Lazarus

Kastenbaum’s (2012) concept of the death system is comprised of components and functions. The basic characteristics state “we face death alone in one sense, but in another and equally valid sense, we face death as part of a society whose expectations, rules, motives, and symbols influence our individual encounters”. The components of the death system are “people, places, times, objects, and symbols” (Kastenbaum, 2012, p. 77). Each component is identifiable with death in our minds. An…

The Gospel of Luke and Jesus in Our Lives Today The Gospel of Luke shows significant relevance to all aspects of our daily Christian lives whilst successfully reinforcing the teachings and actions of Jesus Christ. Through Luke’s Gospel, we can encounter Jesus firsthand and understand his teachings in depth in order to extensively implement them to live a God-fearing life and inspire others to do the same. Jesus is the bringer of salvation, good news and the Kingdom of God. He was the first to…

Forbidden Rituals The Old Testament provided certain instructions with regards to death and burial rituals which would suggest the start of Israelite tradition. The Old Testament set out prompt burial as norm for Israel (Deut 21:22-23) unless a Sabbath or feast day was involved. Moreover, contact with the dead rendered a person ceremonially unclean and therefore a period of ritual cleansing was required immediately after the burial. The cultural practices of mourning, lamenting and tearing of…

The re-conceptualized theory mainly deals with individuals experiencing chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Therefore, the theory addresses the process of visualizing a new way of life by creating new ways of existence in the world, developing new life objectives, and new levels of self-organization (Bailey & Stewart, 2014, p. 559). The theory helps explain the stressors associated with the diagnosis and treatment of major illnesses or chronic conditions, the processes by which…

The sexual abuse Lisa experienced and the reaction of her mother are hypnotized to have created a degree of disorganized attachment in Lisa. Additionally, Lisa presented with multiple risk factors for BDP or for the development of BDP in adulthood. The following addressed symptoms of insecure attachment and BDP that were exhibited by Lisa. Lisa presented as having an insecure attachment as she had rapids shifts in her state of mind and had a difficult time with her affect regulation. Lisa also…

Many assumptions are made when it comes to Christianity. Is Jesus Christ human, divine, or both? How do we know the answer? Different people believe different things but there is proof in not only the Bible, but also many other sources that Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine. “In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, and the Word was God; He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made”, John 1:1-3 (2…

"Give me your tired, your poor, [y]our huddled masses yearning to breathe free, [t]he wretched refuse of your teeming shore” (Lazarus). This epitaph, which comes from the poem “The New Colossus," is inscribed on one of America’s most valuable symbols: The Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is the perfect embodiment of the values that America prides itself on most, namely the belief in freedom for all. Since this nation’s humble beginnings, American citizens have done everything in their…

Raskolnikov which shows an element of trust in the relationship which is another prime value of friendship. Hence, to help Raskolnikov though the process of salvation Sonia first places two crosses upon his neck. Then she presents him with the message from Lazarus which is lesson of regeneration through humility. This message was to Go to the intersections, bow down to the people, and kiss the ground, for the people you have sinned against. Along with that task he was instructed to confess out…

As America entered her antebellum period, there was a shifting of culture while the constitution remained the foundation of the nation, people began to question the injustices of certain people groups, Indians, Blacks and women. What is more, many writers touted the greatness of America, while others doubted whether the institutions of the nation were worth following. Among these writers was Ralf Waldo Emerson and Sojourner Truth. Although it is unknown if their lives intersected, there is a…

Forensic evidence has been around for centuries. Whether it is using things like fingerprints or soil samples, it has been a significant form of support to find and convict criminals. Only recently, though, has DNA analysis become a major part of the forensic evidence process. The goal of this paper is to discuss how DNA analysis can be applied to dental, hair, and blood evidence to solve crimes; also, the importance of an accurate and detailed chain of custody log will be shown. The standard…