Ellen Weis (qtd. in "Advertising Characters" 1997) speaks from the perspective of one who is an authority on mythology. ... For men you have Marlboro with the infamous "Marlboro man," who is a rugged, handsome loner out in the countryside with his horse and campfire. ... As if the celebration of the birth of Christ wasn't quite enough, a new character had to be born, one specifically oriented toward children, one that is more expendible and mysterious. This is religion for children, replacing toys for Heaven, Santa Claus for God, reindeer for angels, and a naughty and nice list for punish...

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Ellen Weis (qtd. in "Advertising Characters" 1997) speaks from the perspective of one who is an authority on mythology. ... For men you have Marlboro with the infamous "Marlboro man," who is a rugged, handsome loner out in the countryside with his horse and campfire. ... As if the celebration of the birth of Christ wasn't quite enough, a new character had to be born, one specifically oriented toward children, one that is more expendible and mysterious. This is religion for children, replacing toys for Heaven, Santa Claus for God, reindeer for angels, and a naughty and nice list for punish...

• Word Count: 1811
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Still others will claim that it is a sign of your salvation and the list will go on and on. ... In Mark 16:17-20 we find in the list of miraculous signs that would be performed by the apostles would be tongues. ... First it is to be the confirmation by God of the revelation that is spoken by men inspired by Him.... "An unhealthy craving for new and thrilling religious sansations, and emotional meetings of a most exciting character, readily account for these things."...

• Word Count: 2136
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• Grade Level: High School