Clifford Geertz: A Order Of Existance

　　There are many books on religion that try to break down each with enough facts to get the reader to understand. Though books are filled fact after fact and at times, slight biases, they sometimes forget to include values and reasons why people follow them. Because of this, students can miss out on a chance to get a deeper understanding of religion and the people that follow it. Huston Smith’s The World's Religion, Revised & Updated is that book that can broaden students’ viewpoint of all religions.

Christendom College offers many compelling reasons that have increased my desire to attend this great school. Some of the things that I love about my high school are found at Christendom, such as its challenging, Classical curriculum. I simply loved the classes I was able to attend at the Summer Program and found that I felt at home in those lectures, which were deeply rooted in our Catholic faith. The lectures helped us examine their relevance in our own lives and encouraged us to always seek the truth. I observed that this inspired the whole class to consider the situations and messages in the themes we discuss in class, such as the value of friendship or how history shapes our identity.

America is a nation built on the foundation of freedom and equality. Today, America is one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world, but also one of the most religiously dived. Eboo Patel, author of the novel Sacred Ground, is an activist for the integration of pluralism into American culture. Throughout the novel he expresses his ideas for more interfaith programs to broaden the knowledge of the younger generation with the hope of eliminating bigotry amongst various religions. Patel’s crucial message is that many people often misjudge or jump to conclusions, in this case about religions, which they don’t know much about. College is a place to break these barriers because it is a time for self-exploration and new ideas to be formed.

The school serves as a party where issues of significance to society and the Church are considered in a soul of consistent gratefulness and dialog. Understudies have open passages for reflection and dialog on Catholic thought and instructing through instructive coursework and endeavors, religious associations, pulls back, living arrangement life exercises and grounds organization tries. With regards to the Catholic and Jesuit commitment to draw in individuals of all religions, Georgetown Online Colleges has and supports rich scholarly and social endeavors in interreligious dialog, and the school's Office of Campus Ministry offers understudies, work drive and staff the chance to venerate inside of their distinctive

These two requirements are where the problem begins. The Statement of Faith requirement says, “Your organization’s statement of faith should address items including, but not be limited to: Jesus Christ and the role of his resurrection, the Trinity, the role of the Bible, sin, and redemption (Student Activities). For many students not coming from a Catholic or Christion background, the points to address do not apply to their religion or are not shared beliefs. Next, signing the Affirmation of Baylor University Statement of Common Faith form, to signify that an organization believes in the same religious ideals as Baylor, stops many organizations from starting. Baylor’s Affirmation of Common Faith states, “We believe in the one living God, the Creator of heaven and earth, revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” Agreeing to this part of the form would propose a problem for religions like Hinduism and Buddhism, who do not believe in the Christian God, and Judaism and Islam, who do not believe in the same afterlife. The form goes on to say, “We believe in Jesus Christ, the Word become flesh, fully God and fully human, who died for us and was raised from the dead and ascended into heaven. Christ’s return

Academic freedom is another theme emphasized in The Idea of a Christian College. Holmes sums up this concept perfectly: "The Christian college must provide an opportunity and the atmosphere for an open discussion of new ideas and significant issues” (Holmes, 1987). As previously stated, a Christian college does not exist to provide a “safe haven” to Christians from the secular world. The truth could not be

Grand Canyon University is a Christian college that has been operating for over 65 years. Since their founding in 1949, they have maintained their biblical mission to promote Baptist values. Today, they are an interdenominational university that welcomes all students. Although they identity as a Christian university and maintain their foundational convictions, they focus on establishing an accepting missional community. That is, they cultivate people who are united in carrying out strategic missions and projects for the good of the community. Christine doctrines are essential, so they are committed to the foundational Baptist beliefs that distinguish it from other worldviews.

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The fact that there existed a legal opinion, sought by LSUC on the TWU’s case does not categorically reveal that LSUC was devoid of expertise to decide and solve the issue. Nonexistence of recorded reasons does not solely permit LSUC to conduct a review bound to correctness. The court procedures were more akin to the decisions formulated by the elected bodies. It would then become possible for the Court to comprehend the basics of the Canadian Law through the LSUC. A body selected does not have the locus to lose the deference rights afforded to its reviewed decisions just because there exists no substantial evidence. Hence, the decision by LSUC does not explicitly result in the infringement of TWU’s religious right and the Canadian Freedom Charter under Section 2(a). The charter needs to get a broad interpretation while considering the view that, infringement, which relies on the appropriate framework to review the LSUC’s decisions and laws, is spelled out in the Act. The Court is obliged to consider if the LSUC properly balances the relevant charter that has the statutory objectives. In conclusion, I agree with the decision because we are all equal under the law. No individual should have to experience discrimination because of who they are, therefore, a law school with such prejudice policies should not be

After receiving complaints from the co-presidents of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), the university’s

One of the key core values of the Christian Liberal Arts Curriculum is faith. It is incorporated into every aspect of the experience, yet it is not forced upon me. I am allowed to believe and explore the different religious denominations without getting the cold shoulder. I am

In addition to the areas of ambiguity, there is the problem of religious ignorance (Giess, 2012; Haynes, 2011). There is a marked and dramatic ignorance among Americans about religious traditions including their own (Giess, 2012). Ignorance is no virtue and especially so when the opportunity to harm one’s students through intolerance and ignorance is more prevalent than ever before. The US, the predominance of the Christian religion notwithstanding, is becoming more and more diverse religiously (Gunther & Purinton, 2011). This type of ignorance is a contributor to the escalation of religious intolerance that has manifested itself in increasing numbers of hate crimes (Haynes, 2011).

Learning courses specializing in religion can foster open-mindedness, cultural appreciation and improve behavior among students. Students may be more apt to accept differences in people around them, and portray a positive attitude when they have access to learning about diverse religions.

One of the avenues of influential learning is in school. The place where students spend half of their life. Going to school aids students in acquiring knowledge, establishing rapport and developing skills. When students attend school, they showcase not only their characters traits and attitudes, but they also carry with them their cultural differences and religious practices. (Green & Oldendorf, 2005). Looking at how diverse our society is, the question of teaching religions and their ideologies at a school-level rise. Whilst the state practices neutrality towards religion, there are still issues and challenges when it comes to accommodating religious diversity and its integration in the education system (Berger, 2013, p.104). Therefore, integrating religion in the education system can lead to

Lastly, since I entered this university, I have developed my religious development level into post-conventional. Because I have lived in a dorm for international students as RA, I can meet people who have different ideas about their religion. For examples, some