REL 2011 REL 2011 MIDTERM EXAM Essay 1 Buddhism is essentially an atheistic religion. And yet it is one of the major religions in the world today. How can Buddhism be used to illustrate Durkheim’s and Geertz’s point that religion is really not about “God‚” but about “us‚” that is‚ about human society and culture. In order words‚ in what sense would it be true to say that religion will not go away or disappear (as the radical Enlightenment
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Islam in Southeast Asia In the 11th century‚ a turbulent period occurred in the history of Malay Archipelago‚ the Chola Navy crossed the ocean and attacked the Srivijaya kingdom of Sangrama Vijayatungavarman‚ Kadaram (Kedah)‚ an important fortified city in the Malayan peninsula was sacked and the king was taken captive. Soon after that‚ the king of Kedah Phra Ong Mahawangsa became the first ruler to abandon the traditional Hindu faith‚ and converted to Islam with the Sultanate of Kedah
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Islam By: Tyrese Pope Between 570 to 750‚ Islam was a rapidly growing religion and the reasons of why are pretty obvious. In a way‚ it started with Muhammad‚ although he is not the founder‚ he spread the word of Allah. After that‚ Islam spread itself because of the vast trade routes‚ the government and the successful military. Mecca‚ the heart of the trade lands‚ was where most goods were sent out and retrieved. Whether it was Europe or Asia‚ the cargo was usually coming out of
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Contrast Buddhism and Christianity What is the best religion in the world? It is the question that everybody argument. Each country has its own culture with different religions. That’s why there are many religions in the world‚ such as: Buddhism‚ Christianity‚ Islam‚ Judaism‚ and Hinduism. Each religion has its own featured‚ so nobody can’t choose which one is the best religion in the world. Religions are different in a lot of ways‚ for example‚ the places that they are popular. Christianity and
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During the Post Classical Period‚ from their respective religious origins to the 1500s‚ the Christian anti - merchant attitude sharply contrasts with the Islamic pro - merchant attitude towards trade. Both Christianity and Islam’s attitudes gradually became more neutral‚ more moderate towards the end of the Post - Classical. The sharpest contrast between the views of Christians and Merchants towards trade can be seen during their respective religion’s origins‚ as exemplified in Documents 1‚ 2
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Patience In Islam Patience in Islam is one of the best and most valuable virtues of life‚ it’s part of being a good muslim. Being patient alone is not the only thing‚ you should be patient while being calm and not complaining and being thankful to Allah. You must be thankful in different ways such as being around non-Muslims‚ being afflicted with tragedy in your life‚ and much more. Allah does love patience. Patience is one of the qualities that makes Islam very unique and special for other
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country or whether our loyalties lie elsewhere.. We have a duty set out clearly what Islam has to say about Patriotism so that we can remove unfounded fears and phobias about our presence here in India. Islam does not forbid a Muslim to love his homeland or the country in which he lives or grew up. What is reprehensible is basing one’s feelings of loyalty and disavowal and loving and hating should always be based on islam and piety. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to love
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The Protestant Reformation was mainly a religious event‚ even though there were a number of economic and political factors which helped it spread. The main cause of the Reformation came from the ideas of Martin Luther about much needed reforms in the Church. The main cause of the Protestant Reformation was not an economic one. Political effects on the Reformation came mainly from ruler’s support. This helped ideas spread to the people because they would simply listen to their Ruler for the most
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Buddhism Lucy Smith Kendra Krim Buddhism originated in Northern India. Cultural Diffusion No clear pattern of diffusion. Spacial Distribution Located mostly in China and surrounding areas. Core Beliefs • Buddhism offers an explanation for evil and human suffering. • The Four Noble Truths: the doctrines of Buddha: • All life is suffering‚ • The cause of suffering is ignorant desire‚ • This desire can be destroyed‚ • The means to this is the Eightfold Path. Buddhism is a universalizing
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http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/qanda_religion.html The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions and Answers: Religious Discrimination in the Workplace Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers with at least 15 employees‚ as well as employment agencies and unions‚ from discriminating in employment based on race‚ color‚ religion‚ sex‚ and national origin. It also prohibits retaliation against persons who complain of discrimination or participate in an EEO investigation
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