Love Thy Neighbour

Choosing Sides Back in School, especially in the elementary grades we played dodge ball, Kickball, Softball and basketball. There was no mortal danger or unchangeable consequence, no life altering permanence to choose the loosing side in one of these games. It was just a game that lasted for an hour or less and the next day we would play again. Aside from the occasional scraped knee or bruised ego, no real harm was done; it was light-hearted competition for the moment. Ever since the Garden

Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2007. Quotation: “If those who hold influence over others fail to lead toward the spiritual uplands, then surely the path to the lowlands will be well worn.” (19) Analysis: The author presents the important role of a leader in the ministry. This statement is true that a man’s idea can directly drive others’ options. The power of authority is the same. God is the authority and gives His work to people. The influence of a leader

In Confessions by Saint Augustine he says that to be a whole person, one must cultivate a life that is improved by friendship. The essentials for all humans are food, air, and relationships which are imperative to creating a whole person. The friends that we have help to provide a sense of belonging and community. They help provide Augustine with strength and encouragement. Friends provide a sense of belonging and community which are a source of strength and encouragement. Augustine viewed friendship

Riches can be inherited, earned or saved. For a child of God, riches may refer to heavenly aspects.The term has been used way back in the Old Testament bible time. It doesnot always mean money. For instance, Solomon’s riches seem to point to horses and women, evidenced by the fact that he had about one thousand wives.In most traditions, inheritance in the form of land, house or money, were being passed from one generation to the next, thus passing on the riches. In today 's world, it seemed to be

Estella is 'very pretty' and he falls in love with her. However I think Estella is mean and scornful and obnoxious and pompous and stuck-up and thoughtless and it all started because of how Miss Havisham brought her up. I believe that she is like this because she has copious amounts of respect for Miss

Reflections about major significant historical occurrences often lead to a philosophical inquiry as to whether the outcome could have been changed. Often inspired by unfortunate events, historians may never know if they could have been prevented. Genocides are an example of such an event, as they are often influenced by delicate situations, and are often very tragic. The deepest tragedy of all is that we will never know if these mass murders of specific ethnicities could have been averted. One such

Millions of people from around the world participate in Christianity and Buddhism; both are in the top five most popular religions in the world. Christianity is ranked number one, while Buddhism is ranked at number four. Although these are different religions, the two actually have some similarities. Many similarities exist such as, shared values, the importance of a spiritual master, and that followers strive for spiritual perfection. Although Buddhism and Christianity possess many similarities

Most people agree that Nathaniel Hawthorne changed his last name from “Hathorne” to “Hawthorne”. This is one of the many signs that suggest that Hawthorne was ashamed of his Puritan past and tried to do anything to remove that “black mark” on his past. Furthermore, it can be seen through the themes and symbols in his play that Arthur Miller was no fan of Puritanism as well. Both Miller and Hawthorne take negative stances against Puritanism. This can be seen in their works The Crucible and The Scarlet

Bullying is on the rise across the nation. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 30 percent of students of students were bullied during the 2010-2011 school year. Whether verbal or physical, bullying has a negative effect on the victims. Students who are bullied often experience depression, loneliness, anxiety, and isolation. The common types of bullying in a school setting are physical and verbal. With the rise in the use of social media, cyberbullying has become a big problem

The purpose of this essay is to evaluate the relevance of Just War Tradition (JWT) in contemporary warfare. It will do so through critical analysis of the condition of Just ad Bellum (JAB) because arguably if one carefully considers the moral conditions that make going to war justifiable then the same cautious, moral assumptions apply in Jus in Bello. Firstly it will briefly discuss the history of JWT and thusly the inherent problems within JAB applied in the contemporary world. Secondly it will