Catholicism 5,558,90154.5 Roman Catholics 5,289,52151.9 Greek Catholics 268,9352.6 Protestantism 1,985,57619.5 Calvinists 1,622,79615.9 Lutherans 304,7053.0 Baptists 17,7050.2 Unitarians 6,5410.1 Other Protestants 33,8290.3 Orthodox Christianity 15,2980.1 Other Christians 24,3400.2 Judaism 12,8710.1 Other religions 13,5670.1A ll religions 7,610,55374.6 No religion 1,483,36914.5 Undeclared 1,034,76710.1 Unknown 69,5660.7 Total 10,198,315100.00 History and nowadays v After World War II religious education difficult and problematic like in many Soviet countries. Althougt freedom of religion during socialist era. v Since 1993 the Hungarian Parliament constitution guarantees the right to religious education. v Religious education is taugh in a confessional way. v School must provide time and space. Everything beyond it is the task of church. Nowadays v Religious education can be an optional subject in public school or teached as a compulsory subject in church
Medieval literature Religious literature- mostly written in church languages(Latin, Greek, Old Slavic) Secular literature- written in vernacular languages as well 6th -15th century Anonymity Religious writing Liturgical writing-hymns, psalms Theological writing-aquinas, abelard etc Religious poetry Mystery plays-reenactment of bible stories Secular writing Troubadour writing:"courtly love", romance Epic poem(song of roland) Travel writing History writing-chronicles Allegory The use of symbols and analogy to convey a certain meaning /message Literary output of medieval English Anglo-saxon or Old English literature(7th century-1066) Middle english literature(12th century-15th century) End of the period:1470s chancery standard(regulating english) and onset of renaissance Middle English literature Written in many dialects in early period 14th century Middle english was used for majority literary works...
new state to the Union—with a congressionally appointed governor, secretary, and three judges to rule in the first phase; an elected assembly and one nonvoting delegate to Congress to be elected in the second phase, when the population of the territory reached "five thousand free male inhabitants of full age"; and a state constitution to be drafted and membership to the Union to be requested in the third phase when the population reached 60,000; and (3) a bill of rights protecting religious freedom, the right to a writ of habeas corpus, the benefit of trial by jury, and other individual rights. In addition the ordinance encouraged education and forbade slavery Indian Removal Act of 1830 The Indian Removal Act was signed into law by Andrew Jackson on May 28, 1830, authorizing the president to grant unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state borders. A few tribes went peacefully, but many resisted the relocation policy
http://www.pewforum.org/2015/04/02/religious-projections-2010-2050/ APRIL 2, 2015 The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050 Why Muslims Are Rising Fastest and the Unaffiliated Are Shrinking as a Share of the World’s Population The religious profile of the world is rapidly changing, driven primarily by differences in fertility rates and the size of youth populations among the world’s major religions, as well as by people switching faiths. Over the next four decades, Christians will remain the largest religious group, but Islam will grow faster than any other major religion. If current trends continue, by 2050 … The number of Muslims will nearly equal the number of Christians around the world.
Art-based learning We can see that art-based learning is not a regular method in school. Although I barely can understand why. It seems to me, that it is rather interesting way of learning. I also would like to point out, that childrens emotional memory is strong and pleasant things will be understood and remembered more. Therefore I would like to discribe the method thoroughly. Only in the past few hundred years has reading been the primary way of teaching religion. For centuries, religious education relied on hearing and seeing. Religious education can benefit by returning to the ages-old methods of hearing and seeing to complement reading. This method enables you to make the old learning way-seeing available for the students nowadays.It is about deepening our understanding of faith. In times past, when people could not read, it was through pictures that they came to realize the glory of God's world and the meaning of the Bible(http://books.google
Body art is the modification of any part of the human body for spiritual, religious, artistic or aesthetic reason Bodypainting Tattoos Piercing Modification Scarification Spiritual Religious artistic Aesthetic ? ? ?
Feels homesick at more and more. Mother is disappointed in his lack of faith. school. Father makes him feel Dante plays an ashamed. important role. Religious Influenced by his Longed for romance, Sins. Priestly life, devoted Devoted to art and attitude, morality family with Catholic but kept his morals. Ignored his religious to religion. beauty. Separate from faith and Irish upbringing. Discipline. church, but kept his nationality. High morals. morals. Girl Eileen Vance (from Emma Clery
Turkey's population, size, geographical location, economic, security and military potential. The case of Turkey will be different and more challenging from previous accessions for a number of reasons, some of them are presented below. Turkey is a country with a large population and geographic area. With a population of 74 million today, it is projected that it could be the largest member state at the time of accession. As a Moslem secular country, Turkey will also add a new demographic and religious dimension to the EU. Also, the presence of a large number of Turkish immigrants in European countries raises the issue of possible additional migration, as a natural consequence of accession, which may affect the labor market and demography of small member states. The social repercussions of such a development raise sensitivities and pose challenges with political ramifications (Joseph, J.S., 2006). TURKEY'S LOCATION
Character Sketch – Louie Louie is a mother of Jeanette, the narrator of the novel. She plays an important role in the life of the main character. She was plump and pretty. Drunkards, she used to urge to join her at the church, called her the Jesus Belle. She was loved by men and attracted attention, many of drunkards stopped in the street when Jeanette’s mother walked past and raised their hats to her. She was very religious person. Louie considered church as her family more than her own family. “My mother stood up and said she believed this was right: that women had specific circumstances for their ministry, that the Sunday School was one of them, the Sisterhood another, but the message belonged to the men.” She believed that praying could solve all the problems and people like her were meant to be separated from others. She did not have many friends because people did not understand her, not even Jeanette
Renaissance (end of 14th century) Italy, reaches rest of Europe Elizabethan era (16th II h - 17th I h) Theatre: combined medieval theatre, morality plays & Roman drama to create Elizabethan tragedy Poetry: Italian influences, sonnet (English: cddc ee) Rulers of England: Henry VII (brings prosperity, repairs economic situation; made alliances); Henry VIII (beginning of English reformation; killed "traitors"; 6 marriages); Mary I (Catholic); Elizabeth I (The Virgin Queen restores order; Religious Settlement; cautious measures in foreign affairs) Authors: Thomas Kyd's "The Spanish Tradegy" (revenge); Christopher Marlowe (moral dramas; blank verse); Ben Jonson (comedies; theory of humors, caricature and satire); Edmund Spenser's "Faerie Queen" (longest, most famous poem; Spenserian stanza) Late Renaissance (until 17th century) humanism a set of ethics about how people should live/act Prose: influence of reformation on liturgical material; King James Bible (translation)
Dear Tom, It was nice to hear from you and you asked me to write about religious holidays that are celebrated in my country. I will talk about Easter and Christmas celebrations. Easter is a moveable feast, meaning it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. The date of Easter therefore varies between March 22 and April 25. Originally only Christians celebrated Easter. According to Christians, Jesus was resurrected from the dead that day. Newer elements such as the Easter Bunny and Easter egg have become part of the holiday's modern celebrations, and those
This novel describes the city of Amaurote by saying, "Of them all this is the worthiest and of most dignity". * Utopia contrasts the contentious social life of European states with the perfectly orderly, reasonable social arrangements of Utopia and its environs (Tallstoria, Nolandia, and Aircastle). In Utopia, with communal ownership of land, private property does not exist, men and women are educated alike, and there is almost complete religious toleration. Some take the novel's principal message to be the social need for order and discipline rather than liberty. The country of Utopia tolerates different religious practices but does not tolerate atheists. Hythlodeaus theorises that if a man did not believe in a god or in an afterlife he could never be trusted, because he would not acknowledge any authority or principle outside himself. * Utopia is a work of satire, indirectly criticizing Europe's political corruption and religious
control system. The traveling is much more proctected by plane. Moreover there is no hitchhiking anymore due to stricting the security checks. Even though it can't be said to the other types of transportation. Terrorism in the Internet has also decreased, whereas computer specialists develop better hardwares to avoid crimes in electronically. Furthermore people are more aware of the jeopardies in the Internet. Terrorism in religious countries is fairly nonsense. War between the two different beliefs will probably never end. Apart from the religious views, remaining world knows how to form its attitude. Media gives us a good overview from the activities and that is the way people learn about the evilness and know how to handle it. To summarise I would say that people are more aware and know the traps of life. Nevertheless we all fall for these things, although that's the way people learn. In my opinion terrorism has
1. How would you in general terms characterise the period of Queen Victoria's reign? What were the major changes in technology, education, government, social areas, etc and how did they change the mindset of the British people? 2. Why is the Victorian period often compared to the Elizabethan period? In terms of size how would you describe the British Empire? Why was such an enormity needed at all? 3. Why did the Victorian's develop a doubt in religious matters? What were the new discoveries that triggered the questioning in religious faith? Who were David Livingston and Charles Darwin? What were their ideas like? 4. Describe the main social issues of Victorian Britain? How were they depicted in literature? (workhouses, slums, child labour, disease, etc) 5. What ideas and reforms were behind the 'woman question'? Describe the three types of the Victorian women, their roles and development throughout time? 6
Homereading 4 Changing world Religions Islam Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion originating with the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. The word Islam means "submission", or the total surrender of oneself to God An adherent of Islam is known as a Muslim, meaning "one who submits (to God)". There are between 1.1 billion and 1.8 billion Muslims, making Islam the secondlargest religion in the world, after Christianity. Muslims believe that God revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad, God's final prophet, and regard the Qur'an and the Sunnah (words and deeds of Muhammad) as the fundamental sources of Islam
movement 4. Name the earliest English, French and Spanish settlements in North America. English: 1583-85 failed, 1607 in NC French: 1523-62 failed, 1608 in SC, Quebec, Great Lakes area Spanish: 1565-1609, Latin America (FL, NM) 5. Compare the early English, French and Spanish settlements in North America (location, aims, views of the Indians, government, tolerance). English: religious persecution, space to settle; refused to live near Indians, were ready to kill if they didn’t leave; own rules and laws, independent assemblies; in some no other religions, most open to different people, diverse. French: catholicism, trade, wealth to homeland; friendly, admired them, learned from them, catholicizing; ruled from mother country, temporary laws made in europe; no outsiders, french catholics.
Isles. It is written in Old English, the language is lofty (very poetic, formal), it has many supernatural elements and is filled with heroic warriors and their deeds. The hero of the story Beowulf is almost an ideal A-S warrior, the champion of freedom and justice, courageous, has supernatural strength, is loyal to his king and has a very strong sense of duty. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beowulf · A-S were converted to Christianity. A lot of religious poems and hymns. Caedmonian. · Cynewulf represents the essence of Christianity perfectly. The idea of the cycle of the Sun and the Moon, the movement of the waves, nature. · The subject matter of A-S poetry is actually centered on the three things that were most important in A-S lives: war, the sea that surrounded the British Isles and death. · Main qualities: somberness, awareness of inevitable death. Formal features of A-S poetry: 1
Belief in the Angels. Belief in the Book (al-Quran / Koran) (sent by God). Belief in all the Prophets and Messengers (sent by God). Belief in the Day of Judgment (Qiyamah) and in the Resurrection. Belief in Fate (Qadar) It is well known that in the USA and the whole world , Islam is the fastest growing- religion. Islam is growing about 2,9% per year. Music stops playing! G: Can you show us again? L: No, I can't, it's prohibited. A: Why? L: Because I am deeply religious and Allah would punish me for that. A: When is the next praying time? L: The next praying time is at the evening. 5 hours later! We all will pray! ALL: Allah is great!
· Distribution: Males: 48,7% Females: 51,3% Climate of England · England has a temperate climate, with mild winters with temperatures not much lower than 0 C, and not much higher than 32 C in summer. Generally, July is normally the warmest month, and February is normally the coldest. Religions in England · 71,75% of Englands population are Christians. · 22,52% is unidentified or non-religious. · Other religious minorities include Muslims which account for 3% of the population. · There are also Jewish, Hindu and Sikh minorities. People Distribution · White:45,082,900 · Asian:2,914,900 · Black:1,447,900 · Mixed:870,000 · Chinese:400,300 · Other:376,100 · Due to disputes about religion, southern Ireland declared independence but northern Ireland remained part of the United Kingdom. Symbols of England Elizabeth II · Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess
Literature of the 14th century The highpoint of medieval literature, the best writer of late medieval lived then. William Langland 1332-1376 the last important poet of alliterative verse. His masterpiece "The Vision of Piers Ploughman" how important working hard is, the labour of peasants is the base of the welfare of the people. A passionate protest against social injustice. A time when peasants were slowly rising against their feudal lords. Descriptions of different social classes. Religious mysticism. Two great principles: 1) all men are equal before God; 2) honest labour is dignified. It is a dream allegory. A young maiden named Youth, Greed is an old witch. The greatest writer of this period and the whole of medieval times Geoffrey Chaucer (1340?-1400): · The father of English poetry · The creator of English versification · The first poet to use various metres · Laid the foundation of the new literary English language · Wrote in Middle English
· Beowulf - sense of fatal doom, dark and sombre tone · fate and fame - vital ideas in the literature of Anglo-Saxon period · Beowulf - monsters slaying in Scandinavia = struggles between good and evil Christian Poetry · 55 B.C. Julius Ceasar - christianity to British Isles · 449 A.D Anglo-Saxons - pagans = christianity declined · 597 A.D. St. Augustine - within 100 years all country into christianity Caedmon and Alfred the Great Ceadmon · first religious poet of British literature · "the father of English song" · Hymn of Creation - between 658 and 680 - the oldest preserved · turned the Bible stories into verse from = poetic paraphrase Alfred the Great · first notable written literature in Anglo-Saxon · Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, 892 The Chronicle · most important source for England's history up to 892 · changes into spelling of the language
Ülevaade loetud kirjandusest. 14.02.2018 1)Aune, Kristin. 2011. Much less religious, a little more spiritual: the religious and spiritual views of third-wave feminists in the UK. Feminist Review No. 97, religion & spirituality, 32-55 Sekulariseerumist käsitlevaks artikliks valisin Kristin Aune uurimuse Suurbritannia ja Põhja-Iiri Ühendkuningriigi feministide religioossetest vaadetest. Konteksti lisamiseks lugesin ka Neitzi (2014) ja McPhilipsi (2016) artikleid, mis muuhulgas annavad ülevaate feminismi rollist ja seostest sekulariseerumisprotsessiga.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethelred_the_Unready) and Emma of Normandy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_of_Normandy). He wast he penultimate Anglo-Saxon king of England. The family was exiled in Normandy after the Danish invasion of 1013 so Edward spent the first part of his life in Normandy. He grew up in deep religious views and gained the nickname ''Confessor''. As Edward was seperated from his family and grew up in a strange land, it is said that his childhood wasn't a happy one. After Ethelred's death in 1016 the Danes again took control of England. The throne of England passed to Canute the Great. The new king married Emma of Normandy and the couple had a son, Hardicanute
Should a mosque be built in Tallinn? Dear classmates and teacher, Today I want to talk to you about a topic that has brought with it a great deal of controversy in recent years. Namely, should the construction of a mosque in Tallinn be permitted? Estonians often like to pride themselves for being more tolerant and open-minded than those from other post-soviet nations. This sort of a progressive mindset, however, rarely extends to the principles of religious freedom. But why? Why are so many people opposed to something that in its core is just another place of worship much-like any other? After all, the construction of the mosque wouldn't even be funded by tax-payers. In addition, most of us don't oppose the building of churches, even though Estonia is currently the 3rd least religious country on the planet. Many people fear that the building of a mosque would open a door for Islamic radicalization in Estonia
Westminster Today For centuries, Westminster was the political and religious center, but today Westminster is the center of government. Westminster Hall was built in 1099 by the son of William the Conqueror and is one of the largest medieval halls. It was part of the Westminster Palace, which was destroyed by a fire in 1834. The Houses of Parliament that we see today were rebuilt in the 19th century after the fire. The Big Ben clock tower is the largest four-sided ringing clock in the world and it is also one of the London's most famous symbols
950 million (70% of the Chinese). Among these, 173 million (13%) practice some form of Taoist-defined folk faith. Further in detail, 12 million people have passed some formal initiation into Taoism, or adhere exclusively to it." 6 o Adherents.com notes that: "Taoism and Confucianism (mixed with Buddhism) are major cultural and philosophical influences in many East Asian nations. Religious Taoism in still very significant in Taiwan." 7 o ChartsBin.com reports precicely 6,111,056 people as of 2006. 8 o Patheos.com and ReligionFacts.com report 20 million followers of Taoism. 9,10 Note 5: We have included Wicca even though their numbers are small because such a large percentage of our site's visitors are of that faith. There is no reliable measure of their numbers. Some
nd . th e s w term dom hich do s inan n t b ot elief Sometimes "folklore" is religious in nature, like the tales of the Welsh Mabinogion or those found in Icelandic skaldic poetry. Many of the tales in the Golden Legend of Jacob de Voragine also embody folklore elements in a Christian context, as well as the tales of Old Mr. Brennan. Examples of such Christian mythology are the themes woven round Saint George or Saint Christopher. In this case, the term "folklore" is being used in a pejorative sense. That is, while the tales of Odin the Wanderer have a religious
as an army liable for service anywhere in the country (including in Scotland and Ireland), rather than being tied to a single area or garrison. Its soldiers became full-time professionals, rather than part-time militia. To establish a professional officer corps, the army's leaders were prohibited from having seats in either the House of Lords or House of Commons. This was to encourage their separation from the political or religious factions among the Parliamentarians. partly from among veteran soldiers who already had deeply-held Puritan religious convictions, and partly from conscripts who brought with them many commonly-held beliefs
Nonetheless, Henry included her in his will, and on the death of her half-brother, Edward VI, on July 6, 1553, she became the legal heir to the throne. Although Lord High Chamberlain John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, favoured the succession of his daughter-in-law, Lady Jane Grey, and proclaimed her queen on July 10, the country supported Mary. As a Roman Catholic, Mary began her reign by sweeping away the religious innovations of her father and her brother. Henry VIII had separated England from the Church in Rome; Edward VI had replaced Roman Catholicism with a Protestant settlement. Mary restored the Mass and re-established the authority of the papacy, but, although she handed back Crown property to the Church, Parliament refused to restore Church lands seized by Henry VIII. Even with the help of Mary's cousin, Cardinal Reginald Pole, a return to the state of affairs
2. lox- a fillet of brined salmon 3. hominy- coarsely ground corn used to make grits 4. grits- a porridge made from boiled cornmeal 5. gravy- a sauce made by mixing the fat and juices exuded by meat during cooking with stock and other ingredients 6. clam- a marine bivalve mollusc with shells of equal size 7. chowder- a rich soup typically containing fish, clams, or corn with potatoes and onions 8. shaker- a member of an American religious sect, the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Coming 9. secular- not connected with religious or spiritual matters 10. obese- grossly fat or overweight 11. differ- be unlike or dissimilar 12. sufficient- enough 13. brisk- active and energetic 14. voluminous- (of clothes) very loose or full 15. quintessential- representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class Sources ★ https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/usa-guide
(Children begin school at the age of 6 or 7.) There are two stages: • 1st through 4th grade, being taught by one teacher per class that teaches every subject with the exception of foreign languages and Religion, with subjects such as Croatian, mathematics, visual art , nature and society, physical education, music education, and at least one foreign language (usually English, usually in the 1st grade and compulsory in the 4th grade). Religious education is an elective subject, and students can choose among Catholic, Orthodox and Islamic religious classes. The students stay in one classroom for the 4 years. • 5th through 8th grades, where different teachers teach different subjects, with added subjects such as history, geography, biology, chemistry, physics, informatics and in addition to English, often a second language (usually German, French or Italian)
Polynesians, Micronesians, and small pockets of Chinese and Europeans. The annual growth rate is around 3.5 percent. Most of the population (85 percent) live in villages. Only those with paid employment are found in the urban centers and provincial headquarters of Honiara (the capital), Auki, Gizo, Buala, Kira Kira, and Lata. Religion The religion of Solomon Islands is about 97% Christian. The remaining 3% practice indigenous religious beliefs. According to the most recent reports, Islam in the Solomon Islands is made up of approximately 350 Muslims. Christianity was brought to the country in the 19th and early 20th centuries by missionaries. Some foreign missionaries continue to work in the country. Except for the Roman Catholic Church. The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice. The US government received
was forgone conclusion that all serious writing had to done in Latin or French. It is a valuable social document as it gives us an insight into a cross-section of 14th-cent. LITERATURE IN THE MIDDLE AGES. Languages spoken : English, French, Latin. There was four major dialects, east became the basic dialect because it was spoken in London. By 1476, when William Caxton introduced printing, Old English into New English. Latin was generally considered to be the language of serious writing. Religious lyrics also made an appearance at this time. Throughout the Middle Ages ballads, short folk tales that tell stories, were very popular. THE RENAISSANCE: The Literary Background 16th century, - humanism. Thomas More- brought it to England and he was arrested because he refused to acknowledge Henry VIII as the Head of the Church. Elizabeth's reign was a period of unprecedented prosperity, and both the court and the emerging middle class dedicated a lot of time to art and literature. W
välja idee Kristuse jumalikkusest, et saavutada meeste ülemvõim ja naiste allasurumine. Nikaia kirikukogu, mille Constantinus aastal 325 pKr kokku kutsus, otsustas, millised evangeeliumid peavad Uues Testamendis sisalduma. See kirikukogu jättis välja hulga gnostilisi kirju Jeesuse elust, et kujutada teda jumaliku, mitte tavalise (ja sureliku) abielumehena. Tegelased Manuel Aringarosa - Bishop of Opus Dei. Aringarosa is conservative in his religious views and longs for the Church to return to strict ways. He has affection for material things that represent the power of his order. He is kind to Silas. Sister Sandrine Bieil - Nun and keeper of the Church of Saint-Sulpice. She favors loosening of church strictures and modernizing of the church, and she objects to Opus Dei's attitude toward women. She is murdered by Silas while acting as a sentry for the Priory of Sion. Marie Chauvel - Sophie's grandmother and Saunière's wife
and 'way to peace'. An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim. Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable. Muslims also believe that Islam is the complete and universal version of a primordial faith that was revealed at many times and places before, including through the prophets Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Muslims maintain that previous messages and revelations have been partially changed or corrupted over time, but consider the Qur'an to be both unaltered and the final revelation from God. Religious concepts and practices include the five pillars of Islam, which are basic concepts and obligatory acts of worship, and following Islamic law, which touches on virtually every aspect of life and society, encompassing everything from banking and welfare, to warfare and the environment. Most Muslims belong to one of two denominations; with 80-90% being Sunni and 10-20% being Shia. About 13% of Muslims live in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country, 25% in
Her father, Kolë Bojaxhiu was involved in Albanian politics. In 1919, after a political meeting, which left Skopje out of Albania, he fell ill and died when Agnes was about eight years old. After her father's death, her mother raised her as a Roman Catholic. According to a biography by Joan Graff Clucas, in her early years Agnes was fascinated by stories of the lives of missionaries and their service, and by age 12 was convinced that she should commit herself to a religious life.[10] At the age of eighteen she left her parental home in Skopje and joined the Sisters of Loreto, an Irish community of nuns with missions in India. She never again saw her mother or sister. After a few months' training in Dublin she was sent to India, where on May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948 Mother Teresa taught at St. Mary's High School in Calcutta, but the suffering and poverty she glimpsed outside the convent walls made
14KS1 Maarja Tobreluts Jane Eyre Analysis of book and movie “Jane Eyre'' Juhendaja: Kai Hermann Vana-Vigala 2014 Overview ''Jane Eyre'' was published in 1847 and brought fame to its author, Charlotte Bronte. The book incorporates many themes: the relations between men and women, gender equality, the treatment of children and of women, religious faith and religious life and the notion of true love. The 2011 movie is a faithful and intelligent adaptation of the classic novel. The film follows the basic storyline closely although the approach to the story and the way certain characters are portrayed differs from the novel. Analysis The book describes her as being unremarkable in the way she looks. The film preserves this premise and therefore maintains the importance placed on her character. The film's interpretation of the harsh manner Mr
Laws are passed on a majority vote. Rarely has the assembly changed or blocked legislation proposed by the president. · President Paul Biya's Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) was the only legal political party until December 1990. Numerous ethnic and regional political groups have since formed · The last parliamentary elections were held on 22 July 2007. Education · Most children have access to free, state-run schools or private and religious facilities. The educational system is a mixture of British and French precedentswith most instruction in English or French. · Seven state-run universities serve Cameroon's student population. More than 60,000 students were enrolled for the 19981999 school year. · Since 1990, private institutions have sprung up in at least five regions. These schools charge fees that are five to ten times those levied by state schools. Nevertheless, they offer
TARTU ÜLIKOOL GERMAANI-ROMAANI FILOLOOGIA OSAKOND SKANDINAVISTIKA EGIPTUSE "SURNUTERAAMAT" REFERAAT Susanna Oja TARTU 2010 Sissejuhatus ,,Surnuteraamat" on Egiptuse matusetekstide moodne nimetus, mida kasutati esimest korda Uue Riigi alguses (ligikaudu 1550 eKr) ning, mis oli ikka veel kasutuses ligi 50a eKr. Teksti originaalne Egiptuse nimi on rw nw prt m hrw, mida on tõlgitud kui ,,Päeval esiletulijate raamat". Tekst koosneb mitmetest maagilistest loitsudest, mis peaksid aitama surnul leida enda tee läbi hauataguse elu. Tavaliselt kirjutati surnuteraamat papüüruserullile ning see asetati kirstu või lahkunu hauakambrisse. Mitmed loitsud, millest raamat koosneb, kirjutati ka hauakambri seintele ning sarkofaagidele. Raamat koos teiste rituaalidega nagu nt mumifitseerimine pidi aitama surnul jõuda Duat'i...
Besides writing a book, Rushdie has quietly mentored younger Indian (and ethnic-Indian) writers, influenced an entire generation of Indo-Anglian writers, and is an influential writer in postcolonial literature in general. He has received many plaudits for his writings, including the Writer of the Year Award in Germany and many of literature's highest honours. Rushdie was the President of PEN American Center from 2004 to 2006. Rushdie came from a Muslim family but says that he was never really religious. In 1990, he issued a statement claiming he had renewed his Muslim faith, had repudiated the attacks on Islam in his novel and was committed to working for better understanding of the religion across the world. He afterwards said, he was only pretending all of this. His books often focus on the role of religion in society and conflicts between faiths and between the religious and those of no faith. Rushdie advocates the application of higher criticism, pioneered during the late 19th century.
E received threats to his life B made his famous speech F helped lead a well-known civil rights march C stepped out of his motel room G unedrstood the importance of religion D organised many peaceful protests H had to experience racial problems Free at Last Martin Luther king, Jr., grew up in a supportive and caring religious family in Atlanta, Georgia. As a black child, growing up in the South, he (1) H almost every day. He wanted to help change things for the better for his people and future children. His idea was to become a doctor or a lawyer. As he honoured his father and (2) G , he decided to become a priesst. At the age of 17 his father let him preach a sermon in his curch. It was a freat success and he was certain he had found his
and comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as various other territories and protectorates 4.Size of the territory, population Area: 50,351 sq mi (130,410 sq km). Population : By mid-2007, this was estimated to have grown to 60,975,000. 3444890325 km Englands an area of around 13 million hectares. 8.Main religions Generally, the top five religions are Christianity, Islam, Hindu, Buddhism and Judaism. However if you are looking religious statistics, you'll often see that 'NonReligious' and 'Atheist' appear higher than Buddhism and Judaism, despite obviously not being a religion. Christianity is the major religion, followed by Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and then Judaism typical clothing
Very decent, like Charles’s court. Characteristic to Charles I’s court Carew: Sir John Suckling: The Constant Lover Richard Lovelace: celebrates the beauties of heroine, but against very different background. To Althea, from Prison: Song; The Grasshopper: To My Noble Friend, Mr Charles Cotton: Ode Waller: wrote of queen as the queen of love. Cowley: Robert Herrick: The Argument of His Book, Delight in Disorder 6. The Caroline „beauty of holiness” Sermons and religious verse, witty preaching. George Herbert, Caroline piety expressed. His verse is sensitive and decorous, monument to „beauty of holiness”, practice of liturgy with good order and ritual which was the essence of Charles I’s religious policy. High Anglican piety. Herbert celebrates wat Puritans wished to sweep away. Beauty and significance of ritual, of the mystery of the sacraments offering praise to the angles, to the saints and Virgin Mary
1830 Lent Electing the Carnival's "king" Rio de Janeiro's Carnival Most well-known Samba schools Favelas Famous groups Street band Bahia's Carnival African rhythms Trios Eletrico Indian Blocos Afro Afoxes Pernambuco's Carnival African rhythms Week before Frevo music Side by side Samba 19th century in Rio de Janeiro Warm and vibrant mood First Samba School Brazil's "official music." Frevo Portugese word ferver (to boil) 19th century Brazilian Army Religious and martial music Two famous bands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTc3pv7d5v Y Sources ● http://en.wikipedia.org ● http://traveltips.usatoday.com ● https://www.youtube.com ● http://www.rio-carnival.net THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
· Puritan ethics and ideology God has a preordained plan for everybody Following the Bible Hard work, spiritual health, living simply, being thrifty, and self-discipline will Leave to salvation Merriness was prohibited The chief duty of a man is to glorify God · Thanksgiving 2 Annual tradition in the U.S Fourth Thursday in Nov. Thanking God The first Thanksgiving was celebrated to thank God for helping the Pilgrims The first feast lasted 3 days Turkey and corn · Religious issues (freedom) People came to search for religious freedom, or not? Many different religions Puritans imposed their own beliefs Not lettin religion interfere politics No joy allowed · Quakers Religious society of friends Founded by George Fox They were treated as witches Big role in creation of other colonies Were up for tolerance Against slavery III Colonial life · Settlements by 1773 Christopher Columbus 1493 Puerto Rico Colonies along the east coast in 1607
The 17th century In England 17th century was a time of political and religious turmoil. It is known as a struggle between Parliament and the throne. 1625 came to rule Charles I, who was proved to be politically stubborn. In 1642 civil war broke out between the Cavaliers and the Roundheads. Oliver Cromwell was a puritan who brought the Roundheads to the victory and temporarily ended the monarchy in 1649. Charles I was beheaded. Oliver Cromwell ruled England for 9 violent years. The return of the oldest son of Charles I in 1660 is called the Restoration. In 1660
GLOBAL OVERPOPULATION Definition A condition where an organism's numbers exceed the carrying capacity of its habitat. The relationship between the human population and its environment, the Earth. Overpopulation Increased in the last 50 years Due to: medical advancements substantial increases in agricultural productivity. Problems Consuming problems Lack of resources Lack of hygenenew unknown diseases Global problems People are not devided equally Problematic areas China~1.3 billion India~1.2 billion Parts of Africa~1 billion Europe~881.4 million The United States of America~310.9 million The United Kingdom~58.5 million Solutions Limit the birth of descandance in critical areas Encourage people to live in places with smaller population Religious beliefs/governments should encourage people to use birth controls Critical areas should strickten the inflow of people Today There are about 6.8 billion people in the...
The aim of this report is to analyse the hobbies of the Estonian and the Russian youth in Tallinn.It is based on Estonian human Development Report 2009. it seems that Estonian and Russian youth most like sport activities ,in addition they are concerned about studying languages too.Dancing is also an occupation what is very popular amongst younger generation. It appears they have a lot of similar hobbies although percentages seem to different by nationality. These are drama groups,health clubs,folk groups,religious groups and car driving. In general it seems taht Russian and Estonian children are very active and keen on to providing for a bright future. Despite of many similarities there are some differences too.Surprisingly Estonian youngsters are not very interested in photography,pets' clubs,computer studies and youth societies.Although for compensation, they sing in choirs and they do handicraft.As we can see from the chart, Russ...
Madame Tussauds museum About museum Madame Tussauds the family themselves pronounce it is a wax museum in London with branches in a number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud and was formerly known as "Madame Tussaud's"; the apostrophe is no longer used. Madame Tussauds is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars and infamous murderers. Madame Tussauds is owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments. History Marie Tussaud was born as Marie Tussaud Grosholtz in 1761 in Strasbourg, France. Her mother worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtius in Bern, Switzerland, who was a physician skilled in wax modelling. Curtius taught Tussaud the art of wax modelling. Tussaud created her first wax figure, of Voltaire, in 1777ing. WAX FIGURES Russian President Putin Jack Sparrow ...
Mid-Atlantic states New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey Virve Kass General East coast of the Atlantic Ocean From -25°C to 30°C Tornadoes 270 294 km2 Population: about 40.8 million History 1524 - Giovanni da Verrazzano European colonists Religious minorities American Revolution 1776- Declaration of Independence 19th century- abolishing slavery Industrial Revolution New York • Capital: Albany • Largest city: New York City • Population: 19,541,453 (2009) • Area: 128 403 km2 Statue of Liberty (1886) Twin towers- 9/11 attacks Liberty Bell Times Square Lucy The Margate Elephant Famous people • Jennifer Aniston • Eddie Murphy
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