Omnipotence

The Universe appeared in a defining moment of the past of all the matter and energy existing at present; It is an event postulated by the generally accepted cosmological theory. Astronomers are mostly convinced that the Universe arose at a definite instant, between 12,000 and 20,000 million years before the present moment. If it had a beginning or creation, would it be logical to think Which must be the work of an initiator or a creator? So many believe. Smoot said, "It 's like seeing God."…

Joseph J. Ellis was born in July 18, 1943. He was an American historian and a professor, Ellis got a bachelor’s from college William and Mary and a masters from Yale University. Ellis was well recognized as a scholar of America colonial history up to the early decades. He also taught classes on Vietnam and the American culture and also the 20th century. Ellis is the author of eight books for example Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence was one of New York time bestseller,…

Fear of the Unknown in Dante’s Inferno All humans have fears. Common fears are those of threatening or dangerous subjects. All the most common fears have a face or a name: a fear of spiders, a fear of heights, or a fear of blood, for example. Perhaps the most important fear, though, is the fear that cannot be named. The greatest threat is a threat that cannot be anticipated. All humans have some fear of the unknown. Dante Alighieri’s Inferno brings into focus the innate human fear of…

Throughout all facets of history, religion exists as a forceful and manipulative force imprisoning society through totalitarian control. It could be argued that this control is executed through a plethora of brainwashing techniques similar to those within Orwell’s dystopian nation of Oceania in 1984. A detailed analysis reveals parallels to religion within the text. Though this religious connotation may not exist as an initial, intended outcome of the author; ideals of modern philosophers like…

It is fallacious to assume that the Bible--a work that took over a millennia to complete, speaks for a single voice. Biblical depictions of women can be attributed to breadth of sources: poems, historical writings, folk-tales, and prophetic books. As such, the women described throughout the holy book are a unique blend of historical figures, legends, or fictitious inventions. Naturally, the depictions of these women vary and as such must be viewed contextually; as religious concepts have been…

The Death Decision of Doctor Faustus Tragedy is a play that shows the downfall of a human with an unhappy ending. Tragedy usually happens to an average man who makes poor decisions in life and ends in pain. In the play of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, Faustus’ life is tragic because he is a respected scholar, but he chooses to spend eternity in hell. Marlowe portrays the life of a successful Christian scholar, Doctor Faustus, who manages to receive his doctorate in theology and divinity…

“The Yellow Wallpaper” emphasizes a slow progression of the narrator’s character as she goes from relatively sane to completely psychotic; however, it also highlights her life, which she has no authority over, but still manages to free herself from the mental and physical constraints implemented by society and her husband, John. The unnamed narrator is unable to reach her full mental capacity, nor is she able to pursue her passion of writing or carry out normal, day-to-day activities due to her…

characteristic feature of power that it not only brings corruption to society but to the powerful individual as well. Buruma and et al write “Too much power is not good for a person, or for a nation. It leads to hubris, to the childish illusion of omnipotence, and even when driven by good intentions, to abuse”(65). Westpal writes “First, me designate our enemies as evil. Then we conclude that since “they” are evil and “we” are not “they” are must be good. Good by default, as it were, and…

able to be there for support towards Susana. As the world or environment may become frightening or tiring, it is then when the caregiver should be present in order to reassure and for support of the child in order to accept with good grace her omnipotence for a better adjustment in life (Berzoff et al., 2016). This shows that as Jacquie has lowered her time she spends with Susana therefore limiting her opportunities to be present when needed, can also be affecting Susana in herself identity in…

The architects of the Dome of the Rock deliberately designed the space with the intention of portraying a message both to the followers of the Islamic faith and to the other prominent religions in the area. The Dome of the Rock is one of the earliest and elaborate major construction projects of the Islamic rulers. The reason for the Dome of the Rock’s creation can be seen through the thoughtful choices made for its location, the structural design, and the inscriptions and mosaics within the…