Word: sainthood
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...wondering when TIME will elevate Barack Obama to sainthood. That he is the first African-American (50%) President is a great historic achievement [Jan. 26]. But beside this, could TIME enlighten readers as to his outstanding legislative achievements in Illinois or the Senate, or the executive experience that qualifies him for the presidency and thus to be some sort of reincarnation of Lincoln? To be an oratorical superstar does not make him a savior. Let's talk about his real record a year from now. Charles G. Kormendy, FRANKFURT, GERMANY...
...Vague Generalities are anathema, sparkling chips of concrete scattered throughout your bluebook will have you up for sainthood. Or at least Dean’s List. Name at least the titles of every other book Hume wrote; don’t just say Medieval cathedrals, name nine. Think up a few specific examples of “contemporary decadence,” like Natalie Wood. If you can’t come up with titles, try a few sharp metaphors of your own; they at least have the solid clink of pseudo-facts...
...made a saint of the church, saying he was one of the 20th century's great Popes and that he did what was possible during the Nazi occupation. Benedict has given mixed signals as to whether he will forge ahead with the cause for beatification - the last step before sainthood...
...person sitting before you, I am a moral person I am a good person. But when I am writing, I have no loyalties. I am the most treacherous person, and that’s what I tell my students. When writing, betrayal is the word but when you stop, sainthood is required. 14. FM: How does your current life now compare to your past life experiences? Cambridge must seem pretty boring...JK: Oh no! I like Cambridge. No, no I am very fortunate. It is quite exciting! My students I look forward to seeing them...
...Pope John Paul II's funeral in 2005, those gathered at St. Peter's Basilica shouted "Santo subito!" - Sainthood now! The current pope, Benedict XVI, began the beatification process for John Paul II within a month of his death, waiving the five-year waiting period usually required between a candidate's death and the beatification process...