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The Role Of God In Night By Marion Wiesel

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Generations to come, ponder the ideology of: Is God present within our society? Yet a simple question, the book Night, by Marion Wiesel interprets the existence of God within Elie’s life. The main character, Elie faces a multitude of life-altering occasions, one being when he is forced out of his home. It recounts Elie’s experiences as a Jewish teenager during World War II, particularly his time spent in Nazi concentration camps. His dad, a respected individual, is a constant symbol of feelings of love, duty, and commitment to his family; Eventually passing it on to Elie. As the story Night progresses, Wiesel illustrates the significance of God's presence in society by putting one's morals and persistence to the test. Every person has values that serve as their guiding principles. Hesitation and self-doubt arise when one is led by incorrect messages or ideals. Question after question Eli is at the prime of figuring out his beliefs. Dispersed in a society where messages are presented in various ways Elie's teacher, Moishe, demonstrates how simple it is …show more content…

The article “Power walking: next time you go for a walk, invite a heavenly Friend to join you,” by Gwen Scott Simmons sets the scenery of his positive outcomes from going on walks. Along with his personal discoveries about himself, he regularly speaks of the value of having God beside him during that walk. Finding the ideal setting: bright in the morning, the author mentions, “Praise flowed effortlessly into confiding in Him about my problems, needs, and sins. After being cleansed daily by my forgiving Creator, I found myself pleading with Him on behalf of others” (Scott Simmons). Even though it is a therapeutic coping mechanism, everyday walking also leads people to God and the sacrifices he’s done. Despite the fact that the author is surrounded by silence, God's presence confides in and communicates with

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