Word: power
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...beliefs he holds strictly to the Romish principles of Purgatory and the Immaculate Conception, as well as to confession and absolution. His strongest belief is in the absolute power which is vested in the Church, represented by the Pope. In his Encyclics many of the evils of the times are attributed to placing State power above that of the Church. These writings maintain that teaching should be restricted, and that no philosophy or science should be taught which goes against the Church. The most important of these Encyclics, entitled "Libertas," appeared in 1888. In this letter the Pope protests against...
...nations also agreed, that in case they could not arbitrate, they would each select two seconds to act for thirty days, and would do all in their power to make peace. In the meantime the powers were to continue arming. In case war resulted the seconds would still act, and if one side were much weaker than the other, would put a stop to the fight...
...Downfall of Sherlock Holmes," by H. Ward '00. In clever imitation of Conan Doyle's style, the writer narrates an incident which has no part in the memoirs of the "great detective." Throughout, the story is well sustained, and, moreover, it shows a sureness of touch and a power over detail. The movement is swift and the plot is seemingly original. "A Journey's End," by C.F.C. Arensberg '01 is a conventional love story which contains some rather skilfully arranged dialogue. In "The Policeman," A. H. Gilbert '01, attempts a sympathetic treatment of low life, and, in seeking to accomplish...
...opening of the sermon he compared man to a crown prince who, through intimacy with his father, is able to learn about the affairs of the state. We are the children of God and, possessing infinite souls, can draw ourselves nearer to God, our Father, by an infinite power, if we will to do so. What we call the laws of nature are in fact an attempt on our part to divine the will and purpose of God. Every day we should lay aside a few minutes to listen to his word; in this way we can work better...
Concerning the two legislative Chambers or Raads: The original Raad was, in 1891, supplemented by a second chamber in order to give the Outlanders a voice in the government. This Raad, however, has no power, the older house which is the great legislative body entirely controlling the second Raad...