Flags of Our Fathers

Today’s society consist of many diverse populations. Our nation is full of people from all sorts of ethnic backgrounds. The government conducts a survey of the census and provides information regarding the diversity of the nation. However, some individuals are lumped into a category and their culture is misrepresented. How would you feel about being called an African American when you are Jamaican? Would you lose some form of identity? Let us begin by exploring an assessment conducted on…

day of the week or hour. The blessing is in taking the leap of faith on the adventurous journey to the Cross. The promised change will come. Try it! Read daily Scripture, which lead from the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness post the Baptism of our Lord to His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Then, journey through the Holy Week experience onto the day of Resurrection. Easter! When Jesus Christ arises and gives life a new song. Change! Great change from Epiphany to Lent. Even…

state the importance of individual rights of human beings, whether it be the freedom to worship however they wish, or not revoking privileges because of said persons’ religion. Religious freedom is a crucial part of American doctrine. The Founding Fathers of America knew the importance of religious freedom to the citizens. The Pilgrims settled in America to escape persecution in England. Protestants fled Ireland when Irish Catholics chased them out during the Irish revolution in 1641…

Child Abuse: Consequently, Killing the Future of Our Children Dustin Sanderson Liberty University Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to give facts about child abuse, the statistics, and the effects the child can experience in later years. The main types of child abuse include: physical, sexual, mental and neglect. Child abuse is practically a worldwide problem; therefore, it significantly affects the child in the later years of his or her life and can cause a lot of…

Name: Vrinda Datta Roll no : 60065 College: Hindu Professor: Dr Anil Aneja. M.A English fourth semester. The Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits 1) According to Hindu mythology, the valley of Kashmir is said to have been named after the ancient sage rishi Kashyapa. Kashmiri Pandits are said to be the original inhabitants of the valley. The term Kashmiri Pandits refer to the Hindu Brahmins who have a five thousand year old ancestry and culture . There roots can be…

Icon As an only child, Robin Williams regularly played by himself with his toy soldiers in the attic of his family’s home; he did not know then that one day he would become an American icon. He grew up to become one of the greatest celebrities of our time. In the 1970s, he was credited with leading San Francisco’s comedy renaissance, and became an award-winning comedian, actor, and humanitarian. He was known for his improvisational skills, keeping a vast array of quips and jokes in reserve,…

arrested, but did not suffer from the legal or social consequences. This was the same for rape cases, where feminists were criticized for portraying women as victims. Wendy Sanford and and Pamela Berger address the double standard in rape cases in Our Bodies,…

Many Americans let their fear of terrorism blind them, resulting in accusations against innocent Muslims who actually have no part in terrorist activities. “The Imam’s Curse” tells the story of a Muslim family in Miami who were arrested for allegedly sending money to the Taliban. The author, Evan Osnos, writing for the New Yorker magazine, maintains that this was a great miscarriage of justice, where the F.B.I. fabricated evidence and did not possess a strong case against the family. I agree…

of the moment keep flashing through my eyes like it happened not more than two seconds ago. I still remember the enemy soldier staring at me, fear in his eyes. He looked more scared than I did as he pulled the trigger. These were regular people: fathers, teachers, mailmen. Their…

in the White House. He is regarded by many as the last strong president until the Civil War. James K Polk was born on November 2, 1795 in rural North Carolina where his family had moved from Pennsylvania. He was the oldest of ten children and his father always groomed him to take over the family farm but he proved too sickly and weak to handle the strenuous work. In 1806, his family moved to Tennessee but he would return to the state of his birth in order to pursue his education. He graduated…