Soul Essay Examples

Dickinson uses diction to outline the idea that the act of death is unjust because God uses his superior being to manipulate the defenseless human soul. Dickinson’s first instance of diction is, “He stuns you by degrees-“(4). The idea of God stunning by degrees suggests the bringing about of the iciness of death. That God […]

One is confronted with an astonishing view, when watching a film about the Kawelka tribe of the Mt. Hagen area, in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The scene seems chaotic: A lot of people are running around and shouting. In the middle of the crowd are many pigs in a line, tied on […]

Obvious to all was the need for a saviour. The Gentiles needed a Saviour but the Jews wanted a King that would restore the Kingdom to Israel. Men waited eagerly for divine intervention in the ugly course of human history that has been marred by series of wars and perpetual ‘coups and countercoups’. From the […]

Birth of the pious psyche The Datta family from Calcutta was well-known for their wealth, philanthropy, intellect, and independent disposition. Vishwanath, Naren’s father, served as a lawyer in the high Court of Calcutta and had a proficient command over English and Iranian literature. Bhuvaneswari Devi, his wife, came from a traditional Hindu household and possessed […]

The Parable of the Talents, as told by Jesus in the Bible, involves a man entrusting his servants with different amounts of wealth before leaving on a journey. The first servant received five talents, the second received two talents, and the third received one talent. When the man returned after a long time, he asked […]

“I felt a Funeral, in my Brain” Life, death, and reincarnation are portrayed in Emily Dickinson’s poem “I felt a Funeral, in my brain”. The use of words associated with death gives the poem an ominous and dark karma. To add to this karma, important words that are strong in meaning are capitalized. At the […]

One of the remarkable features of Walt Whitman’s Song of Myself is its adaptation of the epic poem genre. But, while classics of this genre have at their center a heroic figure, Whitman introduces a new vision of the heroic. Instead of glorifying acts of great courage and feats of tenacity and will power, the […]

Just two weeks ago I was in Radio Shack looking at a pair of head phones I wanted. Though merely forty dollars, I couldn’t at first bring myself to buy them. Why? Because that was money I could give to God, and allow for Him to use it for His glory. I didn’t buy them. […]

The transition from Mythology to Philosophy include events which brought the transitions, early philosophers, What kind of philosophical thought prevailed during the Middle Ages along with key Church philosopher of the later Middle Ages. It is also important to discuss myths and philosophers beliefs during transition. The middle, Pre-Socratic philosophers attempted to explain the world […]

The concept of perfection is subjective and varies among individuals. It is crucial to acknowledge that a perfect life could lack excitement. This narrative centers around a robot’s aspiration to break free from its monotonous existence, which fails to provide contentment. The robot yearns for a life resembling that of a human, desiring the ability […]

In order to develop a comprehensive counseling theory for Christian counselors, it is essential to combine psychology, theology, and spirituality. A holistic understanding of human beings includes considering the mind, soul (or spirit), and body. McMinn (1996) emphasizes that Christian counselors who merge various disciplines must possess expertise in both psychology and theology (pg. 9). […]

In the novel Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian, the characters of ‘You’ and ‘She’ symbolize the journey towards self-completion. Themes such as losing one’s identity, the fragmentation and reunification of the self, the concept of timelessness, and transcendence are prominent throughout Xingjian’s writing. Through a complex web of images, metaphors, and symbols, Xingjian vividly depicts […]

Whether it is acknowledged or not, numbers have always prevailed: as a universal language, a means for currency, and even throughout religions. In Moby Dick by Herman Melville the importance of numbers is far from forgotten. Melville uses several references to the number three throughout his novel to symbolize spirituality in relation to fate. Throughout […]

While Philosophy professor, Gretchen Weirob, suffers from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, she begins to question her personal identity and immortality. Weirob, embracing the idea of death, says to her old friend, Miller: “Simply persuade me that my survival after the death of this body is possible, and I promise to be comforted” (2). […]

The parallels of “Alone” by Yiyun Li and “Sweetheart Sorrow” by David Hoon Kim were portrayed beautifully in the characters Fumiko and Suchen. Both young women of Asian decent were haunted by the elements in their lives. This awakens one’s consciousness that to be haunted by one’s innermost demons can become the catalyst of one’s […]

The song “One,” by Metallica is narrated by the lead singer, James. It is a very strong and hard hitting song. The song deals with the pain of war. It is told in first person and really gives a strong idea of what has happened. This song is very straight forward. The character was in […]

The Phrase ‘Value Based Education’, in wide use in present times comes closest in meaning to the Sanskrit word ‘Vidya’ as it was used by the Gurus or preceptors of ancient India. ‘Vid – ya’ means that which illumines. As such, it was identified with knowledge that illumines the mind and soul. Since the imparting […]

It is important to develop a biblically based theory of Christian counseling that integrates psychology, spirituality, and theology. This model must be flexible enough to incorporate non-believers, while attempting to gently facilitate a personal relationship with God in both believers and non-believers alike. It is the author’s intent to develop an integrative theory by using […]

A key mistake established by the main characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray, is that their focus is always set on one another’s outer beauty rather than their moral backbone. In Oscar Wilde’s time era the society that he lived in was significantly influenced by the way people looked and dressed rather than the […]

There are many countries and nations in the world, and each of them is characterized by its own customs. In modern society we strive for integration, for cross-cultural communication, but very often different customs, different mentality makes obstacles for achieving results. For example, one Russian company carries on negations with some Japanese company. The Japanese […]

Abortion raised the question of: What kind of society would we want to live in? Should we want to live in a society which protects and look after those who are least able to look after themselves like unborn babies? Or in a society where the powerful impose the views and those who have no […]

Socrates was a great Greek philosopher and the proponent of the “Socratic Method”. He is famed for his sayings such as: “Knowing nothing” which is a sign of humility and some hints of martyrdom. Athenians carried out a death sentence for a capital offense that made him a martyr to other and an anti-democrat to […]