The New School

Dante, Shakespeare, and the Bible. Walt Whitman worked as a printer in new york city a couple of years later until a fire in the printing district ruined the printing press. When he turned seventeen he got a job…

either understand what God wants in their life or how to be a better Christian. Sometimes Bible study helps solidify theological beliefs, or to develop new theological beliefs. As Brown stated, Bible study is often more of a mid week worship than a scholarly breakdown of the Bible. On the other hand, Biblical study differs from Sunday School because you study more than just the Bible itself. You study the historical context, such as the political climate, economics of the time, laws of the…

to factory and machinery. During this time period many new inventions came along such as steamboats , which could travel without wind or current , this invention played a huge part in one of America’s greatest creation at this time period , the Erie canal. The creation of the Erie canal created a route from the Atlantic ocean of the Hudson river to the great lakes of lake Erie, helping stimulate the economy of America and the state of New york, which Erie canal ran through, because of Erie…

There are many commitments a person makes in life, however the greatest commitment an individual can make is to commit their life to the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Within this committal, profound and essential changes occur bringing new and contrary opportunities. However, one of the most challenging and overwhelming is His call to Servant leadership. There are many definitions for a Servant Leader, however Jesus being the ultimate model defined a servant leader by stating, "Whoever wants…

After a decade of Republican presidents, rose Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democratic president. The Great Depression had led the United States into wreckage. Even after ten years of the Great Depression, families did not earn enough money for a living in the United States. Each family needed more money than sixty percent of the Americans earned (). In 1932, around two million Americans were homeless, who became wanderers. With them were the victims of starvation and malnutrition. Men lost their…

In previous Marvel franchises they have been quick to give white men control of the stories, who then dominate the whole franchise. Whereas Peter Parker is from Queens, New York, which is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in our country. And the director and producer of the movie made sure to illustrate Queens with its true diverse population. The lack of diversity in the entertainment industry has been the main source…

accepted to white Americans. Every weekend a variety of people would go into club like Cotton located in Chicago and, listen to jazz performed by African Americans. As the same token as, the commercial radio. The airwaves became the medium to hear their news and entertainment. Its purpose was to support the growth of the consumer culture, local stations linked up with national station, such as: NBC or CBS. As well as motion pictures, eclipsed all other forms of entertainment. Major industry…

the 1630s and 1660s, waves of immigrant and religiously oppressed Puritans upon the Winthrop fleet traveled from England to New England, and settled in the region known as the Massachusetts Bay. In opposition to existent New England inhabitants, Puritans established a colony in resistance to the throne, altering the religious, political, and social advancement of forthcoming New England colonies. As a result of the Puritan 's mind set on work ethic and commonwealth ideals, the economic system…

disasters as a means for God to punish sinners and for those that need help they look to God as a comfort and as a way to cope. In the chapter, Dyson discusses how several Christian role models made similar statements about how New Orleans is a hub of sin and that the citizens of New Orleans snarl in the face of God until they need help;…

On a recent trip to New York City, I was privileged to see the legendary St. Patrick’s Cathedral for myself. Having been raised in a Protestant tradition- I was surprised by how deeply I was moved by this experience. The majesty, rituals and traditions of The Catholic Church have always held me in awe. My brothers and sisters from my Dad’s first marriage were all raised Catholic- had rosaries, first communions and Godparents, went to catechism, Catholic schools and midnight masses...it all…