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Everyman

“Everyman” is considered to be a morality play of the late 15th century. It is an allegorical play which brings up a point of Christian salvation and what human must do to accomplish it.
The premise of the play is that the good as well as evil deeds of a person’s life will be tallied by God after death. It is a storyline of the life of Everyman, who represents by personal example all mankind.
Firstly, the Messenger reads a prologue and conveys the audience to pay their attention to the motives and purposes of the play, which ...

The Everyman Play is a morality play that became popular after the Corpus Christi Plays were banned in the 15th century. The play was written by an unknown author, but many Historians believe that the author was probably a priest or monk as they were the people who usually wrote religious and moral dramas. It is also likely that the play is a conglomeration of numerous authors due to several rewrites throughout history. The play was originally written in Middle English. The play uses allegory to look at “Everyman” who is the representation of mankind. The play looks at ...

In the morality play, “Everyman”, the author sees death as an inevitable act that comes to all mankind. In fact, the author perceives death and treats death as though death is a messenger from God. The general concept in the play is that no one can escape Death because God sends Death to remind mankind of His might. Ideally, the message of death in the play arises from the search for a motive for living. While Everyman attempts to make an agreement with Death so as to extend his time on Earth, Death tells him that he has no use ...

Abstract

This paper puts Everyman in the wider context of medieval drama and discusses the ubiquity of memento mori in medieval culture – in the visual arts and in drama. It goes on to examine the ways in which is presented as the catalyst for all the vents in t he play and demonstrates that the presentation of Death i s wholly consistent with Catholic doctrine – which is also examined in full. Death’s interaction in the play with God and with Everyman is examined and finally there is reference to Shakespeare and his alleged debt to the Morality play tradition.

Key ...

There are many people living today who do not have moral codes or ethics, and this is one of the reasons as to why there is so much suffering in the world. People are selfish and refuse to lend others money, and there are plenty of terrorist attacks/schools shootings occurring. In other words, if more people had core values, then there would be more room for peace and less suffering than there is currently. Now, since I am someone who enjoys helping people and being compassionate, I do have a code of ethics that I live by, and they ...

Before ascending into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to go and to teach people of all nations what Jesus had taught them (King James Version, Matthew 28:18-20). This process is commonly called discipleship. How to go about doing it correctly is laid out in Matthew 5:13-7:29, as well as in John chapter 3. Discipleship can be broken down into its guiding principles, how one witnesses to others, how one lives out their lives for others to see, how one interacts with the world at large, and leaving a legacy of discipleship for future generations to consult.
The guiding principles ...

Faith and works are often intertwined with the common Christian principles that are grounded in the biblical teachings of a number of scholars. For the most part, faith stems from the beliefs that there are Laws that are set aside for human behavior (Faith and Works in Paul, Ephesians, and James, n.d). These Laws have no limits or boundaries to the ethical principles that governs the lives of persons, but in order to be a Christian and a follower of Christ one must be cognizant of the ethical principles that govern the behavior and attitudes of persons in the ...

Introduction

There is genuine merit in the argument that it is in human nature to be cruel to others. This supposition is favored by the responses elicited by the various subjects in experiments conducted by Milgram and by Darley and Latane. In Milgram’s experiments, subjects were instructed to increasingly inflict electric shock pain on another human every time they failed to answer a question correctly (Milgram 60). Almost all the subjects obeyed, seemingly to maintain social etiquette or avoid disapproval from the authority figure of the instructor. In Darley and Latane, several experiments showed that people are less likely to ...

Purpose Statement

Introduction
Nehemiah 1: 5-11 is a prayer that demonstrates the importance of faith in pursuing the moral path in relation to the cultural values that one holds. The characteristics that are presented within this passage demonstrate the importance of belonging to a community, which transcends the boundaries of the physical world. Within the passage, Nehemiah prays for the success of the request he made to Artaxerxes to help his people, who had been defeated and broken, many in captivity or exiled. With the gates and walls of Jerusalem broken their sense of safety and community had been destroyed. In ...

In our own time, the morality play is just as popular as it was back in the Tudor period, when Everyman was written. Even though we like to think of ourselves as libertines, set free from the morals that we like to consider as archaic, when someone comes crashing down ethically, we still like to pop some popcorn and watch. The lesson about human nature from Everyman is just as valid now as it was then.
Despite the fact that Everyman wants such companions as Fellowship and Kindred to go to his judgment with him, but they will not; ...

Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), Buddha, Jesus Christ, and Confucius are enjoying a meal of steamed dumplings and Kung pal chicken at P.F. Chang’s Restaurant. They are discussing the question: “What is the meaning of life?” I happen to be sitting on a table near them and I can overhear their conversation. Buddha begins the conversation by posing the question to the other three.

Buddha: What is the meaning of life?

Mohammed: (Looking up from his meal and putting on a serious face) I believe that life is sacred and a gift entrusted to humans by God. Every human being should live his life with skill and ...

1. Although Zeitoun wasn’t the only person who stayed in New Orleans and certainly he wasn’t the only person to help others, what do you think drove Zeitoun to help the people stranded in New Orleans? More generally, what drives many people who risk their safety and even their lives to help others in need?
Zeitoun was a man of good moral values and wanted to help others who were in need of help after the hurricane Katrina. He stayed in New Orleans to look after his house. He sent his wife and kids to Phoenix because ...

The Professor’s Name

Buddhism and Hinduism are 2 of the 5 religions that are most popular in the current world. Both of these religions are widely practiced and have deep roots in history. In the rating of the most popular religions, Hinduism follows Christianity and Islam and takes the 3rd place (Nandan, G. B. and Jangubhai, N. A. M., 2013). The first written documents that contain the principles of Hinduism are called Vedas. They were copied on paper in 1000 B.C., but it is evident that they appeared long before that time in an oral form.
Both Buddhism and Hinduism appeared in ...

There exist many written historical documents that provide information on the history of India. Some of the primary and secondary historical sources on the history of India include the following. For instance, Dharmasutras which was a law book of ancient India, forms part of these sources. The book which is a primary historical document on India contains information on the code of duties for administrators, kings, and the people. The book also provides information on punishment that was meted on those who broke the laws. Kautilya’s Arthasastra is another primary historical source of the history of India. The ...

The main aim of Buddhism teachings is cultivating the mind with a motive of benefiting others in the society. It advocates for an individual sense of peace and happiness that will contribute to happiness and prosperity of others in the society. The teaching of transforming the mind and creating a positive and responsible attitude towards others is of significant importance in today's society, and each individual has to learn the given set of skills from Buddhism to ensure harmony and peaceful coexistence in the society. Through teachings from Buddhism, individuals can face any problems that life brings as they ...

Question 1

Among the factors that can play a role in religious identification (culture, history, economics, politics, etc.,) does one stand out over the others?
Religion is identified using various factors. However, the existing factors are similar in importance to one another. Identifying all the factors are similar in interest and importance when used to determine the religion of a community. For example, economics play its role in identifying the religion of a community. Both culture and history refer to the way of living associated with the people of the community. The past defines how the future will be. The experiences ...

The article of English explains that children owe nothing to their parents, but there are things that children are expected to do for their parents as part of their gratitude. Based on the article, children are forever indebted to their parents for the voluntary sacrifices they made for their children to give them comfortable lives. Thus, I conclude that part of the moral duty of the children is to care for their parents when they grow old.
When the children grow old, finish their education and have successful careers, one gesture that is expected of them is to help ...

There are many instances in my life wherein I ask myself the question “How did I live?” I cannot remember my childhood too much. All I can remember is that I suddenly became a conscious being—able to see, hear, feel, and basically observe everything in my surrounding. I grew up as a toddler, then a few years later, as a child.
Of course I had a lot of realizations when I was a child. Childhood, for me, is the age of enlightenment. I do not know what childhood is for others or how they see or treasure it, but I am pretty ...

Hinduism and Buddhism are two major religions, widely practiced and existing on the earth for centuries. Both religions have various similarities and differences in terms of their development, emergence, central idea, and philosophies. This paper discusses various similarities and differences of both religions.
Hinduism, 3rd largest religion after Christianity & Islam, follows by majority of people living in India. Hinduism is followed by around one billion people mainly located in India. The founder of Hindu religion, place of origin and when the religion was started is not known. Vedas, oldest Hindu’s documents were first time copied on paper ...

Love, just as it is any moral ethics has proven to be a vital tool in the overcoming of any form of evil in our societies. It should be a priority of every member of any society to be part of anything good. This should be like a wake-up call in our lifetime walk. American prominent figure, a former president, Martin Luther King, Jr, showed us the way to go about this noble yet vibrant idea. Martin Luther King was a man of noble character, full of good deeds and a sense responsibility. As the writer explains, Martin Luther King was an optimist. Through his ...

As the Christmas season approaches, children all around the world are mostly thinking and talking about Santa Claus, wondering if they have been good enough to earn a Christmas gift or not. The very mention of Santa Claus brings to mind a heavy-set man, with a long white beard, and a potbelly dressed in red and white with a red sack that contained Christmas presents for children, that made the deliveries on the eve of Christmas day. Some people believe that Santa is real, some believe that he is only a tale told to children to make the Christmas season happier. However, there exists a story ...

Religion is one of the most valuable and indispensable aspect in human life. Globally, across countries with different cultures, religion has a diverse shape and identity. But digging deep into it, what is the science behind religion? What are the aspects of religion that makes it successful in shaping cultures, and even the entire history of mankind?
Scientists’ attempt to decipher the scientific factors that stage the success of religions gave birth to another school of thought called as The Cognitive Science of Religion. The cognitive science of religion is the field of science that aims to explain the ...

Busddhism was founded by Siddharta Gautama between the 4th and 5th century B.C. in the Northern part of India. The meaning of his name Siddharta in English is ‘he who has reached the goal’ (William and Ladwig, 23). Gautama is Buddha’s surname, a noble surname belonging to a royal and powerful clans in India. His surname alone depicts that he is actually noble by birth. Although Buddha’s lifespan is uncertain, experts believed that he lived from 563 B.C. until 483 B.C. (William and Ladwig, 24). Gautama Buddha was a prince who left home and his pampered life at the age ...

An Objection to Augustine’s Response to the Problem of Evil in On the Free Choice of the Will

A contemporary Catholic apologist sums up the problem of evil nicely: “If God is so good, why is his world so bad?” (Kreeft 54). In this paper, Augustine’s response to the problem of evil will be analyzed and found to be lacking as an adequate resolution to the problem. The paper that follows is a reflection based on the readings from From Plato to Derrida, paying special attention to Augustine’s texts on evil. Augustine tries to attack what we mean when we say “evil,” but his argument insufficiently glosses over the larger issue of human suffering, and what ...

The definition of a tragic hero has become an issue of contention as many scholar come up with their definitions. Tragic heroes are characters who make decisions that destroy them in the end of the story; however the decisions are always good for them or for the society. In Oedipus Rex, the protagonist Oedipus is depicted as a tragic hero because of his strength, nobility, and his determination to find the murderer. In most tragic hero stories and plays, the tragic hero does something good for the people, which eventually destroy him or her. In addition, Jocasta cannot be considered as a ...

The mythical presence of Socrates and his legendary acceptance of the poisoned drink have always fascinated the philosophers and historians alike. What makes the historical and philosophical character of Socrates even more elusive is the fact that Socrates himself did not write any big volumes of philosophy and the sole vessel to his philosophical contributions are the reminiscences of his equally gifted student Plato. Due to this indirect nature of the knowledge being passed down, one can never be sure of what Socrates really believed in as there are many conflicting views presented by other philosophers who were directly ...

Persuasion is a powerful tool that individuals use against others every day. At times, persuasive methods can be so subtle that we do not even realize that we are being persuaded to believe something or make a decision. It is important to understand the power of persuasion, as well as the different methods used to persuade others. What is more important, perhaps, is to understand the certain type of person who is most likely to use these tools for personal gain, rather than that of the greater good. Individuals who work in sales, or who are recruiting for a company is likely ...

Personal and Professional Mission Statement

Personal Mission Statement and Alignment

Profiling self is vital in developing knowledge of one’s abilities and weaknesses to plan accordingly on how to capitalize on the presented opportunities while working on your shortfalls. I am a 23-year-old man of Saudi Arabian origin but currently living in America. I am gifted in mathematics, which has been a guide towards the course I chose to pursue at the university. I also have unique entrepreneurial and statistical skills. In addition, I am gifted at learning and adapting to a new system quickly as proven during the language classes. I passed the language classes, which ...

Personal and Professional Mission Statement

Personal Mission Statement and Alignment

Profiling self is vital in developing knowledge of one’s abilities and weaknesses to plan accordingly on how to capitalize on the presented opportunities while working on your shortfalls. I am a 23-year-old man of Saudi Arabian origin but currently living in America. I am gifted in mathematics, which has been a guide towards the course I chose to pursue at the university. I also have unique entrepreneurial and statistical skills. In addition, I am gifted at learning and adapting to a new system quickly as proven during the language classes. I passed the language classes, which ...

Question 1: Read Hasan al-Banna’s “Between Yesterday and Today”. What is the cause of the economic, social, and political decline of the Muslim community (ummah)? What is its cure?
The earliest Muslim community ( ummah) was built upon by the principles of society as laid forward by the Quran and the holy apostle Mohammad(PBUH). This society was bound by these underlying principles for every aspect of the system whether social, political or economical. The Quran and Allah’s messenger defined all the rules that distinguished the Muslim society from any ...

The Egyptian Book of the Dead has, as its original title, Reu nu pert em hru; translated to English, it means The Chapters of coming forth by day.
This book is, essentially, a series of chapters that consist of magic spells and special formulas, which are all written in papyrus. Such collection of texts for funerary purposes began to be found around 1600 BC in Egyptian tombs.
It is suppose that these texts, that gathered such spells and formulas, would be used by the deceased ones, throughout their Underworld journey. While in this journey in the Underworld, the dead ...

Some movies are meant to be taken lightly, while some others pretend to be as monumental and deep as to stay in spectators’ memory for many years to come. Among the latter bunch, there are only a rare few films that live up to this expectation. My Name is Khan, a 2010 Bollywood production directed by Karan Johar, is definitely one the cinematographic masterpieces that, to a some degree, transforms its audience’s interpretation and evaluation of “the otherness” in our own society and illuminates the phobic aspects of the U.S. political reality in the aftermath of 9/11, as well as brings ...

Augustine understanding of grace and salvation

Grace, according to the understanding of Augustine of Hippo, is the link between the creation of commands by God and the human obedience to such commands. The beliefs of Augustine on the issue of grace are based on the gospel of St. John, the first chapter’s sixteenth verse. According to Augustine of hippo, commonly referred to as St. Augustine, there is an exceptionally close relationship between God’s grace and salvation. While Augustine describes salvation as the conversion of the fallen human being, he explains that such salvation does not come out of the free will of human ...

At first glance, the two philosophies of utilitarianism and psychological egoism appear to be quite similar. To the casual observer, both philosophies seem to say that people do good deeds to benefit themselves. Psychological egoism propounds that humans are always motivated by self interest, and utilitarianism, as explained by John Stuart Mill in his essay by that name, states that the more happiness an action promotes the more morally right it is. On closer inspection, though, are these two philosophies really so similar?
Mill believes that the greatest intrinsic motivator for people’s actions is their desire for ...

Being born in 1588, very close to the date of the Spanish Armada, Thomas Hobbes believed that he was born “at the same time as fear.” For this reason, the subject of fear consumed his life, as well as his writing. His lifetime did span over a very violent period of world history, characterized by war, death, political unrest, and the upheaval of many citizenries. In fact, Hobbes wrote “The Leviathan” while on exile in France, since he believed that King Charles I was about to be overthrown and fled England out of fear that his beliefs would lead to his ...

The protestant reformation of the Christian church was the division within the Christian church that was initiated by John Calvin, Martin Luther and other early Christian church reformers. The reformation started after Martin Luther posted the ninety-five theses outlining his objection to some of the Catholic Church teachings. Luther fiercely opposed the belief that freedom from Gods punishment could be bought using money. He also opposed the sale of indulgences (Hans, 22).
Luther pleaded Christians not to waiver in following Christ through listening to false assurance from the Catholic Church that they could buy salvation (Hans, 23). Martin ...

Also referred to as Sanatana Dharma in the contemporary world, Hinduism’s origin can be traced back in the Indian subcontinent to the times when the visiting foreigners found it convenient to refer the inhabitants of the area of Indus River as Hindus. According to Fisher, “Most of the other Indian religious ways have been categorized together as if they were a single tradition named Hinduism” (2005, p. 69). The belief system, the cultural and societal influences and the concept of liberation from earthly existence in Hinduism are discussed in the following section under the relevant heads:
The belief ...

Background

Martin Luther is one of the most famous reformers ever recorded in history. It was his bravery and spirit that changed the former “rational” view of society in terms of religion. Back in the 1400s, most, if not all, people believed that freedom from having to pay for your own sins could easily be bought with money. So, priests and friars from different regions had this belief that as long as an individual has enough money to pay for his sins, he could be saved from the wrath of God. Thus, buying of indulgences was invented. The proliferation of ...

World Religions

Introduction

All books of religion agree that the first sin by Adam resulted into a wedge between man and God his maker. All religions that include Muslim, Christianity, Buddhist, and Hindu have all ways through which the gap between God and human beings could be connected. Therefore it can be stipulated that the reason why man and God do not connect is because of Sin. Therefore Christianity—the major religion—believe that salvation is the bridge that connects God and human beings. Alternatively in Hindu religion the bridge is called Moksha. Therefore this paper will highlight the similarities and differences ...

Abstract

It is very difficult to judge human nature as either good or evil based on mere observation or analysis of the past and the present. Human nature is very complex, yet it may also be viewed in very simplistic terms. The concepts of what is good or evil is heavily influenced by the environment a person grows in, and what defines human nature may be intrinsically inborn or may be influenced by acquired notions from society. This paper seeks to make an informed argument on whether human nature is good or evil.

Conclusion

Human nature is the argument that all humans ...