Some say the word Easter is derived from Eostre (also known as Ostara), an ancient Anglo-Saxon Goddess. She symbolized the rebirth of the day at dawn and the rebirth of life in the spring. The arrival of spring was celebrated all over the world long before the religious meaning became associated with Easter. As Christianity grew and spread throughout the world, it was common practice to adopt and modify existing non-Christian festivals and assimilate them into the Christian theology. Because Eostre was the goddess of spring and her symbolism dealt with renewal and rebirth, the Christian belief in the resurrection of Christ fit well with these themes.
In every other language but English and German, the name Easter is derived from the Hebrew word pesach for 'he passed over', so in Spanish and Italian Easter isPascua, in French it is Paques, in Portugese it is Pascoa, and so on. Since church proclamation in 325AD, Easter has been celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the Vernal Equinox. This date was determined by noting that the Last Supper, as Christians came to know it, was actually a Passover seder, and Jesus's resurrection occured on that Sunday. Passover occurs on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan on the first full moon on or after the Equinox. A further connection to Passover, is the fact that it celebrates the angel of death passing over the houses where the doors were marked with the blood of a sacrificial lamb. Jesus is seen by Christians as the sacrificial lamb whose blood was shed so that they would have everlasting life.
Young adults spreading their talents, knowledge and experiences with the upcoming generation of youth who are in need of positive direction.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
"The True Meaning of Easter"
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Dark Youth of the U.S.A.
"Dark Youth of the U.S.A."
Sturdy I stand, books in my hand--
Today's dark child, tomorrow's strong man:
The hope of may race
To mould a place
In America's magic land.
American am I, none can deny:
He who Oppresses me, him I defy!
I am Dark Youth
Seeking the truth
Of a free life beneath our great sky.
Long a part of the Union's heart-
Years ago at the nation's start
Attucks died
That right might abide
And strength to our land impart.
To be wise and strong, then, studying long,
Seeking the knowledge that rights all wrong-
That is my mission
Lifting my race to its rightful place
Till Beauty and pride fills each dark face
Is my ambition.
So I climb toward tomorrow, out of the past sorrow,
Treading the modern way
With the White and the Black whom nothing holds back
The American Youth of Today.
-Langston Hughes
Sturdy I stand, books in my hand--
Today's dark child, tomorrow's strong man:
The hope of may race
To mould a place
In America's magic land.
American am I, none can deny:
He who Oppresses me, him I defy!
I am Dark Youth
Seeking the truth
Of a free life beneath our great sky.
Long a part of the Union's heart-
Years ago at the nation's start
Attucks died
That right might abide
And strength to our land impart.
To be wise and strong, then, studying long,
Seeking the knowledge that rights all wrong-
That is my mission
Lifting my race to its rightful place
Till Beauty and pride fills each dark face
Is my ambition.
So I climb toward tomorrow, out of the past sorrow,
Treading the modern way
With the White and the Black whom nothing holds back
The American Youth of Today.
-Langston Hughes
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
"The Mission"
While we are here we must be committed to change. The initial change must be within, then change our external actions and perceptions, and then reach out to the current and future generations to change the perceived image of our youth. All of the knowledge we have been deprived of as kids and adolescents, but were able to acquire as young adults we must share with those who are lacking and uninformed. The goal is to create an informative Renaissance of music, poetry, art, photography, writing and other artistic talents. Along with being able to spread knowledge of money management, STD awareness, higher education and many more things effecting the youth of America.
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Save Now or Sink later.
Saving money is something we all know about, but rarely do. Now more than ever with the economy and Government in turmoil, we as Young People NEED to save money. Most people think you need $1,000,000 to save money or be filthy rich... right? wrong! Check out this scenario: If you eat a $5 footlong sub everyday (excluding tax, drink, or combo) monday through friday for an entire month (30 days) that is $150. Now take that $150 x 12 months =$1,800. Now do this for the next 40 years and you have $72,000. Thats crazy right? All off of $5 a day! So the next time you go to spend money think about SAVING it!
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