Belief Systems: Ancient to Modern – Examining Impact on Society

 From the ancient times, people believed in something—Gods, idols, or the sun. Centuries later, belief systems are still an integral aspect of many modern societies, influencing the countries’ laws, characteristics, and behaviour. It is a set of mutually supportive beliefs, religious, philosophical, or personal, and with an astonishing 4200 different religions in the world,(1) … Read more

Protecting Money in Night of the Hunter

 One line summary A plucky little boy protects his sister, and late fathers dirty money from a murderous, deceptive preacher. Concise Plot breakdown 
 1- Serial killer Reverend Harry Powell flees from the scene of his latest murder. His purpose is to rid the world of sinful women, and to use their money to … Read more

The Horrors of the Belgian Congo: Exploitation, Genocide, and War by Terrible Rulers

 In the history of mankind, there has always been imbalances of power. Never has our race enjoyed and shared the abundance of resources, wealth, and economic power with one another. There has not been one point in human history, where all people were free of torment, grief, anxiety, hunger, poverty. The Belgian Congo has … Read more

KARM: Enhancing the Lives of Knox Area Homeless and In Need Through Jesus’ Love and Support

 Craig Beiler Mr.Stephens Senior Bible October 5th, 2018 Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries Knox Area Rescue Ministries exists to rescue the poor and needy of the Knox area by providing recovery services in Jesus’ name. We approach this ministry without a denominational affiliation and desire to utilize the full range of gifts in the Christian … Read more

Exploring Race, Labor, and Gender: Spain’s Mission Period in California

 Rachel Morgan Midterm Paper History 473 Journeys: An Analysis of Race, Labor, and Gender Throughout California Besides there being a multitude of problems throughout the Mission Period, the largest problem would be the spaniards taking advantage of the labor the Native American’s provided. As a race they were seen as the working people for … Read more

RAWLS vs. NOZICK: Compare Theory of Justice & Patterning Critiques

 In his ‘Taking Rights Seriously’, Ronald Dworkin discusses rights of citizens within a state and the government’s role in protecting and enforcing them. His theory of rights examines how rights granted by the government does not always align with citizens’ conscience. Dworkin examines the extent to which citizens have a right against the government … Read more

Can You Determine Law Content w/o Moral Ref? Yes

 Can you determine the content of the law without reference to moral argument? The answer to this question depends on how we understand a “reference to moral argument.” There are two competing interpretations: (I) “a reference to moral argument” as an appeal to or reliance on moral considerations in determining the content of the … Read more

Exploring How Social Media is Shaping Art Consumption in India Today: Yayoi Kusama, Sarah Naqvi, and Shilo Shiv Suleman

 This Paper attempts to acknowledge a very current trend in the nature of consumption and patronisation of contemporary art in India Today. Focusing on the potential influence of social media in the consumption of art and drawing upon parallels between the art market’s behaviour locally in the past and more prevailing global trends. In … Read more

The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne (Introduction: The Custom House & The Prison Door & The Market Place)

Introduction: The Custom House (p. 269-309)   08 September 2018   This introductory starts off by giving a statement of the author nathaniel hawthorne however the hardships he has gone through to get a job as a waiter. The introductory applies to ethos because the author had a hard time however through his hardships he got through … Read more