There have been a lot of fundamental wars and battles in the history of the United States. From the Revolutionary War to our ongoing military intervention against ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), all these battles/wars have played major roles in the outcome of the United States history. One battle that shaped up the United States would have to be the Battle of Palo Alto. The Battle of Palo Alto saw the first battle between Mexico and the United States, which would eventually lead to…
and buying luxury items for the enjoyment of themselves and their family. The luxury life suddenly came to a screeching halt when the Stock Market crashed in late 1929, sparking a depression. Roosevelt put several acts into place, all a part of his New Deal plans to help bring the country out of the depression. Urban dwellers, those who resided and were employed near urban areas, were affected most by the events of the 1920s and 1930s as they transitioned from a luxurious working…
gather and hear the good news. It is a place where believers worship God and encourage each other. It is a place where God is glorified when Christians pray, sing, and fellowship with the Lord and other Christians. The church is here to help believers grow in the gospel and to make Christians more Christ like. Christians also have the responsibility to evangelize. Jesus says in Mark 16:15, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (NIV). The leaders of the church teach…
As Charles Colson, a renowned Evangelical Christian writer and leader, wrote in his book “The Faith”, “When the God of the Bible is rejected, people choose a new god” (Colson, 68). The epitome of this statement can be found in 21st century American culture. Contrary to what some may proclaim, every American, and frankly everyone else in the world, has tabbed someone or something to fill the role of a “god” in his or her life. According to the Bible in Romans 1:20, God has revealed Himself and…
would have been a normal process that would have taken on numerous ventures; perpetually, it creates much confusion that undermines the main church sect. Although, there is a limited amount of writings about celibacy in the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, the whirlwind around the practice undeniably takes hold quickly ‘after’ Jesus’ resurrection. Centuries before the arrival of Christ, the conscious sanctity of God Divine’s sexual relationship with the His people grew less and less for…
being used as a political force to help bring change and revolutions in many counties. As Shirky mentions, in regards to the January 17th, 2001 impeachment trial of Philippine President Joseph Estrade, “social media had helped force out a national leader. Estrada himself blamed "the text-messaging generation" for his downfall.” (Shirky) These text messages were used to prevent important evidence from being swept under the rug in regards to the President 's impeachment trial. Due to the large…
Christopher Columbus is well known for being the man who discovered America. If not, he’s known as the guy who stole that from the Vikings. However, he should be credited with being the person who brought the new world and the old world together. This is my opinion. Question 1: How is Columbus a hero according to his journal? His journal shows that he did indeed come to the Americas, but he never set foot in North America on record. When he arrived in the Bahamas, he wrote about the people of…
Franklin D. Roosevelt “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” These are the words of a man that was once a great leader. During the time of a social revolution this man made hope, opportunity, and justice our nation’s national commitment. He found ways to problems that no one else could and he did what was necessary for everyone. In his 4 terms of presidency he led America through The Great Depression and WW 2. This man is none other than Franklin D. Roosevelt. Franklin D. Roosevelt…
“There’s a plot in this country to enslave every man, woman, and child. Before I leave this high and noble office, I intend to expose this plot.” --- alleged quote by JFK Is the force behind the media a snare? This inquiry initiates the following analogy. Fascinated by its talent, imagine an innocent child curiously reaching over into an animal’s den to pet what seems to be a harmless beast, only to consequently fall prey to a deadly attack by the beast. For a long time, society submits to the…
article the author states domestic violence is the common recurrence in many households. Domestic violence is an outbreak on the reservation it is the effect of alcohol abuse, and/or unemployment rates. During the 1990’s Mary Rivers lived in Crownpoint, New Mexico she then interviewed several woman getting their opinions of life on the reservation. In her article she provides evidence of abuse against Navajo Women, “a ceremonial sing was held to heal the imbalance in his spirit. The message…