religious treatment. Almost anything can be sacred: a god‚ a rock‚ a cross‚ the moon‚ the earth‚ a king‚ a tree‚ an animal or bird. Once established as sacred they become symbols of religious beliefs‚ sentiments and practices” (Durkheim‚ 1915). This means that anyone can turn anything into a sacred element and that it usually refers to religion in the end. Nowadays‚ we can see this being mostly the case‚ but not always. Sacred elements‚ in American society‚ like things‚ places‚ persons‚ and ideas‚
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What does it really mean to be a hero? To wear a red cape and fly around the city saving people from the unrealistic evil villain or just doing daily tasks that could help out or make someone’s whole day. As Arthur showed us he was more than a typical hero but did other things that any other average person could do as well. The example he shows us that you should be willing to help out anyone at any time till you can be fully satisfied that you have done all that you can do to help someone or something
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Being an American means a lot more then living in the United States. Some people don’t realize how lucky they is to actually be a true American. To be in American you have to have faith in your country‚ respect your country‚ and most of all believe in your country. Along with a person comes with many different benefits such as freedom of speech‚ freedom of religion‚ equality for all Including different sexes‚ races‚ religions‚ and status. Being an American we should be proud of the privileges we
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time flat‚ but it was an absolutely amazing way to have fun at the end of the year. Then there is the homecoming spirit wall. It is without a doubt my favorite tradition from John because it fills me with pride when it is done right. I mean‚ we had no idea what we were doing freshman year‚ we came back with a vengeance sophomore year. We should have won the homecoming stick‚ but I felt true bulldog pride after I saw our class working together that year and I’ve felt that pride everyday sense. Anyway
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Jessica Shahinian Paper #1 Eng.102 Prof. Tabor To be American can mean many different things depending on each person‚ whether if they are an immigrant‚ alien‚ or a true citizen. The pure definition of what does it mean to be American is‚ “To be bored and raised in the United States”. Although it is also said and known that we have free rights‚ but that doesn’t mean we are a hundred percent freedom free because we are American. For example‚ say you are watching T.V and a commercial of having
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Fitzgerald Kennedy‚ former president of the united states‚ said‚ "My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you‚ but what together we can do for the freedom of man." He also said‚ "The cost of freedom is always high‚ but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose‚ and that is the path of surrender‚ or submission." Kennedy understood the true honor of what being an american is. There have been other presidents who know it too‚ such as Theodore Roosevelt. He
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Justin Wall Christian Doctrine T/TR 12:30-1:45 What Being a Christian Means To Me What being a Christian means to me is first and foremost believing Jesus is the Son of God‚ and He died to save people from their sins. Being a Christian means a person believes Jesus is the only way one may be forgiven of their sins and receive eternal life. What makes someone a Christian is his or her faith‚ not deeds. If someone is a Christian‚ he or she will continually be conformed to the likeness of God’s
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Renee Hagon To be Canadian means to be able to look around you and only see various different shades of green in the many diverse types of trees. It means your body is pumped with adrenaline when your favourite hockey team comes on to the ice‚ and it’s that moment when you sing the national anthem proud‚ with a smile on your face. To be Canadian means to respect others opinions and religions‚ to accept one another no matter the race‚ religion‚ or sexuality of another. Canada has been the most
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things exist‚ but what they mean; it is not memory‚ but judgment.” My interpretation of this suggests that a real scholar seeks knowledge gained by looking past the surface of what might be found in bold print‚ and searches for the truth. He goes beyond what is required to find purpose to his learning. Integrity‚ to me‚ means doing the right thing‚ whether anyone knows you are doing it or not. Judgment is a key part of integrity and true scholarship. Lowell practiced what he preached. He used
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What it means to be Australian. Personally‚ being an Australian to me means celebrating freedom and the diverse number of people. Being Australian means having to explore and experience the blue beaches‚ hot summer days‚ cold winter nights and the footy seasons. Australia means wearing shirts‚ shorts and thongs. Having family gatherings and barbecues‚ having the opportunity to vote which makes us a democratic country. The thing about Australia is you don’t have to be born an Aussie to consider yourself
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