These conflicts are most apparent at times when the poet attempts to place Christian ideals, or otherwise moralize the characters and their actions. ... Another conflict between Christianity and the heroic code of the Scandinavian people is that of "weir gold." ... The ancient values of Beowulf and his time coincide more with the precepts of the Old Testament (e.g. eye for an eye), than with the teachings of Christ within the New Testament. ... Fate is what is mentioned as the deciding factor in who shall emerge as victor in the battle between Beowulf and the dragon: I shall face the fiend wit...

• Word Count: 1090
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The religion now consists of about twenty-five million people and is more than one thousand years old. ... One story that tells of his mischievous is when he posed as a merchant, alternately sold increasingly magnificent gifts to each of a man's two wives. ... Olokun, owner of the sea, is described as both a god and a goddess, lives under the sea with his or her soldiers and mermaids. ... Family ancestors, who gained their supernatural status by living a good life until an old age, are only worshiped by their families. ... Where the modes of worship conflicted with Western civilization, t...

• Word Count: 1239
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

I wish I could hate you, And SHOUT as you fall, But I WONT because HATE, Is what stated this all"( http://www.iserv.net/~ige/rj/terror9.html) This poem was written by a 13 year old. A 13 year old that has not even lived a quarter of a century. ... And to make matters worse America's Commander and Chief believes the men and women over seas are progressing, on the contrary there are still troops dying. ... Because of this idea of superiority, many people live in fear because their beliefs conflict with those who hope of a "pure" society. ... Although these attacks have very little to d...

• Word Count: 1211
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School