Became Pope Karol‚ or Pope Jonh Paul II as we know him‚ was one of the most couragous men because of all the hardships he faced in his lifetime.In the movie we only saw a small portion of them because the movie stopped right as he became pope. I am sure he faced many many more while serving his term as Pope. Being from Poland‚ and being a Catholic made him a prime target for discrimination back when the Natzis were trying to eliminate many different groups of people because of their beliefs. Although
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History 30-March-2012 Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II was also known as Karol Jo`zef Wojtyla. He was born on May 18‚ 1920 in Poland. His papacy lasted 9‚664 days‚ which was from October 22‚ 1978 to April 2‚ 2005. Pope John Paul II was known as the most traveled pope‚ the longest lived pope‚ most influential pope in the history of the Catholic Church‚ and most importantly the most influential leader of the twentieth century. Suffering from Parkinson’s disease‚ the young pope had to endure symptoms
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Pope John Paul II Today we watched a film about an interesting person. His ideas‚ principles‚ and strength of spirit to conquer. He was an extraordinary man. During his pontificate‚ he dedicated his life to the benefit of humanity. He fought against communism. In 1939‚ when World War II began‚ Karol Wojtyla was a student‚ but he studied secretly during the German occupation of Poland. During a trip to the East with his father‚ Karol sees suffering and evil that humans are able to cause. Аfter
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the 14th Dalai Lama. Now you may not be too familiar with exactly what that means‚ and no it does not in any way have to do with the llamas that spit. In short‚ the Dalai Lamas are the manifestations of the Bodhisattva (Buddha) of Compassion who chose to be reincarnated to serve the people‚ and indeed helping people is exactly what his holiness the Dalai Lama sets out to do. As I continue‚ I’d like to discuss with you several topics‚ such as how the discovery of the current Dalai Lama came about
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the Dalai Lama and John Pope II Perspective The complexities on the issue of the relationship between religion and morality is intriguing in the sense that there is no right or wrong answer‚ but merely your own intrinsic belief. The 14th Dalai Lama‚ spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists‚ believes that you can’t have religion without morals‚ but you can have morals without religion. This seems to contrast with the view of John Paul II‚ in the sense that he passionately believes that moral truth
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inspiring others to action.” Someone who encompasses these traits is St. John Paul II. He was the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church for 27 years and during that time he led and inspired many people. St. John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla in Poland on May 18‚ 1920 (“John Paul II: The Millennial Pope‚” 2014). In 1938‚ he found his calling to the church but was unable to pursue his dream because World War II started (“John Paul II Biography‚” 2014). Poland was taken over by Germany under communist rule
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"Stupidity is also a gift from God‚ but we mustn’t misuse it." From 1523 up until October 15‚ 1978‚ the pope elected was Italian. That all changed one day later‚ when Karol Wojtyla‚ Pope John Paul II‚ was elected pope. St. Pope John Paul II was and still is a modern day example of Jesus’s love for us. Karol Wojtyla had a hard childhood but did not blame God‚ but dedicated his life to him. He hid from the Nazis‚ took care of his family‚ and served God all at one time. His mother died when he was
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What does the review tell us about the Dalai Lama’s reputation and role in the West? How far does the impression given by the reviewer match the wider reputation of the Dalai Lama as evidenced by the sources discussed in Book 1‚ Chapter 7? The reviewer gives a very reverential and respectful view of the Dalai Lama. The review itself does tells us little about the reputation of the Dalai Lama in the West‚ rather it gives the reviewers perception of him. He does tell us that‚ "he has won admiration
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The pro of being a Dalai Lama is not having to worry about your future because you already know what’s in store for you. Imagine looking through the eyes of young Dalai Lama who is destined to inherit as well as govern a whole kingdom. Since as far back as you remember people have told you that your soul is possessed with that of a highly accomplished‚ and respected person. Without permission‚ your whole life has been planned out for you whether you like it or not. Teaching of other cultures‚ languages
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The Dalai Lama Speech ‘World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is‚ I think‚ the manifestation of human compassion.’ Quoted by a man of peace‚ a man of many names‚ the Ocean of Wisdom‚ the Compassionate‚ the Presence‚ but mainly known as the 14th Dalai Lama‚ Tenzin Gyatso was recognised as the reincarnation of his predecessor‚ the 13th Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lamas are believed to be the Bodhisattva Avalokite vara‚ a heavenly being that embodies
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