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“Evidence can be aligned to point in more than one direction” (Strobel 13). In The Case for Christ, Strobel investigates the Bible, and information included in the Bible, from the perspective of an open minded skeptic. By interviewing thirteen scholars about topics pertaining to their respective fields of study, he was able to compile an overwhelming amount of evidence that convinced him to convert. The first major topic Strobel investigates is the reliability of the gospels. He states that,…

Silver and sugar were two commodities that had a huge impact across not only the Old World but the New World as well. Whether it was Asia, Europe, Africa, or Spanish America, each one had a global impact on each other along with silver and sugar. There were many similarities in the production, use, and effects of these two goods but there were also many differences. Silver production was referred to as the start of the Commercial Revolution. Like sugar, it was produced in the New World but…

claim that the evidence that has been found is just circumstantial. The Exodus is not just a fictional story, it is a factual event that took place. It is referenced in the Bible in both the Old Testament and…

What do I see when I look in the mirror? This is a critical question for us to ask ourselves all throughout life. I am asking this myself now that I am about to turn 70. The answer to this question tells me a lot about how I see myself. In the end, that is what I consider crucial rather than comparing myself to some arbitrary conceptions that the world may tell me to measure up to. Here’s the usual answer that I identify. For the most part, I am delighted with what I see, clothed or…

1. Identify four things in the Narnian Creation Story that differ from the traditional Judeo-Christian one. There are several differences between these two creation stories. In the Narnia creation story, a great lion by the name of Aslan is the creator while in the Judeo-Christian one, God is the one who creates the world and everything in it. In the Judeo-Christian creation story, Adam and Eve, created on the sixth day, were God's crown of creation. They had the responsibility of taking care…

childhood, one’s body and mind are growing in a various number of ways. One way a child’s body is changing is through puberty. Puberty is a major transition from childhood to adulthood that most adolescents go through when they are around twelve years old. This transition changes necessary elements in the body which, when combined, develops one into an adult. This is when the difficulties of adulthood start. Also, another change that takes place during childhood is maturity. Everyone matures at…

The Indonesia Statistical Bureau stated that young women and men are a growing proportion of the population; one in five Indonesians belongs to the 15-24 age groups. The young population increased from 35 million in 1980 to more than 42.4 million in 2007 (BPS, 1992). Therefore, the population of Indonesia can be classified as “young”, with a large proportion being in the younger age groups. In 2007, 21.4 million people were in ages 15-19, and 21.0 million were in ages 20-24. Adolescence has…

In Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ essay, “On the Fear of Death,” she claims that the more science advances, the more people fear and deny death, and she includes various kinds of evidence to enhance her opinions on death. She describes the changes made in society and how they affect people. She starts with how science has changed the time of death for most people, then moves on to how our unconscious mind deals with death and how types of people deal with death. She finally compares a death in an older…

prayer. Word Count: 95 St. Thomas In the first of St. Thomas’ inaugural lectures, “This is the book”, he notes that Scripture is a document meant to teach, delight, and change souls. Next, he breaks up the book into two subcategories. One for the Old Testament explaining law, another for the New Testament explaining grace. He further develops distinctions of the books contained within the two parts. The second section of his inaugural lecture, “Watering the Hills”, discusses the height of…

Definition Aging is the process of mental, physical, and social changes from maturation through old age. The mental, physical, and social changes that occur over time inversely affect each other. An individual’s mental health may diminish first, causing their social behavior to decline, and lastly because there is an unwillingness to be social could affect how sedentary they become, only worsening their physical state. Although aging comes with these negative effects, it should not be considered…