Category: Religion and Theology

Power and status are significant issues in every community that have the potential to promote unity or disunity.  Your Signature Assignment represents a case study to allow students to demonstrate honed reading and interpretation skills, and examine the use of power and status within a particular context. 
For this assignment we are using the following definitions.
Worth: value in God’s eyes.
Status: value in relation to social position.
Relationship: how we interact with one another given worth and status.
Instructions
As a way to become aware of how prevalent issues of status are in scripture use the Worth and Status worksheet to identify a sampling of areas in which status is highlighted in the New Testament. Articulate what the underlying story, or principle, is that shapes how these passages view status, worth and relationships.

The initial post must be at least 270 words!!!!, the 3 reply posts must be as accurate as possible 
Articles
Bhandar. (2017). New NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh battles racism in Canadian politics with love. The Conversation. https://search.proquest.com/wire-feeds/jagmeet-singh-battles-racism-canadian-politics/docview/1944359267/se-2?accountid=142373
Singh, A. K. (2000). The universal ideal of Sikhism. Global Dialogue. Nicosia, 2(1), 99-108. https://search.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/universal-ideal-sikhism/docview/211509026/se-2?accountid=142373
Zabeen, K. (2020). Disruptive garb: Gender production and millennial Sikh fashion enterprises in Canada. Religions, 11(4), 160. https://search.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/disruptive-garb-gender-production-millennial-sikh/docview/2385989788/se-2?accountid=142373
Video
Gill, R. S. (2016, November 15). The oneness of God and the diversity of religions: A Sikh perspective [Video]. California Lutheran University. https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/phillips_lectures/15/
Using the readings and video, answer the following:
How are the moral and religious attitudes of Sikhism evident in the conduct of Jagmeet Singh as he contends with harassment? Furthermore, how does the “online values-based fashion” of “Sikh chic” contend with norms within the Sikh community?
SIKHISM
– RELIGION AND SOCIETY  |  SPIRITUAL REALITY IN SOCIO-POLITICAL CONTEXT
It
is evident that we live in an economico-politically driven type of
society, – especially when it comes to the Western world, and especially when
it comes to the NorthAmerican segment of the Western world. Obviously – or, maybe, not so obviously? – the real power, the economical/corporate
power, gets to select, structure, establish its instruments of action in the
social milieu: the structures of political power. This type of ‘social recipe’ moves our human reality, quite obviously, farther
and farther from what used to be, – from what it, actually, must be
– its actual center: spirituality. This ‘divorce’ from the spiritual center of Life, – conveniently presented as a
form/symptom of progress – has many consequences, at many levels.
Trouble is, once we step into this matrix of ‘progress’ and allow ourselves to
be mesmerized and seduced by it, big majority of these consequences become
invisible: our senses meant to perceive them get atrophied and the matrix
becomes the actual, perfect reality.
One of the regrettable consequences of this phenomenon – much more damaging
than it seems – is the inverting, the subversion, the overthrowing of the actual,
natural scale of human values in favour of a strategically/politically
created, artificial one, meant to re-direct the real human
sense of value: meant to turn the free human sense of value into
a directed one. We become characters in a script that is not written by us – not even with us being
aware. In this context/script, the political values seem essential and the spiritual
values seem peripheral. Our sense of ‘central’, ‘essential’ is being pushed
from the spiritual horizon towards the political reality: “ ‘It is 6.oo o’clock
in the afternoon and this is what we want you to think’ – CNN”. Once the spiritual center lost, the human being can be fed anything – any image
of reality, any sense of truth, any pattern of thinking etc: this is how the
matrix exists.
In
this situation, one of the most natural phenomena – and most evident, in many
aspects – immediately noticeable in the human society is a clash between the
spiritual values and the political ones: a clash between a spiritual
sense of reality and a politically-driven strategy of manipulating
our sense of reality.
VERY
IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND: This phenomenon is being ‘interfaced’ by the smoky
image and idea of a clash between religions: the sense of tension, the
sense of clash is being deviated from its real context – spiritual ÷ political
– towards a scenario that serves well the political agenda, – the pretended
clash between religions. Of course, this has a deeper effect: the instillation of the idea that religion,
in its biasness, rigidity and exclusivity, tends to naturally be a conflictual
phenomenon, obsolete, disconnected from the actual reality etc, a
perpetual source of tension and an unbearable burden for the
progressive, contemporary world.
Of course, once we take the pill of clash between religions we become
unable to see the real clash, – the one between spirituality
and politics. 

how does kierkegaard’s social critique in The present age express a moden crisis of meaning? Relating this to the ideas in Sickness unto Death, how does he see this crisis as distinctly existential? Speak to the following topics: 1. reflective age 2. the public 3. inauthentic/authentic self
Class material: Basic writings of existentialism.
Answer should include a direct reference to ideas and examples from our course readings, supported by citations from the texts.

Start by reading through the master’s thesis in religion document to get an overview of the subject. Read through the introduction document afterwards. 
You must write about the results, analysis, discussion and conclusion of the study. Follow the introduction document to see what needs to be written.
The transcriptions of the interviews are included as attached files. Have signed them if they are from the state or a religious organization. 
Please theme the interviews in the output based on the questions and which organization they are from.
Please refer to previous text in the analysis and discussion. Also stated in the introduction document, 
Finally, write an abstract for the entire essay.
Write if you have questions or concerns.

Students will examine one of the biblical images of salvation (adoption, conversion, regeneration, redemption, reconciliation, justification, election, sanctification, or glorification) and define and describe the doctrine with its biblical, historical and theological contours as well as discuss how this image of salvation relates to and addresses the problem of sin. Finally, the student will apply the implications of this doctrine to the Christian life and for the student’s chosen vocation. The essay will be 750-1000 words and the formatting should be compatible with your current degree program.
Refer to the “Course Policies” in the course syllabus for the formatting expectations in this course.
Use the provided Image of Salvation Essay Template as a guide.

Use facts to support answers of positive and negative actions
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I have already completed made an annotated list of sources that must be used:
Abdel Haleem, M. A. S., translator. The Qur’an: English Translation and Parallel Arabic Text. Oxford UP, 2010. Qur’an 2:190
I am using this text from the Qur’an as a primary source that can related to principles within Jihad.
Afsaruddin Asma. “War and peacemaking in the Islamic tradition,” Striving in the Path of God: Jihad and Martyrdom in Islamic Thought, OUP USA, 2013. pp. 115 – 137.
I will use this chapter to learn the principles behind Jihad and the defensive reasons for it.
Ghazi, Mahmood Ahmad. “The Law of War and Concept of Jihad in Islam.” Policy Perspectives 5, no. 1 (2008): pp. 69–86. http://www.jstor.org/stable/42909187.
I will use this article to get a historical perspective and learn the purpose and principles of Jihad.
Leaman, Oliver. “Peace and Violence in Islam: Philosophical Issues.” In Islamic Peace Ethics: Legitimate and Illegitimate Violence in Contemporary Islamic Thought, edited by Heydar Shadi, 1st ed. (2017), pp. 69–82. http://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv941t4z.7.
I will use this article to talk about the principles that relate to Jihad and how they are applied
Levy, Ran A. “The Idea of Jihād and Its Evolution: Ḥasan al-Bannā and the Society of the Muslim Brothers.” Die Welt Des Islams 54, no. 2 (2014): 139–58. http://www.jstor.org/ stable/24268919.
I will use this article to help give me a background and show the evolution of militant Jihadism.
Schweitzer, Yoram, and Aviv Oreg. “Global Jihad: Religious Ideology and Historical Development.” Al-Qaeda’s Odyssey to the Global Jihad. Institute for National Security Studies, 2014. http://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep08937.5.
I will use this article to focus on Jihad and their ideology starting from the 1990s.
Feel free to expand on those sources mentioned above, using more from the author or just more sources in general
The teachers instructions are as follows:
10–12 pages (excluding list of works consulted)
Double-spaced, 1-inch margins (top, bottom, left, and right), Times New Roman, size 12
At least 10 footnotes/citations using Chicago style(Links to an external site)
At least 5 works be consulted, 3 of which should be academic books and/or articles
Should be based on at least 1 primary source
Please attach your bibliography to the end of your paper
some other sources to check out include: 
Asma Afsaruddin’s book titled Striving in the Path of God: Jihad and Martyrdom in Islamic
Ibn Taymiyya
Sunnah

Often in society, what Laws govern may or may not actually address concerns of what is perceived as injustice.
Instructions
Based on the syllabus assigned readings in Job, Amos, and Isaiah- Make an initial post of a minimum of 300 words exploring how these readings suggest what ‘true’ justice might be in the societal contexts. Respond to two other students with a minimum of 150 words that adds to the understanding of the Justice theme based on these readings using the

In this assignment I am asking you to identify a social/ethical issue that is important to you. It can be an issue you are personally passionate about and/or one related to your academic studies (e.g. public health, mass incarceration, hunger and poverty, reproductive rights, lgbtq rights, etc.) and then identify organizations that are addressing the issue and challenges on a local (or regional), national, and international level. The goal is to see the various attempts and strategies that others have actively engaged in an effort address an issue you care about. Each organization can approach the issue differently, which may in fact be required given the focus and size of each. The organizations you choose can be non-profit, non-governmental, religiously affiliated, government affiliated, or private charitable/philanthropic organizations–any type as long as their mission and goal is to address the issue(s) you care about. In total, your response should be approximately 3 pages (double-spaced, 10-12pt font, etc).
Your response should include the following:
1. Discuss the social issue and why you chose it. Why do you feel the issue is important? What are some of the biggest challenges or reasons related to the issue? Is there a particular dimension of the larger issue that you are particularly interested in? For example, if you chose mass incarceration, you may be most interested in mandatory minimums or drug laws. How hopeful are you that the efforts of the organizations you discuss can make a real impact? 
2. For each level (local, national and international) provide a link to the organization and explain why you chose it? What is their strategy and focus for addressing the issue? That is, what is their mission and how do they go about fulfilling this mission? Do their stated goals appear realistic to you? Finally, are there ways for people to become actively involved with and support the organization aside from donations?
3. Finally, please offer a brief reflection on the process of reviewing and selecting the organizations you did. What is something you learned about the social issue and and strategies for addressing them? Have you been actively involved previously in some form of community service? Do you see yourself being involved in the future? Did reviewing these organizations inspire you any way? Please briefly explain. 
Hello the social issue i chose is abortion rights -Abortion rights are crucial for women’s health, autonomy, and reproductive freedom. I chose this issue because access to safe and legal abortion services is fundamental for gender equality and bodily autonomy. Challenges include legal restrictions, stigma, and limited access to services, which disproportionately affect marginalized communities. I am particularly interested in advocacy for reproductive justice and the right to make informed choices about one’s body and future. I am hopeful that organizations’ efforts can protect and expand abortion rights.
As a woman, researching and selecting organizations addressing abortion rights reaffirmed the importance of advocating for reproductive justice and gender equality. It highlighted the critical role that women play in shaping policies and initiatives that affect their reproductive health and rights. Engaging with these organizations not only inspired me to continue supporting abortion rights advocacy but also reinforced my commitment to ensuring that women’s voices are hea

add four more pages about prudence and justice defination by william C. Mattison 3 : moral theology book.  what infuldence does a person rule in this topic.