Byberry Friends Meeting House Research Paper

The Quakers were different from many of the settlers of other early American colonies. The Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends, were built upon ideals of pacifism and benevolence. They did not come here as traders or merchants. The Quakers came here for religious freedom, as did many others. However, Quakers, who had experienced persecution in other colonies like

The symbolism behind the stones is clear; they are not only murder weapons, but the first tools ever made by men were made of stone, which denote the savage and violent customs of ancestors.

Could have been a place for healing. The skeletons that were recovered from around the stonehenge showed signs of injury or illness. Fragments of stonehenge bluestones have been chipped off by somebody that may have used it for healing purposes

A persistent theory of the Stonehenge is the ancient Celtic priesthood called the Druids built this structure as a temple. According to their records and tradition, the Druids claim that the stones were placed there as a representation of “the people.” Author Patrick Moore quickly dismisses this concept and

Mr. Todd begins the article by explaining the necessity, and importance of stoning in regards to the firearms industry. Much like I call doing cardio a necessary evil, so does the author about stones. Stones come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and even compositions. The job you are trying to perform will dictate which stone you choose to employ for it. Stones are abrasive tools used to trim, or shape metal. They can be natural or synthetic in composition as well. The larger the size of the granule on a stone, the coarser it will be. The shape of the granules will determine the finish you desire when

The top of the chapel even had a small bell and cross. The bell, unfortunately, has not survived to our days as well as the cross.

Research has also provided that Stonehenge was a place of ritualistic healing. Historians and archaeologists argue that this explains the large number of burials in the area and the evidence of trauma deformity in some of the graves. “Isotope analysis indicates that some of the buried individuals were from other regions” (History.com). This proposes the notion of site specificity. The area of Stonehenge must have held ritualistic significant in order for individuals to travel from other regions seeking heeling. The actual quality of the stones located at Stonehenge give historians and archaeologists further insight as to the purpose behind the mysterious Neolithic monument. It was discovered that some of the monument’s stones possessed "unusual

dead. What the stone symbolizes is the beginning of karma that is burdened on the protagonist‟s back,

The reading passage describes theories explaining causes of existence of carved stones and the listening passage contrasts the idea by providing suitable reasons for this issue.

Indian relations were growing in tension resulting in some Quakers not showing mercy to the Indians and retaliating instead. This caused a division in the religion since some sided with the Indians and other did not. Quakers who were a prominent part of the Pennsylvania government left their offices because there was so much disagreeing. This resulted in some west ward movement of the Quaker religion. Quakers moved south by the Great Wagon Road which is a well-travelled trail through the Appalachian Valley. The Quakers were known for their superb manufacturing skills, as well as commerce. As they need for their skills strengthens, so does their mobility in America

The study of the Stonehenge is one of the greatest impasses in human history. While astronomers and surveyors think the Stonehenge is an observatory for the solar and lunar cycles, archaeologists insist that it was primarily built for magic and rituals. Countless theories have been made about the Stonehenge, but the truth is that the lack of archeological record at Stonehenge exacerbates any convincing explanation about the site. (Ray) Depending on the culture of the interpreter, Stonehenge can have different meanings based on preexisting beliefs. Historians of religion, as well as of prehistoric experiences, venture that Stonehenge was a sanctuary for the worship of ancestors. This view is based on the study of other megalithic religions, in which the stones represent the life and death of their ancestors. The question remains of applying these theories into the unique prehistoric context of Southern England. Indeed, understanding Stonehenge entails a comprehension of what it is made of, how those rocks were transported and erected, what the purpose of the structure was and what myths stem from it.

Stones have long stood as a way for others to commemorate deceased loved ones, especially in the Jewish community. These stones, although small, stand for the lasting effect the deceased have had on their loved ones, and just like a rock and stone, the love they have had is eternal and does not pass. It looks like only this grave has stones. These stones in the photograph reveal to the reader that the fallen soldier was very much loved and had been visited by friends, family, and loved ones. It may also hint at that the fact the fallen soldier, Ryan F Coyer, was in fact Jewish, although this an unrelated fact. The main purpose the rocks serve in the photo is to increase ethos and pathos for the reader. The stones on the grave make the tombstone seem like any other, and therefore create credibility or ethos in the image. The rocks also show the reader how loved Ryan Coyer was and this makes the viewer pity not only the fallen soldier, but the people he left behind because they are the ones who have to deal with the death of someone they

I visited the St. Andrews Cemetery and Mausoleum in Saginaw, Michigan. I went on June 10th, 2017 at 9am. This was a very large cemetery with different sections based on saint names. This cemetery had a few walls throughout, with it, had headstones of those that pasted. There was no designated children’s section that I came across and found children headstones throughout the cemetery. Some were with families and others had no one that I could tell was of relation. The mausoleum had two rooms and wrapped all around the building with names of those who passed away. While I was there I meet some of the grounds people getting ready for a burial later that afternoon. When I told them what I was doing there taking pictures and writing things down they were very helpful to talk to me about the cemetery. They were unfortunately unable to help me find the items on my list of observations to find because of size of the cemetery. There was a lot of plots and not in any order for me to find my items. So, I just walked around on my own.

There were those who described it as evidence of a ‘deplorable lack of interest by the general public in this worthy object.’ When it was put on the agenda for the Parish Council to discuss, the meeting had to be cancelled owing to the schoolroom having no heat and the likelihood of there being no gas. For a time it looked as though there would be no resolution. Many felt this would leave Epworth as a ‘town without a site’ and cause considerable embarrassment, particularly as places such as Belton, Finningley and Haxey were well advanced with their plans for a memorial. Mr. Arthur Maw said that when he had spoken to people about a memorial, many believed that, since the Parish Church and the Nonconformist Churches were erecting memorial tablets in their respective places of worship, they felt there was no need for a public memorial. When the decision to continue was taken there were issues over what style the memorial would take. For those who favoured a stone monument their difficulty lay in finding a suitable site. Both the Market Place and the frontage of Barnes and Breeze shop were considered but discounted. The idea of buying the Imperial Hall and turning into a recreation and meeting place for the town was rejected. Upgrading the town’s water supply came up for consideration but was quickly dismissed. A deputation from the men who had returned

Beneath my feet, the stones are unlike any I have seen before, each a rounded composite with shimmering white lines racing through, some having clearly been broken apart recently and others having little holes in them, as though someone had taken a cookie cutter and peeled a piece away, leaving behind only the shell.