I let him drown. I was angry. You know how when you get angry you don't think? That's no t a sin- he drowned- I thought he was joking- why do I feel it's a sin? If I can get to the fourth church-" (page15). The patient doesn't seem to care about the act he or she committed and the individuals try to justify their sins by claming it was anger not a sin. The patient isn't concerned about the sin committed; she/he just wants to be free from any sin. The patient goes on to further express their sin by saying, "I let my baby die-I have to be forgiven-I couldn't take care of it - I Didn't mean to starve it" (page 15). This further enhances the sinner's motives of only caring about his or herself and having no remorse. According to the prophecy of the four churches, a sinner must have to have repent and have sincere remorse for their actions in order to be exonerated by God (page17-18). The impious pilgrims will stop at nothing to reach their precious four churches. For example, A Grizzled Pilgrims exclaims: "I stole money to come to Rome so God would forgive my sins. Why would God put me in a bus crash before I got to the forth church?"(Page 20). This pilgrim is so delusional and so caught up in the concept of the four churches that he contradicts even the 10 commandments in order to reach his "paradise." The pilgrim doesn't even bother to think that these actions were wrong; ironically he condemns God for putting him in a crash. The absurd actions of many of these pilgrims symbolize the false misconceptions of Catholics and their negligence to accept their sins. .
Father Shapiro, the Catholic Priest and representative of the Vatican, is the antithesis of a stereotypical priest. Father Shapiro doesn't not represent what one would perceive to be a typical Catholic priest. He is characterized as being unsympathetic, politically motivated, and anti-Catholic. For example, Father Shapiro uses Yiddish words such as tsurris and uses Gods name in vain, a violation of the Ten Commandments.
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
The military of Rome could not be matched. ... Rome had a strong and steady government. ... The geography of Rome, led to easy expansion and control. ... Rome had almost free use, no risk trade through out these waters, and having ports on every point in Rome allowed for easy trade directly to the capital. ... In conclusion, Rome's military, government, and geography were key to the success of Rome. ...
"In order to control Sicily, Rome would have to win battles at sea; up to this point, Rome had no working navy. ... Rome managed to win supremacy of the seas, despite having many of their ships destroyed by storms- Rome had yet to figure out where to harbor ships."" ... Rome took advantage of this, and invaded the island. ... He tried to incite revolt among the tribes of Italy, but most feared Rome's wrath should Carthage lose, and they remained with Rome for the most part. ... Instead, he marches on Rome. ...
Rome's location was favorable from a geographical point of view. ... Because Rome was built on the famous seven hills, it was easily defended. ... Early Rome The twin brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 B.C.E founded Rome, and archaeologists have founded that by the eighth century B.C.E there was a settlement consisting of huts on the tops of Rome's Hills. ... Rome had been under the control of seven kings and that two of the last three kings had been Etruscans, a people who were located north of Rome in Etruria. ... By 509 B.C.E., a new Rome had emerged. ...
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
The fall of Rome The fall of Rome wasn't something that happened over night. ... Also, all of Rome did not disintegrate. ... There is no single reason for Rome's decline. ... They were no longer the patriots the mighty Rome deserved. ... Slowly but surely Rome deteriorated, and melted away into the grave....
ROMAN TIMES As my family has the line of ancestors that have continually fought in the military of Rome, I have watched the constant decline of this once great military power. ... There is no willingness to be the great power that Rome once was. There is also a lack of loyalty to this great government of Rome. ... These mercenaries not only could care less about fighting for Rome, but they would even think it better if Rome lost because they were once enemies of the empire themselves. The people of Rome need to do some thinking and figure out what is really important in their lives as ...
The seemingly unstoppable Roman Empire was bound to fall after the many aspects that made Rome such a dominant empire started to fade away. Rome was the center of the world and the thought that such a worldwide power could decline was unheard of. ... Every decision that Rome made had a vast affect on city itself and the rest of the world. ... With the right leadership all of the disastrous decisions could have been prevented and the reign of Rome could have been prolonged long after its fall in 476 AD. ---- In conclusion, the Roman Empire declined based upon the same factors that had caused it...
