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The significance of the parable of the mustard seed is that it is a metaphor for the kingdom of heaven. The mustard seed starts as the smallest seed, but as it grows, and the faith begins to spread, it will eventually become the biggest plant and this represents how more faith leads to a more prominent kingdom of heaven. Mustard seed is faith, bush is kingdom of God, and birds are the people.

In the story of the rich man, Jesus tells the rich man to give up all of his wealth to the poor if he wants to enter into heaven. The widow contributes a small amount of money to the offering, which may not seem like a lot of money, but to her it is a lot. In both narratives, Jesus is saying how it is important to give up what you can to others in order... Continue reading "Significance of Parables and Stories in Mark's Gospel" »

The five pillars of Islam

Prayer- Salat. Giving of alms- Zakat. Ramafan- Sawm. Pilgrimage to Mecca- Hajj. Faith-

The three events that signify the end of the Middle Ages

Holy Roman Empire: This title was given by the pope to a Carolingian king in 800 AD.

Charles Martel: “The Hammer” This Frankish king halted the Muslim invasion of Europe at the Battle of Tours.

Mecca: Holy city destination of pilgrimage.

Carolingian Renaissance: Named for the dynasty during which it occurred, this period of revitalization attempted to standardize language and another liturgy. All church followed same policies.

Gregory VII: Responsible for instituting a number of reforms, this pope clashed with the Holy Roman Emperor in the Investiture Controversy.

Toleration argument:... Continue reading "The Five Pillars of Islam and the End of the Middle Ages" »

3 Treasures

• Compassion: groundbreaking responsibility to take care of others and care about others
• Frugality: being conscious and mindful of spending
• Humility: only humble people are generous and compassionate

Amaterasu

Sun goddess, her grandson becomes the 1st emperor of Japan, the imperial court lives on to be divine, Japanese flag is the sun, emperors are gods

Analects

Selected writings of Confucianism, discussed the Chun-tzu (superior man) which stated that leaders must be chosen by virtue and not just family name or appointment; small men are self-serving and have no accountability

Ancestor Veneration

A religious practice based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence, that the spirits of deceased ancestors will look... Continue reading "Ancient Japanese Culture and Beliefs: An Overview" »

WRITING

In Peru, we have a holiday called The Vendimia International Festival. Its main purpose is to promote the wine culture concentrated in the southern region of Peru. The festival is celebrated during March.

This festivity is a tradition to celebrate and give thanks for the fertile lands. Before the festival starts, different producers allow the public to enter their vineyards, giving tourists and visitors a special experience where they can enjoy learning about the process of making pisco and wine. Many people travel to their hometowns to spend The Vendimia International Festival with their families.

During the festival, a Queen is chosen. After this, there is a great parade before the winner is finally chosen after a short walk down the... Continue reading "The Vendimia International Festival: Celebrating Peru's Wine Culture" »

An internal analysis was made on the students' preparation and it is evident that 30% of the participants are men and they are more focused on having a logical thinking, obtaining a broad education, respecting different ideologies and organizing their time. They seek to develop the work environment by exploiting these qualities.

Women tend to focus on leaving a better image of themselves, exploiting their writing, reading and verbal expression that makes them look more intellectual and prepared for the future.

Both men and women are willing to work individually and in groups, which shows that they are multifaceted and adapt easily to their work environment. They also seek to update themselves in the technological area and increase their knowledge.... Continue reading "Gender Analysis of Student Preparation and Work Environment" »

-Secondly, there are many ways to donate, for example, raising money by making or organising different activities, like holding a rally or going on a march. But, in my opinion, the easiest and most effective way to donate is by doing voluntary work, because it is the most comfortable and fastest, besides that you can collaborate with NGOs.

In Conclusion

All Related with Charity is a Good Thing, If All the People Did Something for Charity, a Small Part of Poverty Would Disappear and We Would Make a Difference.