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    1930s. During this time‚ whites were superior to blacks. Lee uses the case against Tom Robinson to depict the impact slavery has had on racial views towards blacks. Tradition‚ being the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation‚ is an example of how previous ways of life effect the present. Through the experiences of the Finch family during the time of the Tom Robinson case‚ it is evident that tradition affects the lives of individuals in a negative way because it shapes the

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    mass population rarely uses guns to protect themselves. Without gun control‚ people could continue to harm each other in inhumanely terms. America is simply a caretaker to unnecessary violence nationwide. Another prominent use for guns is massacre against one’s own self and calamities. In addition to the thousands of annual murders‚ roughly 22‚000 people die accidentally from a gun or use one to commit

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    Holding animals captive and under cruel training might cause many dangers not just to the animals‚ but to the people and trainers as well. Dangers and problems are very unexpected especially when working with wild animals who at any time can turn against their trainers causing trouble and

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    Excursus: What is “good” according to the Roman Catholic Tradition? (Ref. Gula‚ Richard. 1989. Faith Informed By Reason) The nature of the concept good is the full realization of any beings’ potential‚ or to achieve perfection. The innate tendency within the human person to seek perfection is the ontological basis for the fundamental moral obligation – to realize one’s potential‚ or to be all I can be. Actions are moral when it arise from this innate tendency and contribute to the full

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    Waste” ). It is kept underwater for a span of five to ten years until the radiation goes down to levels that can be recovered and brought up by large storage concrete casks. The final disposal of spent fuel is a often topic‚ and is often an argument against the usage of nuclear reactors (“Nuclear Waste” ). The options that are included are either deep geologic storage‚ or recycling. The sun will consume it

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    The Incan Empire had a very complex religion and it was an important part in everyday life. The Incas were polytheists which means they had multiple gods‚ and most of their gods were connected to forces of nature. The Inca’s main gods were Viracocha (the superior god)‚he was originally worshiped by the pre-Inca community of Peru. He is believed to have created the moon and the sun on Lake Titicaca. It is said after he was done creating the world and the heavens‚ he traveled from different places

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    The Inca believed in very many gods .one of these many gods was the god of weather his name was llapa also the god of fire manco capa. Once again another god supay leader of the underworld however there are a ton more gods like imanmana the winter god apu the mountain god the lightning god apocatequil zaramama the god of corn and grains capacati the god the lakes also there is quilla the moon god and the god of flowers lofua the god of rain pariacaca the god of wealth is ekkeko the god of happiness

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    taken on a literary journey to a Nigerian tribe‚ the Umuofia‚ to experience first-hand the struggles of a warrior named Okonkwo. At first glance‚ the novel appears to be written for a very specific audience: scholars familiar with Nigerian history‚ traditions‚ and culture. However‚ upon further examination the novel reveals itself to be a striking chronicle of human experiences‚ universal themes‚ and timeless struggles that appeal to every human‚ regardless of familiarity with Nigerian culture. Taken

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    a time (Lin). Since animals cannot decide and vocalize their decision to be tested on‚ the decision is forced upon them. In testing labs across the world‚ “Discriminating against animals because they do not have the cognitive ability‚ language‚ or moral judgement that humans do is no more justifiable than discriminating against human beings with severe mental impairments”

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    Animal testing is the act of using non-human animals for scientific experimentation‚ usually to ensure whether a product is safe for humans or not. However‚ animal testing is used worldwide‚ and its purpose ranges from guaranteeing the safety of domestic products to aiding medical research‚ particularly in the areas of biology and chemistry. This has always been a very controversial issue‚ but it first became a concern of Great Britain when in 1822‚ the country passed the Martin’s Act‚ which outlaws

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