Religious Archives - Essay Quoll

Do you consider Shinto a “religion”? Why or why not? What about it makes it “religious” or something else, like culture or a philosophy? Furthermore, we have seen other traditions over the course of this semester that did not consider themselves “religions”, like Confucianism, Taoism, or Buddhism in general. Why do you think so many Asian traditions are not comfortable with the term “religion”?

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Assessments

This week we learned about the indigenous religion of Japan, Shinto. Shinto has some unique characteristics that sets it apart from other religious traditions – it is almost exclusively focused on a single area, Japan, and is not missionary or widely practiced outside of Japan. It also is usually not called a “religion” by its […]

Do you have core values? What are they? Have you ever been in a situation or conversation where you felt your core values were threatened? How did you feel? How did you respond? How do you know what you believe is true?

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Assessments

Use these questions to conduct your interview naturally. You do not have to ask each one but choose enough so that you can thoroughly determine the interviewee’s worldview and how it differs from your own. Choose questions from each area.Remember to ask for permission before recording the interview.Type up a transcript of the interview and […]

What are the pros and cons? What are some alternative points of view or approaches that another person might take?

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Assessments

Tar Beach In the Discussion section describe the importance of the article. Explain the social, political, religious or creative issues that the article brings to the forefront. Articles that merely describe an exhibit or opening generally will not contain these issues. Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the author’s point of view. What are the […]

Why does ethnic cleansing continue to happen? What can we do to prevent it? Elaborate.

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Ambrose

If two conflicting groups have different religions, should the conflict be termed “religious” or “ethnic?” Does the distinction matter? Why does ethnic cleansing continue to happen? What can we do to prevent it? Elaborate.

Does pilgrimages and religious journeys seem meaningful to you as an important kind of expression of religious faith? If so, or not so, then why or why not?

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Ambrose

Does pilgrimages and religious journeys seem meaningful to you as an important kind of expression of religious faith? If so, or not so, then why or why not?

Have your ever gone on a journey that had deep meaning to you, whether religious or secular? How and why was it meaningful?

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Ambrose

Have your ever gone on a journey that had deep meaning to you, whether religious or secular? How and why was it meaningful?

Compare and contrast ceremonies performed by African religions to those of Hinduism and Buddhism;determine if you feel it is wise for the Dogon to incorporate new and modern practices into their historic religion; and summarize the role of clothing within African culture.

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Ambrose

Description Now that you are exploring Africa on your next continental adventure for Religious News, you will come across many religious practices. For this news report, your boss has asked you to examine the religious beliefs you witness in Africa by reporting back on the following components: compare and contrast ceremonies performed by African religions […]

So do you think we need religion or faith to be moral? Can we be Good without God?, Is the need for religion a social good?Discuss

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Ambrose

Description There is strong evidence to show that spirituality has existed long before humans existed (Neanderthal rites and burial practices). We, humans, have developed over the course of our own history many ways to seek spirituality and connect to the divine – all through many religions and theologies, faith practices, rituals, and religious and […]

Describe a traumatized population and the historical, social, economic, race or religious aspects of the trauma they are facing as relevant

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Ambrose

Traumatized Population: Write on either one of the following topics (1) Historical violence and trauma against Black women in America (2) Trauma of Black/African American women and their sexual and Reproductive health (3) Black girls and trauma 1. Describe a traumatized population and the historical, social, economic, race or religious aspects of the trauma […]

How might religions benefit from democracy, or conversely, how might they be hindered?Discuss

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Ambrose

How does religion influence democracy? Are democratic values incompatible with religious values? Is democracy an instrument of religious and cultural conversion? How might religions benefit from democracy, or conversely, how might they be hindered? Tip: Discuss with reference or one or more religions.