Observance of Kosher Among the Jews Who Belong to Different Sects of Judaism One of the most famous Jewish religious practices pertains to that of consuming only foods that are “kosher.” The laws of kashrut are part of the 613 laws observed by the Jewish faithful. The significance of the kashrut laws was demonstrated during persecution when the Jews were compelled to eat non-kosher foods like the pork-most Jews preferred death to break the divine law. The “keeping of kosher” among the Jews depends on which sect of Judaism they belong. Many Reform Jews ignore the dietary laws regarding it as an outdated ritual. Orthodox Jews observe the rules ultimately, for they believe that they are sacred and relevant for all ages. Meanwhile, the Conservative Jews obey the laws of kashrut; however, their acts are not as strict as the Orthodox. Some of the foods consumed according to the laws of kashrut include all fruits and vegetables except grape and only clean animals that have cloven hooves and chew cud except for pigs, camels, and rabbits. For the animals to…
Religion and Slavery One of the incidents that relate to the story of Louisa Picquet is a case of a Nigerian woman who had escaped sexual bondage in Italy. The women were 32years and had been enslaved for five years in a Nigerian prostitution ring in the raffish Mediterranean port city, which is located 22kilometres south of Caserta, Italy. Just like thousands of women who work as prostitutes in Italy, she has been living in a nightmare. A significant number of the women had come from outside Italy according to the UN office on drugs and crime. Besides, according to a study by the community of Pope John XXIII, this is one among the many church organization’s helping people who are in the ragged edge of society, third of the women came to the nation as minors who were traded for sex by their master following their belief in nipple connections. Catholic nuns came in as pivotal to save those seeking an escape to stable life from the trade, which it’s outright slavery. As evidenced by the story of Louisa…
Cultural/Spirituality Presentation and Care Plan Guidelines “The need for cultural competence is being increasingly recognized by health-care providers and health-related organizations in the United States and globally. The social ideology of a melting pot is passe’ and has been replaced by recognizing that people deserve respect within their cultural framework and as individuals” (Purnell, 2014, p. 1). Health care providers are caring for an increasingly diverse United States population in addition to patients and families who reside in countries other than the United States, but who seek health care services within the United States health care system. There is compelling evidence in the literature that supports disparities in health care across ethnic, social, and economic groups; therefore, it is important that health care providers be attentive to cultural diversity and cultural competency (Purnell, 2014). The purpose of this assignment is to: Describe the biological characteristics, social organization, environmental control, and language of a specific cultural group of people. Discuss health care beliefs (including complementary and alternative medicine) of a specific ethnocultural, religious, or social group. Discuss spirituality as it relates…
Comparative Paragraph Format Thesis introduces the argument, states the title and author(s)/ characters to be discussed. Introduce a similarity and a difference. Book/character A detail #1 Only discuss the first book or character Quotation Should support your first detail. Should be embedded inside a sentence.[unique_solution] Analysis of quotation Must show how the quotation supports the argument. Book/character A detail #2 Only discuss the first book or character Quotation Should support your second detail. Should be embedded inside a sentence. Analysis of quotation Must show how the quotation supports the argument. Transition Sentence Include both texts First mention book 1 then mention book 2 that you will be discussing next Book/character B detail #1 Only discuss the first book or character Quotation Should support your first detail. Should be embedded inside a sentence. Analysis of quotation Must show how the quotation supports the argument. Comparison of A1 with B1 Compare the first detail from book 1 with the first detail from book 2 Book/character B detail #2 Only…
Church and Land Ownership Feudalism flourished in medieval Europe between the ninth and fifteenth century. The combination of legal and military customs was used to structure the society around relationships derived from land ownership in exchange for service through labor. The involvement of the church in the issues of land ownership cannot be overlooked since the clergy were among the three estates of the realm: the nobility, clergy and the peasantry. The feudal system was brought into England by William the Conqueror. The two historians Roger Wickson and John Arnold share contrasting views on feudalism. According to Wickson for example, the Norman Conquest saw that among the beneficiaries were the great churchmen in wholesale of land ownership. On the contrary, Arnold believes that occasional royal tax spent on foreign wars provided a local service accessible to all. The church dominates the land ownership in England with the church being given a higher priority of ownership. The church has the right to own land from an individual without any obligation to pay any dues. The initial owner of the land…
China’s Invasion of Tibet And the Destruction of Tibetan Buddhism write a four page paper about China’s invasion of Tibet and the destruction of Tibetan Buddhism. Your paper must have a thesis and three clearly stated arguments. Please follow the content, thesis, and three arguments that I have already written. NO COUNTER ARGUMENT AGAINST TIBET. it has to be totally pro Tibet and focus on how China destroyed Tibet′s Buddhism and their human right. No citation is required at all, but only use factual source. my professor is an expert at this topic. Write two pages based on what I wrote already.[unique_solution] China’s Invasion of Tibet And the Destruction of Tibetan Buddhism write a four page paper about China’s invasion of Tibet and the destruction of Tibetan Buddhism. Your paper must have a thesis and three clearly stated arguments. Please follow the content, thesis, and three arguments that I have already written. NO COUNTER ARGUMENT AGAINST TIBET. it has to be totally pro Tibet and focus on how China destroyed Tibet′s Buddhism and their human right. No citation is required…
Comparison between Catholic Church and Orthodox Church Introduction Being a staunch member of the Orthodox Church, I have never had the privilege to visit other churches except in a limited number of instances where I have accompanied a friend or a relative to his/her church. Nevertheless, based on my observations and research on the two churches, I have observed that the Catholic Church perceived itself to be in very close communion with Orthodox Church compared to the other churches. In the last two centuries, as from the Catholic Church’s establishment, Christianity has experiences several schisms at distinct stages. However, the Church remained united regardless of the numerous internal wrangles until 451 A.D. when the Council of the Chalcedon took place. It is during this period that the initial schism occurred as a result of the wrangles between factions of the Church with regards to Jesus’ nature. Even as a number insinuated that Jesus was in two distinct natures, human and divine, others under the Patriarch of Alexandria, Pope Dioscorus’ leadership opposed the definition. The opposing faction asserted that Christ was…
Islamophobia: Problem Identification Islamophobia is the discrimination of a person based on the conformity and believe in the Islam religion. As the term expresses, it is the perceived phobia of people based on their belief in the religion on the assumption of terrorism involvement. The problem has led to the constant suspicion of the Muslim citizens and bias, leading to the disruption of their daily activities. An example of a recent case is expressed in Delta Fined for Discriminating Against Muslim Passengers article in the New York Times “Delta has been fined $50,000 after the federal Transportation Department found that it discriminated against three Muslim passengers who had been cleared by the airline’s security but were barred from flights” (Vigdor). The case indicates passengers that have been stopped from accessing transport based on their religious beliefs. Unfortunately, the case in Delta Airlines is not unique. Millions of Muslim, especially in America, are treated with the suspicion of terrorism relations and are randomly harassed by fellow citizens and law enforcement. We should be concerned and act against the constant harassment of…
types of Buddhism The differences in the three major types of Buddhism revolve on their belief in religious teachings. For instance, Theravada Buddhism uses Pali-Canon teachings, whereas Mahayana uses sutras, which is the most recent teaching on Buddha. Moreover, they vary in terms of their teachings on liberation. The Vajrayana focuses on the use of objects and visualization to make people enlightened to liberate them while the Mahayana focuses on liberating all people in the society rather than individual liberation. Theravada, on the other side, believes in the liberation through the cultivation of the noble eightfold path. Based on the differences between the three types of Buddhism, conflict amongst them arises because of their diverse beliefs on religion. The varying beliefs of the three sects of Buddhism typically result in a spiritual conflict which originates from the argument on the side, which represents Buddha’s teachings more accurately. Every group believes in their teachings about Buddha, and they perceive others who do not hold to their teachings as outcasts. Similarly, due to their strong belief in Buddhism, which associates Buddha as…
Do the Christian Roots of America Undermine the Freedom of Other Religions? Introduction The United States of America considers itself to be the epitome of freedom, which is expressed in multiple instances in various statutes and amendments of the constitution (Baker, 2009). Despite its history with slavery and other forms of discrimination, the modern American government has established its position as a leading force towards the achievement of universal rights across the globe. However, inequality is a subject that sparks controversy in America, especially when it comes to the treatment of people from differing religious backgrounds by the government. While America has reiterated its position as a defender of equality and universal human rights, religion remains one of the controversial issues in America. In this regard, the separation of politics and religion has remained quite impossible due to the political history of the country (Baker, 2009). That said, America has struggled with the separation of church and state, which is against its promise of religious freedom for all people who reside in the country. The treatment of Muslims and peoples…