Iconoclastic controversy An icon is and abstract‚ simplified image. The word “iconoclast” means “image breaker.” The Iconoclastic Controversy took place under the years of Leo III’s rule. During this time‚ people were worshiping pictures of things. They were praying to them rather then praying to God. It was wrong because the Bible says do not make any graven images. Leo knew this was wrong‚ so he ordered all pictures and images that were religious to be removed from all churches so people
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The iconoclastic controversy began in mid 700 A.D. It was a religious dispute between Christians on whether icons‚ paintings‚ mosaics‚ statues‚ etc. should be allowed in the church. One side felt there was a need for icons in the church while the other side felt that icons in the church turned the focus of worship away from God and into idolatry. Both sides had a point but there was much dispute in the early church as to what was the correct theology. Icons had been a large part of the church
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While this is the biggest controversy on this passage I will discuss no more about it‚ and focus more on the minor controversies that get little attention. These issues are more textual and tend to either add a lot or a little meaning to the text. To start off with I will outline the text so that you can have a deeper understanding of what I am talking about. I. Setting (Introduction) a. 7:53-8:2 II. Case 8:3-8:6a a. Claim 8:3-8:4 b.
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Ebonics Controversy Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine and discuss two articles which explore the current controversy regarding the confusion of approaching Ebonics in the Oakland school district. It will discuss the four key terms‚ pidgin‚ creole‚ dialect‚ and language‚ which were misunderstood and misused by the Oakland School Board. The paper will also suggest what the school board could have done differently which would have reduced the negative publicity that surrounded the
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Controversies over video games center on debates around video game content and the potential for it to negatively impact player attitude and behavior. Since the early 1980s‚ video games have become part of the political discourse with advocates emphasizing their nature as an expressive medium (protected under the freedom of speech laws of many countries)‚ and detractors promoting various theories that video games are harmful for society and thus subject to legislative oversight and restrictions.
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My Holidays Two weeks ago‚ everyone was looking forward to this Christmas holiday. It was a great chance for people to relax! We could meet our families and friends during the holiday. For some people‚ it might be interesting to go on vacations. But for me‚ the holidays were not enjoyed. It was not what I had expected. Unlike China‚ the winter break here is way shorter. I
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a roaring wildfire. As the popularity of video games began to rise‚ the games began to evolve and branch out into the wide variety of different genres and categories that are seen today. However‚ just like any form of popular media or culture‚ controversy has sparked around video games and has become shrouded around the world of video games. Many people believe that video games have no positive aspects whatsoever‚ and some have even claimed that video games actually present the world with various
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Natives. These mascots and cultural figures are part of the Native American culture. To go and generalize these people into a sports team that have nothing to do with who they are‚ is being very prejudice‚ misleading‚ and in many ways wrong. This controversy should not even be something to think about. These people deserve the right to be heard and understood that their names‚ tribal figures‚ and beliefs are theirs. Mascots used to define them bring nothing but racism‚ shame‚ stereotyping‚ and generalization
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The holidays! They’re supposed to be a time of warmth‚ happiness and excitement. For many people‚ they are. Although for some‚ the season can be just the opposite. Joyous feelings‚ family and religious traditions can be overshadowed by stress‚ fatigue and gloom--"the blues." In addition to all of the gifts‚ goodies‚ decorations and events‚ the holiday season can be filled with many pressures. To reduce a stressful holiday‚ people should look at the simple ways that are all around them. I believe
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given by Gross‚ “can’t remember a time when people on the reservation weren’t arguing about the team name‚ evenly divided between people who were proud of it and those who were ashamed.” (Price) This statement alone lets us know that this is a controversy.
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