The short stories "The Test", by Angelica Gibbs, and "The Water Was Dark And It Went Forever Down", by Tim Winton, explore interesting views on life.
English Assessment 1 The short stories "The Test", by Angelica Gibbs, and "The Water Was Dark And It Went Forever Down", by Tim Winton, explore interesting views on life. "The Test" deals with racism and how one black woman called Marian is failed on her driving test simply because the evaluator is racist. "The Water Was Dark and Went Forever Down" is not about racism, but challenges thoughts on living life in the same way as "The Test". The author's use challenging narratives to force the readers to think about what they would do when put in the same situation as the characters of the stories. As mentioned, "The Test" deals with racism as Marian is failed on her driving assessment for no reason other than the fact that the evaluator is racist. He pays no attention to Marians driving throughout the assessment and only fails her after Marian explodes with anger at the comments being thrown her way by the evaluator. The evaluator then proceeds to put crosses on Marians marking sheet at random so she fails. Marian has been put through this sort of experience before in exactly the same situation and could not handle the strains anymore. Angelica Gibbs writes this short story very well and makes the reader think strongly about how they would react if it were them in Marians position. Would they explode as she did, or could they handle it? It also makes readers think more closely
Even if conventional war is acceptable in Catholic teaching, the possession and use of nuclear weapons could never be
"Even if conventional war is acceptable in Catholic teaching, the possession and use of nuclear weapons could never be" There are two obvious stances on this question. The first is that nuclear war with its potential for continuing destruction and damage to future generations can never be acceptable. The second is that which prevailed at the end of the second World War which was that it was acceptable in order to prevent further and prolonged mass destruction of both Japanese and European civilians and Army personnel in particular prisoners of war. To some degree I tend to agree that it was acceptable at that time because the prolonged effects were unknown and they were unpredictable at that time. However, in my opinion, as today we are aware of the consequences it is not acceptable. There are criteria for a 'just 'war which I think certainly should be applied in any context. A 'just' war requires that the causes must be serious enough to justify the amount of killing and suffering which a war causes. In 1945 the prospect of the Japanese army fighting to the last man, slaughtering the POW's they held, both Army and civilian, and creating the possibility of their own civilian population being exposed to the type of saturation bombing which had been experienced in Germany seemed to the Allies a sufficient justification for the use of nuclear weapons. However the
Holy Communion
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Rap based on the parable of Lazarus.
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What is involved in pilgrimage? Illustrate the differing approaches to pilgrimage by referring to 2 or more places of pilgrimage.
Pilgrimage AO1 What is involved in pilgrimage? Illustrate the differing approaches to pilgrimage by referring to 2 or more places of pilgrimage. The word Pilgrimage means the journey to a holy place. Pilgrimages are found in all of the religions in the world. Islam's go to Makkah, Hindus go to Benares on the River Gange, Buddha's go to Bodhgaya, Sikhs go to Amritsar and Jews and Christians go to Jerusalem. There are many different reasons people go on Pilgrimage. Some people go to feel the holiness of a place. Some go to come closer to God or to seek his forgiveness. Others go to show their devotion to God, it is a commitment in their Religion. Another reason they go is to seek Gods help. This could be in a physical way, a healing or cure from a disease, or in a more spiritual way. Pilgrimage is not a new idea. In Genesis 47:9 it says "And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage." One of the main places of Christian pilgrimage is Lourdes. In February 1858, Bernadette Soubirous, the sickly daughter of a poor miller was collecting fire wood with her sister and a friend near a cave called Massabielle, on the outskirts Lourdes, which was then a small
Describe and explain the main features in a roman catholic Marriage Service.
Year 10 RE Coursework AO1 Describe and explain the main features in a roman catholic Marriage Service. During a Catholic marriage service, the internal features of the church used are the aisle, the sanctuary, the font and the lectern. The aisle is usually where the Father takes his daughters arm and walks down the aisle with her. In true catholic tradition, the father of the bride isn't supposed to walk down with his daughter. The priest should meet the couple, and then they should walk down the aisle together. This is to symbolise that they are equal as they are led into the Kingdom of God. The sanctuary is where the sacrament of marriage is said. It is slightly raised to bring attention to it. The people, who are getting married, celebrate the sacrament of marriage. However, the function of the priest is not to do this. Before Vatican II, women weren't allowed around the sanctuary area at all, except on their wedding day. On their wedding days, it would have been a sacred and special day because they were allowed to go to the Sanctuary with the person they loved. The lectern is used for celebrating the ministry of the word. The couple that were to be celebrating the sacrament of marriage would choose the gospels, readings and bidding prayers. The font is where the priest will bless the rings with holy water from inside the font. Through this the couple are
Should Capital Punishment Be Brought Back Into the U.K.?
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Capital punishment has been a very controversial issue for many years. It is illegal in many countries but in 2001, 66 people were put to death in the States and right now there are 167 prisoners on death row. In the film Dead Man Walking.
Capital punishment has been a very controversial issue for many years. It is illegal in many countries but in 2001, 66 people were put to death in the States and right now there are 167 prisoners on death row. In the film Dead Man Walking, it follows the incidents surrounding convicted murderer and rapist Matthew Poncelet. He has been on death row in Louisiana for six years and is soon to be executed after many appeals to the state and federal courts. Dead Man Walking deals with many issues surrounding capital punishment, and manages to present them in a fair and unbiased way. Whether you already have a view on capital punishment or not, this film will still challenge your perception of the issue. In the beginning, the first thing strikes us about the film is the music. As the titles appear on the screen, very spiritual, exotic music plays in the background. This is a bit of a strange choice, as the film is set in America, and normally this type of film would involve very orchestral, classical music (think Steven Spielberg type heart-rending epic scores.) This choice of music doesn't make the film overtly sentimental, and more 'down to earth.' If the director were to have chosen very classical music, it would undermine the film's credibility and the seriousness of the matter. Eddie Vedder, who is a well-known rock/folk musician also guest stars on the soundtrack, duetting
Describe the main features of a synagogue and explain their significance (specify which tradition of Judaism the synagogue represents.)
Poco Evers-Fennell U5B Assignment 2 - The Synagogue ii) Describe the main features of a synagogue and explain their significance (specify which tradition of Judaism the synagogue represents.) In an Orthodox synagogue, the bimah, a raised platform from which the Torah is read, will be central. The seating will be segregated, with women sitting in an upper gallery, away from the male congregation. This is different to Progressive synagogues, where the bimah will be at the front of the synagogue, and men and women will often sit together. This is a description of an Orthodox synagogue and so will have differences to that of a Progressive synagogue. Externally, synagogues differ vastly, but there is one significant feature that will be present within all Jewish places of worship. All synagogues must have windows, like the Temple, letting light in. This is for two reasons; firstly, their worship should not be set apart from everyday life, as this leads faith to become more introspective than it should be. Religion is not something that should be incorporated into the life of a Jew, but rather should be their way of life, and should not be seen as something separate. Secondly, the windows let light in. The light pouring in represents God's strength, and guidance, and his presence in the synagogue. Often, the windows will be stained glass or etched glass, depicting the Magen
Wealth and poverty in Islam.
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