Essays on Spirits

For a long time, art and culture of the peoples of Africa remained a mystery to the rest of the world. The study of culture and art of the peoples of the African continent has discovered their unique traditions and way of life. Masks and weapons make the basis of their culture. These so-called artifacts are present in every village and every African city. It is impossible to imagine Africa without masks; they reflect the uniqueness and originality of the local customs and beliefs. Unfortunately, African wooden sculpture is poorly preserved in the hot and humid climate. That is ...

SPORTS MANAGEMENT STYLES

Like every field, the field of sports is one where participants require some form of coaching, mentoring and motivation. Leaders and managers have a strong role in the field of sports because they set out a direction for the players and channelize their dream to become reality. People who are interested in sports are those who are motivated from inside and want to stay healthy and active at the same time. Internal motivation becomes productive when it receives appreciation and there is someone who can actually show the players when and how to make the most of their abilities ...

The universe itself created the gods.

The Titans came first. Olympus. Olympus was located at a region above the mountains of the earth, commonly thought of in Mt. Olympus.

The Seasons

Ambrosia Nectar (see chart)

Lesser Gods

Aphrodite Ares god of love

Hymen

Hebe, daughter of Zeus and Hera and wife to Hercules. Ganymede Iris The Graces—three of them, he daughters of Zeus and Eurynome. The Muses (goddesses of the arts)—they are nine of them, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, companions of Apollo. Some mortals went to Mount Olympus, and some achieved god status. Gods of the Waters Poseidon Ocean ruled the great river, husband to Tethys. ...

Beer ranks highly among the most desired alcoholic drinks in Europe. The commencement of beer consumption initiated in Western Europe and soon after extended to Eastern Europe. Russia and Ukraine are among the main nation’s leading in the consumption of alcoholic drink in Eastern Europe. The rate of consumption of beer in Europe is advanced compared to other alcoholic drinks like Wine and Spirits which comprise Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, and several others. In the recent past, the beer market in Russia has been defined because of the macro economy, inevitable momentous price upturns and the change in regulations ( ...

Term Paper

Marketing Warner Edwards Gins in China Introduction Globalisation has caused many companies around the world to move from their country of operation to other jurisdictions to set up various businesses. This approach is through foreign direct investment which includes the use of various techniques to ensure that a corporate entity establishes a business in a foreign jurisdiction with the view of making profits and attaining other long-term goals. The international business environment has numerous issues and challenges and this creates the need for the utilisation of a unique system of strategic management in order to thrive and survive in ...

Introduction

Culture is the primary factor that distinguishes individuals from each other in different countries and societies. Culture determines how people react to various situations, the acceptable ways of the society as well as their way of carrying out daily activities (Bhui et al., 2007). With the modernization and globalization in the current world, cultural competence and sensitivity have significant impacts on the interaction of the people across the globe. The paper indicates how cultural competence and sensitivity affects the mental health of the client. It is a reflection on how culture influences the interaction of a nurse with the ...

Primary source analysis Chapter 7, which is entitled “Demons and spirits”, centers on two postmortem halves of the person – demons and spirits or yin and yang – and unites three selections of extracts from some written works by the representatives of the Han dynasty proving that these two phenomena can be regarded both as the concepts of different kinds and as the concepts that can be integrated on some basis. The author of the first selection exhibits functions of some social customs based on demons and spirits taking into consideration their social utility. The second selection, written by ...

The code of ethics stands out as a wide concept on how human beings treat each other. In most contexts, it acts as a guideline for determining whether an action is fit or not and narrows down to the overall treatment. It is for this reason that various philosophers and lawmakers find it hard to create a particular code, which can govern or direct people entirely. Unlike robots, human beings act and react differently depending on their interaction with each other. Hence, most of the guidelines provided by people in regards to the code of ethics have conflicting opinions ...

Buddhism, like all the other Eastern religions, originated from “Animism”, which is the belief that everything in the universe has an essence, a spirit or a soul. As a way of life, it is similar to the other religions in promoting morality, generosity, kindness, harmony, and respect for all living beings including mother nature. Alike Hinduism, Buddhism believes in the following: 1. Reincarnation, wherein the soul is reborn into another body based on the level of spiritual attainment from the previous life. 2. Karma, which is either the positive or the negative effects of an individual’s actions. 3. ...

Study Statement

According to WHO, the Americans are not the most drinking nation in the world with 9.43 liters of pure alcohol per person per year. However, this is a third higher than the world average (6.1 liters) and is far beyond the threshold (7 liters), after which scholars observe degradation and degeneration of the nation. According to the most recent data of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the US financial losses from the abuse of alcoholic beverages by citizens of the country make up 223.5 billion dollars a year. In addition, there are two tendencies in the United ...

According to Christopher Bader, Joe Baker and Frederick Carson Mencken in Paranormal America: Ghost encounters, UFO sightings, Bigfoot hunts, and other curiosities in religion and culture (2011) research shows that “more than 2/3 of Americans have paranormal beliefs with this being manifested in their penchant for movies with paranormal themes. This statistic is not alarming since evidently the paranormal and the supernatural have been a part of human culture since the beginning of time. In fact, in most religions paranormal experiences are either commonplace, or show up without alarm to the persons practicing that particular religion. While persons without ...

Literature

Obesity is a major problem both in the US and worldwide. Using the biopsychosocial model, describe how the relationships between each of the concepts in the model contribute to making it more difficult for someone who is obese to lose weight. In your response, you must discuss all six possible directions in the model. [6%] The biological concept. The approach states that there are pathogens, including the germs and the toxins that takes an active part in precipitating illness and thus prevents an individual from losing weight. The psychological or behavioral concept. The component reviews the potential psychological causes ...

Abstract

The Vietnamese are unusual and even unique people. Despite the fact that this nationality was influenced by three world religions - Confucianism, Hinduism and Buddhism, and each religion had a significant impact on the historic course and development of the Vietnamese society. Culture of the Vietnamese people is unique and distinctive, and the process of its development has been lasting for the third millennium. The Vietnamese have many interesting and unusual traditions that they are likely to follow in order to keep their identity among the representatives of another culture. Language and cultural barriers are two main reasons why ...

4. Environmental Analysis 4.1. Operating Factors Some of the common goals in any restaurant regardless of size is the desire to make money, control food and labor cost and to retain employees . A restaurant is one of the toughest businesses to run successfully because of the long hours involved, the high turnover and the relatively low pay when compared to the number of hours. Therefore it is clear that human resource is a critical operating factor. An understanding of the nature of the market is also essential; factors like market saturation and market trends are critical to operating a ...

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Introduction Vampires are mythical creatures that appear in ancient folklores. Most cultures have their own version of the vampire although they share a common characteristic; that is, the lust for human blood. There is no particular gender to the vampire character. Male and female vampires do exists even in ancient literatures, making the vampire one of the most gender neutral characters. The depiction of the female vampire in human culture, however, is an interesting way of looking into the development of women, particularly on how society views women and their social status over the course of time. ...

Absolut vodka has developed into one of the largest spirit corporations in the world. The Swedish company’s campaign of “constant creativity” have caused it to perform strongly over the years. Absolut was founded in 1879 by Lars Olsson Smith, and by the time he was in his twenties, Smith controlled one-third of the Swedish vodka production by improving the production process and using local products (Pernod Ricard). Distilling this fine liquor in a country where vodka was already a rich tradition, Smith invented the process of continuous distillation, where the liquor is continuously distilled through its production. This ...

Superstitions in American culture

Superstitions refer to belief in magic and fear of the unknown, which leads individuals to adopt irrational behaviors. The influence of superstitions on individuals has remained strong throughout human history, but this influence has been declining with increased urbanization and education of the masses. The Halloween superstition reflects a fear of some power by human beings, which is beyond their understanding and control. However, some superstitions remain prevalent in American culture and other industrialized societies. During Halloween it is traditionally believed that it is a period that common myths, omens and folklore have more weight for the people who ...

The case why some spirits products are popular all over the world, while others, as a rule, do not go beyond the borders of the country where they are produced has many causes. First of all, it is important to note that the presence of local spirits products is for the best. After all, local products fully meet the tastes of the people of this region (Velvett, 2015); in another country such drinks, most likely, simply will not be appreciated. One might contradict that such spirits products as cognac and champagne are also local products but they are popular ...

An analysis of the problems associated with the word "Troll" require a study of the words etymology in relation to its origin and the way in which it has evolved and developed throughout the years. An analysis of the research available on the etymology of the word suggests Scandinavian origins that can be traced deep into the Scandinavian folklores. The word "troll" is, therefore, quite ancient as well as complex and contradictory in nature. The various Scandinavian countries identify trolls as mythological creatures in their literary cultures. However, trolls do differ in their nature from the various countries, meaning ...

Is power generative or destructive? Can a man have both love and power at the same time? Since we are talking about characteristics, it is difficult to sum up an answer.. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.” (Engebretson) This quote coming from one of the wisest human beings will remind us directly of Macbeth. Macbeth did his best to show the ...

Is power generative or destructive? Can a man have both love and power at the same time? Since, we are talking about characteristics, it’s impossible to generalize an answer. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.” Hearing this quote coming from one of the wisest human being, will remind us directly of Macbeth. Macbeth has done all of his power to ...

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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Japanese funeral traditions; we are going to answer the most important question, What are the rituals of the Japanese funerals? We are going to reveal in details some of the most important highlights of the Japanese funeral culture, according to chronological order, starting from the moment of death till the burial process itself.

The First Moments After Death.

Japan has a mix of Buddhism and Shintoism beliefs; yet when it comes to death, most of the Japanese follow the Buddhism rituals (Wiren). The moment a person dies, “Water of the last moment” ceremony begins. This ...

Introduction 2

The Discovery of Shang Dynasty Bronze Vessels 3 The Shang Dynasty 4 The Bronze Age 6 Conclusion 7

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The Beauty of Shang Bronze Vessels Introduction The Chinese culture has been identified as one of the oldest and most complex of its kind to have ever existed on planet Earth. The fact that the Chinese, despite intermingling with other cultures throughout history, have maintained a unique writing style provides an insight into this complexity. However, the Chinese are also famed for their culture, which is unique in many ways. One of the cultural practices that the Chinese have maintained over ...

The Grass Dancer, a book written by Susan Power, who descends from the Native American Sioux people, fascinates the reader with the elaborateness of the plot, complex kinship and thematic saturation. Power weaves a complex story of life and relationships of a young Sioux Harley Wind Soldier living in a reservation in Dakota and struggling to regain his identity. However, the far from being one-sided or hackneyed: the author deploys various techniques to portray the story of the entire Sioux Nation through the array of interrelated characters. However, the main peculiarity of the book lies in Power’s careful ...

Business

Five Forces Analysis of the U.S. Brewery Industry The beer industry can be considered from Section 312 in accordance with the North American Industry Classification system, which indicates that the brewery or the beer industry comprises of manufacturing of tobacco product and beverage (Tremblay and Tremblay). In the brewery industry, there are three types of firms or establishments. First type includes the firms that are involved in manufacturing of non-alcoholic beverages, second type consists of firms that focus on manufacturing of alcoholic beverages via the process of fermentation, and third type includes the firms that are considering production of ...

“A man's life was a series of transition rites which brought him nearer to his ancestors” (Achebe 122). – One of the impacts of colonization is the disappearance of cultural or traditional practices. This quote shows how a life of an individual is related to his or her culture or origin. “Behind them was the big and ancient silk-cotton tree which was sacred. Spirits of good children lived in that tree waiting to be born. On ordinary days young women who desired children came to sit under the shade” (Achebe 46). – This quote illustrates the richness of the culture of ...

Hayao Miyazaki does not like to give interviews and as a great cinema master he is permitted to avoid them. However, judging by those interviews available, it is possible to conclude that he appears to be rather pessimistic in respect to the future, in general. This is rather interesting, since his cinematic works do not have any element of pessimism. Instead, the majority of his movies provide viewers with the glimpse of hope. For instance in Spirited Away, Chihiro manages to survive the hardship without any complaints and even proposes a fantastic ability to deal with them effectively. In ...

The traditional African religious beliefs and cultural orientations have developed for thousands of years, and they are still deeply rooted in some of the traditional African societies that are still living in some of the remotest places in the world (Mbiti 74). Among the civilized African communities, the practice is still there but is not as deep-rooted as it was before. Just like the other traditional communities in the world, for istance, the Brazilians, Chinese, Indians, American Indians among other groups, the perception of living dead still dwell in their traditions (Mbiti 78). Though different African communities have different ...

The film “Lost in Translation” is really about the difficulties in translation, but not so much in the linguistic sense, as in the human, - translation of others’ feelings ("Lost In Translation (2003)"). The film is not so much the words as the information, the mood and emotions are not concluded just in words. This is perhaps one of the few movies, where the characters’ silence can be comfortable and talk about many things. A slow, as it might seem, dragged action is not the lack of pictures – that's the essence of the whole atmosphere of loneliness – the characters ...

Vodka

Vodka

Background Introduction

Vodka remains one of the most consumed alcoholic drinks in the world despite undergoing multiple reinventions. The drink is distilled from vegetables or grain mash fermentation. From the high proof fermentation, the alcohol content is measured. A half percentage of alcohol can be measured by a single proof degree. From these metrics, percentages of alcohol content in a bottle can then be established. For example, 100 level proof has 50% alcohol, 90% proof has 45% alcohol, and the rest follows proportionally. Distilled vodka sometimes reaches proof of up to 145 high. At such levels, vodka is a neutral ...

Alcohol is a substance which has been consumed by people for centuries, and its importance lies in social, religious and cultural settings. However, the consumption of alcohol is taken in a restricted manner because it has certain repercussion for the user when they take the drug in large amounts (NCBI, 2016). According to the Drug Enforcement Association (DEA), alcohol is not exactly listed under any of the schedules as other drugs partly because it falls in the range of spirits and liquefied drinks which are not equated with other drugs that are of a different capacity (DEA, 2016). Alcohol ...

Question 1

The function of gossip is to build strong bonds between individuals (Wert and Salovey 123). Individuals can share ideas, opinions, and emotions by finding common grounds that unite them. These points of convergence, whether positive or negative, unifies them in long-term friendships or a temporary association. Gossip also facilitates social comparisons that can either build up or tear down an individual. By comparing themselves with others, people gain insights into the validity of their opinions and beliefs, hence the description of gossip as “self-evaluative” (Wert and Salovey 123). Self-evaluation creates an avenue for identifying the shortfalls in one’s ...

How did Thomas Hobbes Understand The Connection Between Religion And Politics?

Introduction Thomas Hobbes was born in 1588 in England; he was an English Philosopher of the 17th century who was best known for the work done in the fields of political and moral philosophies. He wrote a book named as Leviathan (1651) in which he shared his political views. The early life of Thomes Hobbes was spent free of anxiety as he attained education from the finest institutions where he interacted with the most intellectual people and prominent personalities who were expert in their fields. His work struggled a lot to gain society acceptance. His books are the depiction ...

Introduction

The world we live in today has not always been what it is but has been built to what it is today. While little is known of the Western world, specifically the Americas before explorers such as Christopher Columbus discovered it, there exists rich literature of ancient civilizations that have shaped all spheres of modern life. The most recognized civilizations include the Egyptian civilization, the Roman Empire, and the Greek civilization. The fall of one civilization led to the rise of another civilization and so forth. The earliest recorded civilization, however, is the Egyptian civilization and scholars have credited ...

Ghost stories and narratives can take many different forms and change according to history, location and culture. What is considered scary in one culture could be dismissed as a fantastic tale or a comical narrative by another. The cultural values and everyday narratives of the people in a certain location determine what is scary and what is not. The West and the East have different cultural values and beliefs. They differ not only in simple matters such as greeting a stranger but also in the principles that govern their conduct in life and business. These differences are also evident ...

Witchcraft can be defined as the use and application of magical powers typically obtained from sorcery or evil spirits in performing unbelievable things. Or it can as well be defined as the invocation and exercise of alleged powers which are supernatural in nature in controlling events or people with the involvement of magic or sorcery. Therefore, a witch can be described as an individual who performs these supernatural scenes. In most cases, the unavoidable element of witchcraft is the infliction of painful feeling to one party in efforts of satisfying the wants of the other party. These painful inflictions ...

The Tempest by William Shakespeare is interestingly simple yet complex in its own way. It has the complete recipe that categorizes it as a true Shakesperian play written during his time, with its magical theme as opposed to what ‘s real, the conflict between a father and his dhild, or between the old and the new, and the most apparent struggle for power. The play, with its constant reference to power and culture, appears to be an elucidation on European colonization. There were so much indication in the text, such as the arrival of Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, ...

A NIELSEN REPORT

KT Drinks, a UK based spirits manufacturer, is planning to launch a premium golden rum in the UK market in the last quarter of 2016. To promote the product and before the launch, KT drinks wants to partner with a soft drink manufacturer for its campaign. A prospective partner is Roundhouse Ginger Beer. The benefits envisioned for a partnership campaign are as follows:

Campaign will receive joint funding from the soft drink manufacturer

A joint campaign would help differentiate this golden rum from competitor products and therefore catch attention of the consumer; they will be willing to try the product Rum and ginger beer is a well known and ...

Past, Present, and Future

The Significance of American Indian Ceremonies: Past, Present, and Future

Introduction

Every ceremony in the Native American culture plays a vital and significant role, especially with its people. Some individuals outside the culture often referred the ceremonies as a religion, however, most Native Americans considered their ceremonies as beliefs and practices. The beliefs and practices are part of their rich culture, an integral part of their being, and strongly influenced by their unique methods of living such as acquiring for food, hunting, and agriculture. Every Native American who practiced the tradition and culture believed that their ceremonies could help them ...

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Jenny Price article entitled “Remaking American Environmentalism: On the Banks of the L.A. River” mentioned that since 2000, environmentalist groups started committing to bring the L.A. River back to life. The revival project is rather an unrealistic but a project which has the full passion of the brave and unfettered fighting spirits of environmentalists. It is what Jenny Price mentioned as the future American Environmentalism, which is taking root on the banks of the L.A. River. It is environmentalism that they have started and wanted to be continued. Price narrated that in the 1960s to 70s, their generation’s ...

Abstract

The Hmong is one of the many human race groups who at the moment are occupying Minnesota and California cities found in the United States of America. The group is from different countries found in Asia for instance China, others from Vietnam whereas others have their roots in the country of Thailand. The research seeks provide in-depth understanding of traditional cultural practices of Hmong people, comparing them with present time in order to motivate critical and creative thinking about differences in western culture and also prompt more research questions in the intercultural communication frontier. This paper will seek to ...

Alcohol just like any other good has different brands so as to meet the customer’s demand. Alcoholic beverages are usually of three types; beer, wines, and spirits. Each and every consumer has their own preference of the drink. As such, bars ensure that they have all these drinks in their counters so as to ensure that consumer’s preferences are readily available. The following paper would look at several aspects pertaining to one of the bars I visited and some of the observations I made that are in relations to the questions put forward. I recently visited Royals ...

Hello Dave,

You know, a couple days ago I watch a TV show where the theme of intolerance was slightly noticed. The thing is in this ‘slightly’ – it seems like nowadays only a few people can clearly formulate its origins and reasons it still exists. With it, I also remembered the movie Crash, which also discussed some racial tensions (Crash). It was as if the TV show and movie were pulling me in the same direction. Maybe it is a coincidence, but on our last lecture we had some topics connected with this problem. Thus, in this letter I will try ...

Rock music has evolved over the ages and can be traced back to the years of the 1940s. Rock music emerged after fusion of different music genres like country music, jazz, blues western swing, rhythm and blues amongst other (Covach 3). The early rock musicians are like Little Richard, Bill Haley, and Chuck Berry. They are credited with the popularization of rock music in the world as they presented unique fashion styles, dance moves and even integrated pop culture in their music. Though this genre of music was in existence in early 1940, it came to acquire its name ...

Chinua Achebe manages, in a highly entertaining and educative way, to present the theme of collectivism in the Nigeria before the merciless yet highly effective occupation of the British in Nigeria. The Ibo society that forms the setting of the book is a microcosm of not just Nigeria but also the rest of the Eastern countries. Chinua Achebe tells the story of the people of Igbo land of Eastern Nigeria before and immediately after their contact with the Western culture. The story revolves around the life of Okwonkwo, a tragic hero, depicting his birth, how he rises from a ...

Nature has many aspects depending of the viewpoint of an individual. Different people have various opinions of nature, either in a scientific view, religious view or even cultural view. From the stars in the sky, the sun, the moon the landscape, the flora and fauna all have a deep meaning to various individuals or groups. The following is an analysis of three writings of writers who portrayed their views on nature. N. Scott Momaday through her article, “The Way to Rainy Mountain” explains the nature through her viewpoint while “The Solace of Open Spaces” by Gretel Ehrlich shows the ...

Shintoism and Buddhism in Japanese History

Before the spread of today’s religion, the early civilizations had different views as to how they could explain the things around them. Some would say it is the work of spirits who dwell upon plants, animals and inanimate objects while others believe in the intervention of divine beings who created the world prior to mankind. While some of these early beliefs have been forgotten in favor of newer religions, there are countries where early beliefs played heavily in the formation of the nation and even triggered a conflict to occur when a new religion was introduced to the ...

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Daoism 3 Confucianism 6 Buddhism 9 Conclusion 12

Introduction

Meditation is a way to transform the mind, relax, build an inner energy and increase life forces, a practice aimed to reach a specific altered state of consciousness. The beginnings of meditations date back to appearing of the major East Asian schools and religions as Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Nowadays, meditations are popular not only in the East but also in the Western countries. They are ways of personal growth and parts of psychotherapeutic programs that benefit people to attain the serenity of mind against the background of fast city life. ...

A drug is a substance that brings about physiological effects when introduced into the body of a human being. Drug analysis deals with the technical process of determining the presence or the absence of particular parent drugs or in other words their metabolites. Drugs are classified into various groups, and these include depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens. For an individual to use these types of drugs, various reasons may contribute to this and can be elaborated through specific theories. Depressants are drugs that when introduced to the body lowers the neural transmission levels thus depressing the stimulation or arousal in ...

Introduction

Mental illnesses across cultures is an issue that has had many debates and research over the years. The reason for this is stemmed from the fact that people from various cultural background react differently from others. The conflicting reactions have led to the development of this research. A researcher wants to find the connection between the arguments in order to find the right answers. Culture cannot be stated to belong to one person. This fact is because it involves sharing of values, traditions and beliefs. According to WHO, there are millions of people across the world who have a ...

It is considered that Hayao Miyazaki does not like to give interviews and therefore avoids them. However, judging by those interviews available, it is possible to conclude that he appears to be rather pessimistic in respect to the future in general. This is rather interesting, since his cinematic works do not have any element of pessimism. Instead, the majority of his movies provide viewers with the glimpse of hope. For instance in Spirited Away, Chihiro manages to survive the hardship without any complaints and the ability to deal with them adequately. In case with Howl’s Moving Castle, the ...

The folklore refers to the wisdom, information and the human expression that is passed on anonymously from one generation to the other or circulated and transmitted as the traditional cultural behavior. The Canadian folklore includes the legends, songs, rhymes, songs, proverbs, superstitions, weather lore and the practices like the traditional craft-making and food making To become the folklore, the story, belief or custom must undergo the process of the ‘folklorization’ and meet the criteria approved by the community intended. The item may undergo the process many times to qualify. In Canada, the anonymity with the general recognition, variation and ...

Shinto is the religion of the people of Japan. According to it, Japan was the first place to be created, and the deities started to appear spontaneously. Then the relationship between these deities led to the birth of a man and woman called Izanagi and Izanami respectively. The two dipped a jeweled spear into the ocean, and that is when the land of Japan was created (Blacker, 2004). They later got married and become involved sexually, and then they gave birth to their first child who turned out to be deformed. They later got involved sexually and gave birth ...

Information

The Young Men Christian Association is a nongovernmental organization based on Christian principles. The organization has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Also known as the YMCA or simply the Y, its core values are honesty, responsibility, caring, and respect (Winter, 2002). It seeks to nurture and develop healthy minds, bodies, and spirits, based on the principles of muscular Christianity. The organization engages its beneficiaries in charity events, sports, athletics, and fitness facilities as well as skills and capacity development courses (Young Men Christian Association, n.d.). The association is composed of various composite organizations based in over 125 countries across ...

Ge Hong’s seminal fourth-century work Baopuzi is a fundamentally important work for understanding Chinese late-antiquity religion and its practices. Chief among the concerns of the Baopuzi is the achievement of immortality and the cultivation of the self, which Ge Hong explores in excruciating detail to demonstrate the distinctions between what is of earth and what is of heaven. Along the way, Hong also showcases his immense fealty to, and support of, Confucian ideals of cultivating the self through study and political action within the Baopuzi. As a result, Ge Hong’s Baopuzi focuses on ways to fix the ...

Sources of My Own Money Scripts

My greatest money script comes from my self-belief that if I get more money, all of my problems will melt away. Earning more money will keep me and my family happy. Comparatively, my family members believe that money is evil as only selfish and greedy people earn lots of money. I also believe that earning more money makes a person selfish, as impregnated into my mind by peers. Despite this, I believe that I and my family deserve a better living standard as I grew up in a poverty stricken family. In all, my money scripts have two sources ...

After seeing the pamphlet on “Ghostblasters,” a business dedicated to remove ghost from the home through a scientific process, it was important to explore how legitimate this claim is. Typically, there is not even proof of ghosts as an actual reality, but rather a myth to frighten young children. Here, there is business advertising and collecting money from individuals who seek their services believing there has been an “ectoplasmic” removal of the ghost materials. Not only has the proof of ghosts been inconclusive from a scientific point, but the possibility to remove something that has not even been proven ...

Introduction

Different art pieces convey unique idea of the artist and aims to address the viewer through the visual representation of artistic image. However, the interpretation of the piece of art can vary significantly among the viewers. This phenomenon stems from the different factors, like personal vision, set of values, perception of art piece, cultural background, and knowledge. One of the art pieces that contains a disguised meaning is the Study for the Apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building created in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the painter with diverse cultural background that combines Greek, ...

Introduction

The World Bewitched (1965) was written by Bekker to outline theological and philosophical viewpoints that challenged the notion that ghosts, devils, and angels had an influence on historical events, as well as nature.The story was written at a time when Christianity was being perfected in England and the rest of Europe. During this time, The World Bewitched (1965) was written, Bekker served as a minister in Amsterdam. Protestants needed a philosophical and theological approach to accentuate the assumption that God was the ruler of the world. The need to project God as the authority while discrediting the influence of ...