...Dealing with and coping with death and dying is something that occurs every day all around the world. How a person and a culture copes with or deals with a death is a different story. Different cultures have different rituals when it comes to death, and they are greatly influenced by religion ((Lobar, Youngblut, Brooten, 2006). As nurses, it is important to understand and respect these different cultures as well as religions in order for the care provided to be the best that it can possibly be. Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism provide contrasting beliefs and rituals as to when a loved one dies. These religions/cultures, as well as all of the others, have 5 main concepts in common: symbols, community, ritual action, heritage, and transition...
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...textbooks and course materials, write a definition in your own words. Culturally important story forming always involved some sort of myth as a primary foundational account of a culture and the individual's role within that culture. Ancient cultures have mythic literature their ancient relatives have passed down. The best known are supernatural beings and ancient tales of gods and other. A myth commonly explains origins of unexplained accuracies that justifies and validates the practices or beliefs of a culture. It also reveals the political, moral, or religious values of a culture. In my opinion a myth is something made up, as in the folktale. For examples, the woman is from Venus and men from Mars (etiological myth, the origin of life and of all things). The figure of an elf, angels or demons (example of moral myth, when good and evil appear). If the full moon you cut your hair, it will grow faster. There is a big difference between folk tales and myths and how they came around. Folk tales are stories told for entertainment and myths express beliefs held by a culture to be truth. “It’s a myth” is when someone pertains to telling a story or symbolizing to relate to the truth of the unknown of the existence of the world or a higher power. • Why do myths from different cultures around the world address such similar or universal ? Think about how myths explain the unknown and the tribulations of...
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...Statement II. Religion and History A. Definition Heaven and Hell B. Heaven and Hell in many religions. III. Heaven, Hell, and Culture Influence A. Cultures around the world B. C. IV. Conclusion Heaven and Hell, the belief in the existence of both realms has influenced human society throughout history and most likely before recorded history. “Many people follow a religion because it promises them happiness in life or in some kind of life after death, or they believe it will save them from eternal damnation. The prospect of an afterlife also offers hope to those who suffer in this life.” (World Book, 2010). After life is a thought process that helps eleminate the fear of nothingness that often accompanies the thought of death. This life is often seen as a precursor to eternity. Many view this life as a test. The score determines where the after life will be spent, Heaven or Hell. Religion and the concept of an afterlife has affected and been affected by both culture and history. The belief in Heaven and Hell has been held and is still held today by various cultures and religious sects. Therefore, the definition and name of the afterlife are influenced by the respective culture or religious affiliation it belongs too. The religious definition of Heaven as given by the Encarta dictionary is “perfect dwelling place after death: a place or condition of supreme happiness and peace where good people are believed to go after death.” (Encarta...
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...Culture and Religion: An in Depth Analysis Culture and Religion: An in Depth Analysis “Religion is one element of a culture, a transcendent element of it." Francis Arinze The Influence of Religion One of the most pervasive influences in how people in various cultures and sub-cultures develop identity and purpose is through their faith and religion. One’s religious traditions - like family, tribe, or nation - anchors them to the world. Religious traditions provide structure, discipline, and social participation in a community (Samovar, Porter, McDaniel & Roy, 2013). Religion, also sanctions a wide range of human conduct by providing notions of right and wrong, setting precedents for accepting behavior, and transforming the burden of decision making from individuals to the supernatural power (Samovar et al., 2013). As such, religion responds to the basic human need to understand the purpose of life. This paper will examine five major religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism along with each of their core values and assumptions. It will examine the impact religion plays in cultures as well as the overall impact religion has on globalization in the 21st century. Through a personal reflection on religious diversity in the workplace along with an overview of the Society of Human Resources best practices to handle such diversity, it will provide recommendations on how to develop a cohesive culture that values diversity and aligns the tenets...
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...Rites of Passage Danielle Gialluca ANT 101 Elizabeth Spott November 17, 2014 There are milestones, and rites of passage all over the world, in all different cultures and societies. Some of them are non-religious centered, like a child’s first birthday. While others are more intricate and not as widely celebrated, such as female circumcision, which is more of a religious, and cultural practice. In areas in Africa, one tribe may practice one specific rite of passage, while the neighboring tribe may have something completely different. The fact that there are rites of passage all over the world is a uniting factor in communities far and wide. In this paper, the Jewish Bar Mitzvah is celebration of the passing from a child to young adulthood, while in Toraja community, the people have specific stages to go through after someone draws their final breath, while both are very important rites in their respective communities, both based on religion. The Jewish religion has several different rites of passage, as do most religions. The Jewish Religion is one that has been practiced since before Jesus Christ. Most people hear that someone is Jewish and they immediately think of Hanukah, and the menorah. But there is much more to this ancient, yet still practiced religion. It is a religion that is practiced throughout the globe, with several different types depending on the internal beliefs on specific things, but one thing that is common is their rites of passage, different...
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...speaks of how much of the Sioux culture, both religious and practical, attribute great importance to the concept and universality of “the circle.” This is both a cultural and religious worldview of many primary indigenous peoples, who observe the ongoing theme that much of life and our physical world is circular in both appearance and ideology. Everything from the earth, planets, and stars, are physically in essence, a circle. Likewise, nature both conceptually and physically adheres to this principle, from the revolving of the seasons, to the life cycle of birth to death. ( ) In this paper, I will look at the circle and cyclic importance in relation to most Primal peoples understanding and perception of reality. I will then contrast this with modern western cultural and religious ideas, of linear time, space and identity. Lastly, I will compare Black Elk’s ideas with that found in Contemporary Christian views of nature and creation. For the Primal or Indigenous people, religion and culture, the concept of the world, universe and nature, is based on the image of the circle. People and life correspond to two interrelated circles and cyclic events. The first is the great circle of life and the second is regarded as the “Annual circle. “( ) The big circle of life represents man’s concept from birth to death. In the great Circle of life, there are four major events: birth, coming of age, marriage and death. Birth and death, were certain in everyone’s...
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...Although all people die, everyone's dying process is unique. Many people think of dying as merely a physical process, but dying is an experience of the whole person and is influenced by a combination of physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors. There are as many ways to die as there are to live, so in order to better understand how people who are dying experience the process, researchers and clinicians have developed different models or theories that attempt to account for how people cope with dying. THEORIES/MODELS OF DYING Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's Stage Theory of Dying The general public is most likely to be familiar with Kubler-Ross's theory of dying. In 1969, she published a book titled On Death and Dying, which was based on interviews collected from 200 dying patients. In the book, Kubler-Ross discerned five stages that dying people experience. The five stages, which reflect different reactions to dying, are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Denial is the "No, not me!" stage where the person is in shock or denial and cannot believe that they are going to die. Denial is self-protective and gives the person time to adjust psychologically to the news that he or she is going to die. Anger is the "Why me?" stage and may involve, in addition to anger, resentment, rage, and envy at God, doctors, nurses, family members, or anyone who is not dying. Bargaining is the "Yes me, but. . ." stage and often involves bargaining with God...
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...the meaning was extended to individuals who “by their death witnessed their belief in their respective faiths”. Being a martyr has many different meanings and does not always mean killing yourself in the name of god but rather it is a peaceful journey the individual takes by himself. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all have their own versions of martyrs and martyrdom. These three religions often share many similar characteristics and they do have similar ideas of martyrdom but they also do have stout differences. This paper will ponder what martyrdom means to each religion and the differences between martyrs among the Abrahamic religions. Out of the three Abrahamic religions, martyrs are least prominent amongst the Jews. In the Jewish religion a martyr is associated with “Kiddush Hashem”. As said by Huseyin Cicek “Everyone who lives according to Kiddush Hashem is witnessing, and is a witness of, the one and true God. Every religious Jew has to live according to Kiddush Hashem, if he or she seeks salvation, because life is a gift from God. The only way of honoring God is Kiddush Hashem”. Cicek states that every religious Jew has to live according to the Kiddush Hashem, if this is so then every Jew that practices their religion is a Martyr. According to Rabbinic Judaism voluntary death is not permitted but fighting the enemies of Judaism is permitted. Rabbinic Judaism allows Jews to fight for their religion in a war but it does not allow suicide in the name of...
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...Death Rituals and Expectations The Navajo people have a belief that the spirit of their dead would come back to the living if they were not properly buried. The death rituals and expectations for the Navajo Native Americans is a culture that is very sensitive about their dead. The Native Americans needed their dead to be buried rather quickly to make sure that their dead would not come back. The Navajo Native Americans back in the day would clean the dead body and then cover it with a coverlet. They would then put the dead on a horse and head north as far as they could go. The family would find a burial place for their dead and kill the horse so that the dead would have a new horse in the next life. Burial customs require that everything is in order and that all the rituals are followed. One of the rituals is that is a person dies in their home that their home will have to be burned with the body. The surviving family would have to be there at the burning so that they will also be purified along with the deceased (Navajo Death Rituals, 2016)....
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...abstract word that can be real or not. When using it in textbook then it should be understood figuratively. It’s as stated on www.thefreedictionary.com, myth is defined as a fictitious but well known story. The word myth is used in the studious context by acknowledging what is fake or real. The word myth is used popularly through fantasies told throughout today’s culture. Either were reading a book with magical creatures or watching a science fiction movie. Some mystical stories which are: Santa Claus, the Easter bunny, Zeus, Merlin and the tooth fairy. These myths were made to decrease reality for adolescent. For example, telling the story of Santa Claus to children. It makes them excited and some behave more or less during the holidays. To me, myths are like historic events that are not true and much more interesting than others. For me a myth is an abstract word that can be real or not. When using it in textbook then it should be understood figuratively. One of the most commonly used myths that many different cultures have in common is the creation myth. When examining creation stories and creation myths across cultures, there are several obvious similarities and differences that exist. While these creation myths are important to observe and offer ideas about, it seems that the most vital task is not in analyzing the smaller differences or common elements, but to look at the ways in which the larger concepts such as gender, role of human beings, and more concrete ideas about...
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...stories that are told from generation to generation. Depending on our culture, religion, beliefs and so on would determine the moral meaning behind the story. Some myths are legends. For example,” the cross of Jesus” is determined to be a legend and a myth. Depending on how the story is interpreted by the person listening to it. Myth is used to relate and have a reason for things that we do, as a society we need a logical meaning for the purpose for things we need and believe, with this we turn to myths. 2). Why do myths from different cultures around the world address such similar or universal themes? Think about how myths explain the unknown and the tribulations of mankind. Stemming from different countries from across the globe there are different culture values that has meaning to our behavior. Generation to generation learn from one another that is how our brains developed intellectually. We will be able to ask certain questions about myths. Then we will be able to answer that same question with our own mythological understanding. When we study different cultures and their myths, we learn their culture, their beliefs, their way of life which subsequently broaden our mindset to a pleatherer of views on the same subject. 3). What is the relationship between belief, knowledge, mythology, and religion? Where do mythology and religion intersect? Where do they diverge? Think about the function of myth and religion in helping human beings cope with change,...
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...Foundations of Mythology Evee Perry HUM 105 August 4th, 2014 Meggie Fitz-Randolph Foundations of Mythology Introduction Mythology has been used in popular literature, popular television, and throughout many different cultures worldwide. Each time questions are answered understanding is gained. This essay will strive to answer some important, though provoking questions. With each question answered the goal is more knowledge and understanding of the topic and more understanding of thyself. By answering these questions the foundations of mythology can be better understood. Basics of Myth First, let’s consider how the word myth is used popularly. In popular literature, popular television, and throughout human interactions the word myth is uses to address or categorize what is really and what is not real. Throughout society myths are used in stories and legends told. Overtime these stories become part of everyday life. This embedment into everyday lives happens through watching science fiction movies, reading fiction books, and other types of literature whether verbal, text, or movies that are about mystical characters. Some more popular legendary and traditional stories told throughout time include that of St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, the Easter bunny, the tooth fairy, and even the stork. These type of myths were created for young children but there are some that are geared towards adults. According to Leonard (2004), "Official myths like the Illiad and Odyssey...
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...ideology spuriously throughout the novel. Thus, the setting of A Prayer for Owen Meany has a profound effect upon the characters and their actions as it affects and is affected by personal development and beliefs, symbolism, and various religion themes that are present. The setting (time, place, culture) affects the character development of various individuals presented throughout A Prayer...
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...Hinduism Esteban Fuentes HUM/130 July 20, 2014 Eric Hammen Hinduism The Hindu religion has more than a billion followers and is the world’s oldest extant religion. It is the third most practiced religion in the world and is a mixture of philosophical, religious, and cultural ideas. The Hindu religion originated in India and is unlike any other religion. There is no one God that is worshipped so it lacks a unified system of beliefs (Shukla, 2014). Hindus believe that an individual’s action or intent creates their own destiny. This is called karma which is defined as the law of cause and effect. The Hindu religion is also one that believes in reincarnation after death which means a soul begins life in a new body. To understand Hinduism as a religion, here are a few basic facts to give you a better understanding of the Hindu way of life. Hindus believe that the world passes through many endless cycles of preservation, dissolution, and various forms of creation. Hindus believe that a higher power or divine beings exist and that personal devotionals form a communion. The purpose of life is to reach a level of liberation from the cycle of reincarnation. Hinduism practices the worship of nature. The Indus River was a significant source of life for the inhabitants that lived nearby in India. The practice of Hinduism had deep cultural ties to the river because the Hindus worshipped the river god in order to have fertile grounds for growing the necessary crops to feed their...
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...ancient religions and four resemblance characteristics, which I compared to my own belief system. The paper ends with a summary of how ancient religions still connect to today’s modern beliefs. Concept of Ultimate Reality The practices of Egyptian religion were efforts to provide for the gods and gain their favor. These gods included the royal patron Horus, the sun god Ra and the mother goddess Isis. According to Nigosian (2008), “The worship of one god (monotheism) took place during the reign of Pharaoh Amen-hotep.” They concept of ultimate reality was that dead components passed into a dark bleak realm that represented the opposite of life. Pharaoh when he was deceased was believed to ascend to the sky and dwell among the stars. Mesopotamian religion referred to the religious beliefs and practices of Assyrian, Babylonian and Chaldean people living in Mesopotamia. There was one supreme god or absolute lord of the city.(Nigosian 2008, p.45) Their concept of ultimate reality was known as the great below. When comparing these tw0 religions with my own belief system, I recognize the similarities. My concept of ultimate reality is that I believe in one God, and I believe that the deceased go to dwell in either Heaven (above the earth) of hell (beneath the earth). Survival after Death According to Mystakidou, Tsilka, Parpa, Katsouda and Vlahos (2004-2005), “Death has many meanings and they change with culture and society.” The Egyptians believed that after death, everyone...
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