Message Of Love Research Articles

Sacrifice for Love: The Effects of Compromise on Individual Emotional Benefits in Romantic Tourism

Romantic tourism has emerged as an important segment, where tourists have a strong drive to compromise with partners to maintain good relations. But it’s not clear how this influences their feelings. Based on expectancy theory, this study reveals how different types of unilateral compromise influence their emotional benefits, and explores the special role played by social cues and anonymity in the tourism context. A field experiment and an online experimental survey were conducted. The main findings include: (1) social cues attenuate the negative effects of psychological reactance-based compromise (i.e., tourists feel better when they treat compromise as a non-verbal message of love). (2) The negative feelings generated by stereotype-based compromise can be reduced in a highly anonymous tourism environment. These findings suggest that by managing tourists’ expectations of compromise and designing interactive, indulgent, and immersive activities, a more enjoyable experience and higher emotional benefits can be created for romantic tourists.

EVOLUTION OF LOVE: EXAMINING BELLE AND THE BEAST'S RELATIONSHIP IN “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

The tale of "Beauty and the Beast" has captivated audiences for generations, with its timeless message of love, acceptance, and the transformative power of inner beauty. This article, "Evolution of Love: Examining Belle and the Beast's Relationship in 'Beauty and the Beast,'" explores the development of the relationship between Belle, a compassionate young woman, and the Beast, a prince cursed due to his selfish nature. By analyzing key versions of the story, including those by De Beaumont and Villeneuve, and drawing from a range of scholarly perspectives, the study examines the characters' evolution, symbolic elements, and socio-cultural and psychological implications of their relationship. The literature review highlights various interpretations, focusing on the symbolic meanings of elements like the enchanted rose, and how they contribute to the narrative's themes of transformation and redemption. The article also discusses modern adaptations and their resonance with contemporary audiences, particularly in terms of psychological themes and societal expectations. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of love in "Beauty and the Beast." Objectives include analyzing character development, exploring symbolic elements, assessing socio-cultural contexts, and evaluating psychological perspectives. The methodology involves a multifaceted approach, including a literature review, character analysis, symbolic analysis, socio-cultural analysis, and comparative analysis. The findings suggest that "Beauty and the Beast" offers a rich narrative that challenges traditional gender roles and societal norms while emphasizing the importance of empathy and compassion. By examining the relationship between Belle and the Beast through various theoretical lenses, the article provides deeper insights into the complexities and enduring appeal of this timeless tale.

Blake’s Hervey, Thomas Butts, and Methodism

William Blake’s painting Epitome of James Hervey’s “Meditations among the Tombs” is not an illustration of the work. In it he veers markedly from the dour tone and sensational emotions used by Hervey during his tour of graves, replacing the emphasis on the uncertainty of life and fear of death with a respectful treatment of Hervey himself. Blake doesn’t take liberties with the text so much as he finds a prevailing message of love and forgiveness in Hervey’s words. There is agreement in the life-beyond-life visions of Hervey and Blake, but Blake’s spin is more mystical and ethereal.

The semantic pattern in the work of the artist Sherine Neshat

The research which is entitled (the semantic pattern in the works of the artist Sherine Neshat) came in four chapters, the first of which contained the research problem, its importance, its aim, its limits, and the definition of terms in it. It contained a number of results, including: 1. The semantic pattern was a clear representation in the works of the artist Sherine Neshat, which made it a dominant aesthetic theme in the artistic achievement, as the artist used clear semantic patterns in order to convey the message of love and beauty at the same time to the recipient. As well as a set of conclusions, the most important of which are: 2. The works of the artist Sherine Neshat are based on the continuous transformations of the semantic patterns derived from the artistic vision, the nature of the material, and the formal output of the artistic achievement, then the recommendations and finally the references.

In Search of Birthplace of Sri Chaitanya: Part I. A Study on Hagiographies Up to 17th Century

"This paper delves into the exploration of the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya, the Indian saint and founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Sri Chaitanya’s teachings and his message of love and hope have transcended boundaries and influenced people worldwide, particularly through the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Despite the global reach of Gaudiya Vaishnavism today, a longstanding debate has persisted since 1894 regarding the actual birthplace of Sri Chaitanya: Nabadwip or Mayapur. This study focuses on analyzing hagiographies and literature published up to the 17th century to shed light on this debate. Through a geographical lens, the research concludes that Nabadwip was indeed the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya, but the exact location within Nabadwip remains unknown. To address this challenge, the paper recommends future research directions that employ a multidisciplinary scientific approach, including archaeology, geology, geomorphology, and botany, supported by state-of-the-art dating techniques. By undertaking this comprehensive investigation into Sri Chaitanya’s birthplace, this research aims to provide valuable insights into the historical and cultural significance of Nabadwip and contribute to understanding Sri Chaitanya’s life and legacy. Moreover, the paper underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to uncover the truth behind historical claims and emphasizes the need for scientific methodologies to complement traditional sources in resolving historical debates. Keywords: Nabadwip, Mayapur, ISKCON, Birthplace of Sri Chaitanya, Mahaprabhu. "

РЕЛИГИОЗНЫЙ "СМЫСЛ ЛЮБВИ" В ЖИЗНЕТВОРЧЕСТВЕ А.А. БЛОКА 1900-Х ГГ.

The article analyzes the religious subjectivity of A.A. Blok of the 1900s as a representative of “mythopoetic symbolism” in the aspect of his attitude to sexual love. The sources of Blok’s “erotic utopia” are indicated: the doctrine of “true love” by V.S. Solovyov, the concept of “Christian falling in love” by Z.N. Gippius, the Nietzschean myth of Apollo and Dionysus in its solar-lunar modification. In their light, the collections “Poems about a Beautiful Lady”, “Unexpected Joy”, “Earth in the Snow” are considered, some ego-documents are involved. The conclusion is made about the ambiguity of the concept of “falling in love” in the work of Blok and about its opposition to the “message of Love” by Solovyov.

The Role of the Church in Ensuring Peace and Harmony in Haiti

The main and essential teaching of all churches worldwide is to promote love, compassion, tolerance, tranquility, mutual respect, understanding and cooperation. World peace and harmony are phenomena that everybody wants to enjoy without limits. The Christian customs have already noted fantastic success as it promotes peace in many areas. Lack of peace and harmony causes human suffering through fatalities, the devastation of resources, regular displacements and insecurity. Thus, the study sought to examine the church's role in ensuring peace and harmony in Haiti. The study was literature-based and its findings were based on the findings from the preceding studies. The study discovered that the contemporary church is teaching the love of God to individuals of different descents and ensures that this is evident among the believers since whatever the church preached will influence society either positively or negatively. The churches play a critical role in ensuring the peace is maintained. The study concluded that Christian leaders live by what they teach or preach to alter other people's behavior. The Christian customs have already noted fantastic success as it promotes peace in many areas. The study recommended that churches need not only preach love and forgiveness but are also required to show true love to everyone regardless of religious affiliation. They are required to be actively involved in solving disagreements through mediation and arbitration. Christians are actively involved in solving conflicts throughout the World. Christian or church leaders need to play priestly duties to end spiritual differences. These duties include: preparing intercessory prayers for the nation, teaching messages of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation and informing the people on the sound doctrines of the Christian faith. The study also suggests that Christianity as a religion of peace is required to promote peaceful coexistence in the land with the influence of Christian leaders. Keywords: Peace, harmony, church, Haiti

On Becoming Neighbors: The Communication Ethics of Fred Rogers, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: Children, Television, and Fred Rogers

On Becoming Neighbors: The Communication Ethics of Fred Rogers, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: Children, Television, and Fred Rogers

Interdisciplinary simulation for nursing and medical students about final conversations: Catalyzing relationships at the end of life (CAREol)

Final conversations (FCs) go beyond how patients want to be cared for at the end of life (EOL) and focus on messages of love, identity specific, and unique to an individual and relationship that requires self-examination, everyday talk that normalizes a difficult situation, religious/spiritual messages, and if needed, difficult relationship talk to heal broken relationships. The purpose of the Catalyzing Relationships at the End of Life (CAREol) program was to provide interdisciplinary education to nursing and medical students and clinical faculty about facilitating FCs among patients and families. This two-part, quasi-experimental program consisted of a cognitive (online) and experiential (live simulation) curriculum experience. Program curriculum, including video vignettes, readings, and live simulation (utilizing actors), was developed by the study team. Reflective journaling and researcher designed pre- and post-tests were used to assess comfort, confidence, importance, and distress regarding FCs and collaboration with other disciplines. The pre-/post-test questions demonstrate statistical significance based on a paired t-test with effect sizes supporting the practical importance of the findings for effect size. Preliminary content and thematic analysis of qualitative responses describe categories of the mock team meeting experience and interaction with the actors to change patient and family outcomes. Early intervention with the CAREol program provides a framework to help students and clinical faculty facilitate FCs that may result in peace and comfort for patients and families during a difficult time.

Nationalism in R.K Narayans The Guide and Syed Waliullahs The Ugly Asian: A Comparative Study

Nativism or nationalism both carried one strong message of love, devotion, dedication for a country from an individual, a group of people to a whole nation. It is an ideology, a belief that holds people together living in the same country but with different cultures, languages, traditions, education, religion, and a different perspective of seeing life. This research delved into performing a comparative and theoretical analysis of R K Narayan's The Guide and Syed Waliullah's The Ugly Asian. Here the paper is based on nativism or nationalism, the attitude and the actions of the characters presented in the books with the point of view of the writers. R K Narayan's The Guide pictured a rural man and his journey, journey toward finding himself, finding his unconditional love for people, and finding the nationalist under his bare skin where the heartbeats. Syed Waliullah's The Ugly Asian is breaking the chain which tries to suffocate freedom of the country, whether it is the fraudulent and anti-people government or the bloodsucking white-skin colonial people.

Ajoka Theatre as an Icon of Liberal Humanist Values

There are multiple ways of transferring human values, cultures and history from one generation to another. Literature, Art, Paintings and Theatrical performances are the real reflection of any civilization. In the history of subcontinent, theatres played a vital role in promoting the Pakistani and Indian history; Mughal culture and traditions. Pakistani theatre, “Ajoka” played significant role to propagate positive, humanitarian and liberal humanist values. This research aims to investigate the transformation in the history of Pakistani theatre specifically the “Ajoka” theatre that was established under the government of military dictatorship in Pakistan in the late nineteenth century. It was not a compromising time for the celebration of liberal humanist values in Pakistan as the country was under the rules of military dictatorship. The present study is intended to explore the dissemination of liberal humanist values in the plays and performances of “Ajoka” theatre. The research is meant to highlight the struggle of “Ajoka” theatre for enhancing the message of love, tolerance, peace and other humanist values in such crucial time.

Syncretistic Scientism and Dissonant Plausibility Structure: An Analysis of Worldview Orientation Among Generation Zers in South Korea

Generation Z (‘Gen Z’) is the generation of people born approximately between 1995 and 2010 as the children of Generation X (‘Gen X’) who were born between 1965 and 1980. Gen Z is the youngest generation with the older members of its group working in society after finishing formal education. This paper addresses the religious aspects of the Gen Z culture, focusing on the issues of worldview, plausibility structure, and worldview education. It is based on an empirical research project conducted in South Korea in 2020. The research methodology used was a constructivist grounded theory approach involving interviews of 30 people who were either Gen Zers or their religious educators. The study suggests three points concerning the ontological reflection of worldview, epistemological identification through contact points, and educational bridge-making in the mission of worldview education that is devoted to teaching the core and fundamental Christian doctrines about the world and life. First, Christian educators can understand the phenomena of syncretistic scientism among this new generation well when they approach them with faith and respect. It is important to make an ontological differentiation between the two generations that are different and heterogeneous at the worldview level. In contrast to the Gen X worldview that seems to be a mixture of modern scientism and a pre-modern tradition, the Gen Z worldview is a mixture of modern scientism and postmodern deconstructionism. Second, dissonant plausibility structures need epistemological contact points, which can be identified among cross-generational norms and values. Moving beyond identifying epistemological contact points, it is crucial to pursue an incarnational identification and find relevant ways to deliver a meaningful message to Gen Z in their preferred language of plausibility structure. Third, the relevant worldview education needs an educational bridging with a spirit and message of love. Christian educators need to teach the message of love in the spirit of love in order to be heard and help transform Gen Z’s worldview. The above three points are essential Christian teachings and cross cultural and generational barriers because they are shared as common virtues between the two generations. The bridge-making for worldview education is possible when Christian religious educators properly understand and recognize the issues of syncretistic worldview orientations, dissonant plausibility structures, and creative educational approaches based on love. This needs a spirit and message of faith, hope, and love to be relevant in ministry.

Impacts of the Saint (Sufi) Mast Tawakli Marri Baloch Poetry on Baloch Society

Sufism is associated with the expression of devotion towards God and spreading the message of truth. The Sufis in Pakistan and Balochistan remain the ambassadors of love, peace, respect for humanity, and social harmony. The Sufi Saints have contributed significantly to the literature, philosophy, and theological ideas. The study employs an anthropological perspective to examine the impacts of Saint Mast Tawaklis poetry on the Baloch Society by using qualitative research methods. The technique of triangulation and translation was used to verify the data. The research has been conducted in the district of Kohlu, Balochistan. This research reveals that Saint Tawakli is a famous poet of the Balochi language whose poetry is full of messages of love and respect for humanity. His work accurately depicts a lovers emotion and affection, precisely a source of inspiration for young people.

The Power of Myth: A Case for A Woman Pope

No matter how bizarre and unreal myths may be they embody extraordinary power and influence. Undoubtedly, myths also possess some measure of historical authenticity. One of the first women in western history to be cloaked in the mantle of fame and mystery was Mary Magdalene. She emerges as a semi-mythical figure. However, judging by the spiritual message of love she instils into the hearts of millions of Christian believers, and by viewing the thousands of works of art evoking her supposed attributes, deeds and influence, and in surveying the numerous churches, convents and other religious orders erected in her honor as their patron saint, one can say that her shadow bridges the divide between myth and history. In my research I find it doubtful whether the disciples would have had the courage to continue advancing the cause of Christianity without Mary. in the wake of Christ’s death, Christianity sank to its lowest point; and would either have vanished or become just another marginal Jewish sect. It was due to Mary’s charisma and fortitude that empowered Christianity with the tools to persevere. The Magdalene phenomenon lingered on as a growing threat to the Church. How else can we explain the extreme measures the Church eventually took in expunging her memory? Branding the Magdalene myth with sin aided in negating the gender equality ethos of the early apostolic church and justifying the authorization of the Petrus pope dynasty.

Exploring the Connection Between End-of-Life Relational Communication and Personal Growth After the Death of a Loved One.

The purpose of the current investigation was to examine associations between final conversations (FCs; i.e., relational communication with a terminally ill individual from the moment of terminal diagnosis to death) with the outcome of personal growth (PG). A total of 236 individuals who had previously engaged in FCs with a deceased loved one participated in an online survey. Analyses revealed significant, positive associations between the six FCs factors (i.e., messages of love, messages of spirituality/religion, messages of identity, everyday talk and routine interactions, difficult relationship talk, and instrumental death talk) with the PG factors. Implications are discussed along with limitations and future directions.

Concept of Zakat in Islam and other revealed religions

Islam is a religion that gives the message of love and peace. It wants its followers to live in peace and harmony in the world along with people of other religions and assist each other in making the world a better place. It is this motto of making the world a better place and helping others that Islam emphasizes on charity. In Islam, Zakat is the fourth pillar. Zakat refers to purification in general and purification of wealth in particular, therefore, those Muslims who have wealth over a certain ratio, they are liable to pay Zakat on it and give it to those who are less fortunate and don’t have sufficient means to live their life in a standard way. Besides the fact that Zakat is an obligation and fulfillment of it leads to a Muslim getting reward from Allah Almighty and intentional swerving from it leads to a Muslim receiving punishment from Him, there are other reasons which one can find pertaining to the importance of Zakat. 1.Helps in Building The Society. 2.Circulation of Money. 3. Develops a Sense of Sacrificing.

Untying the Knots of Love: The Qur'an, Love Poetry, and Akkad's The <em>Message</em>

This essay argues that the universal message of the Qur'an is best captured through the concept of "love." The essay begins with a discussion of Moustapha Akkad's famous film The Message, which depicts the early history of Islam. It argues that while the film is highly successful in presenting the traditional accounts of early Islam, it is less so in areas of Islam's underlying teachings, especially regarding the religion's more mystical message expressed through the Qur'an and forms of Islamic spirituality such as Sufism. I contend that the love poetry of such influential spiritual figures as Rumi (d. 1273) and Hafez (d. 1390) articulates the Qur'anic message of love by connecting it to the ultimate realization of tawḥīd, which for these sages implies union with the Divine Beloved Whose presence permeates the cosmos. It is further argued that if tawḥīd is about the relationship between the One and the many, then talking about tawḥīd in terms of love allows one to shift the focus away from the dos and don'ts of the Shariah or theological hair-splitting to the plight of the human condition, which is often characterized by pain and suffering because people lack what they desire. The experience of true love enables the soul to purify itself and grow spiritually. This in turn paves the way for actualizing the soul's latent spiritual potentials that are necessary to realize ultimate happiness.

Religion of Fear: The True Story of the Church of God of the Union Assembly by David Cady

Reviewed by: Religion of Fear: The True Story of the Church of God of the Union Assembly by David Cady Jonathan Chism Religion of Fear: The True Story of the Church of God of the Union Assembly. By David Cady. (Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press, 2019. Pp. xxviii, 282. $34.95, ISBN 978-1-62190-508-0.) Drawing on interviews with numerous current and former members of the Church of God of the Union Assembly, novelist David Cady exposes the schemes the religious group used to exploit and control its members for nearly a century. Logically arranged into three parts, the book centers on Pratt family leaders who served as moderators or general overseers of the church. Charlie Thomas “C. T.” Pratt founded the church shortly after being expelled in 1917 from the holiness Church of God of the Mountain Assembly for preaching amillennialism, the belief that the millennial reign of God had started and the prophecies in Revelation had been fulfilled. Despite being illiterate, he used wit, charisma, and showmanship to build a strong following among numerous uneducated persons from the lower social strata. He preached that only followers of the Union Assembly would survive the second coming of Christ. Contending that disobedient members risked experiencing eternal damnation, he used fear to cajole members to give excessively to the church, including the money they needed to pay for living expenses. [End Page 503] During his tenure as leader of the church, Jesse Pratt Sr., C. T. Pratt’s fourth son, continued his father’s practice of encouraging members to give nonsensical portions of their income to the church, which was equivalent to giving money to the Pratt family. He threatened disobedient members that God would punish them by inflicting them with a disease. Unlike his father, Jesse Pratt Sr. ruled the church like a dictator, forcing members to confess their sins to him at the altar via a “‘confession train’” (p. 123). He physically reprimanded persons who challenged his authority by grabbing them by the head and shaking them forcefully. Besides abusing members of his church, Jesse Pratt Sr. also battered his wife, Irene. Cady intimates that Irene was probably culpable or complicit in his murder, though the police accepted her story that her husband died of a heart attack. Almost immediately after her husband’s death, Irene ensured that her son Jesse Pratt Jr. emerged as the new leader of the church because she believed she could control him. As general overseer, Jesse Pratt Jr. “creat[ed] higher levels of terror” and continued the tyranny of his father, including but not limited to physically rebuking members (p. 182). Addicted to drugs, Jesse Pratt Jr. mismanaged the church’s finances and caused the church to fall into severe debt. Ultimately, the Supreme Council defrocked him and elected his younger brother Charlie Thomas Pratt III as general overseer. Charlie managed to get the church afloat and disdained the fear tactics of his brother. Cady suggests that the Church of God of the Union Assembly was a religious cult. Yet he does not distinguish the cult from the holiness-Pentecostal tradition. He shows that the Pratts embraced traditional holiness-Pentecostal theology, such as beliefs in divine healing, sanctification, glossolalia, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. However, he might have given more attention to how the church deviates from the tradition as well. The religion of fear promulgated by the Pratts diverges from the Pentecostal message of love advanced by William J. Seymour, one of the pillars of Pentecostalism. Additionally, many statements in the various chapters of the book seem redundant. However, this repetitiveness is necessary and helps indicate how the Pratt leaders employed similar coercive methods to exert control over parishioners. The numerous former members Cady interviewed reveal a recurring pattern of oppression and manipulation. Overall, Cady masterfully exposes the malicious ploys of leaders in the Church of God of the Union Assembly. This book may help elevate readers’ awareness and suspicion of church leaders who use fear to manipulate their members today. Jonathan Chism University of Houston–Downtown Copyright © 2020 The Southern Historical Association

“Messages of Love from Maoriland”: A. D. Willis’s New Zealand Christmas Cards and Booklets 1883-1893

I have previously explored the beginnings of the New Zealand Christmas card prior to 1883, and the ways that the designers of these cards negotiated the colonial experience of a summer Christmas.1 This paper examines the development, over the decade following 1883, of the chromolithographic work of A. D. Willis, whose production not only continued the work of creating a niche for New Zealand Christmas cards, but also tried to compete with the large overseas ‘art publishers’ who were flooding the New Zealand market with northern hemisphere iconography. Willis’s Christmas cards are frequently used to illustrate books looking at the 1880s, but there has been no detailed study done of them. The paper therefore documents the cards, their production and reception, explores how they record Willis’s understanding of the art publishing business and the market he was working into, and situates them in relation to broader print culture. Understanding this overlooked chapter in ‘commercial art’ provides useful evidence of the murky interplay between the local, national and transnational identities that marked New Zealand cultural production when artists and designers sought to capture the public’s Yuletide sentiments. Willis’s work also displays two very distinct conceptions of how to represent what was increasingly known as ‘Maoriland’ to an overseas market – one focused on the land, and the other on Māori. As such, these cards act as a weathervane for what the New Zealand public accepted as New Zealand, artistic and appropriate as a Christmas gift.

THE BENEFITS OF ARTBOTS ACTIVITIES IN EDUCATION & SOCIETY

The aim of this research is to present the benefits of working with artbots in education and to investigate further benefits for society. The methods which are implemented in order to reach this aim are related to children's and other audiences' participation in contemporary art practices as well as educational activities which involve artbots. The se practices and activities are rich and diverse ranging from drawing with artbots (with or without coding) to producing small-scale theatrical pieces, happenings and films . However, all the activities presented in this paper are interdisciplinary and involve or connect the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fields. Another common characteristic of all the activities is that they communicate human values through messages of love and peace as well as through references to beauty, harmony, festivity, mobility, interconnectedness and other qualities of the contemporary living conditions. Which are the learning outcomes and what impact do these practices and activities have on the audiences? In order to give an answer to these questions it is important to take into consideration the different age and social groups as well as the contexts where these activities take place. It is also interesting to see these activities through and beyond STEAM education by highlighting the implementation of the Arts as a way to blaze new trails for fostering creative and innovative thinking. The artbots activities presented in this paper can be easily carried out in various intercultural, intergenerational and interdisciplinary contexts and they can bring together people by bridging many kinds of gaps. This means that artbots activities are a promising field of research and creation in education with multiple opportunities for original activities which benefit education and society