Marjorie Benton

American Ideal paradigm

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Explain in 2 pages what a believer in the American Ideal paradigm and a believer in the paradigm of a Sacred Bloodline might do in the following situation:

Terrorists are holding thirty hostages from your country, and they are demanding that you turn over a woman who is a prisoner at a military base where you are the highest ranking officer. The terrorists hate the woman and wish to behead her because she has betrayed them by revealing some of their most important secrets. You arrested the woman because you are certain she has participated in some acts of terror, and she has revealed the secrets because you’ve promised to give her a fair trial and a reduced prison sentence in exchange for her cooperation. One other big factor in her cooperation is that she has two young children and wants to keep them safe. The military base is not in your home country, and you have been given complete authority to decide what to do.

Explain in 2 page what believers in the Buddhist and Christian paradigms, might say about the following situation.

A very handsome young man with a quick wit and charming manner has been carrying on relationships with two women who live far enough apart not to run into each other, so he has been able to get away with lying to each of them for years. Both of the women are kind and affectionate toward him, and because he did not have a very loving mother, he craves their attention. One of the women, Giselle, is very attractive physically and excites him. The other, Olivia, makes his favorite dishes and makes him feel calm and safe, although he is not particularly attracted to her physically. However, lately he has been feeling a great deal of stress and cannot locate the cause. He has begun to have trouble sleeping at night and keeps dreaming that an enemy he can’t see is chasing him, and lately he has started to drink somewhat heavily which neither of the women approves of, so he has begun to have arguments with each of them.

Comment on the following story from the paradigms of the Goddess Theory and Traditional Shinto: 3 pages

Demeter and Persephone

Zeus, King of all the Gods, had three sisters: Hera, Queen of the Gods, was also his wife and the Goddess of Marriage; Hestia was the Goddess of Home and Hearth and Demeter was Goddess of the Harvest, responsible for the crops and for feeding the people.
Demeter was loved by all humans for her gift of soil and gentle, mild weather to grow their crops. They worshipped her for her caring and kindness. She was very much a ‘hands on’ and ‘happy to help’ sort of Goddess. Persephone was Demeter’s only child. Like her mother, she was kind and caring, with a happy nature and the most dazzling smile. She was the sort of person who spread light and happiness wherever she went and so, naturally, she was loved by everyone but most especially by her mother.

Hades, mighty ruler of the Underworld, had spied her on one of his trips to the world above. He was dazzled by her beauty, her elegance and her charm. He decided that he must have her as his wife. Knowing that Demeter would never agree to her daughter living with him in his gloomy world of the dead, he decided to visit his brother, Zeus, to discuss the matter. Surprisingly, the great god Zeus agreed to Hades’ plan, to abduct the young woman and take her to his realm. He rode his chariot to the upper world and kidnapped her. At first, Persephone cried and cried, until she had no more tears left to weep. She refused all offers of food, for she had heard the legend that those who eat in the Underworld can never return. So she determined not to let a morsel of food pass her lips.

In revenge on Zeus, Demeter withdrew all of her fertility power from the earth, so the earth turned dry and barren, and people began to die. Finally, Zeus agreed to allow Persephone to come back to the living world. But Hades made Persephone feel sorry for him because of his loneliness in the underworld. Before Hermes could come and get her, Hades held a pomegranate in his hand and said, “Persephone, my love, I am so worried that you will fade away if you do not eat. Look at this sweet fruit, taste just a little for pities’ sake.” Looking deep into his eyes, the girl carefully reached out her hand and took the luscious fruit to her lips. Deliberately, she swallowed a few seeds, just six.

That is why Persephone can only come back to the living world six months out of the year and the rest of the time she keeps Hades company in the underworld for the other six months.

 

In each part, you have to answer the required paradigm based on each person. For example, in part two: the Buddhist and Christian paradigm has to apply to each character (3 in this scenario). Please use the provided explanation file to answer (not an outside source since it is not required).

Requirements: minimum 5 pages

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Based on our case study, as a true believer in the sacred bloodline, I believe that the kidnapped Americans are equal to God, who is sacred. That is because, first, they are God’s children, and second, they have not sinned. Therefore, I would do whatever it takes to rescue them with my power. That involves fighting the terrorists to rescue the innocent Americans because I believe God would be on my side and make me win the war. Those in war with sacred bloodlines, such as the terrorists, are culturally low, meaning that God is not on their side because they do not have sacred blood. Therefore, fighting them would mean that I am doing what God would want me to do to save my fellow sacred bloodlines. Also, it means that God is not happy with the terrorist, and he is not on their side, so they would lose it all.

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Religion’s moral code

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moral rules contained in your religions moral code

You try to live strictly by the moral rules contained in your religion’s moral code. The two most important rules are “Be merciful” (don’t give people what they deserve) and “Be just” (give people exactly what they deserve). Now suppose a man is arrested for stealing food from your house, and the police leave it up to you whether he should be prosecuted for his crime or set free. Should you be merciful and set him free, or be just and make sure he is appropriately punished? How do you resolve this conflict of rules? Can your moral code resolve it? To what moral principles or theories do you appeal? Needs to be answered using course textbook, doing ethics Inquisitive by Lewis Vaughn

Requirements: 350 words -400 words

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In my view, my moral reasoning for being just would be inclined to teach the man that stealing is not a solution when they cannot afford what they desire. However, I would take the time to understand the man’s intent for stealing and determine if he was remorseful or did it as a habit. Hence, I would resolve the conflict by applying the philosophy of moral absolutism, which emphasize that deeds have inherent values of either right or wrong despite the motivating aspect behind them (Vaughn, 2018). For instance, although the man’s motivation was to get food to feed his starving family, I would still consider the stealing act immoral. I believe the man could have taken a morally sound decision, such as requesting assistance. Otherwise, failing to take an act of justice would likely increase a repeat pattern of stealing.

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Divorce

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Research this topic both in your textbook and in at least three additional sources.

Write a scholarly article in APA format containing 300

Assignment Point Value Total
Thoroughly identify 100 points each 100 points
Failure to provide scholarly research -20 points -20 points
Errors in Spelling/Grammar -10 points -10 points
Late assignment -5 points per day -10 points per day
Failure to post word count -10 points -10 points
Failure to write a minimum of 300 words -10 points -10 points

Requirements: 300 words

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The micro-factors relate to my other family members and the extended family as they can negatively influence the stability of their marriage in one way or another, leading to a divorce. For instance, I have witnessed the influence of the shift of family dependence on the breadwinner from the husband to wife in my extended family member’s divorce. Even though this was not the main factor that contributed to the divorce, it was one of the aspects that influenced it. When the women are economically empowered compared to their male counterparts, the male counterparts may feel threatened, hence instability in marriage (Yean-Ju, 2022). This usually happens when the women feel like ‘superpowers’ instead of being the supportive partners in the marriage.

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Evangelistic method

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cross-cultural evangelism, describe an evangelistic method or technique that you believe to be useful when reaching out to persons from a culture different than your own. Cite in current APA format a cross cultural evangelism strategy or mission statement from at least 1 evangelistic organization that you at agree or partially agree with.

Requirements: 400 words

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An evangelist to be successful in this type of ministry, one must commit to certain things, including prayer. Without prayer, it can be challenging to succeed in this type of evangelism. Also, the evangelist must be a living testimony because sometimes a ministry opportunity is just as close as the grocery store attendant. One must demonstrate Christian ways before preaching to others about Christ. In addition, one must be aware of other people’s needs. In Matthew 14:13 – 21, Jesus fed five thousand men with five loaves and two fish, and they followed him (King James Bible, 2019). Therefore, to be a successful cross-cultural evangelist, who uses open-air preaching, one must meet the needs of others, not only by feeding them with food but by preaching to them about their needs. These techniques work well and can win the lost ones. However, an open-air sermon can be challenging,
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The Politics of Race

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Cornell Notes are designed to help you succeed in this course. All four sections of the Cornell Notes must be completed correctly in order to receive credit. If any aspect of the Cornell Notes is not completed correctly, no credit will be given for
the entire Cornell Notes assignment. If Cornell Notes are complete, you will be assessed on the quality of your written responses. Please review the video on how to create Cornell Notes. I have also included a Cornell Notes template so that you will have a clear understanding of what is expected, particularly in terms of required formatting. At the top of the Cornell Notes you must include: your name, the Cornell Notes number, the chapter title and page number of the assigned
reading as required and as demonstrated in the Cornell Notes template in the “Getting Started” section of Canvas. There must be a space between each line linking the “Main Idea” with the “Notes” – points will be deducted if the required
format is ignored. You must link a Main Idea within the same row space(s) of a corresponding Main Note, and provide a row space between each row of a Main Idea and linked Main Note. Be sure to follow the video and template guidelines
for all Cornell Notes. Ability to examine intersectional oppressions simultaneously (race/ethnicity, gender, class, etc.)
Ability to relate formal instruction in Sociology to practical arenas of endeavor, e.g., career, activism, entrepreneurial, and others.

To be clear, you must use the instructions in the video link as a guide, however, you must also include the following instructions for Cornell Notes. In the summary 1) an analysis of what is being summarized and 2) your own ideas about the points made in the summary. Please see the Cornell Notes template for clarity regarding formatting. Credit will not be given for Cornell Notes that are not TYPED and submitted in PDF format! Cornell Notes that require downloading in order to review, will earn zero points

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErSjc1PEGKE

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The concept of objectivity in the journalism industry should be interrogated to determine whether it is a myth. The rules of being secretive about one’s identity are a weapon to silence sexuality within the heteronormative newsroom culture. The culture of homonormative journalism is pervasive within this industry. Black LGBT journalists are expected to adjust their identity toward employment. Otherwise, being explicit about one’s self-identity is perceived as offensive and destabilizes job security. The marginalized gay and lesbian journalists are thus discouraged from bringing perspectives about their identity to the newsroom. The journalism entities comprise mainly white men, while a low membership is recorded of people of color and LGBT. Strategies to address discrimination based on race and sexuality are scrutinized. Minimal opportunities are created to include employment and networking of LGBT journalists. Interventions are made by leadership in journalism to improve the diversity of the workforce. However, other stations address the issue by avoiding topics related to the LGBT agenda. The best solution is to educate the newsroom personnel about LGBT diversity and discrimination. This strategy effectively eliminates discrimination and prejudice against marginalized LGBT journalists. Despite these efforts, there are no transgender or transexual journalists at the significant new network entities and affiliates.

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Changes and Adaptations in Buddhism and their Impacts

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Although Buddhism is able to change, adapt, and be adopted by other cultures and lifestyles, with all these changes, do you think that the original meaning of Buddhism taught by the Buddha himself can be lost or even die? Does the original meaning even matter if it loses its relevance?

The essay should be approximately 1000 words and include the following:

1. Use at least 1-2 source from our assigned readings for class; (I attached pdf files at to bottom for this source(reading assigned))

2. Use at least 1-2 peer reviewed source found outside our course readings; (it should not be from internet or Wikipedia, it would be better from an actual book or from a trustable source from internet)

3. Use at least 1-2 concepts found and cited from the course lectures; (course lectures are the YouTube link that I attached at the bottom).

4. Use Chicago Manual of Style with footnotes and a bibliography for citations.

Course Lectures for #3:follow these links :

Japanese Buddhism Video Lecture pt 2 – YouTube

Tibetan Buddhism pt 1 – YouTube

Tibetan Buddhism pt 2 – YouTube

Southeast Asian Buddhism (Theravada) – YouTube

and/or also

Tibetan Buddhism.pptx – Google Slides

Japanese Buddhism.pptx – Google Slides

SouteastAsianBuddhism.pptx – Google Slides

Requirements: 1000 words

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The artwork demonstrates how new ideas had an impact on Buddhism itself. This shows how exposure to outside influences and new ideas may significantly impact religion and potentially lead to the loss of its core principles. In addition, Buddhism’s initial significance would endure even if it became irrelevant. This would make it easier to comprehend why new concepts were introduced into this religion. It will provide new concepts if Buddhism upholds its basic ideals and beliefs. The ideal morality will be upheld by followers, allowing new ideas to continue according to their rules. Sue states, “There is considerable evidence that conscious efforts were made to ensure accuracy in such preservation and that accuracy continued to be a factor when teachings began to be written down.”[1]

[1] Sue and Hamilton-Blyth. Early Buddhism: A new approach: The I of the beholder. Routledge, 2013.

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Feminist Polygynous

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Western observers looking at Islamic societies tend to perceive the presence of polygyny as indicative of the low status of women. Recognizing that such a view is, often, an outsider’s/etic perspective, it raises the question how women in polygynous marriages feel about it and their status as women from an insider’s/emic perspective. Research this issue to find out how Muslim women in polygynous marriages feel about this system. Do they think that it is inherently oppressive to women, or is that opinion a Western conceit (ethnocentric)? Are feminists in the Muslim world focusing on polygyny as a target for reform?

Be very cautious about the sources you use for this assignment. Do they actually interview women in these marriages? Critically evaluate them to understand potential biases and discuss this in your paper. Avoid sources that are actually reporting on cheating and bigamy. Of course, include your sources in a Works Cited and use in-text citations when quoting and paraphrasing. Your choice of sources will be a major factor in the grading of this paper. If you choose a questionable source, be sure to defend your choice.

Remember to look at this issue anthropologically, which may be contrary to personal beliefs.

Type your answers into a word processing file, they should be at least 2-3 full pages.

Relevant Course Objective: Describe examples of cultural universals.

Formatting instructions: All assignments need to follow MLA formatting. This includes the name and title block (See instructions for how to format your first page here (Links to an external site.)). Use MLA in-text citations (Links to an external site.) and Works Cited (Links to an external site.) (if needed). Other formatting instructions about spacing, margins, etc. are in the syllabus.

Requirements: 2-3 pages

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Polygamy has been the focus of many feminist discussions over the years. Most feminists see polygyny as an insult to women and a tool used to enhance the oppression and suffering of women. However, polygamy, as evidenced in the Islamic culture and religion, is ingrained in the Quran, and this is the main argument used to legitimize it. Therefore, most feminists view polygamy as a legalized form of abuse that has blindfolded many Muslim women into accepting the suffering and oppression that comes with it. As Baker postulates, women in polygamous marriages are gagged by the interpretation of Islamic teachings, which mandates them to be subject to the man and may accommodate co-wives (4).

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Identification of Religious Organization

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Assignment 1: Observation Proposal (450-word minimum, not including reference list)

Your Observation Proposal (Assignment 1) is the preparatory work for your Observation Report (Assignment 2). You can structure it in either essay form or list form. Either way, please use complete sentences.

Background: In this course, you will be conducting an Observation of a religious service(s) or other event sponsored by a religious/spiritual/atheist group of your choice. The purpose of the observation is to experience and analyze a religious event or service of a religion, congregation, or community that you have not experienced before.

Many religious groups are now livestreaming their services/events, and such services/events would be perfect to propose for your observation.

Most such programs are open to all, and thus you do not need to seek permission to observe. However, if you wish you attend an online meeting or program that involves or presumes individual participation (such as a religious chatroom, meet-up, or online interactive webinar), then you will need to have the organization’s permission to participate. If you aren’t sure whether you need permission, please email me, and I’ll be happy to help you.

In light of the on-going pandemic, I expect that most students will do an online Observation this term. Even if a religious group is meeting in person, it may be facing attendance limits due to state guidelines, and if that is the case, it may be disrespectful to go in person at this time (as you would be taking a spot away from a regular attendee). If you would prefer to do an in-person observation and you think it is feasible to do so, please contact me at the beginning of the course and we can discuss it.

Please include the following in your Proposal:

  1. Identify the specific religious (or atheist) organization you plan to study. You need to choose a religious (or atheist) group that has a substantial internet presence and is conducting live online programs. Alternatively, you can choose an organization that has provided substantial programs on YouTube.

Include: the name/location of the organization, the website of the organization, the names of the primary leaders of the organization and their roles.

  1. Provide 2-3 links to services/programs provided on video by the organization. (Total video time should be about 2 hours.) If you plan to watch Livestream programs, please provide links to the announcements/descriptions. Your total planned observation time should be about 2 hours.

Requirements: 450 words or more

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Zarzour serves as the organization’s President and cofounder of its education forum (ISNA, n.d.). Magda Elkadi Saleh, is ISNA Vice President. She is tasked with overseeing strategic planning, marketing, and fundraising at the organization (ISNA, n.d.).

Like most religious organizations, ISNA has a wide internet presence. ISNA operates a website (https://isna.net/#). The organization uses the internet and other forms of digital technology to facilitate interactions and communication between Muslims themselves and between Muslims and members of other religions. In line with this, my observation will predominantly focus on identifying the leaders of this group, the values, beliefs, and practices held and promoted by the organization, and perceptions of what an ethical and religious life is. To do this, I will observe the various events, services, conferences, and programs operated by the organization and available on the internet.

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Islamic Medical Association

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Assignment 1: Observation Proposal (450-word minimum, not including reference list)

Your Observation Proposal (Assignment 1) is the preparatory work for your Observation Report (Assignment 2). You can structure it in either essay form or list form. Either way, please use complete sentences.

Background: In this course, you will be conducting an Observation of a religious service(s) or other event sponsored by a religious/spiritual/atheist group of your choice. The purpose of the observation is to experience and analyze a religious event or service of a religion, congregation, or community that you have not experienced before.

Many religious groups are now livestreaming their services/events, and such services/events would be perfect to propose for your observation.

Most such programs are open to all, and thus you do not need to seek permission to observe. However, if you wish you attend an online meeting or program that involves or presumes individual participation (such as a religious chatroom, meet-up, or online interactive webinar), then you will need to have the organization’s permission to participate. If you aren’t sure whether you need permission, please email me, and I’ll be happy to help you.

In light of the on-going pandemic, I expect that most students will do an online Observation this term. Even if a religious group is meeting in person, it may be facing attendance limits due to state guidelines, and if that is the case, it may be disrespectful to go in person at this time (as you would be taking a spot away from a regular attendee). If you would prefer to do an in-person observation and you think it is feasible to do so, please contact me at the beginning of the course and we can discuss it.

Please include the following in your Proposal:

  1. Identify the specific religious (or atheist) organization you plan to study. You need to choose a religious (or atheist) group that has a substantial internet presence and is conducting live online programs. Alternatively, you can choose an organization that has provided substantial programs on YouTube.

Include: the name/location of the organization, the website of the organization, the names of the primary leaders of the organization and their roles.

  1. Provide 2-3 links to services/programs provided on video by the organization. (Total video time should be about 2 hours.) If you plan to watch Livestream programs, please provide links to the announcements/descriptions. Your total planned observation time should be about 2 hours.

Requirements: 450 words or more

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Zarzour serves as the organization’s President and cofounder of its education forum (ISNA, n.d.). Magda Elkadi Saleh, is ISNA Vice President. She is tasked with overseeing strategic planning, marketing, and fundraising at the organization (ISNA, n.d.).

Like most religious organizations, ISNA has a wide internet presence. ISNA operates a website (https://isna.net/#). The organization uses the internet and other forms of digital technology to facilitate interactions and communication between Muslims themselves and between Muslims and members of other religions. In line with this, my observation will predominantly focus on identifying the leaders of this group, the values, beliefs, and practices held and promoted by the organization, and perceptions of what an ethical and religious life is. To do this, I will observe the various events, services, conferences, and programs operated by the organization and available on the internet.

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Islamic Medical Association

Marjorie Benton

Buddhist teachings and Islamic belief

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The comparisment of Christianity, Buddhism and Islam
Choose Topic: English
Number of Pages: 2

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

The Holy Qur’an, excerpt from “The Holy Qur’an” translated by M.H. Shakir at CMU.
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/project/cmt/resources/Quran/

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which states that Allah is the Beneficent, Originator, and Maker of all the angels. In contrast to the Supreme Being beliefs, the Buddhism text acknowledges supreme Enlightenment, whereby the followers should seek inner peace like the Buddha and other disciples who experienced rebirths (Bussagli, Par. 3-4). Generally, achieving this Enlightened, which represents the superior aspect in the believers who have attained it, is the most crucial belief that enhances inner peace and wisdom.

In conclusion, understanding the religious beliefs endorsed in Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam helps an individual understand the driving factors that motivate the believers to adhere to the teachings firmly. This understanding informs the similarities in these religions are evident in the parables and ethical standards the believers should practice to achieve wholeness. Furthermore, the mentioned differences help an individual embrace the uniqueness of the beliefs and respect the believers’ faith.

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