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Distinguishing spirituality, religion, and faith in Catholic theology

The words spirituality, religion, and faith, are often used interchangeably. When they are used to connote or denote a specific form of theistic phenomenon, more often than not, the term 'spirituality' is usually used to suggest the more individualistic aspects of God-focused thoughts and actions,…

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American patriotism following Pearl Harbor and September 11 attacks

Franklin Delano Roosevelt and George W. Bush used similar policies to combat further attacks and unite the nation

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Kennedy's rhetorical strategy in the 1962 Rice Stadium moon speech

John F. Kennedy Moon Speech - Rice Stadium, rhetorical analysis of John F. Kennedy's September 12, 1962, Moon Speech - Rice Stadium, Houston, Texas

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Developing effective training programs through need identification and evaluation

Training and development of the employees is a broader strategic objective of the human resource department.

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Schumpeter and Keynes on the current economic crisis

A justification of the economic crisis can be precisely explained by shedding light on the perspectives of famous economists. The information gained through this method will not only be informative but will also motivate further research.

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Plato and Socrates on the dual nature of the human soul

There are a number of philosophical tenets that have been the subject of intense scrutiny since humans coalesced into formal societies. Who are we as a species? Where do we fit in with the universe? What is morality? Do the ends justify the means?

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Robert Art's four functions of force in international relations

The article "The Four Functions of Force" by Robert Art details exactly that: the main purposes for using force in a given situation. Those purposes are as follows: defense, deterrence, compellence and swagger.

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Education and alienation in Studs Terkel's Working

The interview subjects in Studs Terkel's book Working run the gamut from farm wife to university professor, but all are able to be articulate about what it is that they do for a living. However, some basic patterns emerge upon examination of a representative sample of Terkel's interviews.

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Strengthening families through Christian mission and spiritual legacy

After earning his Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary, Dr. Jerry Pipes dedicated his life to the cause of using spirituality as the foundation for strengthening family ties, with Family to Family: Leaving a Lasting Legacy standing as one of his lasting contributions to that cause.

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Worship and evangelism in Wheeler and Whaley's Great Commission

As a North American Mission Board national missionary and associate director of the Center for Church Planting at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, David Wheeler is eminently qualified to speak on matters of spiritual study, and his jointly authored book The Great Commission to Worship:…

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