Word: re-establish
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...term "apology" is not really adequate, for Pascal was more than an apologist for religion; he aimed not only at writing an abstract defence of religion, but also at converting the atheists and re-establishing true Christianity against those who partially confused it with paganism. The originality in Pascal's point of view lies in this: from a consideration of human nature he shows that communion with the Christian God is necessary for a man to re-establish harmony within his being. Thus a rational connection is shown between man's nature and his spiritual life. This view we must...
...Restoration followed the Empire, and the Bourbons were again placed on the throne. They had learned nothing from their past experience, however, and again tried to re-establish the old tradition of the divine right of kings. Reaction followed--and the monarchy gave way to the Second Empire, which in turn made way for the present Republic...
...number of the Graduates' Magazine contains Professor Peabody's opening address delivered in the Aula of the University of Berlin, on "Academic Reciprocity;" a delightful essay on local color in Harvard verse, written From a Graduate's Window, in a vein of kindliness end gentle humor that must inevitably re-establish that column in the affections of undergraduates at least, the address on "Emerson and Scholars," delivered at the opening of Emerson Hall, by E. W. Emerson '66; so much of Professor Coolidge's report as the Chairman of the Athletic Committee as bears on the question of professional coaches...
...Educational Conference in Phillips Brooks House on the educational work of the South End House, of which he is head. Although not an educational institution, the South End House has developed many educational methods which have been put into practice by the city of Boston. Its object is to re-establish the ethical conditions which have been shattered by the tumult of life; and in pursuing this object it has accomplished a great deal in endeavoring to obtain a rational physical development; in attempting to equip boys and girls for their future occupations; and in seeing that the natural ability...
...They not only wrong themselves but their college also. There are instances of men of only mediocre athletic ability in their Freshman year, who by steady work represent Harvard on 'Varsity teams before graduation. These set an example of perseverance which if more closely followed would do much to re-establish Harvard in her athletic supremacy...