This indicates that the God that they are interpreting is the creator of all living things. ... There are more letters included in this painting then just the Chi, Rho, and Iota, but they are a great deal smaller then the Chi, Rho, and Iota. These colors are shown in the smaller size letters, underneath the Chi, Rho, and Iota. ... The color gold could also suggest that their God is royal, or even that God is wealthy. ... (Possibly combine the top two paragraphs since both talk of color) The smaller letters in the painting are a great deal smaller then the Chi, Rho, Iota, this great size of ...

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If a person wished to pray to a god, or invoke their intervention, they would go to one of the shrines or temples of that god and say a prayer and leave a small gift. ... There were also dedications of small statuettes or even large painted vases (Webster, p79). ... Later on in the Roman Empire things changed, Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the entire Empire. ... Many of the rituals and customs that are observed came from things done in the early days of the church (Williams, p3). ... One of the interesting things about Christian churches is their steeple. ...

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That is because they have directly gone against the will of God. ... Christina Dogma states that when God's will is compromised that all existence would be no longer. These guidelines could allow certain transgressions that in God's eyes would deserve the wrath of Hell to go unpunished, which would also cause the contradiction of God's will and end existence. ... Two hundred years ago if you were not a God fearing person then you were in the minority. ... I understand why this would be a sin, since my indulgence is affecting the greater good in a small, but subtle, way. ...

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That's why it was a major change for me going from a small town in New York to Charleston, South Carolina. ... This includes saying prayers, and also accepting what is called the "Body of Christ", which is a small piece of bread, and the "Blood of Christ", which is red wine. The small piece of bread and wine are supposed to represent the acceptance of Jesus, and the remembrance of who he was. ... As previously stated, the Body is represented by a small piece of bread and the Blood is represented by red wine. ... It is said in the Bible in passage 1 John 4:16: "God is l...

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Upon discovery of the largest and most beautiful pearl the small village had ever seen, the life of Kino and his family is changed forever. ... Regardless of which "God" each character lives under, the role of God in each characters life varies. For example, Zorba looks to God but still holds his own beliefs and does not let God rule his life. ... For Kino, any good things that happen in Kino's life is a result of Gods will and His understanding of good and bad. ... I've done things for my country that would make your hair stand on end, boss. ...

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They worshipped the major divinities such as the Sun-God and the Water God but also local Gods and home Gods as well. ... There it taught its pupils to deny the reality of change on the ground that things either exist or do not exist. ... Or in short, it was the beginnings of trying to understand the physical reality and how things work, science. Earlier in history, man did not understand many things around him as well as he was not able to control many of the things around him, so he had it that the gods controlled it and be it. With the advancement of civilization, there was no need anymore ...

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If it was not for Owen believing in God and the things that God had shown him, it is quite possible that the rescue of innocent children or numerous other events in his life would not have taken place. ... In Sunday school Owen would always be harassed for being too small and was often thrown around and abused by the children. ... Owen Meany was always small and abnormal; his looks were something that most people would normally make fun of. ... As a small person, Owen could talk and act like he meant business but it all depended on how people reacted to him and accepted him. ... The part ...

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Some of the other salvific truths that Edwards believes that you should take from the creation stories is, "The preexistence and transcendence of God over all creatures, the ongoing relationships of all things to God as creatures to their Creator, God's delight in creature, the divine proclamations of the goodness of creation, the blessing that makes creation fecund, the call of humans being to work with creation but also to take care of it as God would, the social nature of the human person,"" as well as many others (Edwards, 12). ... He says in these stories, "Religious meaning is not...

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Participant 10 aged 18; anorexia nervosa- restrictive type claims, "Whenever I do things wrong, I think of it as being a sin sometimes I wonder if it is wrong to feel hungry. ... Participant 5 aged 30; anorexia nervosa- binge eating type stated, "Lots of things I've done in my life that I deserve to be punished as well. ... Maturation Although some saw self-starvation as God's will in the early stages of illness, surprisingly, some participants came to see the eating disorder itself as displeasing to God. ... God doesn't want you to destroy yourself or starve yourself to death....

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That theodicy was presented in the second century AD, and was followed by the influential theologian Augustine, who said that 'since God endowed people with free will, we were able to freely choose to do evil in the world because humans choose to do evil things. ... God is in control, when something terrible happens, it is not because God is not involved. ... Abraham was tested by God when God commanded him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. ... " (When Bad Things Happen to Good People p.25) This paragraph explains that suffering maybe a good sign that God knows that you are a strong bei...

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Please God, let me see another morning. ... Many wars have been fought, and with God on our side we have won many of the battles. ... Many wars were fought in biblical times, and God protected his people and gave them the victory. ... The Israelites though, were people of God and used just a small boy named David to defeat Goliath. ... With the help of God in war the United States has been able to accomplish many things for the people. ...

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By becoming highly educated, I hope to have a small part in the success of their future. ... Set your goals as stepping stones in your life, know where you want to be in its end, and set small goals to get there. ... I am very thankful for all the simple things that are available to me at my convenience. ... I believe that I have no control over my life and that God is the only one who knows what and when something will occur in my life. When bad things happen in my life, I do not question my faith because I know that everything happens for a reason. ...

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The works were mostly made by smaller Iowa artists and were extraordinary. ... Wrestling fans know him as Rey Mysterio, an American luchador of unparalleled talent, the ultimate proof that good things do come in small packages. ... Luchadors always wear these masks, often signifying numerous things. ... All these features led me to feel feelings of adoration for this the mystery figure, as if he might be a great ancient Greek god. ... The mask may be part of a ritual celebrating any number of things such as the fire of new life. ...

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The philosophes did not accept the scientific revolutionary notion that the laws of Nature express the will of God. ... God may very likely not exist, there is in truth no need for Him. Lucretius demonstrated that all things and beings are but the combining, breakup, and recombining of atoms. ... Philosophes could displace God with Reason. ... The great manifesto of the philosophe movement was no small document; by the late 1740's, everyone understood that the sum total and the entire spirit of the movement was contained in the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot. ...

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The Zhou dynasty brought China together, but when the dynast fell apart, the small states that divided China began to go to war. ... People were dying left and right, and due to the inadequate medical knowledge, it was thought that this was God's punishment on the world for the people who have sinned. Henry Knighton stated, "The Scots, hearing of the plague in England, said it was a punishment from God.... The argument to this statement is that the reason for why it was created and the function are different things. ... In Genesis, Eve feeds Adam a fruit that God told them not to eat...

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Hinduism is an ancient religion of people looking for explanations for the things that are beyond human power. ... The name of a god either Ramah or Shiva is cried out as the procession moves. ... Each hand holds a sacrificial tool, the Vedas (the oldest scripture considered to be direct revelation of god), water pot, and a rosary. ... The oldest scripture considered to be a direct revelation of god are the Vedas. ... These are then divided into smaller sections within the parts. ...

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As our species advanced further up the evolutionary ladder we encountered even more things that we could not explain with our current knowledge, thus religion filled the gap in our understanding. ... All this is justified though because of the need we've created for these things, and the standard of living we are set into. ... We are responsible for keeping the ever small spark of life lit, and keep it eternal. ... In some sense I believe god was created as an idea to coupe with our loneliness. Giving us hope that one day we will be united with out "god", and we will be complete. ...

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Trace the consciousness and relationship of man, of his god, and his place in the world through art, architecture, literature, and music. ... The temple was where the particular god who watched over that community resided. ... Probably the most common of all things that someone recognizes as Greek are the Doric and Ionic columns that were built in this time. ... About 3000 years ago in the Middle East a small tribe that later grew to a great society, became the central source for the development of the west civilization. ... They also believed in a religious custom called monotheism, wh...

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God is beyond verbal comprehension, which is why, according to Kierkegaard; God can only be understood through silent contemplation, or the realm of the ineffable (Kabir, 2007). ... (Khatiwada) The differences between roles of Asian Islamic, Middle East and western exist not in small scale but vastly. ...

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Followers feel their god has more personal characteristics and is not just completely abstract; this connection that followers feel helps to ensure loyalty. ... He says religion happens most intently within individuals or small groups and communities. ... There are two things patriotism causes. ... Citizens can have willful self-delusion that their state is doing good things. ... It is wrong to say that in all cases violence leads to bad things; also, it is wrong to say in all cases violence leads to good things. ...

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Forester seems oblivious to the fact that bad things bind the group. ... So, the smaller and more unified the group, the more democracy seems like a beloved republic. ... People should speak their mind and speak up for the things they believe in. ... In a fraternity you are surrounded by your brothers who will stick up for you, and in religion not only are the faithful alongside you, but so is God and nothing is more appealing than knowing a higher being has got your back. ...

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