POLT 4600: RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE AND PERSECUTION Spring 1‚ 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS: I. DEFINITIONS OF KEY CONCEPTS a.Religion b.Persecution and Intolerance c.Humanitarian space II. RISE OF EXTREMISM a.Why? b.The response and role of the international community III. HOW TO CREATE HUMANITARIAN SPACE FOR THE VICTIM OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION? a.Mobilization of the international community as a whole b.Fight the
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fifteenth century through the seventeenth century. Women were targets to persecution. Witchcraft had already been considered evil but religious conflicts from the Reformation started another uprising. People‚ women in particular‚ were being persecuted as witches for suspicious behavior‚ fear of the unknown and religious beliefs along with ignorance. People being suspicious and accusing of others was a main source for persecution. Women who didn’t act like “proper women” were outcast as witches. For
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At first sight‚ it would seem as though the ideals designed by the framers of the Constitution were alive and well; the pluralization of the United States of America‚ the land of freedom of religion‚ and the right to worship without persecution. However‚ the Christian right wing religious group Operation Save America entered the Senate floor and began to heckle Rajan Zed‚ the Hindu priest‚ perpetuating that Hinduism is an “abomination”‚ as Hindus do not worship “The lord Jesus Christ”. This leads
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characterized the early days of the American colonies. Religious freedom was the unifying factor among colonists coming to America to escape persecution from The Church of England. The Monarchy left very little room for individuality or independence among religious groups‚ thus groups such as the Puritans and Roman Catholics came to America seeking refuge from persecution. They were seeking a place where they would have the opportunity to share and practice their religious beliefs. This common ground
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“The Holocaust: Systems of Persecution” During World War II‚ Adolf Hitler was persecuting minorities in Europe. His main target were the Jews. In order to accomplish this‚ Hitler used numerous systems of persecution‚ including propaganda‚ the relocation of people to ghettos‚ and the creation of laws to take away peoples’ rights. However‚ one of the most effective systems? that was used during the Holocaust was the use of technology to effectively exterminate the minorities that were‚ in his opinion
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of America transpired. Colonies were settled by those who were not willing to concede to the ruthless persecution that was evident in 17th century Europe‚ and acted on the hope of a new life in America. New Jersey‚ Pennsylvania‚ and Maryland were all founded as what Sydney E. Ahlstrom explained to be “plantations of religion”‚ as well as Rhode Island’s foundation as a result of religious persecution (Olmstead). Though it is also acknowledged that many migrated to the New World for several other reasons
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Before the advent of the European into North America‚ the continent had never been a lonely land. The Native Americans had a well structured and functioning society that shared common cultural and religious values. Natives lived in peace and harmony; they had various crops and plants for consumption and also for their well being. But then the European came in with diverse cultural and religious values that not only clashed with the Natives‚ but also revolutionize their entire nation permanently.
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America? Describe the contributions of Baptists in the fight for religious freedom. In what ways has this legacy continued today? According to our text‚” Restrictions upon Baptist varied at different times and places from mild harassment to severe persecutions. No Baptist is known to have been executed for religion in America. However‚ many Baptist were severely whipped‚ forced to pay taxes to support the state church‚ had property confiscated‚ paid fines‚ and suffered lingering imprisonments. They also
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Muslim Persecution by the Quraish When the Holy Prophet declared Allah’s message in public and called upon the people of Makkah to adopt Islam as their religion‚ he moved into a new stage in Islamic history. Before this‚ the Holy Prophet’s had only been preaching on very minor scales to his close fellows. The declaration of the message changed the picture. It called upon the people of Makkah to accept a total change - to pay homage to Allah instead of their idols and to bring a complete alteration
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Civil Liberties and Civil Rights I chose the category Freedom of Religion because I find the many different religions followed in America fascinating. I enjoy learning about them all and expanding my knowledge of the rituals and celebrations different religions participate in. I chose The Free Exercise Clause sub category because I find how even though the first amendment provides freedom of religion it does not give freedom of all religious practices such as polygamy and sacrifice.
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