The diverse satanic groups introduce some modifications with respect to the rite applied by La Vey, which is structured on the model of older European black masses. ... The repeated statements of Sacred Scripture, both in the Old Testament and New Testament, are constant as to the illicit character of satanic worship. ... You shall not put the Lord your God to the test, as you tested him at Massah" (Dt 6:13-16) The Old Testament condemnation remains intact in the New Testament. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As his older cousin, it would only be natural to rave about Timothy Su's unbridled spirit and upstanding character traits. ... Timothy exemplifies this fact; though not a professional athlete by any stretch of the imagination, his involvement in a variety of sports ranging from basketball to track to tennis display his propensity for testing his limits and competing at the highest possible level. ... For Timothy to set aside all these extenuating circumstances while maintaining a 4.0 GPA, indulging in his musical interests and participating in outside activities is a true testament to his...

• Word Count: 655
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Though the Bible code surely has its critics, Drosnin displays throughout his book the findings of significant world events, coded within the Hebrew text of the first five books of the Old Testament more than 3,000 years ago. ... He sheds light on the numerous trials that have been performed in the testing of the codes validity, from the first scientific essays to the independent testing of an unnamed code breaker for the U.S. ... Even Drosnin readily admits to his own private tests, and his failure to find anything fishy with the code. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Leaving aside Goldberg's evident grudge against his old colleagues, his claims about liberal slanting on the networks and in newspapers were swiftly exploded by more careful researchers. ... Put to the empirical test by Geoffrey Nunberg, a Stanford professor of linguistics and research scientist, Goldberg's assertions proved to be totally false as far as major newspapers are concerned. Using a database that includes the twenty top American daily newspapers, Nunberg tested the Bias hypothesis with the names of ten "well-known politicians, five liberals and five conservatives."" ...

• Word Count: 7521
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate