God Is Not Great

mortals is affected by the god’s interference in the war. Homer does not make it clear whether man or gods are in control of fate. The mortals’ decisions may affect their fate,but on the other hand, the gods change the fate of the war by giving bits of wisdom to the mortals to make decisions and help to protect people who are in danger. Though mortals can make decisions that alter fate, the gods uphold the idea that fate is inevitable in a mortal 's life and even though the immortals realize…

Noting that Cain had disregarded God and simply wished to do as he pleased, Cain’s line would be partakers of his spirit. Wickedness, boastfulness, pride, and other such things would all become characteristics of Cain’s descendants. It is found within Cain’s descendants that the true results of sin are exhibited, specifically by Lamech. People tend to be influenced by the behavior of those around them. Parents, grandparents, and other family members wield a great deal of clout with the youth of…

Bible Commentary. Main Characters Abram and his wife Sarai (later God renames them Abraham and Sarah) Sarai is also Abrams half-sister, daughter of Abram father, are two of the main characters. They could be describe as willful at times yet obedient. They doubted at times yet followed God’s commands. Abram called to become the leader of God’s nation “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make you name great and you will be a blessing” (NIV Genesis 12:2). Through his…

Did you know that GOD has something in mind for us? Do you know that he will never leave us? Our personalities, attitudes towards our priorities in life and people who influence us in our daily life shape the way we live, and we can always choose whether we want a life that honors GOD or a life that is full of guilt and sorrow. God always has a plan for us. “Chariots of Fire” is an amazing movie that shows us the many differences between the runners Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams. It was…

unknown gods wanted, is simply doing things blindly hoping it work ... It is a life without meaning, aimless and purposeless. If the main focus of this essay is based on the word revelation, then what it means? Revelation means God's revelation of Himself and His disclosure will to His creatures.[1] Through revelation, God makes known man the nature of his person and his will. The divine plan is so far above nature and manpower…

a major obstacle. My great grandpa got really sick around Christmas and had to be put in the nursing home. He was in the hospital for almost six-months and everyone thought he was going to be ok, but one night my mom got a call saying that we needed to come to the hospital quick. My great grandpa had a heart attack while he was asleep and he died. At the time I didn’t really understand how one day someone could be here and be ok and the next day just be gone. Me and my great grandpa were always…

framework from which the rest of the Bible should be read. Genesis opens with the God creating and structuring all things. The pinnacle of creation is mankind. The creator looks on his creation and recognizes that all it really good. It does not take long for sin to enter the world, for the “craft serpent” usurps all the created order. Man and women succumb to temptation believing the lies of the serpent. Only the creator God can step in an make things right. He places judgment on sin, cursing…

Turtle’s Back” and the Book of Genesis involve a tree that connects heaven to earth. In the Iroquois story, it is the “Great Tree… [that] had grown there forever…. The tree was not supposed to be marked or mutilated by any of the beings who dwelt in the Sky-World. It was a sacred tree that stood…

Saint Gregory I, also known as Saint Gregory the Great. The exact date of his birth is not known, but it is believed he was born around 540 AD in Rome. He was born into a wealthy family; his father was named Gordianus and his mother’s name was Silvia. Gregory’s father was a senator and a Prefect of Rome and his mother was also from a noble family. His great-great-grandfather was Pope Felix III, who reigned from 483 to 492. Gregory the Great was the Pope of the Catholic Church between 590…

know by my other names such as Sneferu or Snofru my birthright name is Snefru and currently I am ruler and pharaoh of the great empire of Egypt. As I am currently preparing to pass into the afterlife to the realm of the great god Osiris, I was advised to keep a record of my most memorable accomplishments this is so my people may always have a record of their great king and god Snefru. My predecessor was Huni, my father and also father to one of my many wives. My mother was Meresankh one of the…