captive” of the Mohawk Native Americans. After remaining in the care of her captors for eight years, much to her father’s dismay, Eunice was married to a man named François-Xavier Arosen, a Mohawk man of 26 years. A powerful line in the novel shows Rev. Williams dismay, “For Eunice, their Eunice—a young gentlewoman, daughter to the Reverend Mr. Williams, minister at Deerfield, and child of so many prayers—has just been married. And her husband is a “Philistine” indeed. An Indian. A Catholic. A…
plenty of wisdom, and others only small chunks. In Chaim Potok's novel The Chosen, the characters he creates show wisdom. Reb Saunders's, Mr. Savo, and Rev Gershenson acts accordingly throughout the book, all demonstrating wisdom. When one acts wisely, they are passing on knowledge to someone else. In their own unique way, Reb Saunders, Tony Savo, and Rev Gershenson all show wisdom to others through bits of advice or demonstrations of ability . Reb Sanders demonstrates a very simple way to seem…
Rev. Franklin Graham has been voicing out against U.S. President Barack Obama’s order to give transgender access to public school restrooms, but now he has upped the heat in the LGBT debate by urging his followers to be willing to be martyred for their “intolerant” beliefs. In a Facebook message posted on Sunday, Rev. Franklin Graham asked his followers about the things or principles that they would be willing to take a bullet for. Citing the biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who…
Introduction Rattus Ebola Virus (REV) is an emerging viral hemorrhagic disease that is making a lot of noise through out the nation. REV, which is classified under the family of Ebolavirus, is a deadly virus vectored by Anophels bradleyi mosquito and has almost a 99% mortality rate. The disease is extremely fatal, and there have been no medical treatment that has any positive effects. It is critical to the break the chain between the links of this virus immediately to prevent any further…
Throughout history mankind has battled temptation, greed, and guilt. These three issues are forever lasting in the world in a wide array of cultures and time periods. In Mark Twain’s, The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, Twain explains his views on the themes of temptation, greed ,and guilt. Temptation is no stranger. Each person faces temptation daily. In the case of the people of Hadleyburg, they were tempted when an unsuspecting man delivers a sack of gold. The stranger does not give…
salem witch trials. That individuals is obvious known to be Rev. John Hale. Hale’s Gullibility and Self-righteousness proves he is most blameworthy for the Salem witch trial. Hale first starts out with his gullibility towards those accused of witchcraft or mention something odd in their behavior. To begin, when Giles Corey is speaking to Hale about his wife he states that when she reads certain books he cannot pray until she is done. Rev. Hale states, “Ah! The stoppage of prayer- that is…
inspired them to create an innovative PATH (prayer, attendance, tithes and offerings, and hospitable invitation), which continues today with nearly 1,100 members. The Metropolitan Baptist Church was established in 1917 by Rev. J.F. Kirsh in a small, North Tulsa house. In 1919, under Rev. J.W. Bryant, the church moved to a converted apartment building at 1018 North Lansing. Six years later, the church went bankrupt and the doors of the church were closed. In 1925, the…
Developed and built by, Rev. James Cleveland, “the Gospel Music Workshop of America” remains outstanding for the gifted gospel music we love to listen to today. Music is the primary purpose of the organization. The Gospel Music of America was incorporated in Detroit, Michigan. In March of 1967, an effort to brainstorm his ideas he came together with friends, producing a venue for gospel music presentations. Furthermore, The Gospel Music Workshop of America is a Christian group. Rev. Cleveland…
Faith and Victory in Dachau is about the experience of Rev. J. Overduin during the Second World War. He became imprisoned for his stance against the attempt of Nazi Germany to infiltrate the Dutch youth by promoting their evil doctrine through the education system. The story begins in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and as it progresses Rev. Overduin is brought to several prisons, the final one being the concentration camp in Dachau, Germany. The Nazis tried to invade the Dutch Christian school in…
Jason’s Last week of school before graduation this Saturday and his dad is so proud of his only son graduating. Jason’s mother passed away about 5 years ago. He tells his father all the time that my mom is my motivation to work hard at what I want. Rev. James, Jason’s dad, is in the car waiting to take him to school. Jason finally makes it out the house and they proceed to the school. Awaiting him to get out the car is Jason’s friends, who have been friends since there were in elementary. The…