University of Phoenix Material Islam Worksheet When studying Islam‚ it is important to understand the essential elements of the faith‚ how they are practiced‚ and the distinctions among the three branches: Shiite Islam‚ Sunni Islam‚ and Sufism. Write a 1- to 2-paragraph response for each of the following directives and note where there are differences among the three branches of Islam. 1. Explain the meaning of the name‚ Islam. Islam is the monotheistic religion articulated by the Quran
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Buddhism was founded in India and brought to China centuries after its founding. It slowly spread after the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 C.E. after that the religion continued to spread over the course of many years. The spread of Buddhism in China was during a period of disunity for China. It provided hope for some. However not all were excited for this new practice entering their homeland. Many chinese Scholars and even Tang Emperor Wu had some strong things to say about of the spread of Buddhism
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troubles and originally founded the philosophy of Buddhism. He then determined that suffering was the punishment of human desire so he went to spread his beliefs. He then became know as the “enlightened one.” The philosophy soon became a religion that opposed the caste system and encouraged followers to find their divine essence. Buddhism was spread into China by the Silk Road Trade Route in 265 CE and it began its teachings there on. When Buddhism was spread to China in 265 BCE‚ many nomadic and
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at first acknowledged Buddhism and shielded its arrangements‚ throughout the hundreds of years others progressively investigated Buddhism’s nonattendance from past writings and utilized it as a substitute for political and social issues. At the point when there was no domain to uphold laws‚ Buddhism picked up ubiquity‚ yet after majestic power reemerged‚ Buddhism confronted mounting restriction. An extra record that demonstrates the genuine quantities of believers to Buddhism amid this time‚ ideally
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The changes in the diffusion of Buddhism and Hinduism through 600 CE greatly impacted these religions such as the popularity of the religions in India and where the religions was being diffused; however‚ a few continuities existed such as they both originated in India. Since Hinduism reinforces the caste system and Buddhism believe in equal treatment of all people which opposes the caste system‚ Buddhism started to spread into other areas other than India to offer an alternative to Hinduism for
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Associate Program Material Discrimination Worksheet Write a 100- to 200-word response to each of the following questions. Provide citations for all the sources you use. • What is discrimination? How is discrimination different from prejudice and stereotyping? Discrimination is the denial of oppurtunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or for other arbitrary reasons (Schaefer‚ 2012). Discrimination is different from prejudice and stereotyping
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------------------------------------------------- Associate Program Material Diversity Worksheet Answer each question in 50 to 150 words. Provide citations for all the sources you use. 1. What is diversity? Why is diversity valued? The word diversity refers to something that is diverse‚ meaning allot of different kinds or types such as race‚ gender‚ age‚ ect.. (kagan‚ 2004). The direct pursuit brings people together that otherwise would never have met. Diversity provides options
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Buddhism was founded in India in the sixth century B.C.E and was brought to China in the first century C.E‚ gradually gaining converts after the collapse of the Han. Buddhism was appealed by the Chinese due its promises of enlightenment and release during the time of struggle and invasion. Buddhism was also seen negatively due to its foreign influence‚ and it was limiting and lowering the status of the upper-class. However‚ Buddhism stilled allowed people to break out the strict hierarchy of Confucianism
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Buddhist Meditation • Buddhism is divided into a number of different traditions including Theravada and Mahayana. A key component of the Buddhist religion is meditation. Buddhists meditate because it helps them to understand Buddha’s teaching. The key beliefs in Buddhism are the four noble truths – 1. All of life is marked by suffering 2. Suffering is caused by desire and attachment 3. Suffering can be eliminated 4. Suffering is eliminated by following the Noble Eightfold path All
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REL-405-GS Written Assignment #2/Myrna Ojeda Distinguishing between mystical and numinous religious experience‚ contrast Hinduism and Buddhism from the perspective outlined by Nanina Smart. Why do you agree or disagree with Smart ’s distinction of the two kinds of religious experience as these relate to these two religions? Mystical religion involves a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny often stemming from direct communion with ultimate reality or God.
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