After reading chapter 10, I have found several things I could agree upon with the author Philip Yancey. Yancey writes “The world had rejected Jesus….”(195) . I agree with this statement because everyone turned against him when he was given to the Romans. The apostles ran and flee as Jesus was given to the Romans. Everyone was glad that Jesus was given to the Romans, but Jesus was the one who was saving them. It is unfair for Jesus to be thrown aside after he saved several lives. Jesus treated everyone with love and respect, but yet, he was rejected by everyone and even his disciples and apostles. For example, if we look at Peter, he denied Jesus three times. Another example would be Judas. Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silvers. He rather have the money instead of Jesus. It is disappointing to see Jesus being treated like this because he loved everyone, but yet, he was treated like trash.
Yancey writes “Power, no matter how well-intentioned, tends to cause suffering” (205). I agree with this because no matter how much power you have, in the end it hurts you. Having too much power is bad for you and others because they would put themselves before others. Also, the person who has power will think they are better than others. This is similar to the play Macbeth. Macbeth became the heir, but he gained nothing from it
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I was able to learn more about Jesus crucifiction. I was able to learn that Jesus forgave others and thought about others in the end of crucification. Jesus did not hold any grudges against others, instead he forgave those who did him dirty. Even in the hardest moment of his life, Jesus forgave those who hurted him. If it was put into my perspective, I do not think I would have the courage to forgive those who hurt me. I would probably hold grudges against them because it is what they deserve. It is amazing how Jesus forgive sinners even though they betrayed him or rejected
What is power to a human? As time has gone by, there have been many forms of control and influence in the world. Many strive to achieve total rule over a society or group of individuals. Yet the question still presents itself to the average man. Why does man desire power so greatly even though there is visible trouble that follows? Shelley’s Frankenstein, Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron”, and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, whether through the situation or the character themselves, depict the evils and hardships due to an imbalance and poor management of power.
Power doesn’t necessarily corrupt people, but people tend to corrupt power. Power is having the capability to control, influence others, or to change the direction of events. Power is one of the most central and problematic concepts in society. People often use power as a source to get their desires. People who abuse their power can change how they act by making themselves more selfish and sadistic. In everyday situations, people use numerous power tactics to prompt others into doing a particular action. Power is now commonly associated with politics, authority, and wealth. Having power and control can make anyone feel superior. However, using power to an extreme amount can bring about costly consequences or severe tragedies. If power is controlled
Contrary to popular belief, power does not give a person everything needed in life. Power gives people an illusion of a perfect, ungrueling life which- news flash!- is probably the total opposite of what power actually bestows upon people. Within The Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantes is mistreated with due to abundance of power Monseuir Villefort has, causing Edmond to later seek power to avenge for the mistreatment caused to him. Almost everyone in the book either loses or gives up their power in the end, thanks to Edmond. Viva la Vida, similarly, depicts the story of Louis XVI possessing immense power and then being deprived of the same power he once thought was going to be in his fist forever.
Power. It is defined as the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. Throughout time, certain individuals have acquired power in their society as a way to govern and keep order among their community. Power is not a new concept; it was used in the past by many emperors, kings, and queens, and is still being used by presidents, prime ministers, and dictators. Although, it has been used to further progress societies into what the world is like today, not all power has been used for the best of mankind. But what goes awry to make power turn corrupt? In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, it is illustrated how power can turn corrupt, when authoritative figures, who possess power, abuse it for their personal gain, rather than for the common good of the society.
Ultimately the characters strive for power does not end well. In particular the story of Gilgamesh the main character Gilgamesh has power and abuses it. Gilgamesh is a greedy king who gets what he wants. He often has no consideration for his people that are looking up to him. The quote stated above about Gilgamesh can also speak for his power. Because Gilgamesh had a lot of power he is able to do anything he wishes. When Gilgamesh and Enkidu meets Gilgamesh is trying to sleep with a bride before her husband can. Gilgamesh has power but he abuses his power and his people are the ones who are punished. Claudius also thrives for power. It is ultimately Claudius’s need for power that urges him to kill his brother so he could marry his brother’s wife and become king. Claudius does not even stop his wife Gertrude from drinking the poisoned wine. He does say “Gertrude, do not drink” (Shakespeare. 5.2. 262). Claudius does not but tell her not to drink the wine but by the time he tells her that it is too late. Both Gilgamesh and Claudius have power. They do not use their power to benefit others. Both Gilgamesh and Claudius’s power harms their
I don’t understand these characters at all. Most of them are inhuman, selfish brats, and I don’t share any sort of empathy whatsoever with them.
Having too much power can lead a person to making wrong decisions and going crooked. During the French revolution, the third estate had to work for long hours and got nothing in return, and the food prices were skyrocketing. By doing so, King Louis XVI took away the rights of the third estate, but the third estate was not happy with the King’s decision. King Louis XVI didn’t give any right to
“With great power comes great responsibility”, a quote that has been repeated over the ages and said to every person of power. Yet we ask ourselves from time to time, who among us deserves to rule and bear such a burden upon their shoulders? Well, Shakespeare in his play Macbeth reveals to us a message about power, its implications and consequences on human beings, and offers an answer to our question above. When people come into a position of power the definition of power is altered and changed according to their perspective, where they believe that every decision that they take and do which hurts others and may even result in their demise is not of their responsibility, they would believe that what they are doing is the right thing no matter what it is and even if it is to others morally repugnant. And such people would do anything to remain in that position withholding power causing them into doing horrible things such as murder, deception, lying, bribery, coning and stealing.
When a person is in power, situations arouse where they can acquire anything by lying, bribing, conning, or stealing. With these in mind anybody in power could easily become a powerful foe.
Power corrupts people because they let having so much power get to their head and act any way
"Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it" [Lord Acton, British Historian]. It is human nature that the more power one desires, the more corrupt actions they have to commit to attain power. Power is the ability to have control over people and/or things. People who are powerful can, and in most cases will, create an illusion of anything they want you to see about them. This illusion can make people blind to their true intentions.
To become powerful, is to become corrupt, and The Tragedy of Macbeth is a prime example. In William Shakespeare's tragic tale, a young nobleman soon becomes corrupt when he is given the opportunity to become king. His need for power and safety drives him to corruption, ultimately killing off anyone who stands in his path: innocent or not. Throughout the play, many characters portray the impact power has on a relationship: Lady Macbeth and Macbeth, Banquo and Macbeth, Macduff and Macbeth and many more. While all these characters were affected by power in the play, Banquo and Macbeth's relationship best demonstrates the effect of power.
Power is a very dangerous obsession because it corrupts many individuals. The idea of power corrupting individuals has been present since the time of Hitler, and Napoleon but it has gotten worst in the present time because of the advance technology and individuals ambition for money. A perfect example of an individual that is corrupted by power is Muammar Gaddafi. Muammar Gaddafi, tyrant of Libya, shocked the world by his use of power. Another great example of how power corrupts an individual is shown in the play, Macbeth written by William Shakespeare. The protagonist, Macbeth, shows how he is corrupted by the use of power. Unfortunately, power corrupts an individual to an extent that it affects people surrounding them and it can eventually turn the individual into a tyrant.
I began to understand that the aspects of the Gospel including forgiveness are interconnected and to be able to truly understand forgiveness, I had to know about faith, repentance, joy, blessings, and enduring to the end. Also, I began to understand why forgiveness was such an impactful part of the Plan of Salvation. Without it we would remain in a constant state of sin, and not be able to progress or reach a point where we could live with our Father in Heaven again. Because I have come to a new understanding of forgiveness I am able to recognize when I need to forgive someone or when I need to seek forgiveness for
A strong Christian lesson on the true nature of forgiveness can be found in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount: