Many ask, “Is the Bible the Word of God?” Dr. Elmer Towns compiled 10 arguments that the Bible is in fact the Word of God. Choosing one of these 10 persuading arguments was a daunting task as they are all equally convincing in my eyes. The extraordinary claims that the Bible is from God intrigued me the most.…
Everywhere you look in the world today, there is always someone trying to persuade you to do something. While watching the television every commercial is sixty seconds of pure persuasion. You can read them in the newspaper. Even while driving on the interstate there are huge billboards that grab your attention to whatever they are advertising. People literally knock on your door trying to persuade you to switch to their religion. The goal of the persuasion is mutual, but the persuasions techniques may differ. The techniques that one uses can depend on many things. For example, the technique a speaker chooses, might depend on your audience or the occasion. In Jonathan Edwards “Sinners in the hands of an Angry God”, Edwards uses three main persuasive techniques which are, connections to reality, his vivid description, and fear of the unknown.…
“Sinners in the hands of an angry God” was preached by Jonathan Edwards during a time when the people were relying on science more than their saviour in heaven, a time when people were lacking in their spiritual needs. This speech opened the eyes of many, and was so powerful it may very well have been the trigger of the great awakening. But why was this speech so powerful? Why did this speech change the lives of thousands? As we can see he used plenty of persuasive techniques, he is very descriptive in his imagery and uses simple metaphors to persuade thousands to repent of their sinful ways and turn to Christ. He planted fear and guilt into their hearts. This sermon is a sermon full of anger and fright, a sermon powerful enough to make the strongest man cry and weep. But the true purpose of this sermon was to bring hope to a nation in need. It ultimately was a message of redemption, a message that Jonathan Edwards believed people needed to hear.…
You made a great point when you mentioned that education is significant to one's success in life. This week reading assignment helped me to acquire knowledge about the conflicting functions of education. For instance, “function 1 socialization: assist in learning to be productive member of society through the passing on of culture” (Ballantine & Hammack, 2012, p. 29). For example, students may have “different experiences depending on their gender, social class, racial, or ethnic background” (Ballantine & Hammack, 2012, p. 29). For example, a student who is low income will receive a different type of education than a member of the upper class. I am excited to learn about the dilemmas that are presently faced and what we can do to create…
At the Gym, written by Mark Doty; has no relation with being at the gym at all; metaphorically speaking it pertains to attending church. The narrative provided is from the author's observation of other people in the church. The primary metaphor of this poem is religiously based in the sense people have determination to release their burdens with the desire of overcoming tribulations through prayer. Many smaller metaphors inside the poem leading the reader to believe there is faith veiled throughout. This metaphor is explained in this essay by many other small metaphors; Salt-stain is really tears, the vinyl is from the pews/benches in the church. How this metaphor references something manmade, the association of grief emotions in this poem such as hopelessness and despair. While more positive emotions of relief and hope are set forth; leading one to happiness. Many hidden religious aspects contained throughout the poem are brought to light.…
In order to answer this question, we have to focus on four aspects: what role did religion have in establishing colonial government before independence? How did religion influence any of the founding fathers? How did religion influence the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? How has the role of religion changed in public life since the founding of the U.S. Government? Let’s find the answer one by one.…
In this English 0812: Analytical Reading and Writing, I have learned a great deal of beneficial knowledge in writing. As a bilingual person who knows Chinese and English, I struggle with Literature writing a lot ever since young. Even though I grew up in the United States from Kindergarten, English is still a challenging subject in my educational path. After attending the English 0812 class in this semester, I have improved on my writing, analyzing, revising, and editing skills. I am very satisfied and pleased with my development. Throughout the English 0812 class, I have written a total of 3 essays: “Technology Influence American Student’s Perceptions on Plagiarism”, “Privacy Concerns on Internet”, and “Integration of Chinese Food with American’s…
“There were not six million Jews murdered; there was one murder, six million times.” said the Holocaust survivor Abel Herzberg. (Herzberg) Holocaust was the most terrific event in the history of civilization that comprised genocides of Jews, physically disabled, homosexual and gypsies, in death camps. Elie goes through torture and terror and is treated as animals like other Jews. Elie doesn’t see any hope of light coming to his life which is dark and unpredictable as Night. Night is a memoir inscribed by Elie talking about the dreadful incident, his relationship with his father and how he lost his faith in God. It is endured with sorrow, horror and sufferings. Revolted by the torture he must sustain, Elie questions if God really exists, “Why, but why should I bless him? Because he in his great might, had created Auschwitz, Birkenau, Buna, and so many other factories of death? (67). Elie’s faith is devastated and shaken. He has changed from how he was as a child. Holocaust changes him as a person, takes away his interest in religion, makes him loose his faith, fills him with hatred and changes his view towards the Lord.…
I currently approach the reading in the course very cautiously. When reading any of the material in or out of class, I take my time. It is important to do so because by going to quick, there is a chance of missing some of the material. By reading slowly I can assure myself that I have better chance of taking in more information. Also by removing myself from any distractions, I can concentrate harder on the things that I am reading. Preparing for my reading sessions in advance helps to optimize my chance of greater concentration on my reading materials.…
In the story of “The Shinning Houses” the character Mrs. Fullerton had the great impact on how does the society goes. The community she live were changed and made it to more modern and the new neighbors in the community wanted Mrs. Fullerton’s house to be demolished. Throughout the story of “The Painted Door” Anne is the character that is always lonely and bored. She always wants to be beside her husband especially at the time when there were a snowstorm coming.…
I can remember saying some harsh things about someone and then the person I said them to went back and said something totally different. Words can so often be turned around to hurt someone. Its best to just bite your tongue and keep your mouth shut. Destructive words are those who hurt others. Constructive words are words of wisdom, inspiration, and compliments. I have learned its better to find the positive things in people than the negative. Even if you can only find one positive thing to say that’s better than having destructive words.…
Of the ten arguments that the Bible is the Word of God, I believe that the most compelling argument is The Convicting, Convincing, Converting Power of the Message.…
Authors write for a purpose, for something that they believe in. Patrick Henry’s Speech to the Second Convention and Thomas Paine’s The Crisis No. 1 both have similar goals and purposes.…
It was a hot August morning in 2011 as my mom dropped me off for my first day at a new school. I was an anxious sixth grader and was uneasy at the thought of being the new girl. Not only was I attending a new school, but I was transitioning from a public to private school, where I had no friends. Now, as a junior in high school, I realize that becoming familiar to a new school was one of the hardest adjustments I would ever have to make because of the many ways it contrasted from a public school. Becoming familiar in a new area of life is considered becoming literate. According to Patricia Aufderheide, “Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create messages in a variety of forms.” (qtd. in Livingstone 3). Evaluating how I became literate in a new school is a form of literacy. Becoming literate in a new school included changing my wardrobe, study skills, and personality that would heavily impact my middle and high school experience.…
Reading and writing are one’s tools to identifying their true self. Growing up, we step into a world where we are taught lessons about morality, good versus evil, and right from wrong. As children we are taught these lessons, but it’s only once we become young adults that we really experience these lessons. Throughout my adolescent years, I have really begun to understand what it means to have an identity, and how to connect with it. One of the main ways that helped me understand who I truly am was reading literature. Genres such as fantasy and mystery became a way to help me escape the limitations of social expectations and would let me be whoever I wanted to be, whether that was a savvy 16 year-old detective with incredible observation skills,…