Dangerous Traditions “The Lottery”‚ by Shirley Jackson‚ is an interesting story about how people can be affected by traditions. It also shows somewhat of a dark symbolism behind these traditions and how some people will let such things control their lives and the lives of others. After reading the story‚ my first reaction was “wow!” I did not expect that the winner would be rewarded with death. The ending of the story was very surprising‚ because when you think of the word “lottery"‚ you
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Linda Woodhead describes Christianity as a vast reservoir of resources for shaping life and death (Woodhead 1). Enduring for over two thousand years with a willingness to adapt and be diverse. Christianity in the early days considered the church more of an institution for groups to meet and understand the meaning of God’s word. Christianity was the theology governing the teaching from the church. “There may be ten thousand Churches‚ but there is only one Christ (Phelps 533).” Despite Christianity’s
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Sociologists and anthropologists tend to see religion as an abstract set of ideas‚ values‚ or experiences developed as part of a cultural matrix. For example‚ in Lindbeck’s Nature of Doctrine‚ religion does not refer to belief in "God" or a transcendent Absolute. Instead‚ Lindbeck defines religion as‚ "a kind of cultural and/or linguistic framework or medium that shapes the entirety of life and thought it is similar
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I wanted to compare Hinduism to Christianity. I did not know anyone around here so I contacted a family member that lives in the Philippines. His wife’s family fallows Hinduism. I interviewed them over the Internet through video chat. That was very interesting. I had to have my family member translate to me somethings. But it was fun. I also have them write what they were answering to me. I e-mailed them the questions in advance so it would not be a shocker when I asked. I felt as if I was rude
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Dangerous Tradition Traditions are normally comforting rituals‚ with deep roots in religious or familial events. They usually are cause for celebration and coming together with family and community. When the roots of our traditions are forgotten then the reason for carrying on the custom is lost. Shirley Jackson writes about the dark side of following rituals mindlessly in her story‚ “The Lottery”. Jackson resolutely conveys this theme using palpable symbolism‚ irrational faith‚ and senseless
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Akeya Hurt December 10‚ 2012 Final Paper Christianity in Rome Christianity has been around for many years‚ all the way back to the birth of Jesus. It developed out of Judaism in the first century C.E. Christianity was founded on the life‚ teaching‚ death‚ and resurrection of Jesus Christ‚ and those who follow him are known as Christians. Christianity is known for the emphasis on faith in Christ as the key religion. The belief of Christianity was they believed god created all human beings equally
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Buddhism & Christianity Buddhism‚ when you hear this word what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Do you picture that big guy eating that’s known so well‚ or how about meditation? What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Christianity? Jesus? The church? These things are probably the only things that most people think of‚ but there is so much more to these religions and beliefs then most people know of. Let’s talk Buddhism; Buddhism is a widespread Asian
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Studies of Religion-Christianity Origins and Principal beliefs of Christianity Christianity originated in the city of Jerusalem as a monotheistic religion which rooted from Judaism in the 1st century. Jesus of Nazareth‚ first recognized as a Messiah‚ is now known as the Son of God to Christians‚ is accepted as the founder of Christianity. Jesus‚ given that he sought only to renew Judaism‚ did not intend to find a new religion. To some people‚ Jesus is recognized as a normal human being who felt
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Interestingly Christianity is a religion that came out of yet another ancient religion “Judaism” in the 1st century C.E. This religion revolves around the life‚ death‚ resurrection and also teachings of Jesus Christ who was said to be born through immaculate conception through Mary‚ grew up as a humble carpenter’s time and began his teachings as early as when he was twelve years old. This religion believes in trinity‚ God the Father‚ the Son and the Holy Spirit. According to Christianity‚ the Universe
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Essay I am for knowledge Is knowledge dangerous? Can knowledge get you killed? Some of you may look at these questions and think "why would knowledge be dangerous?" While I think knowledge may be safe‚ it can (infact) be very dangerous. There was a study to observe how toddlers reacted to bad vs. good acts. Puppets were used as props and were used to display good and bad acts. A significant percentage of the babies chose the puppet that has done the bad act. Could this knowledge of the babies
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