War
War times make people very patriotic or nationalistic.
Desiderius Erasmus lived during a time period of significant change in 1500's Europe. This rebirth, or awakening, was being felt around the known world. During this time period in Europe, a religious renaissance was occurring. The Catholic Church, which was once the one and only church with the Pope as its all powerful leader, was beginning to be challenged by "free thinkers" who opposed some of the traditions and ideals put forth by Catholicism. This time period was also a rebirth/renaissance in the areas of technology, science, arts, and philosophy. The introduction of gunpowder, for an example, forever changed human warfare and made battles more deadly than ever.
One of the main things that prompted Gandhi to devise his system of nonviolent protest was "<span>a. His caste position, his education in England, and a deep-seated pragmatism," since this is where he believed he gained a better understanding of British law. </span>
It is true that substance use is initially used in order to
gain confidence, medicate fears, and fit into social groups. Nowadays, the usage
of different substances is being misunderstood by most of the people. They are
using it as a part of their daily routine, which may lead to abusing the
substances. We must put it in mind that all drugs are poison; it is the dosage
that made the difference of the several effects of the drug. It is given that
all of the recreational drugs are bad for our health; the problem is the
misconception of the people that are depending on those drugs. In order to avoid
the side effects of the drugs, the first step is to avoid the temptation of
using any substance, because you could gain self-esteem and fit into the set of
norms without you trying it. It is up to your own view of life.
