Category: Traditions

“Beowulf” is a link between two traditions, Pagan and the Christian. The virtues of courage in war and the acceptance of feuds between men and countries as a fact of life stem from the older Pagan tradition. On the other hand Christianitys moralities are based meekness and poverty. “Beowulf” brings this two convictions together through …

There are not many people out there who have their own religion; just themselves in one religion made up on their own. People like to have a sense of belonging. Therefore most, if not all, religions have a huge communal aspect to them. While a person does gain some personal experience in any one religion …

Beowulf shows knighthood which is one of elements of the chivalric romance by fighting with Grendel for helping Hrotgar. This is a great example of chivalry and knighthood. In Beowulf, the monsters can be described as figures which have a symbolic meaning. For example, Grendel may seem to be Cain, a biblical figure, who killed …

s epics with the God of the Hebrews Tucker 1Comparison and Contrast of the gods in Homers epics with the God of the HebrewsThere are many similarities and differences between the Greek gods and the Hebrew God. These similarities and differences are revealed in the character and functionality of the gods. The revelation of similarities …

All so called “Native Americans,” were once immigrants. There were two waves of immigration between the early 1800’s through the early 1900’s. The first wave of immigrants called the “old immigrants” came to America between 1890-1897. They were primarily from Northern Europe: Great Britain, Germany, and Scandinavia. The second wave of immigrants called the “new …

The musical called Fiddler on the Roof was set in Anatefka, Russiaaround 1880-1900. During this time, in this small town, held Tevya andhis family. Tevya, husband and father of five daughters, is a cynical,obstinate, determined, yet sensitive to feelings, and caring man. He isa clever philosopher and sticks very much to tradition. In the storyTevya …

The mission of Fr John Therry is to educate children in the faith, values and traditions of the Catholic Church. Our core aim is to provide each child with the utmost teaching and learning opportunities to meet his or her individual needs. FJT’s school philosophy is based on the three key principles: Faith, Justice and …

Overpopulation and the Economical EffectsIntroductionCurrently there are more than 6 billion people living in the world and this number is expected to double in a short period of time. Many researchers and theorists feel that the world does not have a carrying capacity for this amount of people. The overpopulation of the world, brings a …

Often people turn to a particular religion in response to the most confusing question of where we came from and who put us here. Some form of religion can be found in every culture throughout the world. Because the question of our origin is a universal uncertainty, its no wonder that throughout the countless number …