Benjamin Franklin born in the 18th century was an avid reader with a

promising writing style. His last years were spent writing and publishing his

Autobiography, written for his son William. Joseph Cardinal Bernardin was born in the

20th century, and followed the teachings of Catholic spirituality throughout his whole

entire life. Before his death in 1996 Bernardin wrote a personal book covering the last

three years of his life and reflecting on issues during early life. Both Franklin and

Bernardin wrote a narrative of their life experiences. There are distinct contrasts and

comparisons between these two individuals related to their perceptions of God. The

literature written during these different time periods reflects the important part God

played during those changing times. The new world was struggling for a new identity and

purpose of God, and today's present world was struggling for peace with it.

Benjamin Franklin's The Autobiography is an account of his life and begins

with his early life in Boston. He later flees to Philadelphia to escape his brother's control

Franklin here begins to show the start of a new world which offered religious freedom

was lined in red ink and his faults were marked in black, "which black marks I could

Bernardin's faith was remarkable considering all the struggles he endured

Franklin also had a "Memorandum Book", in which he kept track of his virtues. The book

we are. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin had a strong faith in the lord his whole life and became

needed. He also used God as a source of blame when issues surfaced to his dislike. Here

easily wipe out with a wet sponge." It was as if Franklin felt he could govern his own

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