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The Wheat and the Tares

The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and left. But when the grass sprouted and produced grain, then the tares also appeared. So the servants of the owner came and said to him, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the tares come from?' He told them, 'An enemy has done this.' And the servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?' But he said, 'No, lest while you pull up the tares, you also uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At harvest time I will tell the reapers, "First collect the tares and tie them in bundles to be burned; but gather the wheat into...

Ética Formal de Kant vs. Éticas Materiales

Kant llama heterónomas a las éticas pre-kantianas. Las éticas materiales atienden a los bienes y son criticadas por ser heterónomas. En ellas, la razón no sería autónoma, sino heterónoma, y los deberes morales solo se considerarían como aquello que nos ayuda a alcanzar un fin ya dado. Según Kant, las personas tenemos una conciencia moral que nos imponemos a nosotros mismos.

La Conciencia Moral y los Imperativos

La conciencia moral se manifiesta en imperativos. El imperativo categórico nos ordena mandatos para actuar de una manera o de otra. Existen dos tipos:

• Hipotéticos: Obligan a las personas que quieren alcanzar un fin. La acción expresada por el mandato es un medio. Su forma es: "si

Christianity and Medieval European Society

The Church's Influence in the Middle Ages

During the Middle Ages, Christianity was the main religion in Europe. The Church affected all aspects of life. The rites of baptism, marriage, and death were carried out by the clergy.

Christians were expected to attend church and pray daily.

The Church held significant social, political, and economic power:

• Monasteries and bishops owned vast amounts of land.
• The Church employed servants and laborers to manage its properties.
• Farmers paid the tithe, which was a tenth of their harvest, to the Church.
• The Church organized large armies to fight for the religion during the Crusades.

Romanesque Art: Faith and Symbolism

Romanesque art aimed at spreading the religion and connecting...

Meeting 5: The Mission of Jesus

Jesus was very clear about his mission. The mission of Jesus was to establish the kingdom of heaven on earth and reveal how much the Father in heaven loves us; free from sin and death to give new life to the children of God. However, this mission was not understood or accepted by all. Many who listened led him to death on the cross. The resurrection marks the success of the mission of Jesus.

The resurrected Jesus gathers the Apostles to continue his mission: all men carry the Father's love and the new life He gives us.

After sending the apostles to preach, he ascended to heaven.

The mission of the apostles is to continue the work he had started.

Since then, the church continues to fulfill the mandate of Jesus, and...

Precursors to the Reformation

Early criticisms foreshadowed the Reformation. The Western Schism (or Great Schism), where rival popes resided in Rome and Avignon (France), weakened papal authority. Figures like John Huss also challenged the Church, advocating for reforms such as translating the Bible into vernacular languages; Huss was ultimately executed for his views.

The Religious Reformation Begins

The definitive break within the Catholic Church occurred in the mid-16th century. One major catalyst was Pope Leo X's promotion of indulgences – payments solicited for the forgiveness of sins. This money was intended, in part, to fund the completion of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. These practices provoked strong opposition.

Martin Luther and Lutheranism

Martin

Architectural Identity of Al-Andalus

Architecture in Al-Andalus followed traditional Islamic models but adopted several distinct features:

• The horseshoe arch, often framed by an alfiz.
• The simple or interlaced lobed arch.
• A variety of complex vaults.

Historical Periods of Andalusian Architecture

1. Emirate and Caliphate Period (756–1031)

The most useful technical contributions were made, and the most richly ornamental buildings constructed, during this period.

Examples: The Great Mosque of Córdoba and the Palace of Medina Azahara (Córdoba).

2. Taifa and Almohad Period (1031–1212)

This period saw a more austere architectural style.

Examples: Alcazaba in Málaga, Aljafería in Zaragoza, and the Giralda and Torre del Oro in Seville.

3. Nasrid Period

Andrew the Apostle: Life and Biblical Significance

The name "Andrew" (Greek: manly, brave, from ἀνδρεία, Andreia, "manhood, valour"), like other Greek names, appears to have been common among the Jews, Christians, and other Hellenized people of Judea. No Hebrew or Aramaic name is recorded for him.

Early Life and Background

Andrew the Apostle was born between AD 5 and AD 10^[5] in Bethsaida, in Galilee.^[6] The New Testament states that Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter,^[7] and likewise a son of John, or Jonah. He was born in the village of Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. "The first striking characteristic of Andrew is his name: it is not Hebrew, as might have been expected, but Greek, indicative of a certain cultural openness in his...

Historical Background

The origin of Buddhism was a founder, Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, who was born in Lumbini (in present-day Nepal) during the 5th century BCE.

Basic Belief System

One fundamental belief of Buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation, the concept that people are reborn after dying. In fact, most individuals go through many cycles of birth, living, death, and rebirth.

The Four Noble Truths

• Dukkha: Suffering exists, is real, and almost universal.
• Samudaya: There is a cause of suffering; people desire worldly things and self-satisfaction.
• Nirodha: There is an end to suffering, which is to stop desiring things.
• Magga: In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path.

Eightfold Path

1. Know and understand the

The House of Bernarda Alba: Plot and Characters

Detailed Plot Summary

The book begins in Bernarda's house immediately following the funeral of her husband. Bernarda, a strict matriarch, orders her five daughters into a period of severe mourning and confinement, forbidding them to leave the house or mourn excessively.

The eldest daughter, Angustias, is engaged to Pepe el Romano. Pepe visits Angustias nightly, speaking to her through the window to maintain propriety and distance. However, the younger sisters, Adela and Martirio, observe these visits. Martirio is secretly in love with Pepe, while Adela is engaged in a passionate, clandestine affair with him.

This secret relationship causes intense conflict and distress among the sisters, leading to...

Christianity Becomes the Official State Religion (380 AD)

In the year 380, Emperor Theodosius issued the Edict of Thessaloniki, making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire. The Church became protected by law and the Emperor. From that moment, the Church became highly influential in social life and politics.

The New Status of the Church and Societal Impact

Protected by the emperors with economic and legal aid, Christianity became deeply integrated into the structures of society:

• The calendar was Christianized: Sunday became the official day off, and important Christian holidays were celebrated.
• Laws contrary to Christian morality were amended: The banning of gladiator fights and infanticide; the death sentence by crucifixion was