The Good War

The definition of evil is the “exercise of power” (“The Psychology of Evil”), according to psychologist Philip Zimbardo. In consonance with this definition, people execute an evil act “to intentionally harm people psychologically, to hurt people physically, to destroy people mortally, or ideas, and to commit crimes against humanity” (Zimbardo, “The Psychology of Evil”). Based on this, evil is committed with the intention to inflict harm on people and the environment. The incentive to perform…

The Enlightenment cultural matrix picture that I decide to analyze and write about is David. David was well known for defeating Goliath in battle; he only used a rock and slingshot to bring the giant down. Gian Lorenzo Bernini sculpted the statue of David somewhere around 1623 and 1624. The sculpture was marvelously done in exceptional detail, so life like, you actually would think the statue is going to reach out and touch you. I have personally seen some of Bernini’s work and believe it is…

method, we can appropriate them accordingly. The topic for the activity was people’s attitudes toward aging (Candall and Busselle, 2009). Students categorized adverts according to the product advertisement in Elle (young adults), People (neutral), and Good Housekeeping (older adults). They were able to manipulate their results by using subtle variations to the following questions: “By the time one reaches 60, most of the fun of life is over” and “One’s retirement years can be the best years of…

to be an “ordinary person” and look at what evil he created. What we’ve also learned from his book is that it challenges the idea of the “original sin” which is mentioned in the Genesis. He supports free will which gives humans the ability to choose good or evil. Whereas the Genesis mentions evil in a broad sense; referencing the theological contexts such as the root of evil. There is a problem of accounting for evil in a world created by an all-knowing God (Calder). However, many Christians…

is a guarantee. However, those that remain ignorant and decide to never change will suffer eternal pain in hell. Suffering in this world is an opportunity to be saved from endless pain on the day of judgement. One can never say “Bad things happen to good people” or “Where is God?” when someone isn’t punished for their actions. Everyone will receive suffering, either in this life or in the next. It is important to suffer temporary pain in this life for a promise of eternal life and happiness,…

my Associate degree. However I will continue my education to get my bachelors degree so I can have the knowledge when I start applying for dentistry school. By going to college it will not just give me the knowledge, it will give me a lot of other good things such as; being responsible, arranging my time, and becoming more…

similar laws and standards (Henderson 55). By having the right to live while relying upon the conscience of the mind leads people to gratify the desires of the flesh and immerse themselves in evil conduct. Individuals believe they can distinguish between good and bad as God does; preserving religious doctrines, however, as oppose to people’s self-interests and desires, will establish a framework for moral behavior and…

speech was because my friends forced me into going. Despite being forced I ended up having a pretty good time and thought that it was an interesting experience. I don’t know if I would go to another rally because they seem chaotic and hectic but it was still cool to see what happens at this sort of event. One thing that Sanders did very well within his speech, which is also a component of a good speech, was his use of a clear general purpose. The general purpose of a speech can be one of three…

my thirty two years on planet Earth I have had most likely many more experiences, good and bad, than most people my age. Some memories are due to my disability…some are related to very unwise and even dangerous decisions. Looking back on my life evokes both immense pride and unbearable shame. For the sake of my mental health and peace of mind, I shall choose here and now to reflect on only the good memories and good decisions. Ever since I was a little girl I have been taught to be kind and to…

School and College students all have dived deep into the world of social media. Social Media usage can cut into a Netflix binge and television marathon watching times, but it isn’t a good jump to be made. However, outside activities such as sports or even going out for coffee with friends cutting into television time is a good thing, unlike switching one media for the other. Media can include television, social sites, internet, radio, magazines, and newspapers. What we read, see, and interact…