Religious and Ethnic Diversity ETH 125 February 3‚ 2013 Religious and Ethnic Diversity Mormonism is a uniquely American religion‚ have been founded by Joseph Smith Jr.‚ of New York ("The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints"‚ 2013). Mormonism originated in the 1820s‚ as described by the Church’s website‚ when Joseph Smith Jr. was confused and frustrated by the various Christian religions and was unable to choose one to follow. He turned to the Bible‚ which told him to ask God when he
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THE MANY FACES OF FANATICISM Kalmer Marimaa Ph.D. Student in Social Science‚ Lecturer in Religious Studies and Sociology at the Tartu Theological Seminary‚ Estonia‚ kalmerm@yahoo.com ABSTRACT. The article presents fanaticism as a universal phenomenon that can manifest itself in almost every sphere of human activity. Although many expressions of fanaticism are negative and destructive‚ some can be almost neutral or even positive. The article describes the characteristics of the fanatic
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The impact of cultural differences on interactions and communications is large to a certain extent. Culture refers to the refinement of individuals‚ usually though educations. It also refers to one’s ideas and beliefs‚ to make their environment better‚ consequently‚ their lives better. Different countries‚ race‚ and religion give people different cultures. When interacting with people of varying cultures‚ we might say wrong things that are offensive towards them and unknowingly subsequently getting
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The puritans came to the Americas in search of religious freedom but‚ in their hypocrocy‚ had no tolerance for the beliefs of others. As was the case of Thomas Morton who was a devout atheist. This was Morton’s only crime‚ a different religious belief‚ which lead the puritans to show their true colors‚ that they were just as intolerant as those who persecuted them in England. Bradford’s account of this injustice has very little evidence against Morton. In his journal‚ Bradford accusses Morton
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their wife’s dress and appearance would be as sophisticated as that of the wives of gentlemen. In addition‚ individuals would force witchcraft on people until they did something that was in the least bit of the Devil. Secondly‚ the opinion of religious leaders had a tremendous impact on
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Explain Galileo’s attempt to make science and religion compatible‚ with particular reference to methods of justification. How successful is he? Use Kuhn’s notion of incommensurability to investigate Galileo’s attempt to reconcile the propositions of science and religion. There will always be a battle between religion and science‚ it is a truth universally acknowledged. Galileo attempted to make the two compatible by suggesting that the truth can only be sought out if the notion under consideration
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Fanaticism ’My son the fanatic’ Translated from Latin fanaticism means one-sidedness‚ which describe it very well. It is when a person is filled with an exaggerated interest and bias enthusiasm‚ often for a religious case. A fanatic will there fore not listen to other arguments than those‚ which already supports the assumed position. Nevertheless‚ fanaticism can actually be many things. It can be quite harmless such as if a person only can tolerate one kind of flower in his garden. This kind
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Mariannhill Monastery‚ located in the outskirts of Pinetown. The Monastery was founded by Trappist Monks (religious order of the Roman Catholic Church) in 1882‚ as a catholic mission. The Monastery not only boasts beautiful architectural design but also peaceful tea and vegetable gardens. The Mission centre within the monastery is used for many different workshops‚ conferences and retreats for schools‚ religious organisations and private companies to discuss social problems such as HIV/AIDS‚ drug abuse and
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Jane’s Christianity Jane Eyre‚ a nineteenth century novel written by Charlotte Brontë‚ follows the life of its title character as she attempts to navigate her world as a young woman without family or prospects. Jane Eyre is classified as a bildungsroman‚ or a “coming-of-age” story. Throughout the novel‚ issues of feminism and religion arise as prominent themes that Jane must come to terms with as she works to find her place in Victorian society. Conflict exists among scholars regarding this relationship
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collection of 66 individual books was penned over 1‚000 years. The Lord used His holy servants to hear His heart and then under the Holy Spirit’s direction write the Holy Scriptures. Servant leaders‚ kings‚ farmers‚ prophets‚ warriors‚ businessmen‚ religious leaders‚ fishermen and a doctor all make up the unique profile of writers. The Trinity in Their infinite wisdom used a cross-section of culture to give us the whole counsel of God. The Bible is practical because holy‚ real‚ people wrote His words
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