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…. I think both groups are looking for the age old social identity. Groupthink, (Irving Janis 1972), "a mode of thinking that people engage in when they are deeply involved in a cohesive in-group, when the members' striving for unanimity override…

…of the Puritan society created a firm social system that did not allow for any variation in lifestyle. If one did different from another they could expect trouble. The strict society that was enforced at this time had a damaging effect on the Proctor family. John…

…and before communion, they had confession. Benediction was a prayer that was done over a day, this was dedication to the sacred host; Novenas were a number of prayers said over nine days, this was a dedication to Virgin Mary. These could be done publicly…

…this part also has a deeper meaning, it's like now he has gone this path with the devil, his prayer is blocked and not able to reach Heaven. A little further he loses his 'Faith' and says literally: "My Faith is gone! ". The story of Young Goodman Brown…

…In the essay, “The American Indian Wilderness”, Louis Owens presents a personal story to show a dramatic change in his point of view. His story revolves around a mind-altering experience in which he uses himself as the straw figure, allowing us…

…by legend and some never existed. Gradually, the bishops and finally the Vatican took over authority for approving saints. In 1983, Pope John Paul II made sweeping changes in the canonization procedure. The process begins after the death of a Catholic whom…

…Should Religion Be A Part of Public School Education? Perhaps no aspect of the church-state controversy arouses more emotion and discussion then the subject of prayer in the public schools. Public schools are supported with taxpayer money. What believer…

…for salvation. 2.Prayer of "Salat": five times a day, proceed by ceremonial washing; the Muslim is required to pray facing Mecca. Specific formulas recited from the Qur'an (in Arabic), along with prostrations are included. Prayer is, in this sence, an expression…

…. | offer sth to sb: Senator Joseph's speech will have offered little comfort to bankrupt businessmen. | have sth to offer (to sb): Edinburgh has a great deal to offer to visitors in the way of entertainment. 5 offer (up) a prayer/sacrifice etc to pray to God…

…styles. One style expressed power, authority, and grandeur. The other style expresses adoration, sympathy, prayer, and distress. The Attarouthi Treasures consist of fifteen objects: ten chalices, three censers, a wine strainer, and a dove. The artifacts…