Dan Schneider

While in modern parlance we hear such terms as generationalsin or familialcurse, we are speaking broadly within what the Church Fathers referred to as inherited guilt or vicarious punishment. In Hebrew, this is referred to as avonavot ("the sins of parents") from the words of God when He gave the Law at Sinai: "For I, the Lord, your God, am a jealous God, inflicting punishment for their fathers' wickedness on the children of those who hate me, down to the third and fourth generation." Here, God affirms that sinful actions have consequences within a family, even extending to future generations. After examining the biblical, patristic, and theological sources, Professor Dan Schneider concludes that nothing has changed since ancient times. Church Fathers contextualized the concept of sin and its effects in the debate which produced the dogma of original sin. Notably, St. Augustine argued that God's words at Sinai were not only evidence for the concept of an inherited guilt, but also proof of an original, or archetypal, sin which set the pattern for all subsequent sin. Thus, the sin of our first parents introduced into the human family a negative effect which, in turn, meant a pathway for diabolic influence. All subsequent sin follows the same pattern as the original one in that there will be a spiritual and temporal effect. The concept of inherited guilt brings into bas-relief the tension between the justice and mercy of God, the authority structure and the effects of sin upon both families and communities, the interplay between nature and grace, the effects of baptism and a lingering concupiscence, and the need for satisfaction for sin. It also may offer a backdrop for Christ's mission to the Gentiles where he encounters children afflicted by demons. These accounts, which are examined in detail, are what initially sparked Prof. Schneider's interest in this topic. At the end of each chapter are modern stories that confirm the reality of generational sin and prayers specifically chosen to help readers overcome its lingering effects.

The history, aesthetics, and significance of Ontario’s iconic small house.In the evolution of Ontario’s domestic architecture, the Ontario Cottage is one of a small number of distinctive imported—and then modified—houseforms that today is among the most recognizable in the province.A single storey, hipped-roof building with a door placed squarely in the centre with windows on either side, the charm of the Ontario Cottage lies in its symmetry, simplicity, and proportions. From stately cottages made of dressed masonry to humbler cottages clad in board and batten, it is adaptable in form, and found in different settings from Southwestern Ontario to the Ottawa Valley, including cities, small towns, and rural areas.This is the first full-length exploration of this enduring houseform and its ubiquity in the province. Through detailed prose, architectural illustrations, and stunning photographs, this book traces the origins of the cottage, its design lineage, construction, and distinctive parts, and shares the perspectives of its inhabitants.While explaining its ongoing appeal, The Ontario Cottage makes the case for the recognition and conservation of the Ontario Cottage as a defining attribute of the province’s cultural landscape.

We fight an ancient enemy, and the ancient weapons are best. Since the creation of man, the devil has sought the ruin of souls. Liber Christo is a tactical field manual for those interested in not only learning more about spiritual combat, but also engaging and winning the spiritual battles of this present day. As a professor of theology, a former U.S. Army attack helicopter pilot, combat veteran, and a member of Fr. Chad Ripperger's exorcism team, Dr. Dan Schneider offers practical spiritual steps to conquer the ancient enemy and obtain lasting spiritual freedom. Here you will learn spiritual "guerrilla warfare" tactics based on real experience in modern spiritual combat. Just as David used five smooth stones to defeat Goliath, this manual places "five smooth stones" into your ammo pouch: (1) Renunciation of Evil Influences; (2) Repentance, Metanoia, and Forgiveness; (3) Examination of Conscience and Confession; (4) Learning Power and Authority; and (5) Prayer, Weapons, and Tactics. Whether you are engaged in close combat with the devil or find yourself in need of more "firepower" in your spiritual life, take heart and put into practice the lessons contained in this manual. More than theory or quotes from saints or the Catechism, this manual equips you with the weapons necessary to defeat the ancient enemy.

The adventures of a cat named Oscar, his feline and animal friends, and the meanings of love and death.

A quartet of plays about four high school girls that bedazzle a teenaged would be male suitor of them.

Plays that push the boundaries and do what no drama has done before.

Dan Schneider's sextet of plays based on the titles of songs from the great 1960s rock album from The Zombies.

The first three ubermodernist plays by Dan Schneider