there is a Santa Claus

Samson, the last Israelite judge, was quite an evil guy. He routinely murdered people, committed adultery, and even disobeyed God's direct command. Despite his flaws, God used Samson to establish justice in Israel and destroy the Philistines. The story of Samson raises some serious questions about how Christians should react to a mix of evil and good. A very practical and prominent issue among Christians is the celebration of religious holidays, such as Easter and Christmas. The controversy…

In Spanish-speaking countries holidays are very different from what most people celebrate in the United States. It is important to understand these differences when learning about other countries because it can give a better understanding of culture and traditions. In Spanish-speaking countries they have different holidays, traditions and culture than we do in the United States. They have many holidays that we do not celebrate such as the Day of the Dead and Carnival. “Day of the Dead is a…

there, you not only get to serve the food, but you also get a chance to talk with some of the people and learn just how gracious they are. My favorite story of working at the Banquet took place around Christmas time. A couple dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus, took pictures with the children and provided toys for them. This 5 year old boy, all dressed up in his Buzz Lightyear pajamas, was having a rough day according to his mom. While helping carry his…

Peters essay that most of our flaws come from within our own assumptions.Peter describes believing coming to us naturally. We all believe in something naturally until someone criticizes our beliefs. He uses the examples of believing in God and Santa Claus as examples for something people typically believe in that may be discouraged or criticized by others. He then describes the believing game as welcoming new ideas that you may encounter and believe in those ideas. Peter states to the audience…

As we continue to explore the depths of religion and the Christian faith this semester I have learned that religion influences greatly all the areas of my life. One of the topics that we have discussed in class that I feel is very important and influential, is the stages that are involved when a system of belief is forming. Before taking this class the concept of believing and how the Christian faith is developed in someone seemed to me like a spiritual mystery. I always saw faith as a gift that…

The person who has impacted my life the most is one of my dads friends Kenny. He is 67 years old with a beard that looks like santa claus and when my grandpa passed away and I was just 6 years old Kenny became a role model that made me think of my grandpa. As a role model for me to look up to, he has taught me a lot of lessons in life on respecting people and teaching me a good work ethic. He also loves hunting and the outdoors which requires a lot of hard work even when it is just a vacation.…

was hesitant about touching the cold white snow, but he didn’t think about it and ran straight toward what was out there. Carlos nearly slid down a hill on his belly, but instead he slid down on his back. “Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas Carlos!” It was Santa! “How did I do? Was I right about the time?” Carlos asked, he was out of breathe. So Carlos and the Saint went into the warm house with a sack full of presents. The sack was full of presents, but not just toys, it also was filled with adult…

Time is one of the very few things every human on planet Earth has in common. Everyone has to deal with it whether they experience good times or bad. In James Schuyler 's "Hymn to Life," time is represented through many different things and in many different means. This poem describes and fully entangles both the good and the bad that time gives us here throughout our lives. Schuyler manages to offer up conflicting views on time throughout the duration of the poem, and because of this he creates…

Without the monetary contribution from Lennie, the dream does not seem possible. The effect is much like that of children around Christmas time who believe in Santa Claus; they generate a faith in something outside of reality and make it magical for others too. As George speaks with Candy before leaving the barn to go after Lennie, he tells the old swamper, "--I think I knowed from the very first. I think I knowed…

Have you ever wondered what Christmas would be like from the tree’s perspective. Well, suspicions can now be put to rest because this is the tale of a tree’s life at Christmas. This is the story about the most memorable time of my life. In this story you will learn of how I was cut down, watched a family’s Christmas, and when the time came, had to say goodbye. It was in the midst of a frostbitten November afternoon, when I heard a rustling in the nearby bushes. I figured it was a deer or…