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    In the chapter‚ “Church”‚ the platoon uses an almost abandoned pagoda as a rest stop. Monks inhabiting the church welcomed them inside for shade. They spent seven to eight days in the pagoda‚ building a fortress and using it as a base of operations. The pagoda is a symbol for peace and tranquility. Tim O’Brien shows that even in the war‚ there are some peace and calmness. As chaotic and hectic as the war gets‚ there are times of tranquility. The church is sacred. A church symbolizes purity and religion

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    Daitokuji Soko

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    Daishuin temple. After his master tanning him about trust‚ he retakes his trust for others‚ especially for Master Roshi. Also‚ he makes a vow to his master that to become a Zen monk. Then‚ Soko goes to Daitokuji monastery. After few days of ordeal‚ Soko is allow to enter to Daitokuji monastery. Soko has hard training and becomes a monk at Daitokuji monastery. At Daitokuji Soko has shown the meaning of trust. In the essay “My Struggle To Become

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    Canterbury Tales Essay

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    feather” (tct 670). Thus‚ they wanted power but yet they were hypocrites in their own ministry. The Nun and the Monk weren’t much disturbance to the catholic monastery. For example‚ the nun “at meat her manners were all taught” In addition‚ “no morsel from her lips did she let fall”. She was very clean a decent. Furthermore‚ her veil was gathered in a seemly way” The monk “many dainty horse he had in a stable” they both cared more of one thing either looks of objects. “Hunting a hare or

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    Formational Practices

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    To develop a spiritual and formational theology of waiting‚ the incorporation of spiritual practices may be vital to the transformation and maintenance of the life of the believer. The ascetic practices aid in creating an environment which helps if focusing on God‚ self or others. The exercises may assist in developing a deeper and more intimate experience with God and his Word. They could help the believer to see themselves more clearly reflected within the light of the Father. The practices might

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    Middle ages and church

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    sstained glass windows‚ were designed to glorify God and to lift the spirits. Which they still do‚ in my opinion. In the early medieval period‚ most books were produced in monasteries‚ some are works of art‚ like the Lindisfarne Gospels‚ for example. Monks and nuns were often notable scholars‚ like Hildegarde of Bingen and Roger Bacon for example. The year revolved around the holidays of the church‚ which gave people a chance to celebrate. Christmas‚ the most important church festival‚ lasted for

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    Northanger Abbey by Jane Austin Key facts: full title: Northanger Abbey author: Jane Austen type of work: Novel genre: ’Bildungsroman’(novel of education or moral development); parody of Gothic novels language: English (British‚ late 1700s/early 1800s) time and place written: 1798–1799 in Austen’s home in Steventon‚ Hampshire. It was sold to a publisher in 1803 but not published. Later‚ after Austen’s success with other novels‚ she bought back the manuscript and revised it slightly

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    St Anthony Mary Claret.

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    St Anthony Mary Claret. Delaina Jaramillo . c: Confirmation - Year 1. Saint Anthony Mary Claret was the founder of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Anthony was born at Salent in the Diocese of Vinch in Catalina‚ Spain‚ in 1807. He died in the Cistercian monastery at Frontfoide in 1870. His father was a weaver so he was trained in manual labor‚ but he entered a seminary in 1929. He was ordained to priesthood in 1835 and then was assigned as pastor in his

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    Orthopraxy vs. Orthodoxy

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    Orthopraxy vs. Orthodoxy It is frequently said of Asian customs that right practice is more important than right belief. Shinto is based on orthopraxy‚ rather than orthodoxy. In other words‚ the most important thing is not what you believe‚ but rather that you perform correct ritual actions. You don’t have to convert to Shinto to start being a practitioner of Shinto. If you perform the various rituals and routines of Shinto‚ then you are practicing Shinto. Buddhism isn’t interested in right

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    notes on gothic horror

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    Gothic novels often were set in Gothic-style castles and churches. Gothic fiction‚ which reached the height of its popularity in the late 18th to mid-19th centuries‚ was a genre of fiction that focused on the darker‚ irrational and more terrifying aspects of life. The Gothic novel was a reaction against the Enlightenment‚ which saw the world and humans as ordered and logical. Gothic conventions have remained popular and are still found in novels‚ music and film. 1. Conventions of Setting o "Gothic"

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    Expectations vs. Reality of the Prioress In The Canterbury Tales Prologue‚ Geoffrey Chaucer introduces many characters that play a significant role in the Medieval society. While some characters represent their position well‚ many do not follow certain rules and codes that are required by their occupation. Specifically‚ the nunnery requires a prioress to follow many vows‚ wear certain clothing‚ and perform various religious acts. Chaucer describes certain manners and habits of the Prioress

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