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    On the initial day of the second bardo, the heavenly Father-Mother who is the highest divinity of the cosmos, surpassing all dualities, including the separation into sexes emerges to the being. The subsequent state in the fate of the soul is decided by his response to this god. If his lifetime on Earth was well-lived, he will be in a condition of pureness and beauty, and he shall go into the ecstasy and joyfulness of the god and reach liberation. Conversely, if he has lived a dishonorable and irreverent

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    Prison Life In 1971, a group of young men was psychologically tested in an experiment to see a human response to power and to captivity. Twenty-four participators with two backups and one that dropped out of the experiment were a part of The Stanford Prison Experiment, eleven participators were prison guards and ten were prisoners. This experiment was supposed to last a total of fourteen days but was discontinued after six days due to the mental health of the subjects. With this research being a

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    The way an individual is seen and the impression that person makes upon others determines the way that person is treated. If one has charisma and self confidence in one's own abilities, those around unconsciously recognise this trait and are inclined to respond with respect. In Daphne du Maurier's novel "Rebecca", the narrator Mrs de Winter's lack of self confidence and assertion are responsible for the lack of respect she receives from others. In comparison, when a character, such as Charlotte Bronte's

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    The debate of slavery is often considered a crisis of the 1850s, acting as the major instigator for the Civil War, but conflict has roots that stem back farther. Mason argues that the reality of the slave debate's importance in the young republic was much more prominent than traditionally perceived. Instead of simply appearing during the Missouri debates of 1819, the battle over slavery, along with its fate, was a heated topic even in during the foundation of the nation. In no way had it been

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    Based on Arthur Brooke’s Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet is perhaps Shakespeare’s most illustrious tragedy. The play centers around the love affair of Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, against the backdrop of a vicious feud between their families. Set in Verona, a riparian urbs on the Adige River, the play chronicles the journey of Romeo and Juliet through their weeklong romance until their suicide. One of the hallmarks of the play is Shakespeare’s prolific focus

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    3. HEALING AND ITS INSIGHTS 3.1 Introduction Jesus’ willingness to cross boundaries, to touch, cleanse and eat with people brings life and hope to the one who had none. The common people flock to Jesus, believing that he can help them. He never turned aside from the call of suffering. Unfailing readiness to help the afflicted was his mission. The story in our Text inspires us to reflect about the need of humanity to be healed and to heal. It carries the good news for every aspect of our life for

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    ANTIGONE The conventionally accepted roles of both males and females in ancient Grecian society were well defined and manifested. Women were considered the weaker of the sexes and, thus, were expected to remain in the home and perform their domestic duties, while the men were to be rulers and bread-winners. The woman’s voice was not heard on any issues affecting the society as her opinions were thought unworthy of consideration. She was required merely to reproduce, to execute her domestic duties

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    Assignment 2 Outline current policies and legislation relating to children and how these affect your practice. 1989 The Children Act States that the Local Authority has ‘a duty to investigate when there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm’, section 47 The Welfare of the child is paramount regarding his/her upbringing. Parental rights duties and obligations are outlined. Provisions are made regarding fostering, adoption, child minding

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    We as humans are born with the potential to create and accomplish some great and mighty things. For example some people decide to become lawyers, doctors, teachers, and even business owners. All of which will make them a great asset to society. On the other hand behavioral experts have noted that there exist extremely violent people in society who don’t seem to be contributing anything positive. Such individuals seem to prey on the weak and innocent. The aim of this study is to attempt to understand

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    against domestic violence. Eventually, in 1993, marital rape was outlawed in all 50 states. In 2005 the Violence Against Women Act was signed by President Bush putting it into action. Beginning with the colonial Americans, who believed that some "chastisement" was okay, and proceeding until today, when domestic violence has been outlawed, help for the abused and prevention of abuse has been a long struggle (Proquest Staff). The Cycle of Violence is one of the main psychological factors that keeps

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