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    though they are subject to regional interpretation and variation in custom. In all cases‚ however‚ sharia (Islamic religious law) calls for burial of the body‚ preceded by a simple ritual involving bathing and shrouding the body‚ followed by salah (prayer). Cremation of the body is forbidden. Common islamic burial rituals include Bathing the dead body‚ except in extraordinary circumstances as in battle of Uhud. Enshrouding dead body in a white cotton or linen cloth. Funeral prayer ( صلاة الجنازة )

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    regarding things we may not understand. He introduces the Nacirema people for their “exotic customs”. Extreme behaviors in human aspects that have been either suspected or been imagined can be found in this tribe. A study done on them was conducted due to many unknown (pre-study) details regarding this tribe. The Nacirema culture views the human body is “ugly in its natural tendencies to debility and disease. The use of powerful rituals made in the shrines of homes are made to avert these diseases”

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    CHINESE MOURNING RITUALS In premodern China‚ the great majority of people held beliefs and observed practices related to death that they learned as members of families and villages‚ not as members of organized religions. Such beliefs and practices are often subsumed under the umbrella of "Chinese popular religion." Institutional forms of Buddhism‚ Confucianism‚ Taoism‚ and other traditions contributed many beliefs and practices to popular religion in its local variants. These traditions‚ especially

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    depending on the culture and their own beliefs. However‚ there are certain moral ideas that should be universal. Regarding moral relativism‚ it is difficult for me to say that no moral ideas should exist and individuals should have a right to create their own. This relates to the idea that‚ “moral truth or justification is relative to a culture or society” (Moral Relativism‚ 2015). We have laws for everyone to follow so that everyone is not making their own decision as these decisions might infringe

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    Ritual of the Gridiron         The snap of the ball‚ the crack of helmets‚ the shoulder pads colliding together echoing off the sound of the grunts of men slamming against the turf. An average football play contains a complexity of events in a window of just four to six seconds. Yet‚ within those few moments of time‚ the ritual of preparation to guarantee each of those moments are executed perfectly‚ can be listed on for days. Every athletic team performs a great amount of rituals in preparation

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    When I think about ethical relativism culture come to mind. I also think about what is right or wrong. When you think about what are moral you think about lessons to be learned or an experience. There are several types of moral relativism and different meanings; moral relativism is basically what the individual decides what is right or wrong for them. The two that I will discuss is individual moral relativism and cultural moral relativism. These to me are two very important morals that each personal

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    Matsdorff Professor Dr. Connie Humphreys Ethics – PHI 112 February 21‚ 2011. Ethical Relativism and the “ Jeitinho Brasileiro” – Brazilian Way Introduction Sometimes‚ the right and the wrong are hard to identify with clarity. What is ethical in a society cannot be in another. The culture and the moral values from each society will be a guide to analyze if an individual behavior is ethical or is not. Likewise‚ the individual is influenced by the culture of society which he is inserted

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    Moral Relativism vs. Moral Absolutes Paul Sartre’s atheistic existentialism divides the world into 2 groups‚ authentic and inauthentic. Authentic people are distinguished by their deliberate choices to use their freedom to find purpose and meaning in their existence‚ while inauthentic people are characterized by passivity. John Gardner disagrees with moral relativism evidenced in Sartre’s existentialism and chooses to believe in moral absolutes. He portrays Grendel in his book Grendel as a

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    The Nacirema change their behavior leading up to December 25th on their approved calendar. They believe that a spirit called "Christmas" will magically fill themselves and the people around then with joy and caring tendencies. They tell their offspring and little ones that a large man in a red suit with a white beard will break into their homes on the 25th and leave gifts if their behavior is good. If they are bad this man will leave black natural resources‚ coal. The children are also told to leave

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    Characteristics of an Effective Performance Appraisal Performance appraisals measure progress and help you set professional goals. The annual performance appraisal is something employees and managers alike often dread. Yet‚ the meeting can be a source of motivation and reward if both parties are knowledgeable about how a performance appraisal works. The performance appraisal is an opportunity for the manager to convey to an employee specific expectations and suggestions for future performance. The

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