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The Book of Genesis reveals to us the first man - Adam in short strokes: laconic, but voluminous. He was a sinless man, created for eternity. The whole world listened to him. He gave names to objects and animals, and they were subordinate to him
Summer vacation is so long-awaited and passes so quickly! It is designed to restore lost energy, bring joy and new impressions. However, in some cases, on the contrary, fatigue, disappointment and new sins are acquired. What should be the rest You can't be lazy, but it's also impossible to work seven days a week
At the beginning of time, God created man. The Bible speaks of him not as an angel, but as a creature of flesh and blood who needs air, clothing, food, society, etc. Man is an angel in the flesh, i.e. spirit and flesh at the same time, in which these components are correctly balanced
Paradise is a state of mind and a place of eternal bliss for the departed. It is intended for those who deserve it with their earthly life. This term, besides Orthodoxy, exists in any other religion. Atheists also put their own concept into it
Self-justification is the sweet vice of our life. Man is a moral being who is constantly tormented by the question: "To whom should I give the weight of my sins?" Most often, the distribution includes parents, “tainted” genes, stars by which fate is predicted, or the era in which we are brought up
The born Christ was recognized by only a small handful of people. For thirty years no one knew anything about him. He, like most people, consistently went through such periods of life as childhood, adolescence, adolescence and adulthood. He sanctified them and filled them with himself
Divorce is a catastrophic topic for young people. he currently makes up a decent percentage of them. Unfortunately, in most cases, nothing can keep a spouse from divorce. Even married marriages and marriages of priests break up. The reason for divorce can be different
Quentin Tarantino stands out among the many outstanding figures in cinema. A person who is able to simultaneously play a role, write a script, be a director, simply could not be in demand in Hollywood. The special specificity of his films will forever put the name of the author in the memory of the viewer
The unique creativity, skills and talents of artists make our lives more interesting. Famous actors, producers, directors, screenwriters and other cinematographers create real masterpieces for the world. Therefore, the public masses are simply obliged to single out the most outstanding cultural workers
Each country stands out for its personal, unique flavor. Sometimes things that seem somehow wild to us are commonplace for a resident of another country and do not cause surprise. Here are just the most interesting traditions of different nations
Learning about your family history is not easy and requires patience and skill. However, the result is worth it. Drawing up a family tree will help to remember the roots for more than one generation of the family. Instructions Step 1 The first thing to do is to put family documents in order
Twice Hero of the Union Ivan Semenovich Polbin - pilot, participant of the Great Patriotic War. Much has been written about him, but there are some facts that are little known to the general public. Instructions Step 1 Ivan Polbin was born on February 11, 1905 in the Simbirsk province into a peasant family
Interesting films that tell about the life of famous historical figures: 1.A fascinating retro-drama about a young fraudster and an FBI agent, 2.a biopic about the fate of the musical group Queen, 3.the history of the creation of the social network Facebook, 4
Silver is a wonderful metal for both jewelry and cutlery. It looks noble and has a disinfecting effect, which is important for kitchen utensils. But, unfortunately, silver is a sensitive metal, it easily deteriorates and darkens even with the most careful handling
French actress Natalie Baye is a four-time César winner. She was awarded the "Crystal Globe", "Gold Star". For her film work she was awarded the Margaret Prize. The actress became a Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honor, elevated to the rank of officer
In the south of Guiana and Venezuela, there are over a hundred flat-topped mountains. The oldest formations include Roraima and Sarisarinama. Usually highland forests are low and sparse, but Sarisarinama is an exception to the rule. On it, the height of the trees exceeds 25 meters
Michel Legrand's music is loved by many. She seems to fascinate entire generations. And the composition The Windmills of Your Mind is one of the most mysterious in his work. Something inexplicable is hidden in the music of Legrand's song
Translated from Lithuanian, the name Gintare means "amber". By the will of fate, the talented singer and pianist Gintare Jautakaite, who was born in Lithuania, found herself overseas. Her clear voice is still heard from there. She not only realized herself as a performer, but also became a successful composer and poet, artist and actress
The small state of Bhutan is located between China and India. Its inhabitants call their homeland the Land of the Dragon. This creature is depicted on the national flag. Bhutan is famous for its mountain peaks, picturesque landscapes and fortresses
Kjerag, one of the most famous plateaus in Norway, is visited by thousands of tourists every year. The most popular is the Lieserfjorden peak. It is here that the giant boulder Kjeragbolten is located, which is called the most dangerous stone in the world