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Goffman’s Dramaturgical Analysis

Erving Goffman’s Dramaturgical Approach/Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (include his analysis of team work) (Garner & Hancock, pp. 340-349/Lecture Notes)

Please use this book to get some quotes and help explain and relate to the prompt. This book only has a few pages in the chapter. https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/VsN2AwAAQBA…

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Kingdom Life

1. From the lectures and Scripture readings, discuss the image of God and the potential cultural, philosophical, and idolatrous threats to the imago dei. Have you observed these threats in practice?

2. From Chapter 1 of Boundaries in Marriage and the lectures, discuss the “Triangle of Boundaries”: (1) freedom, (2) responsibility, and (3) love. What are the dangers of investing in a poor relationship and not setting proper limits? What are some examples of boundaries?

o Requirements: 250 words for each question.

Reading for question 1: Genesis 1:26–28; 5:3; 9:6–7; Romans 8:29; 1 Corinthians 11:7; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15; James 3:9

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Biblical and Cultural views of Singleness

1. What are the biblical and cultural views of singleness? Do our churches take care of singles? Consider different age groups of singles. What are some premarital questions we should consider? Why do people invest in bad relationships and who suffers the consequences?

2. From Chapter 4 of Boundaries in Marriage, what do the authors mean by “It Takes Two to Make One”? What are some things that a relationship can and cannot provide? Whether married or single, why is it important to know this early in life

250 words for each question

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Religions

In this discussion post you will explain which of the five major religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) you are most excited to learn about and why.

It should be at least 100 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.

Requirements: 100 words

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The Holy Ghost People

No plagiarism no outside sources. Link to video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIa4kutkIM

I want you to watch the attached video about the Holy Rollers of West Virginia. From an etic point of view I want you examine this group of people and how they practice their religion. To do this I want you to explain.
1) How does the video connect with the nine universal characteristics?
2) Identify three of the nine in the video

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Christian Ethics and Health

1. From the lecture, discuss the different forms of birth control. What does Scripture say about abortion (since when was this practiced)? What do Christians think about this ancient practice?

2. From the lectures and readings, discuss how adultery and domestic violence are contrary to the will of God. When is it permissible to divorce and remarry? Are relational difficulties (e.g., constant fighting) a good reason to separate? Why or why not?

Each question should be 250.

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Prejudice and Discrimination

Be Honest. Do you think you have some prejudices? It’s one thing to have them and another to act on them. Where do you think your prejudices, if you have them, originated? Based on your readings, how would you propose getting rid of prejudices that you have? How does having these biases affect you? Have you ever been the target of discrimination–how easily do you think we can change people’s minds? Use research or materials from your readings to support your claims.

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Biblical view of wealth and possessions

1. What is the biblical view of wealth and possessions? Compare and contrast the Old Testament, New Testament, and current prevailing cultural views on money matters. Can it be a blessing when God withholds what he knows will corrupt the human heart? What are we supposed to do with the material blessings God bestows upon us?

2. Discuss the potential dangers of worshipping money, sex, power, youth, and beauty? How can these idols of the heart affect personal relationships, life goals, and even family members around us? How do they affect friendships and marriages?

Each question should be 250 words

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Stereotyping of Islam

Read the textbook PART 2: Islam, chapter 5 (p. 79-92) & chapter 6 (p. 93-102). Type, and upload a one page précis for chapter 5 and a one page précis for chapter 6, each summarizing what you believe to be most important three things you learned in each chapter. Please use APA style. Also, please note, one of the things you must integrate is each of the FIVE PILLARS. Remember to use quotations and page citations.

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The Comparison of Christianity

Question Description: Compare the following 3 excerpts from world religions that were founded in the second half of our course: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. While modern Western Christianity has developed different beliefs and practices, what did this early Christian text have in common with the texts from Buddhist teachings and Islamic belief? Also, what were their greatest differences based on the short excerpts below? In a 1 ½ double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font, paper (using the 3 primary documents you have been given as cited below) explain how these religious texts relate to each other. You must have a thesis statement and footnote citations.

“The Buddha: Basic Teachings,” from: Buddha, the Word. Edited by Nyanatiloka. Electronically
Enhanced Text (C) Copyright 1991, World Library, Inc. http://web.archive.org/web/20000519140345/http://www.humanities.ccny.cuny.edu/history/buddha/buddhawd.htm

“The Gospel of Thomas” excerpt, translated by Stephen Patterson and Marvin Meyer. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/maps/primary/gthomas.html