For His Son

Sons of Liberty: Fathers of American Activism The United States has a long history of political activism by and for the people, a legacy that continues today. The day after President Donald Trump was inaugurated, more people took to the streets in protest than ever before. That fiercely American action dates back to the Sons of Liberty, a political group that organized for the rights of colonial citizens in the 18th century, against oppressive taxation from Britain (135-136). Many…

guard describes his experience of him guarding the customs house late at night during winter when a mob quickly appears and advances on him and the other guards that have shown up as the mob has. Then someone yells fire as bells are ringing and the Boston massacre happens in front of the men. Next in the point of view of John Adams, who is currently a lawyer who stands by the law no matter who it is, hears gunshots and goes outside and asks a soldier what has happen and he is told…

He had many conflicts with the British law and proved himself to be a true revolutionist. One of his many contributions to the war was his engraving of the Boston Massacre. He created his own propaganda of the event. He made it seem like the colonists were not fighting back against the British, and that the colonists had done nothing to deserve an open fire response from the soldiers. This…

Since Mumford and Sons, an English folk rock band, released their album in 2009, Sigh No More, has gotten a popular reputation among the Shakespearean community for their strong literary influence. The community has grasped that each song in the album is actually a reference to at least one of Shakespeare’s many plays, even the title of the album, Sigh No More, was a reference to Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing. Marcus Mumford, the lead singer, gave an explanation about all the literary…

deepest feelings of their lives are being assaulted” (290) and his statement rings true for all of humanity. I know from personal experience that when I am afraid of something I will either back away from the situation or will attack the source of my fear. Multiply this fear by millions of people and society has events like lynching’s and burning of blacks, methodical starvation of the Irish or the Holocaust. Richard Wright’s novel Native Son is imperative to history and the lessons we should…

The “Native Son” by Richard Wright shows racial oppressions that existed in America during the 1930s. Though the use of protagonist, Wright describes the effects of racism on psychological state of it’s victims. Bigger has not be born as a violent criminal. He is a “native son;” he has been born and raised as black man in the US. However, he lives in the white oppressive society of which he fears. His personality is ruled by confusion, shame, terror and hatred. To deal with his emotions he…

he was not committing, and he needed to really prove his power to these people. In a way, he related to a good shepherd. A good shepherd is one whom is recognizable by his flock, one who his sheep only listen to and one who will sacrifice his life for his herd. A good shepherd will do anything to have happy sheep and in chapter ten of the gospel of John, Jesus is the good shepherd for those who believe in him; he is their savior and guide. His biggest problem, however, is gaining the belief of…

nonetheless they place the highest focus on only two parts, God and Jesus Christ. They live a Christian life that is crippled and incapable of reaching its full potential of God’s promised spiritual renewal. Churches teach the doctrine of the Godhead (God, Son, and Spirit), but mistakenly place highest emphasis on God and Jesus Christ. Churches give little instruction on the dynamics of the golden seal of the Holy Spirit. The Biblical context is a preset blueprint of the Lord’s foundation of a…

witches to ensure that his plans of action are uninterrupted trying to become king by any means necessary. However, during his mission to become king, all turn tragic and he never achieves the chance to learn from his actions. On the other hand, Creon, a feared king, pursues power through laws that governs the land; he is stubborn, orders the death of Antione for disobeying his command not to properly burying her brother, the traitor, Polynices, but he slays no one by his own hands.…

are all connected and how that affects my life today. I learned what God desires for his people and how He wishes for us to live a full and flourishing life. As I continue my journey at Taylor University I see how God wants us to live together in fellowship and love one another with the same love God has for us. Reading Michael Reeves book has helped me see the love God has for me. I often take for granted His love and don’t put much thought into it. From chapter one Reeves starts off with…