Briarcrest Christian School Essays

Through the hustle of everyday life, one undergoes life and the struggles that follow. As time passes by, habitual routines develop, and the mind is opened to understanding the difference between an illusion and reality. Yet, once a new conflict arises, it cannot be avoided. Thus, this creates a false reality; which is what lingers in the mind of many characters in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. First of all, one of the more notable examples of illusion seen as reality in The Great Gatsby

“Where are you Going, Where have you Been” by Joyce Carol Oates is a short story that tells of the horrors that are possible when a child is rebellious and secretive. The story’s action begins when the main character, Connie, secretly visits a restaurant when she said she was in the movies, here she sees a man and he waves at her. Later, the same man shows up to her house when her family isn’t home and is trying to convince her to ‘go for a ride’ with him, and the reader learns his name is Arnold

Fitzgerald’s use of symbolism through colours and religious motifs brings out a critique of the pursuit of the American dream, in how such a pursuit of material wealth and status is ultimately consuming. Integral to this essay is our understanding of a relationship between Gatsby’s pursuit of Daisy and Gatsby’s pursuit of status. While both pursuits may be viewed as Gatsby’s goals in life, each may also be understood as a means rather than the end. They seemingly share a circular relationship. Gatsby

community has often been attracted to Christianity, “the religion of their oppressors,” for numerous reasons, including the hope for liberation (Brown Douglas xii). Black people raised in the Christian tradition have also rejected the religion in recognition of its unjust qualities. The challenge facing black Christians and those who deny white supremacy is whether to have faith in the liberating and positive aspects of Christianity, or to doubt the religious institution in light of its history of oppression

Love is the one thing that can bring people together. All around the world, people find love in other people, material objects, or religion. In A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, two Americans stationed in France, Frederic Henry and Catherine Barkley, find love in eachother during World War 1. Their relationship is tested time and time again by the war, but their love for eachother is what motivates them to survive. At first, Frederic and Catherine’s relationship is based on physical attraction

David Sedaris’ short story “Jesus Shaves” is a humorous telling of an important message. While he makes the subject seem light, the overall message shows how communication and cultural barriers can prevent us from growing together as a society. He also shows how we do not necessarily try to understand other cultures and often give up in the process. By giving up we allow for our differences to continually divide us which causes ignorance and bigotry. The conflict of this story is language and cultural

. . (57-62) In other words, the Bishop is a true representative of the Renaissance spirit. St. Praxed (also known as Praxedes or Praxedis) lived during the second century. It is said that she, along with her sister, provided burials to many Christians who were persecuted and martyred; they also distributed their possessions to the poor. It is ironic that a bishop affiliated to the church of such a saint should crave for a lavish instead of a modest tomb and concentrate on acquiring rather than

parents are 100% mexican , we?ve been living in different apartments all my life but settled in a house recently the fact that we moved to a house was amazing truly it was because it was a big accomplishment for my parents but I don't go to the same school anymore and I moved to western where I rather not be but I'll get use to it. My brother and I had our baptism, my mom was

There are readers of Manuel Munoz's The Faith Healer of Olive Avenue who may accept and contend that Cristian of "Señor X" and Sebastian of "The Good Brother", battle to proceed onward and locate their future because of their current conditions. Nonetheless, I trust that Cristian's and Sebastian's past and blame are keeping them both away from their future. As Cristian considers himself to be the casualty of his past, Sebastian's adolescence recollections are continually at the forefront of his thoughts

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First, he discusses the view of Christ against business. In this realm, Christians believe that once one accepts Christ and begins to live for him, they must abandon all things related to business, as all things related to business are deceitful and rooted in sinful desire. This argument states that there is no single benefit for a Christian

(and eventually does), since a failed grade will prevent him from getting into law school and thus jeopardize their future

The purpose of this paper is to go through the Commentary of St. Thomas Aquinas about the Book of John. As part of my studies at Tokyo Christian University, I have come to appreciate the study of primary sources. The Commentary of St. Thomas about the Book of John is an important piece of literature. Aquinas, claims that one John is indeed a disciple of Jesus Christ. Further more Aquinas confirms that indeed a virgin predestined by God. This virgin was in fact betrothed and was scheduled to

“Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is Christ Jesus” Romans 3:24-26 (KJV). This verse holds significance throughout the story, “What You Pawn I Will Redeem,” by Sherman Alexie. Nothing is ever fully justified freely without the grace and redemption through Jesus Christ and “Jackson Jackson” finds this without really every realizing its significance until the end of the story. Redemption is found in the darkest of times and helps you to find who you really are. Alexie

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is presented as the “Christ, the Messiah” (Mk 1:1 NAB). These are the first words of Mark. However, what does this mean? Through the Gospel, Mark wants to answer this question with several facts. The Gospel is divided in two main sections: first, chapter 1 to 8 shows the human part of Jesus and performing several miracles. Moreover the first section is developed in Galilee and its surround. Second, from 8: 27 a number of changes occurred, especially the explicit references

Any comprehensive reading of The Pilgrim 's Progress requires an extensive understanding of the religious framework within which John Bunyan was writing. Generally speaking, Bunyan fits into the group of people that are now commonly referred to as Puritans. In Bunyan 's time, however, 'Puritan ' was a somewhat ambiguous term that incorporated Baptists and Quakers, Ranters and other dissenters. While they shared a common goal of "purifying" the Church of what they saw as excess and materialism, there

Isaiah 9:2-7 is a messianic prophecy and a song of thanksgiving. This passage tells of a child that is to be born and that will save the kingdom of Judah. He will be the savior. Although the prophecy will be fulfilled it will not be in the timing of the people. God’s timing will reign, and the prophecy will be fulfilled in a peculiar way, to human standards. Despite the fact that the prophecy has already been fulfilled there are still lessons that the modern church can take from this passage. The

part of the Pauline letters. The Apostle Paul wrote many letters to various churches and devoted leaders of the Christian faith. The letter of Philemon is one of a private and personal intent to another Christian leader in Christ. It is from this letter we see the love Paul has for Philemon and Onesimus. Apostle Paul demonstrated a godly and righteousness perspective of how Christians are to work together when there maybe differences between brothers and sisters of the faith. From the letter of

The Catholic Church believes the sacrament of marriage is an opportunity designed to join two souls together and experience a sense of agape love; however the Catholic Church acknowledges a need for an annulment under certain circumstances. The research stated shows the views and understandings of the sacrament of matrimony, the circumstances and explanation of how and when an annulment would be seen as acceptable, then an explanation of an annulment and how a person who has filed for an annulment

This brings me to Melchizedek. Melchizedek is an enigma for most people who read the Bible and yet it is very important we know who and what He is. Melchizedek is a mystery indeed as He is briefly mentioned in the Bible. We initially hear of Melchizedek in the first book of the Bible, the book of Genesis. He is also mentioned in the book of Hebrews and Psalms. Who was He, where did He come from and what was his purpose? In short, Melchizedek was the Old Testament Jesus. You heard correctly, Jesus