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    turn from ethos which means character or nature. Ethos is the fundamental and distinctive characteristic of a group within its social context or period of time‚ typically expressed in its attitudes‚ habits or beliefs. Thus the ethical nature of the gods can be explored in two ways‚ from an Ancient Greek perspective‚ and from a modern perspective. <br> <br>However‚ this exploration from two perspectives violates the term ethical as it should be "a universal system of moral principles and values " applicable

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    The Gods in the Iliad The gods take sides in the Iliad. The gods help their favorite mortals both directly and indirectly. Mortals fight gods and gods fight each other. The world of the Iliad is a world of cosmic conflict. On the side of the Greeks are: On the side of the Trojans are: Athena Aphrodite Hera Apollo Poseidon Artemis Hermes Leto Zeus

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    one hears the word God the image that may come to mind is an individual of supreme power and control‚ unable to be corrupted‚ and one whose intentions are “pure”. In the Iliad the gods are not portrayed in this manner‚ but rather are continuously playing a major role in the war. The Greek Gods are given extreme power over the mortals and use it to instigate‚ further the conflicts during the war‚ and ultimately secure one’s fate. This is evident from the very beginning when the Gods are insulted by humans

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    The Gods Role in The Iliad The gods in The Iliad are very greedy‚ self-centered‚ vain‚ malicious‚ and two-faced. Homer does a very good job of showing us this throughout the entire epic poem‚ and he does it in such a way so that anyone who reads this can understand. All of the gods that get involved in this war have their own self-serving motives behind all of their interference. Right in the very beginning of the epic poem‚ one of Apollo’s priests prays to him to send a plague onto the Achaeans

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    Family in Focus Project God’s design for marriage includes a man leaving his mother and father to become united with his wife and become one flesh with her. God designed this marriage between Adam and Eve to provide partnership‚ spiritual intimacy‚ and the ability to pursue God together as a unit. The purpose of marriage is for man and wife to unite together to steer each other toward Him. Marriage is said to be the firmest foundation for creating a family. Two people with their faith in the Lord

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    The roles the gods played in the Iliad and Troy The gods were more involved in the Iliad than in the movie Troy. In the Iliad they manipulated people’s emotions‚ the weather‚ the outcomes of battle; they would disguise themselves to trick the characters into the move they wanted them to make‚ physically trip them up to give the opponent a better standing. In the movie the gods had no visible role they were more of a believe system and a thought

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    The The Holy Bible or Christian Bible is a book that enlightens‚ tells a story and is a cohesive story of God relationship with man from beginning to end.  The Bible is also the story of God reaching out to mankind and his instructions for life. It includes creation‚ betrayal by man‚ redemption‚ and ultimate salvation.  The Bible contains History‚ but is not a history book‚ Math but is not a math book‚ Science but is not a science book   Health rules but is not a health book. it has spiritual items

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    Why we believe that the bible is inspired of god? 1-One reason is because the bible itself says that it is from god‚ in 2 Tim 3:16 it goes on to say “All scriptures is inspired of god and beneficial for teaching‚ for reproving for setting things straight‚ for disciplining in righteousness‚ that the man of god may be fully competent completely equipped for every good work.” 2- But some might say man wrote the bible so how can it possibly be inspired by god? We being bible trained we understand that

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    Throughout the Bible God is seen giving us everything‚ from the ability to make our own choices; to paying the price of death for our sins. There are thirty-nine books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament and in all of them are examples of God’s love‚ hope‚ and plan of salvation for us. We can also clearly see the healings‚ forgiveness‚ roles of women‚ worship‚ peace and suffering of man. In the earlier books‚ people were required to give blood sacrifices to God in order to pay

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    The Temple Of God Drinking and Tattoos done in excess is sinful and draws Christians away from God. Alcohol isn’t condemned in the Bible The Bible doesn’t say alcohol itself is bad Paul tells Timothy “Stop drinking only water ‚ and use a little wine because of your stomach and frequent illnesses” Solomon wrote “Go ‚ eat your food with gladness and drink your wine with a joyful‚for God has approved what you have done Jesus turned water into wine for the guests in The Wedding at

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