...Modern Challenges Claudis REL/134 Modern Challenges The study and discussion in class of the many different religions provided a new perspective on the similarities in the culture and characteristics of each religion. Christianity for example bases its faith on many different things such as God the creator, Jesus the son and savior, the Word of God as documented in the Bible and also a belief in the devil or Satan who is an enemy to God and his people. As we began to review other western religions, the similarities to Christianity become clearer, for example all religions believe in a God or higher power for example in Judaism they believe that God spoke to Abraham and in Islam God is Allah and he speaks to Muhammad. There are also rules to follow that usually include a divine spoken word like in the Torah and the Qur’an. The Golden rule is also found in these religions in one form or another but mainly one should show love for all by doing good for others and be mindful of the sick and the poor, and lastly of everlasting life. Throughout history, religion has evolved and changed that may be due to people moving and traveling and by their own perspective and understanding of the existing religion and then merging the best of their own and the new to create another style of religion. Christianity, because of these influences has changed and even branched off into many sub religions that follow the basic principles but add a characteristic or ritual from another religion...
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...Modern Challenges XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX REL/134 March 23, 2015 Professor XXXXXXXXXXXX Modern Challenges Out of the many religions of the world and that were focused on during this class, I chose to focus on Christianity, specifically Catholicism. As the oldest Christian religion and notably the most unique and specific, Catholicism is revered throughout the world. It is the most talked about, both in society and religiously and the most controversial among the different Christian religions. As a world religion, there are some similarities that are shared with the other religions. The first similarity is the deity God that is worships. Among the Christian, Jewish and Islam world, God is the only deity that is worshipped. How he is viewed and worshipped is the only difference. The second similarity is between the Jewish, Islam and Catholic religions. This similarity is the traditions and rituals. Even though these traditions and rituals are performed in different ways and for different reasons, they are the foundation that holds our religions together. Finally the last similarity between the Christian, Jewish, Islam and Catholic faiths is that they originated from the same genealogy. In the Bible the reader gets to the story of Abraham. It is during this story that two faiths emerge, Jewish (Hebrew) and the Islam religion. The rest of the Bible focuses on the Jewish history and leaves behind Islam. However, it is during the time after Jesus’ death that the reader is introduced...
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...moder Challenges in Modern Islam Francisco Delgado REL/134 October 24, 2014 Mark Pursley Challenges in Modern Islam One of the biggest enemies of the religion of Islam is its followers as it is their behavior and ways of engagement with the rest of the world which shapes its outward image. Today whether we admit it or not, the fact is that Islam’s name has become intertwined with terrorism, misogyny and intolerance towards the followers of other religions. Muslims or even those who are perceived to be Muslims are on the rise. Religious minorities like Sikhs are today being attacked for their proximity in appearance with Muslims. Moreover, whenever any instance of terrorism occurs the first perception is always that a Muslim is involved. The deterioration of Muslim society is the result of deviation from Islam, while the deterioration of Western society is the result of putting into practice the very principles in which it believes. The evils of Muslim societies stem from the gap between principle and practice, whereas the evils of Western society are the result of a clash between principles and realities. The Western civilization of modern times has formed principles independent of religious principles, to govern social life, and has maintained that modern principles were superior to older principles. Islam and Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) The group began in 2004 as al Qaeda in Iraq, before rebranding as ISIS two years later. It was an ally of...
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...Modern Challenges in Immigration Ethics/125 Modern Challenges in Immigration The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) “is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Serices, 2009).” One strategic goal of the USCIS is to strengthen the security and integrity of the immigration system. Ensuring that immigration benefits are only granted to eligble applicants is a huge responsibility. There are always going to be individuals that try to commit indenity or benefit fraud so it is very important for the USCIS to be constantly enhancing their security measures. I believe the USCIS is meeting the enhanced security goal for a number of reasons. First the shift from a paper-based infrastructure to an electronic-based process adds the heightened security the department needs. The electronic-based process enhaces security by giving a complete database of information giving the ability to verify identities of individuals as well as creating data sharing that can help USCIS officers receive information in a timely manner. The NSCIS has also implemented an Intelligence Program that provides the officers with extremely useful and current information they may need to support quality decision making. In addition another one of USCIS’s strategic goals is to support immigrants’ integration and participation in American civic culture. It is important for immigrants to understand the civic values that unite...
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...CheckPoint: Modern Challenges in Immigration • Select an immigrant group from Ch. 4 of the text. • Imagine yourself as a current member of your selected group, and consider the following question: Would I want to immigrate to the United States, and why? Think about what opinion you would have of the immigration process, including naturalization, the costs, fingerprinting, and so forth. • Consider whether the process would seem easy or difficult for you as an immigrant. After you have thought about your answers, proceed to the next step of this CheckPoint. • Post a 200- to 300-word summary that answers all of the following questions: • Should United States government policy favor certain kinds of immigrants? • Should citizenship preference be given to the neediest applicants? The most talented? The most oppressed? The richest? • Should applications from certain countries be given priority? (Feltey, 2006, p. 11) I chose Haitian as my selection for an immigrant group to immigrate to the United States. The reason for choosing to immigrate to this country is to raise a family, receive good education for my children and further my education as well, and have a well paid job to support the family. The quality of life in the United States would be more stable and less fear, than the inferiority life style back in Haiti where there is more violence, instability, limited sources of food and jobs, and death. Being a Haitian immigrant, I would believe...
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...Modern Challenges of Immigration By JAY GUILLEN University of Phoenix ETH 125 / Cultural Diversity Instructor: Maaskelah Thomas, PHD Question No. 1 Should United States government policy favor certain kinds of immigrants? Answer: The United States of America should not favor any immigrants for the simple reason that this great nation was founded on all types of immigrants. There really is no certain groups, tribes, or cultures that are better or worse than anyone and if we start selecting who and when they can come into this great nation then we have failed to strive to achieve an to become a more agreeable nation of civil and personal human rights. Question No.2 Should citizenship preference be given to the neediest applicants? The most talented? The most oppressed? The richest? Answer: Citizenship should be provided to everyone that meets the United States of America immigration requirements and policies, and it should not be held back from any group who’s economic, profession or oppression of any people. If the United States did do this then it would not be considered a free nation of rights and as President Abraham Lincoln stated that we are united as Free Men and considered equal regardless of religion, race or creed. Question No. 3 Should applications from certain countries be given priority? Answer: There should be no priority given to anyone that seeks to immigrate to the United States of America, and if they did this, then everyone would think that...
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...Women face greater challenges at the workplace. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay, giving reasons to support your viewpoint. A photograph recently caught my attention. It was a mother carrying her 18 month old daughter in one hand and a document in the other. What’s special about it? She is a member of the European Parliament, Licia Ronzulli, and this photograph was taken when she was addressing the parliament. This epitomizes modern motherhood, and takes multitasking to new dimensions. Just stringing together the two words “women” and “workplace” automatically conjures the third word in our mind- “Challenge”. But as work places are constantly evolving, what one perceives as a challenge is indeed changing. A few decades ago nurse , receptionist or secretary was all a working woman could aspire to be. Any woman who dreamed beyond was ridiculed and her integrity was questioned. Corporates viewed women as weaker and less committed than male counterparts. “Lady Candidates Need Not Apply”- was the common last line in job advertisements. Those 5 words in a ‘TELCO’ advertisement sparked Sudha Murthy to send the famous postcard to JRD Tata in 1974 saying “I am surprised how a company such as Telco is discriminating on the basis of gender”. When I first walked through TML factory, I wondered how Sudha would have felt 37 years before, knowing that hers were the first feminine footsteps there. Did she possibly know then that she had taken a giant leap for her kind in TELCO...
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...Challenges and Opportunities with Big Data A community white paper developed by leading researchers across the United States Executive Summary The promise of data-‐driven decision-‐making is now being recognized broadly, and there is growing enthusiasm for the notion of ``Big Data.’’ While the promise of Big Data is real -‐-‐ for example, it is estimated that Google alone contributed 54 billion dollars to the US economy in 2009 -‐-‐ there is currently a wide gap between its potential and its realization. Heterogeneity, scale, timeliness, complexity, and privacy problems with Big Data impede progress at all phases of the pipeline that can create value from data. The problems start right away during data acquisition, when the data tsunami requires us to make decisions, currently in an ad...
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...Thesis: The challenges of being a single parent include managing finances, responsibilities and resources The challenge of being a single parent has become harder over time. The fact is that over time things have changed but not for a single parent. Statics show that there has been a steady rise for five decades and that the births to unmarried women has crossed a threshold. An example of this would be, a single mom that can’t provide day care for her child because her income is not enough to pay the bills and day care. The challenges of being a single parent include, managing finances, responsibilities and resources, their work is never done nor are their struggles. One of the challenges a single mom has raising her son and daughter would be getting up at 4am taking 3 buses to transport her children to her mother (who lives on the other side of town). Spending 2 hours getting there and another 3 buses and a hour and a half getting to work. There is a limit on everything she does because she does not have the opportunity to get an education, she has to work and provide for her family. Pawning valuables to make ends meet when money is short, living from pay check to pay check. Child support is another challenge for a single mom when the children’s father does not work, all the financial responsibility is on the single parent. Another challenge to a single mom is that because she is a woman, to keep from being taken advantage of, she will pay more money for rent to keep...
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...making it. A lot of things have happened in my life and in the world today but I am still making it. Having children created a big fear, I had many questions in my head-(will I be able to provide for my children? Will I be able to combine going to school family and paying bills?) All these fears combined with the global fear of shooting in America, shooting in the primary school, bombing, accidents, and hardship created more fear and anxiety knowing that the world is a difficult place to live in. with all these challenges in the world I am determined to succeed. How well- prepared do I feel for school? I started preparing myself the moment I had the feeling of going back to school. I reviewed my math and English and came to ITT to take the entrance exam which I felt very happy when I passed. I am ready to work hard in school, I am determined to succeed. Hard work is the key to success and I am ready. What challenges do I anticipate in this class? Staying focus can be challenging especially working full time and taking these classes but I am determined to stay focus and always put my best effort. Writing and...
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...Situation 1: Identify a general approach for facilitating the customer over the telephone. What are the possible challenges in the given situation? What strategies would help you overcome the challenges? My general approach to this situation would be to ensure that I understand exactly what the user is intending to do, and what version of Excel they are using. A possible challenge to this situation is that the customer wants to use a program that is completely new to him. To overcome this challenge, I will speak to the customer slowly so that they can understand the basics of Exel. If causes to the problem or question described by the customer are unclear in the situation, explain how you would further diagnose the problem or question. I would go over each step that the customer wants to learn, and offer to send them an email with step-by-step instructions on what he needs to do. Once the causes are identified, describe a step-by-step troubleshooting process to help the customer complete the task. -I would ask the customer to gather all of the receipts and expense logs. -Have the customer fill in all the required fields on the spreadsheet that pertain to the company. -Total the amounts -Calculate hard copy expense report and or receipts. -Check all of the information entered If the customer has problems understanding or following your instructions, briefly explain an alternative situation. If the customer is still having problems...
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...the career you chose a job or is it your work? I feel a job is just something you go to everyday, but work is something you do that will make a difference in someone's life. I'm hoping that it won't just make a difference in my life, but that of a child's life too. This is the reason I choose this career path in becoming a teacher. “What are three rewards and three challenges that you will face as a teacher?” I'll be talking about these challenges and rewards in the next few pages, on how I feel teaching make a major impact on not only my life, but hopefully the lives of thousands of children to come. At the end of the day I'm hoping to be that one teacher that my students will remember forever. What greater gift could I be given than to make a positive impact in a child's life and future? So, with that said let me begin with the rewards! The first one that comes to mind is the achievements of my students, in more detail student discoveries and the exciting new things they will learn through me teaching in my classroom. In doing so, I can show them how to untangle things they are struggling with, challenges they face, or problems that might occur; by showing them a different light. The smile that comes across a child’s face symbolizing that they understand or I've got it! Is one of the best feelings I feel, a teacher could have. This would show to me that I'm doing my job well and I helped a child cover new exciting things! In hopes that they would not be stuck at...
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...the owner and ask if you can use one dryer for a few hours. If they agree, collect a bunch of funky clothes to have waiting for the teams in the dryer when they arrive. You can put together your own set of funky clothes. We used 3 pair of extra large sweat pants, 5 goofy extra large shirts, 1 sweater, 2 knitted winter hat, 1 baseball cap, 2 scarves, and a pair of thick gloves. Have the challenge details card taped to the outside of the dryer door so they know what they are looking for. On the note they will find the challenge: Each player must put on all of the articles in this dryer AT ONCE and have their picture taken. When everyone is finished with the task your team will receive the next clue. DETOUR!! Detour clue card reads:You are on your way to winning this race,Hopefully this detour won’t slow your pace.From two challenges you must choose,Make sure to choose wisely and you can’t lose! | | The challenge details read: Ok players, here are the two challenges, remember you only have to complete one. You also have the option of changing your mind at any point and switching challenges. Here are your options: Option A: Your job is to find a penny marked with the year the birthday girl (or guy) was born. Check anywhere you can. Each of you will be given a quarter to help trade for pennies if you choose this...
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...Authority could exists in every fields which usually is a significant part to ensure the normal operation. Although it could benefit the operation, it may cause some issues. Accompany with authority, there could be many challenges. Challenges refer to some different thoughts which are happened between the superiors and the subordinates. The dilemma is whether do as what the boss told or follow the original heart. This dilemma is the main focus of Tom and Frank’s case study, ‘Challenge the boss or stand down?’ (2011). ‘Challenge the boss or stand down?’ concerns a general issue in the company D7 Displays. A rising star Tom challenged his new boss Frank in the public, and they have different opinions. Tom is facing the dilemma which may lose his job, and he has to choose a better method to solve this issue. As a diligent employee, Tom wants to do his best and gain reliance from his boss. He argues that the airline kiosk business is hurting by the web service and the only way to compete is developing the kiosk-based services which could make profit or provide more benefits. However, Frank, who is his new boss, is firmly holding the different opinion. Frank points out that the airline kiosk business presents a mature market and clients will not resign it. In addition, the hotels and car rental markets are wide open, and the company should develop these areas. Frank asserts that Tom was out of line and focus on the part not belongs to him. Advice about this dilemma is given...
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