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    diverse field. Two patients with the same diagnosis would have very different plans of care due to the underlying conditions and faith or religious practices involved with each patients healing process. This paper will discuss the healing aspect of three religions: Islam‚ Hinduism and Buddhism and compare them to the healing aspect of Christianity. Also information important to health care worker when caring for patients of these religions will be discussed. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity

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    The aim of this assignment is to compare the Amish and British Societies in respect of how norms and values are passed on through the family‚ how labour is divided in the family and to also compare the education of children in society. Both societies have similar backgrounds and routines‚ goals and aspirations‚ therefore this assignment will examine the similarities and differences. From a Sociological perspective‚ norms are described by Newbold et al (2008) as “guidelines for behaviour in a

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    Peter Weir’s film Witness explores the contrast between the two worlds by contrasting the Amish culture with a modern Westernized society. Weir presents many themes and issues in his film. Through his use of film techniques like long shots and close-ups make the film more enjoyable. These themes include clash of two cultures/different worlds‚ Peace and violence‚ innocence and corruption. These are presented effectively with a variety of film techniques‚ editing‚ setting‚ dialogue and music/sound

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    style crime thriller. Peter Weir presents a number of themes that are based around the contrasting aspects between two conflicting cultures; the Amish and the “English‚” contradicting between the mainstream American society and the Amish community in regional Pennsylvania. American society is seen as a violent and arrogant group of people‚ whereas the Amish are seen to be a peaceful and religious group of people. This raises many moral issues with the unlikely relationship between John Book and Rachel

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    crime story with a love story‚ creating a dual narrative. The Amish element complicates the genres‚ which makes them both familiar and new. Good morning Mrs Goundar and fellow students. Peter Weir draws the audience into the world of film through various techniques to explore the clash of two worlds and forbidden love. Peter Weir has effectively conveyed the theme of clash of cultures by showing the power of loyalty within the Amish community in contrast to the deceit and betrayal which lies in

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    revealing them signs of salvation not only physically but spiritually. 4) Christ entrusted to his apostles his messianic mission so that they may help to the needy and heal the sick. 5) St. Paul mentions to his letter to the Corinthians that healing is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 6) .“A practice of the early church… which

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    angles and camera shots and the narrative structure of the film. The clash between Amish pacifism and modern American society’s attitude towards violence also affects their bond. These components have affected Rachel and John’s ability to have a long-lasting relationship. The audience is oriented through three key scenes. The opening scene orientates the audience about the Amish the scene also establishes the peaceful Amish culture. Book arrives at the Lapp farm is the second scene which represents the

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    eye opening independent film that I have ever seen. I know absolutely nothing about the Amish faith or people as I have never been exposed to them. Their strict way of life is backed by a very close knit family and strong religious beliefs. When teenagers in the Amish community turn sixteen they are free to explore the “English” world and they are exposed to everyday American life. Followers of the Amish religion believe that being exposed to the outside world is like being exposed to the Devil’s

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    In his film witness peter weir criticizes aspects of modern society by contrasting it to the world of the Amish. Discuss the statement with close reference to the film The film Witness‚ directed by Peter Weir portrays the concept of cultural differences between the Amish and the outside world. Critical aspects of modern society (American society) are shown in various film techniques. Weir demonstrates aspects of the close study of text by using symbols‚ characterization‚ setting and diegetic

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    about the traditional Amish life versus the violent ways of the Western World. The film begins when an Amish boy named Samuel Lapp witnesses the murder of a policeman‚ and when detective John Book discovers it was an ‘inside job’ he gets shot and takes Samuel and his mother Rachel back to their Amish community. While nursing the bullet wound he stays with them for a week and learns the Amish way of life. He is not comfortable at first but he is eventually accepted by the Amish and falls in love along

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