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Recently, archaeologists have discovered the creation engraved in a Mayan temple in El Mirador, Guatamala. This is the same creation from the Popul Vuh, a Mayan work which relates many Biblical stories including the creation, and the great flood in Noahs time. It was thought that these stories were influenced by Catholic Priests, but, as this clip shows, there may be a more ancient setting for these stories.
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As a scientist (rather someone studying to become one), it is sometimes difficult for me to understand art—especially modern art. However, in a recent presentation and tour of the BYU Museum of Art exhibit Types and Shadows: Intimations of Divinity by Rita Wright, I was amazed at how I was able to find meaning in many of the works presented. I think a large part of this chan... Read More

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Prompt: Please write your thoughts and feelings on the Museum of Art's exhibition: "Types and Shadows: Imitations of Divinity". 

Response: I have seen flyers and posters for the “Types and Shadows” exhibit but I did not realize that it was all about Christ. My first thought was using shadows and types of artistic features to create art. This exhibit was excellent. Some of the works of art did not have any depiction of Christ so when... Read More

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The Exodus story is one of the most iconic journeys in recorded history. The Children of Israel were in bondage in Egypt under Pharaoh. They were then led by Moses through the Red Sea to Sinai, where they received the Law of Moses. After they received the law, they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years led by the Holy Spirit until they crossed the River Jordan into the Promised Land.

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Prompt: What was Adam Smith's contribution to the discussion on the 'Wealth of Nations'? 

Response: Adam Smith says that if more people are assigned to a specific job, higher results will be produced. By assigning one person to each section of the process is more effective than having one person do it all alone. The time is used more efficiently by using an assembly line. In any procedure of manufacturing the... Read More

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