Cohesiveness and self-discipline is provided from central social activities which are primarily periodic worship serves. ... The first set of activities involves purifying oneself and the surrounding area. ... The last set of activities involves prasad meaning sanctified food. ... For instance, in the Satya Narayana puja the deities are usually honored with one of two sets of offerings, the first involving five and the second set consisting of sixteen. ... The set of sixteen is called shodashopachara. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

However, I would later discover that many cities, towns, communities, and even countries have a set of road maps or master designs that all lead in one specific direction. ... This trait coupled with the faith that I have in GOD has enabled me to accomplish the key events that have served as milestones in my life. They have also served as a means of describing the essences of my being. ... Likewise, as once being a young single parent, I would like to serve as model of faith and perseverance. ... However, I would later discover that many cities, towns, communities, and even countries have ...

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It serves as the foundation for the rest of the covenants that are made throughout the remainder of the Biblical narrative. ... GOD provided us with a rainbow to serve as a reminder that He will keep His promise. ... The purpose of the Mosaic Covenant is to keep Israel set apart for GOD. ... The Davidic Covenant The Davidic Covenant is an unconditional covenant that serves as an essential element to the Nation of Israel's future understanding of their relationship with GOD. ... In the Mosaic Covenant we see that GOD has established His law with the Nation of Israel and has set them apart ...

• Word Count: 1789
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Therefore, he set off on his own, walking the streets of London and preaching to the poor, homeless, and sick. ... They served under the name the Christian Mission. ... In 1929, Edward Higgins served as the first elected general to the Salvation Army. ... People who belong to the Salvation Army serve as administrators, teachers, social workers, counselors, youth leaders, and musicians. ... Members that have served longer then six months may apply to the College for Officer's Training, and if accepted, enroll as cadets. ...

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Among the well-known groups which have arisen in the USA and which are still active we find: Church of Satan, Temple of Set, Order of the Black Ram, Werewolf Order just to name a few. ... However, in general it can be said that the satanic rites serve the purpose of the celebrant, and comprise a collection of gestures and words aiming at provoking a change in situations and events which are thought to be impossible to achieve by ordinary means and instruments. ... In fact, it is the lordship of God over his people that is at stake: "I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior" (Is 4...

• Word Count: 1872
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When he led the Hebrews out of Egypt to the Red Sea, some people questioned Moses saying, "It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert" (Exodus14:12). ... These covenants set Abraham on his long journey from Ur, to Canaan, to Egypt, and back to Canaan. ... The only major difference was that Moses had to set the Israelites free first. ...

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They made food offerings and tried to follow the laws Yahweh set forth to live by (Ten Commandments). However, they realized that their sole purpose of existence was not to serve him. They understood that there were consequences when the rules Yahweh set forth were broken but realized Yahweh was a forgiving god. ...

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Prospero does keep his word and set Ariel free during his hand outs of forgiveness for everything Ariel has done to be loyal to Prospero. Therefore, Ariel's reflection of Prospero serves to be very insightful, but helps the audience understand his character more towards the end of the play when mercy and grace are more prevalent. ... Example Ariel, brought into servitude as a repayment of Prospero saving it's life, is constantly reassured that it will one day be set free because Prospero consistently reminds it that it will be set free one day forever for the gratitude of serving P...

• Word Count: 1545
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Since there is no real culture before them to compare with, a few contributions from these people set the framework for cultures that would follow after them. ... These ziggurats were the religious centers of the culture, but they also served as economic and administrative centers as well. ... With governors, called polis, who did not act like Kings, but instead like people who served the general public. ...

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He committed on what we call religion, that David look at it as a set of rules and regulation, and he is explaining that it is something which comes from the heart which blinds one in a living commitment to God. ... We have to set boundaries for self- control, some people say that is legalisms. ... Sometimes we forget it all about God and His word which is His promises has said the blessings of God maketh rich; according to His promises that He has promise to all that will serve Him. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In the Varieties of Religious Experience, William James sets forth that the argument of the pragmatist, stating that it is not the origin of religion that is of greatest importance but rather the results or fruits that have come from religious belief that are the true basis for the judgement of religion. ... However, the idea that humanity will ever be able to conclusively provide a rational argument for the presence of God must be set aside, and no attempt at such a proof should be made, as James believes it would serve no practical value. ...

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The Matrix is regarded as a classic modern thriller set approximately two centuries in the future. ... Lucifer offered Jesus the world's favor if he would worship him, to which Jesus replied: "Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only" (Luke 4.8). ... The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, and the Lord loves the righteous. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Even though they were under the rule of a king that didn't follow the true God, they could still give glory to the God they served and do his work while under Nebuchadnezzar's rule. ... Nebuzaradan, commander of the imperial guard for Babylon, went to Jerusalem and set the temple on fire. ...

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It serves as a pillar which they lean upon in their times of confusion and need, and as a light to guide them through dark times. ... He learns that he need not be bound by one set of beliefs or another, but that he can combine the beliefs to make something of his own, which will mean much more to him than something others would teach him. ...

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We have no problem talking about the idea of becoming spiritually conformed as long as we can set limits and have control during our journey. ... Liturgy is the behavior that serves us in our daily lives. ...

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After three of the fallen offer their opinions, Satan's right-hand man, Beelzebub, sets the stage for the Prince of Darkness by suggesting an "easier enterprise- that was Satan's plan all along (PL, II). ... When God, through the dialogue with His Son, reaches a conclusion on the fate of man, He calls for a volunteer to save the human race, much like Beelzebub had called for someone to set about its destruction. ... The Son serves as a counselor to his Father, not merely as a manipulator for his Father's will. ...

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Therefore, in the following essay, an interesting interpretation of the readings from, The Witches of Huntingdon, Their Examinations, and Confessions, will be set forth. ... First, in all of the cases, the accused witches talked about the various ways that the devil appeared to them and how he asked them to renounce God and Christ in order to serve and worship him. ...

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In this story, the Sumerians contemplate their own mortality, so Gilgamesh sets out on a journey to find Utnapishtim, the only man said to have immortality in an effort to become immortal himself. ... It also served as an acronym for Jesus Christ Son of God and Savior. ...

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Once the syllabary code had become established, "Sumerian scribes set to work recording economic transactions, astronomical charts, religious poems and prayers, medical regimens local decrees, arithmetical calculations in addition to word lists (groups of related nouns),-four-legged animals" (Backman,14-5). ... This was where it all began, "Summerian religion maintained that the gods had invented humans in order to serve them and perform the labor that they would otherwise have to do themselves; hence temple worship, involved prayer, the singing hymns, and offering the deities a...

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The good angel urges Faustus to repent and return to God and in many ways represents his conscience, while the evil angel gives reasons against repenting and serves as the evil half of Faustus" conscience. ... This constitutes a lack of inner strength to stand by his decisions; following one set path and accepting whatever consequences that might result from it. ...

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"The dismal situation waste and wild A dungeon horrible, on all sides visible Served only to discover sights of woe, Regions of sorrow, doleful shades, where peace And rest ca never dwell, hope never comes- "In utter darkness, and their portion set As far removed from God and light of heav'n- He describes Satan as having "immortal hate-, "strength undiminished-; Satan has just fallen from grace and is coming to terms with his sentence of eternal damnation, however he dusts himself off and adopts a leadership role to inspire his fellow fallen angels. ...

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The setting of the Holy Sonnet 14, "Batter My Heart," is assumed to be set during late 16th to early 17th century England. ... Here the speaker is begging to be refined possibly to better serve God. ...

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It is not even truly the whole set of words collected in the Bible Rather, the word of God is the patterns of experience that move us to praise and worship our co-creator. ... You shall not bow down yourself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy to thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments." ...

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That image serves as a metaphor in the philosophical defenses of theism. ... The final theory that sets out comprehensive laws will explain how the universe began fit in the current and predicts all the future observations. ...

• Word Count: 1965
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He does everything to try to protect Mabel from harm by men and to set her up in high society as being Livingstone's daughter. ... This is opposite of how Devil-Bug was introduced, but only serves to further prove what Lippard is doing with his characters. ...

• Word Count: 1860
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School