that it had bigger waves than any other parks I have been to. After it calmed I grabbed a tube to sit on. The little…

tricks, half truths, and prideful thoughts of old. Today's Questions Are you constantly practicing God's Mathematics of sowing and reaping into His Fertile Heavenly Soil or are you consistently living the lie, having fun, burning up your seeds of eternity, for under 120 years of poisonous pleasure? Enjoy Today's…

Egyptian Life: A Cycle of Sunrises and Sunsets Present day Egypt is filled with pyramids, tombs, hieroglyphs on stone, and other relics documenting a complex religious history. Understanding a religion full of stories, family trees, and many gods and their relation to one another, is one of the biggest mysteries Egypt has to offer. While scholars differ on the names and purposes of the gods and their relation to one another, there is an agreement that Egyptians were searching for an…