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    stories and literary essays and poems. There have been many important time in history where literature has change the fate for the better and the worse of humanity. The definition of literature is “Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit”. (Definition of literature). Therefore the definition of literature is considered an artistic creation that can influence anyone to make a decision. There have been multiple people in history that have used literature as a

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    out the church, then got a call that my homie was murdered // Then I lost my faith again.” The murder of Lamar’s friend, which he presumably views as unjust and evil, shows how an experience that someone sees in the mundane world can alter their belief in the spiritual world. Essentially this means that just as a positive experience in our life can strengthen our faith in God, a negative experience can weaken our faith in God. Ultimately, at the end of the song, Lamar has regained

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    their decisions, distribute the country’s wealth, and stand for the rights of individuals. The model of one man who could not be chained to a Parliamentary system was France’s King Louis XIV. His reign begins in 1643 which brings about the genuine definition of an absolute monarchy and it’s faults. Absolutism was a practice built heavily within the Middle Ages, it would include Kings as the primary shareholders of their land, partnerships with nobles and their Churches. It would prove unsatisfactory

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    another depending on one’s perception about health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not just the absence of disease (Saylor, 2004). However, I feel that the WHO definition of health misses a very important aspect of health which is spirituality. According to Anye et al. (2013), spirituality is associated “with a more positive outlook and better quality of life”. In fact, they found that in patients with advanced stages

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    Creation: A Journal Entry Creation definition used as a verb: the act of making or producing something that did not exist before. Webster’s Dictionary Mobile App). Creation definition relating to theology, “Christian theology views creation (a noun) as a result of God’s spoken word”. (The Pocket Dictionary of theological terms, 1999). We read in Erickson (2001) about the different theories related to the creation of humanity. The Evolution theory is one of these theories we read about. The belief

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    2015). How do we know what is right or wrong? As citizens of this country we follow the laws as they are goverened by the state we live in. As Christians we are guided by our faith as taught by our church. As Nurses we are guided by the laws of our State board and a moral compass which stems from our Christian faith. What is the meaning of human history? According to pastor Alin and his teachings, human history is linear and all life has purpose. As citizens of this earth we must fulfill

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    Brown believes that faith is pure and virtuous; however, he questions the behaviors and beliefs of everyone around him. He has lost his faith

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    has not yet committed itself to a definitive principle of good faith in contract law. Unlike the legal systems in Europe and the United States, Australia does not demand an explicit legal prerequisite of good faith to form a contract.[1] Decisions in different jurisdictions have however considered the validity of the values identified in the doctrine of good faith within contract law, such as loyalty, honesty and cooperation. Good faith is valuable because it provides confidence in the formation of

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    There is much debate and discussion when it comes to “the American faith in money”. Some may say that money is the most important thing, while others mat think that the value and faith put into money is absurd. I feel that money is not the most important thing. Monet does not decide who you are or who you will be. Just because someone has money doesn’t mean they are going to do or be something successful. Monet may have the ability to help them along the way to accomplishing their goals but they’ll

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    Faith can be defined as a spiritual entity that can shape a person’s confidence. My faith has influenced the young woman that I am today. I characterize myself as a person who is optimistic, intelligent, full of self-confidence, independent, and charismatic. My faith has delivered me through a lot of trials and tribulations. I come from a low income, single parent home, where the sight of Lupus and kidney failure is taking my mother’s life. These circumstances have made Carolina Medical Center my

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