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    Even though the search warrant was invalid at the time of the search and seizures officers obtained evidence in “good faith” thinking they were acting on a valid search warrant. The evidence obtained under this exception is admissible. An independent source doctrine is evidence obtained in an unlawful search and seizure may later on be admissible after a valid seizure is

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    Faith Vs. Reason The definition of faith is confidence or trust in a person, thing, deity, or in the doctrines or teachings of a religion or view. The word faith is often used as a synonym for hope, trust or belief. In “contrast” the definition of Reason is the capacity for consciously making sense of things, applying logic, for establishing and verifying facts, and changing or justifying practices, institutions, and beliefs based on new or existing information. It is closely associated with such

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    varying meanings and intentions. Saladin used a favorable definition and interpretation of Jihad in order to unite the Muslims and create a massive army to defend Islam from the Christian Crusaders. In order to completely understand the word, its origins, and its uses, the original passages from the Qur’an must be analyzed and interpreted.

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    everyone else is temporary in our lives. My definition of success is based on self happiness because if you cannot be happy with yourself how can you bless others?

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    person’s life experiences and individual faith walk influence their personal philosophy. My philosophy of worship is that all of God’s children need a community in which their faith is enhanced by those around them and Christians should use their gifts and talents to glorify Him. Worship comes in many different forms. The literal definition of worship is an expression of adoration of a deity. Although this is true, it is a broad and vague definition. Followers of Christ use all sorts of things

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    religions, their similarities must be identified. This paper will first present a definition of religion that will connect to all religions at the simplest base. Then this paper will examine the common practices and experiences that are present in both the primary religions of the world, as well as the indigenous religions. Finally, this paper will discuss the issues that are critical to the academic study of religions. Definition of Religion The most common failing in

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    The definition of “The American Dream” is an idea that every U.S citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. Though this is the definition of The American Dream, many people think that there are different aspects to it. People grow up in different environments, and they grow up in different ways. Some people have different views, and thoughts than others. The key aspects of the American dream are the ability to put

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    This report examines and evaluate the Missouri Standard Science Act. I will describe the purpose and the contents of this bill, then discuss the discrepancies that I have found by comparing the definition of terms provided from its common definition, I will also the identify the validity of some arguments provided in this bill, and discern its inconvenience. The Missouri House Bill No. 911 or also known as the “Missouri Standard Science Act” was a legislation introduced in 2003 by the former Missouri

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    Having faith means something different for each person that uses it. For some, it is a complete confidence in someone or something. This deals with the non-religious side of faith. And others believe that faith is the strong belief in God, based on spiritual understanding rather than proof. This is the religious understanding or definition of what faith is. But to me, faith is trusting or believing in an idea or a person, even when no one else does or when there is no evidence to back up my beliefs

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    Kierkegaard explains that if the ethical is universal (based on Hegel’s explanation), then Abraham would be considered a murderer because of his underlying intention and non-existent value of the act to society. This signifies Kierkegaard’s position on faith because

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