Religion and Theology

Question 3: Why are therapy and anti-therapy rituals so effective?

Question 2: What is the importance of religious specialists? Is the answer different for shamans and priests? Why or why not?

Instructions for research paper.You have to write one research paper for this class it should be 5-6 pages long 12 point font times new roman double spaced.You can write it in MLA, Chicago, or APA. The format needs to be correct and consistent throughout the paper. You will need a works cited page and proper citations throughout your paper.The paper must address a myth or ritual from a religion that is not your own. The possibilities are almost endless so pick something you are really interested in learning about. Think outside the box I do not want 20 papers about Catholic Mass.You need to research: -The origins of the ritual or myth-The purpose of the ritual or myth- The meaning of the myth (what is its function in the tradition, is it about creation, is it about behavior, and so on)-What other myths it is related to -What is the myth? Give me a sum up the story itself of who, where, when, why and so on-The process of the ritual (how, who, where, when, why)-Is the ritual still being performed? You need at least 3 academic sources, academic journals, books and so on (Not websites, encyclopedias, blogs and so on).You must write in an academic tone as it is an academic paper.

Research Essay – 25% Essay Assignment The research essay will explore how a particular religious tradition has responded to a specific problem or issue in the modern era. Students can select any religious tradition that we have touched upon throughout the course and select from the following issues: environmental concerns/ethics, fundamentalism, gender roles, questions pertaining to sexuality, and the issue of religious diversity/pluralism. This is a research essay and students will be expected to use a minimum of five academic sources. Students are permitted to use the textbook as a source but must use four additional sources, which may include scholarly books or journal articles. The essay must be a minimum of 5-6 pages (1,500-1,700 words) in length but students may to write up to a maximum of 8 pages. In addition, students are expected to include a title page (name, student number, course information & essay title), in-text citations, and a bibliography at the end of the essay. It is preferred that students use the Chicago Style citation method by students may also use APA or MLA. **Wikipedia may NOT be used as a source. Essay Topic: Religion in the Modern World For the research essay, students will select a particular contemporary issue on which to focus. Such issues may include (but are not limited to): environmental ethics the role of women issues of gender and sexuality (i.e. homosexuality, gay marriage, abortion, birth control, assisted reproductive technologies etc.) bioethics and medical technologies (i.e. transplants, blood transfusions, etc.) Students will research the varied responses that may exist within a specific religion (such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Indigenous Traditions, or New Religious Movements) and the research essay should address the following questions: How has the tradition you have chosen responded to the selected issue? Has there been a varied response by different sectarian groups within that tradition? Have religious officials/institutions justified their position using sacred texts? Did you find both conservative and liberal viewpoints on the chosen topic? Additionally, students must articulate a thesis statement or argument after their preliminary research has been completed. This will be the basis for the research essay, which must go beyond description and include some critical analysis.

After reading about the Holocaust and watching the video “Holocaust by Bullets” was there anything that surprised you? What drove actions against the Jews? After WWII, many German soldiers and members of the SS stated that they were just following orders and had no choice but to participate. However, in the reading the author stated that the German soldiers who asked to be excused from the killing squads were not punished. What does this reveal about the nature of Anti-Semitism in Europe and do you feel enough people faced punishment for their actions during the Holocaust? Why do you think the international response to the killing of Jews was so inadequate? Answer the questions exactly and use only the sources that I have provided for you. These are the sources: 1. https://www.britannica.com/event/Holocaust/From-Kristallnacht-to-the-final-solution 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weIr_XaEr0I

Religion Class Classmate Courtney, the religious study of Judaism is important because if we don’t continue to learn and educate ourselves, the old saying “history repeats itself” is true. We must never forget the Holocaust, the history, the survivors and their stories. I’ve actually visited the Holocaust museum in person when I lived in D.C. It’s an eye opening and shocking experience to say the least. It’s one thing to learn about it and another to see it and meet and talk with people who lived through it. After visiting the website, it took me back to my visit in D.C. I learned that Nazi doctors began experimental medicine where they tested out theories on twins and who they considered the genetically impaired. I also learned that 2100 Jews were saved and taken to safety before the mass killings began. To continue supporting the efforts of continuing holocaust awareness people can donate to the museum. The museum is still researching facts and information in addition to what we already know to preserve the historical importance of this time Jewish history. There are still people out there who claim the Holocaust did not happen and only perpetuate antisemitism. The museum offers and entire section detailing how these claims only set back history. The end of the museum offers insight from survivors themselves and there are several exhibits that preserve the historical nature from people’s personal experience and witnesses. Hitler had very strong prejudices towards people that were extremely unwarranted and will never be tolerated ever again. This type of genocide toward people who didn’t fit his mold will never exist again if we continue to educate ourselves and stand up for what’s right as human beings. Classmate Luka. This week I am chose to focus on Option B and educate myself further on the events of the Holocaust and learn what Holocaust denial is. Holocaust denial or distortion is a form of antisemitism that belittles the struggle and suffering of over six million Jewish individuals. As stated on the United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum website, during the explanation of Holocaust denial video, the Holocaust was the best documented genocide in the world. There is evidence of this genocide in numerous forms, survivors with stories and a permanent tattoo that documenting what concentration camp they were assigned to, various concentration camps, the most notorious being Auschwitz. Without embracing history and learning from it and teaching it to others, we are doomed to repeat the same mistake. There are many ways today that we are remembering all those lost during the holocaust and educating others on this terrible era in world history, the most powerful for me is the Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C. While I lived in Maryland, I made it a point to go and visit this museum and it is a very sobering experience. The most impactful thing for me here was seeing all the photos of individuals upon arrival to various concentration camps and their deterioration during their stay and how inhumane they were treated in these filthy camps. These museums are a great way to educate people of the atrocities that took place during the Holocaust. There is also a holiday that is celebrated throughout the world but at different times throughout the year called Holocaust Remembrance Day that is dedicated to those who  lost their lives to the Nazi’s, as well as honor the survivors and celebrate their rescuers. Anne Frank documented her life in hiding in Amsterdam for two years in great detail in her diary that was published after her death, this diary has become one of the best-selling books and studied in many schools across the U.S.

After watching the movie Noah, please write an essay with least 2-page (600 words) in APA format that: 1. Identifies at least 3 differences between the movie plots and Noah’s story in the Bible (1-page MAXIMUM); 2. Illustrates your own understanding of the movie from the perspective of Christianity.

The idea of this assignment is to basically interview a person and try to understand their culture well enough to communicate the gospel to them (I already have the persons basic information filled out on the first page of instructions). You will have communicate and understanding of “cultural Values” on the bottom of a document that I will entitle “Cultural Values”. You will also have to create an outline for the Gospel. I will attach two sheets of instructions and the “Cultural Values” document.

Description: You will provide a thoughtful discussion on the relationship between psychology and Christianity as you currently perceive it. Purpose: In this course, you will encounter different ways that people perceive the relationship between psychological science and Christian faith. The purpose of this reflection paper is to allow you to think about the relationship between these two disciplines before delving deeper into the course. Details: The task is to reflect and provide a thoughtful discussion on the relationship between psychology and Christian faith. This reflection should briefly touch on what you already know of integration regarding psychology and Christian faith, where your position is currently, and how you want to grow within your future understanding of integration. Your reflection must demonstrate critical thinking. Citations required to support your current position.

answer these questions -A major problem with how God is seen and understood is whether and how God can be all good, all knowing, and all powerful, yet grant us free will and allow bad things to happen. If God is omniscient, it would seem that free will could not be possible, because we could not make our own choices if God already knows what is going to happen and what we are going to choose. The same goes for letting bad things happen. If God is all good, why and how can bad things happen?