...Luke, Roshon Broomfield, and Anthony Lopez HUM/100 July 19, 2012 Preston Rodrigue Art Commission Statement Team C is developing a piece of art representing developments in world events and cultural patterns, past, and present in Judaism and Christianity. Jews and Christians will view this piece at the Christian and Jewish Interfaith Cultural and Historical Center; this piece will appropriately represent both faiths. Team C will discuss beliefs on how the piece will reflect Jewish and Christian concepts of humanity's relationship to the world and deity also how the piece will enhance intellectual and physical environments. Representations of developments in world events and cultural patterns past and present in Judaism and Christianity The designed piece placed in the new the Christian and Jewish Interfaith Cultural and Historical Center will promote unity among the Jews and Christians. A number of sensitive issues separated these two faiths. However, this piece will force both Jewish and Christian leaders to look past their differences and conflicts and seek a common ground. Doing this will give their children and followers a solid foundation to pursue their own religious journeys based on learning both Judaism and Christianity, respect for other religions, and a personal sense of spirituality and ethical values. Appropriate location for proposed piece Placing this piece in the entrance of the Christian and Jewish Interfaith Cultural and Historical Center is very much...
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...People misunderstand Christianity because they encounter hypocritical Christians. A new convert in Christ can join a local church and may come across some members who may not act like Christians outside of the church. For example, they may come across a co-worker who never talks about God at work and whose actions are far from those of Christ, therefore they form an opinion about the church as a whole. Salvation begins as a relationship with God and it should be expressed in one’s relationships with others. When Salvation is received some people just treat it as “fire insurance” from hell, just doing enough to get by. Salvation should reflect the personal relationship you have with God. When people don’t make a true commitment to live a life of holiness then they give Christians a bad reputation. It is important as Christians to daily be refreshed by the Holy Spirit and being cleansed of all unrighteousness. Spend time in prayer with God so that we can be an effective witness for Christ. New believers are accepted for who they are, but they soon feel the pressure to hold the attitudes of others in church, to live the way others are living, and to prize the things that others value. We often hear that Christians may be the only Bible that people may read (our lifestyle). For the new believer when they join the church they are looking for examples (people who are souled out for Christ) to follow. If the majority of the church is double-minded (hypocritical), then as a result the...
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...A worldview is a person’s core belief and philosophy of life that is used in decision-making. It can also be considered a lens which one looks at the world through. II. Part Two: What is believed by Biblical/Christian Worldview Christianity is not a movement of ethical prescriptions or philosophical beliefs that mark humanity’s search for God. The core essentials that compose a Christian’s faith are marked by clear distinctions that separate us from the rest of the world. Christians believe that all that exists was created by God and Genesis 1:1 supports this belief. David states in Psalms 139:13-16 that God is our Creator. Psalms 8:5 tells us that God created mankind above the animal. Christians also believe that men and women were created in the image of God according to Genesis 2:15. Christians believe that mankind exists and their purpose is to know God. Christianity is not based upon religion but instead a relationship. Mankind’s purpose is clearly stated in John 17:3 which states our purpose is divinely to know God more intimately and to be in a personal relationship with Him. Deuteronomy 11:13 speaks of the importance of loving God with all our heart and soul. No other system except Christianity speaks of an intimate, personal relationship between the Creator and humans. Christians believe in the fall of man, which started with Adam and Eve and is discussed in Genesis 3. According to Psalms 51:5, Christians believe that man is born as a sinner and needs someone to save...
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...THEO 104 Reading Question Answer Sheet Week 6 I. Christianity is a Practical Religion Student Answer Column Instructions to Student: Write your answers in this column. They will be in blue. The cell will expand as you type. What Christianity is All About (textbook): Chapter 10 1. What is the relationship to works and salvation? Salvation is by grace through faith and good works are a result of a relationship with Christ. A faith without works is not genuine. 2. Why do Christians do good works? To practically display the love of God. II. Christianity is a Movement that Transforms Culture A. What Christianity is All About (textbook): Chapter 11 1. When did Christianity become Rome’s national religion? AD 313 2. What was the Ulster revival? A revival that began in Northern Ireland in 1859. It swept across the nation and brought about 10,000 converts to the churches. 3. What did European missionaries do wrong in their approach? They imposed European culture on other cultures as they spread the Gospel. 4. With is “trickle down” influence? When a chief or leader mandates that Christianity is the state religion. This is not the most effective method in evangelism. 5. What is “bubble up” influence? When people’s lives are changed for the better as a result of salvation. No laws are needed to bring about positive change in a society where the bubble up influence takes place. 6. Which is more effective, the “trickle down” influence or “bubble...
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...behavior was a direct result of the environment in the form of stimuli, where human behavior strictly complies with the principle of causality. Skinner felt his ideas were the only true scientific theory of personality pertaining to Behavior therapy and conveying how Behavior Therapy generally would see individuals as both the producer and the product of their own behavior and environment. In addition, to focusing on the basic aim of Behavior Therapy, this paper will view Behavior Therapy from a Christian standpoint and highlight the Five key concepts for behavior theory which are the BASIC I.D. conceptual framework, behavior modification, classical conditioning, reinforcement, and systematic desensitization. Behavior Therapy B.F Skinner is one of the major contributors to behavior theory for his work on behavior modification he is quoted as saying, “What we observe…is that a person behaves in certain ways that usually get him out of trouble and often get him things he needs in order to survive” (Pepinsky, 1975, p. 40). Skinner (1986, p. 569) observed human behavior and found that it was influenced by things that reinforced behavior. He noted that a number of things could affect reinforcement, such as alienation, help, advice, laws, and pleasures (Skinner, 1986, pp. 570-571). Albert Bandura was another contributor and Bandura’s insight that “it is the social relationship between therapist and patient...
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...Since the establishment of Western religions, the role played by these religions throughout history show that there is a direct relationship between the surrounding environment and the unique identities of these religions. For the most part, religions gain power through the number of followers they have, and one of the best ways to gain supporters is to morph into a religion that would incorporate the existing lifestyle of the surrounding culture into the religion. The religions of Western Civilization have continuously been in flux with their immediate environments, and over time, gained the popularity of many because of their ability to adapt. Adapting to the surroundings was a strongpoint in Judaism. In Judaism, the Hebrews had to adapt...
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...person, a significant practice and ethical teachings within the religious tradition of Christianity within the lives of adherents. Christianity is the worlds biggest religion with about 2.1 billion followers worldwide. It based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Holy Land 2000 years ago. St Paul of Tarsus, Saturday/Sunday worship and environmental ethics are 3 of the greatest impacts of Christianity within the lives of adherents. There is no other person apart from Jesus who has had a more significant influence on Christianity within the lives of adherents than St Paul of Tarsus. His influences included his contribution to the establishment of many of the early Christian communities as well as his influence on Christian ethics, liturgy and worship, authority and governance. Saturday/Sunday worship is a significant practice within Christianity as it is the time where Christians gather to honour and celebrate the memorial do the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Christian ethical teachings on the environment are based on Christian sources of tradition and the bible with the principles of the intrinsic goodness of God, stewardship and sacramentality being applied to environmental issues. St Paul was a significant figure within the religious tradition of Christianity. St. Paul is known as 2 names generally, The Apostles to the Gentiles and The second founder of Christianity. Paul was first known when he took part in the martyrdom of Saint Stephen where he showed...
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...practices in contemporary America and the influences of Christianity and Westernization on their religion and culture. I argue that the intolerance of Christianity had a profound impact on the way Blackfoot Indians practice their religion. My findings found that Christianity has changed the way Blackfoot Indians practice their religion, but that there is a movement to convert back to the traditional ways of their ancestors. The purpose of this article is to provide a better understanding of the intrusiveness of a religion upon another and what long term affects it may have. Modern day Blackfoot Indian culture has struggled to survive for over 150 years since the first white settlers found their way to modern day Canada and the United States. The Blackfoot people have fought and struggled to preserve the traditions of the past and incorporate what were once their forefather’s beliefs with European influences and traditions. Today most of the Blackfoot people live on reservations in Alberta and Montana; there they find a unique balance that allows them to live modern day lives and preserve traditions of the past. Blackfoot Indians have developed into agricultural people, abandoning their seasonal nomadic ways. In this paper I will examine how the Blackfoot people function and live in the present day; focusing on how religion and culture intertwine to form contemporary life for the Blackfoot people. The intrusiveness of Christianity will be of particular importance; specifically it’s...
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...by Clara Wigfall from 1997. The short story is about the relationship between a child and it´s parents and about upbringing. In this short story, the parents are having problems with understanding Violets view of an Image in a newspaper which leads to big frustrations from both of her parents. The story is also very focused around Christianity. This essay will dig deeper into the story and try to analyze Violet describing how she sees the environment. The main theme in the short story is upbringing. The short story clearly shows the need of love, attention, and understanding from parents to its children. In this case Violet Is dealing with the need of love from Virgin Mary. She is struggling with jealousy in Mary loving another child, and her struggles becomes a frustration for her parents. The priests describes her signs of jealousy as “Very worrying” and none of them really realizes that she’s only just a child and how should she understand what Christianity is about in such an young age. It really shows how important it is not to worry too much when trying to understand your child and instead show her all of the love she in this case defiantly is searching for. All of this really comes down to upbringing and how sometimes you need to let kids be kids. Violet in a very young girl and are going through a state of her childhood where she tries to understand a lot of things. She is mute which affect her relationship with adults but it doesn’t influence her imagination which...
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...Most of us who have religious beliefs, often these beliefs are closely tied to our values and to the ethical principles we believe. But it would be a mistake to assume that ethical values are simply religious values. At least, the relationship is more complex than people sometimes realize. Religion and ethics are obviously intertwined as it exist countless studies of Christian ethics, Islamic ethics, Hindu ethics and so on. Both religion and ethics serve a common need in our society. Societies are built on the plank of co-existence and mutuality. Ethics is the study of what "ought" to be. It is a theoretical study and is otherwise referred to as the study of morality. Moral is an important part in ethics. Ethics as a branch of “philosophy”, has three components (Feiser 2003): "meta-ethics" studies the sources and meaning of ethical terms; "normative ethics" does the more practical task of examining the moral standards that regulate right and wrong conduct; and "applied ethics" examines controversies such as abortion, infanticide, animal abuse, environmental concerns, homosexuality and capital punishment. To behave ethically is to behave in a manner consistent with what is right or moral. Ethics is simply the principles used by people that control their conduct. Religion is a system of thoughts, feelings, and approach that is shared by a group of members and that gives the members an object of devotion; a code of behavior by which individuals may judge the personal and social...
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...responses to this issue | What issues are raised in the article and why are they issues? Explain in detail. (This section should relate to the topics in the syllabus) (max 250 words) One of the most predominant issues put forth is if same-sex marriage is coincides with the many religious groups which makeup Australian society. The show presents the opinions of both leaders and members of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The most prominent stand point of all these religions was that same-sex marriage is not permitted by their respective scriptures. However alternative interpretations were also provided by a Rabbi and a Sheikh, who believed that their religions support same sex marriage. It is very important to understand the various religious standpoints on gay and lesbian marriage in Australia as the majority of the Australian population identifies as religious in order to gauge if it reflects social values.Another argument explored is that biologically and anthropologically same sex relationships are not natural and therefore should not possess the same recognition as opposite sex relationships. Two anthropologists presented differing views as to whether or not homosexuality is...
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...The priests had commanded that Indians desert their various ritual practices because Tekakwitha (Kateri) and other Indians beliefs were highly diverse and consisted of many spiritual powers. Such powers came from the relationships they kept with ancestors, animals, trees, winds, and water – other-than-human persons. The strict set of doctrines, dogmas or belief carried out by the English was absent, therefore, the Indians were opened to combining new ideas and ceremonies, once it didn’t brought harm to others. In the 17th century, many Indians migrated to Catholic and Protestant mission villages. During this time of chaos, new communities were generated and praying towns were created. However, the Indians also had to evolve to survive undesirable...
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...– Aboriginal rituals that aim to make a supernatural connection with ancestral beings from the dreaming * Crown land – Public land owned by the commonwealth of Australia and managed by Australian government * Dispossession – The forced removal of aboriginal people from their native land. * Dreaming – Aboriginal spiritual beliefs about creation and existence. The dreaming establishes the rules governing relationships between people, land and all things for Aboriginal people. It links together the past, present and future. * Freehold title – Absolute and permanent ownership of the land. * Half-castes – An offensive term referring to a person of mixed decent or ethnicity. * Land rites – Property rights pertaining to land. * Meta-temporal – the trinity of the past, present and future. * Native title – Form of land title, which recognises aboriginal people as rightful owners of their traditional land. * Protection policy – official government policy stating in the late 19th century. Removed aboriginal people from unsuitable environments and placed them under the protection of the state. * Sacred sites – Places of spiritual significance to Aboriginal people as they are connected with ancestor beings from the dreaming, they are places where rituals such as initiation and balance rites are performed. * Stolen generations – Aboriginal children who were removed from their homes between 1900 and 1972. This was an attempt to assimilate them into...
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...Premarital Counseling Pre-Counseling Questionnaire To my new friends: ! You have received this questionnaire because you have asked me to perform your premarital counseling (and perhaps your wedding as well), and because I want to offer you the best premarital counseling that I am able to offer. ! I realize that I do not know you well— not yet! I trust that during counseling I will get to know you much better. However, for me to counsel you well from the start, I need to ask about who you both are, what your backgrounds are, what work is like for you, what your family was like growing up, and other things about you and your past. Many of these questions are very personal; in fact, some of them may touch on things that you have not yet spoken about openly even with your fiancé. ! Please trust that your completed questionnaire will not be shared with anyone else; I will not use this information against you; and I am not looking for ways to judge you or make you feel awkward or ashamed. And please also trust that I, and many who are wiser than I am, have concluded that these topics are very important factors in how healthy your marriage will be. I simply want to work with you to lay the foundations for the healthiest marriage possible. ! ! ! ! ! ! About the couple General Information: How long have you known each other? ______________________________________________________________________ How long have you been dating? ______________________________________________________________________ ...
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...Elements of Religious Traditions Many religions exist in the world today all of which worship and practice differently. Most traditions, beliefs, myths, and rituals present are not exclusive to only one religion. Common aspects between religions are that most have sacred areas, sacred times, and worshippers have a relationship with a divine presence. Though the definition of religion is “to join again” or “reconnect” with the natural or sacred realm (Molloy, 2010). The basic characteristics of religious traditions are content, proceedings, and arrangements in relation to beliefs. Religious Tradition Content The relationship the practitioners have with what is divine consists mostly with an understanding of what is divine and what or who is sacred. Some religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are considered monotheism because they have only one god (Molloy, 2010). Other religions, such as Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, and many other ancient religions are considered polytheism because they have many gods involved in their belief and worship (Molloy, 2010). A third kind of religion is pantheism, referring to religions that worship nature. These religions see their God as existent beings. Many of the polytheistic belief systems include worship of people, animals, or idols. Many monotheistic belief systems see a deity as a spirit that cannot be touched or seen (Molloy, 2010). These religions believe that the deity or deities can observe the worshipper and deliver rewards...
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