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The Cult Of Comfort, Raymond W. Leach
The Cult Of Comfort, Raymond W. Leach
Doctor of Ministry
The tension in which we find ourselves when it comes to the accumulation of wealth and material possessions is a common one for Christians in the United States. This is a natural result of living in a culture that is driven by the pursuit of comfort. It is aggravated by the fact that so many of our tendencies when it comes to money, happiness, and success are conditioned by the world instead of being shaped by the Word of God. We strive for worldly kingship, but we are called to otherworldly kingdom participation. We pursue comfort as defined by our …
21st Century Zen Garden, Allison Parker Andrews
21st Century Zen Garden, Allison Parker Andrews
Theses and Dissertations
This paper is a discussion of certain philosophical issues that have informed the progression of my work to date.
Social Ape, Morgan Dione Harris
Social Ape, Morgan Dione Harris
LSU Master's Theses
“Social Ape” is an investigation and rationalization of America’s obsession with consumption. As a designer, this battle between consumption and individualistic expression has been intriguing. It is a platform for questioning how the public processes information supplied by marketing and advertising, resulting visually in interpretations of this information. It seems fascinating that even though consumers are constantly bombarded by persuasive propaganda, they feel in control of their purchasing decisions. To this end, I am using fashion as a tool for investigation. Fashion is a powerful commodity, representing identity and status, and thus fueling consumption and expression.