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Merit: Encyclopedia - Merit

Merit (Latin meritum), in general, is understood to be that property of a good work which entitles the doer to receive a reward (prœmium, merces) from him in whose service the work is done. By autonomasia, the word has come to designate also the good work itself, insofar as it deserves a reward from the person in whose service it was performed. In Catholic theology, a supernatural merit can only be a salutary act (< ...

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - Merit -
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As the main purpose of this article is to vindicate the Catholic doctrine of the meritoriousness of good works, the subject is treated under the four following heads: Merit - NATURE OF MERIT. If we analyse the definition given above, it becomes evident that the property of merit can be found only in works that are positively good, whilst bad works, whether they benefit or injure a third party, contain nothing but demerit (demeritum) and consequently deserve punishment. Thus the good workman certain ...

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Merit, Merit - Catholic Doctrine, Merit - NATURE OF MERIT, Merit - The existence of merit, Merit - CONDITIONS OF MERIT, Merit - THE OBJECTS OF MERIT, Merit - External Sources

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - Legion of Merit - Degrees

Members of the United States military receive the Legion of Merit medal which is issued without degree. However, when bestowing the Legion of Merit upon members of foreign militaries or governments, the Legion of Merit is issued in the following degrees: Chief Commander - Chief of State or Head of Government Commander - Equivalent of a U.S. military Chief of Staff or higher position but not to Chief of State. Officer - General or Flag Officer below the equivalent of a U.S. military Chief o ...

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Legion of Merit, Legion of Merit - Criteria, Legion of Merit - Degrees, Legion of Merit - History, Legion of Merit - Notable recipients, Legion of Merit - Appearance

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Merit: Merits and Faults

Hindu Quotes: Merits and Faults

 

Weigh a man's merits and weigh his faults

 Then judge him according to the greater.

 

 The touchstone which discloses a man's greatness

 Or smallness is simply this--his deeds.

 

- Tirukkural 51:504-505

 

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Merit: Encyclopedia - Bernt Balchen

Bernt Balchen, D.F.C., (23 October 1899 – 17 October 1973), was a Norwegian-American polar (and general) aviation pioneer. Born at the farm Myren in Tveit, just outside Kristiansand, Norway, Balchen, at his death, became one of the few Norwegian-born people buried at Arlington Cemetery. During World War II, Balchen was responsible for setting up the pilot training camp/school for Norwegian exiled soldiers, "Little Norway", outside Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Later during the war, as a colonel in the U.S. Army Air Force, he over ...

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Merit: Encyclopedia - Schopenhauer's criticism of the Kantian philosophy

Schopenhauer appended a criticism to the first volume of his The World as Will and Representation. He wanted to show Kant's errors so that Kant's merits would be appreciated and his achievements would be furthered. The Neo-Kantianism movement received a strong impetus from this essay. Schopenhauer's criticism of the Kantian philosophy - Kant's Merits. According to Schopenhauer's essay, Kant's three main merits are as follows: The distinction of the phenomenon from the thing-in-itself. Including:

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Merit: Encyclopedia - Indulgence

In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the remission of the temporal punishment due to God for sin. Indulgence - Theology. Indulgence - Sin. Personal sins, as opposed to original sin, are either mortal or venial. Mortal sins are sins of grave (serious) matter, where the sinner is aware that the act (or omission) is both a sin and a grave matter, and performs the act (or omission) with deliberate consent. The act of committing a mortal sin cuts off the sinner from Go ...

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Merit: Encyclopedia - Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (known commonly as "A.A." or "AA") is a world-wide fellowship of alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and carry the message of recovery from alcoholism through the Twelve Steps. A.A. is the original twelve-step program and has been the source and model for all subsequent and separate ones, such as Gamblers Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Al-Anon/Alateen. An earlier group for alcoholics, known as the Washingtonians, fell apart when it tried to br ...

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Merit: Encyclopedia - Vishnu sahasranama

The Vishnu sahasranāma (literally: "Vishnu of the thousand names") is a list of 1,000 names for Vishnu, one of the main forms of God in Hinduism and the only Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavites (followers of Vishnu). More particularly, the Vishnu sahasranāma is one of the most sacred and chanted stotras in Hinduism. It is recited, often with a preface, as a prayer by many Vaishnavites. As described in the 149th chapter of Anushāsanaparva in the epic Mahabharata, the names were handed down to Yudhisthira by grand sire Bh ...

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - Legion of Merit - History

Although recommendations for creation of a Meritorious Service Medal were initiated as early as September 1937, no formal action was taken toward approval. In a letter to the Quartermaster General (QMG) dated December 24, 1941, the Adjutant General formally requested action be initiated to create a Meritorious Service Medal and provide designs in the event the decoration was established. Proposed designs prepared by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle and the Office of the Quartermaster General were provided to Assistant Chief of Staff G1 (Colonel Hea ...

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Legion of Merit, Legion of Merit - Criteria, Legion of Merit - Degrees, Legion of Merit - History, Legion of Merit - Notable recipients, Legion of Merit - Appearance

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Merit: Encyclopedia - Divine grace

History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Father Christ the Son The Holy Spirit The Bible Old Testament New Testament Apocrypha The Gospels Ten Commandments Sermon on the Mount Christian theology Salvation · Grace Christian worship Christian Church Catholicism Orthodox Christianity Protestantism Christian denominations ...

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - Saskatchewan Order of Merit - Recipients

There have been 134 appointments to the Order of Merit since its inception. Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 2005. Freda Ahenakew Donald Black (businessman)Donald Black Maria Campbell Irène Fournier Chabot James Dosman Bryan Harvey Lusia Pavlychenko Joseph Pettick Garnet (Sam) Richardson John Francis (Frank) Roy Arun ...

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Saskatchewan Order of Merit, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - Purpose, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - Eligibility, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - Recipients, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 2005, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 2004, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 2003, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 2002, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 2001, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 2000, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1999, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1998, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1997, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1996, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1995, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1994, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1993, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1992, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1991, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1990, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1989, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1988, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1987, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1986, Saskatchewan Order of Merit - 1985

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Spoof merit badges

Spoof merit badges are created and sold by various third-parties. These are not fakes of genuine merit badges, though they are the same size and have an outer green ring. To the unsuspecting buyer, these parodies appear to be real. Dozens of varieties exist, including badges for snoring, computer viruses, citizenship in the universe, snow art, text messaging, and whining.[13] ...

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History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - The purpose of merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Badge history, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Types of merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type A, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type B, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type C, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type D, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type E, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type F, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type G, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type H, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type I, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type J, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Errors vs variations, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Specimen variations, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Manufacturing errors, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Design errors, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Spoof merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Footnotes

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Types of merit badges

As of 2005 and as described in Merit Badge Field Guide[9], there are 10 major types of merit badges: Types A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J. History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type A. Years of Issue: 1911–1933 History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type B. Years of Issue: 1934–1935 Unusually large size History of merit badges ...

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History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - The purpose of merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Badge history, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Types of merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type A, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type B, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type C, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type D, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type E, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type F, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type G, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type H, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type I, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type J, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Errors vs variations, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Specimen variations, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Manufacturing errors, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Design errors, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Spoof merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Footnotes

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - National Merit Scholarship Program - Levels

The first category of recognition is Commended Scholars; it comprises about 34,000 of the top 50,000 students. The highest scorers in this group are designated National Merit Semifinalists. This group numbers around 16,000, though designations factor in equitable state representation. Therefore, each state has different cutoff scores. California's cutoff score for 2004 tests was 217 out of a possible 240 points. ...

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National Merit Scholarship Program, National Merit Scholarship Program - Qualification, National Merit Scholarship Program - Levels, National Merit Scholarship Program - National Achievement Scholarship Program, National Merit Scholarship Program - External link

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - National Merit Scholarship Program - National Achievement Scholarship Program

Black students who achieve high scores on their PSAT can also compete in a separate NMSC competition known as the National Achievement Scholarship Program. The subsequent designations are similar to that in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Of 130,000 entrants, 3,000 students are referred to colleges for academic achievement. The 1,600 highest scorers in this group are designated as Semifinalists and are eligible for scholarships. Around 1,300 go on to be named Finalists and nearly 800 receive scholarships. These, like th ...

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National Merit Scholarship Program, National Merit Scholarship Program - Qualification, National Merit Scholarship Program - Levels, National Merit Scholarship Program - National Achievement Scholarship Program, National Merit Scholarship Program - External link

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Badge history

The BSA changes the design, name, and availability of merit badges depending on various factors such as their popularity, shifts in the focus of the Scouting program, and changes in society.[7] Of the original 57 merit badges from 1911, only 11 are still available that also still have the same basic design motif (Architecture, Art, Athletics, Chemistry, First Aid, Lifesaving, Music, Plumbing, Public Health, Scholarship, and Surveying). Of those 11, onl ...

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History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - The purpose of merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Badge history, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Types of merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type A, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type B, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type C, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type D, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type E, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type F, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type G, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type H, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type I, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type J, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Errors vs variations, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Specimen variations, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Manufacturing errors, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Design errors, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Spoof merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Footnotes

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Errors vs variations

The visual appearance of a merit badge may alter due to several reasons. A "variation" is a minor change, whether intentional or not. A "manufacturing error" is a mistake or significant deviation from the BSA-approved badge design during production. A "design error" is when a badge is manufactured the way it was designed, but the design had a significant flaw. History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Specimen variations. Variations do not appreciably alter the badge's appearance or design. Two types ...

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History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - The purpose of merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Badge history, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Types of merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type A, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type B, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type C, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type D, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type E, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type F, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type G, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type H, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type I, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Type J, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Errors vs variations, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Specimen variations, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Manufacturing errors, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Design errors, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Spoof merit badges, History of merit badges Boy Scouts of America - Footnotes

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - Chetniks - Allied pilot rescues and Legion of Merit

The Chetniks rescued some 500 U.S. airmen who crashed over Yugoslavia in 1944-45. The Chetniks rescued German airmen and handed them over safely to the German armed forces Due to the efforts of Major Richard L. Felman and his buddies President Harry S. Truman, on the recommendation of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, posthumously awarded Mihailović the "Legion of Merit", for the rescue of American Airmen by the Chetniks. For the first time in history, this high award and the story of the rescue was classified secret by the State ...

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Chetniks, Chetniks - Origins, Chetniks - World War II, Chetniks - Allied pilot rescues and Legion of Merit, Chetniks - Chetnik ideology, Chetniks - Collaboration and war crimes, Chetniks - Postwar era, Chetniks - Contemporary period

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Merit: Encyclopedia II - Alcoholics Anonymous - Discussion of the Merits of A.A.

Though there is little doubt that A.A. is the number one treatment for alcoholism in the world today, it has its detractors. (Note: in this section, BB refers to The Big Book, aka Alcoholics Anonymous, 3rd Edition, by the first 100 members of Alcoholics Anonymous, and 12x12 refers to Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, by William G. Wilson) Note: in 2001 the 4th edition of Alcoholics Anonymous, was released. The first 164 pages (including the doctors opinion), of the BB have been left intact and unchanged since th ...

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Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous - History and development, Alcoholics Anonymous - How the A.A. program works, Alcoholics Anonymous - Beliefs about alcoholism, Alcoholics Anonymous - Structure, Alcoholics Anonymous - A.A. religion and the law, Alcoholics Anonymous - Discussion of the Merits of A.A., Alcoholics Anonymous - AA's Supporters, Alcoholics Anonymous - AA's Critics, Alcoholics Anonymous - Literature, Alcoholics Anonymous - Dramatic Portrayals

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