I am tolerant‚ you are permissive‚ I have reasonable scruples‚ and you are a conservative. (Author Unknown) Does this sound like the thoughts of most of us? Many people think that they have to understand and accept the religious beliefs of others in order to get along with them. Respecting someone’s choice to practice their religion does not mean that you must believe the same as they do. In today’s society‚ we are faced daily with choices on whether or not to tolerate the practices and
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The Prohibition of Taking Graves as Places of Worship Jundub Ibn Abd-Allah al-Bajali said that he heard RasulAllah (saw) say‚ five days before he died: "Verily those before you took the graves of their Prophets and righteous people as places of worship‚ so do not take the graves as places of worship. Indeed I forbid you from this!" (Muslim; Abu Awaanah‚ 1/104; and others It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (ra) that RasulAllah (saw) said: "O Allah‚ do not turn my grave into an idol. May the curse
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is not just a mating ritual as we have been told; it is a story that is too good for words. Dancing is a way to communicate with anybody no matter what language they speak or how old they are. It is a way to cross barriers and touch souls. Many people over time have argued as to what the true nature of dance is; some people think it is an expressing of culture‚ others say it is a spiritual medium and some cynics even believe dance is only a mating ritual. Contrary to what these people have argued
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and examples: Religion: Defined by geographers Robert Stoddard and Carolyn Prorak in the book Geography in America as “a system of beliefs and practices that attempts to order life in terms of culturally perceived ultimate priorities.” Ritual: A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. Secularism: The idea that ethical and moral standards should be formulated and adhered to for life on Earth‚ not to accommodate the prescriptions
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movements for social change‚ including the movement to abolish slavery in the United States. Many religious organizations work to promote social welfare by such actions as assisting the poor‚ caring for the sick‚ and sheltering the homeless. Also‚ in some societies‚ a shared religion is a powerful social bond that ties people together. However‚ when people of different faiths live together‚ religious differences can lead to conflict and even war. Throughout history‚ societies have attempted to find
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A Portrayal of Patriotism What is patriotism? In today’s society‚ when hearing the word patriotism most people first think of the United States flag waving high in the air‚ the colors red‚ white‚ and blue‚ or the fireworks and parades on the fourth of July. There is more to patriotism than just these symbols and events. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary‚ the definition of patriotism is “love for or devotion to one’s country.” Patriotism may be viewed in a positive way or
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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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My Mexican Traditions Growing up in a Mexican household meant food‚ all the time. When I think back as far as I can remember‚ there isn’t a moment I recall that my grandma was not steady stirring up something in the kitchen. Waking up at the crack of dawn to prepare breakfast was a breeze for her‚ and for a traditional Mexican household it is nothing out of the ordinary. Tortillas‚ the number one staple food in Mexico‚ were created daily‚ and usually the preparation for lunch or dinner continued
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much money on a tray‚ as he can". In some families‚ the wedding ceremonies - ransom for the bride (kalym)‚ bride’s dowry (birne)‚ religious ceremony of wedding (nikah) and others -remain bright and interesting to our days. Ceremonies and holidays express the emotional and aesthetic life of the people. Celebratory culture of the Tatars traditionally included both religious (Kurban-bairam‚ Uraza-bairam‚ Ramadan) and secular holidays celebrated in a certain season. The calendar cycle of national holidays
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Family Traditions Culture is an important element of self- identity and contributes to how individuals view themselves and the community they live in. Family is our foundation. If we do not have a foundation to build on‚ having a strong sense of self might be difficult. Your family is where you get your basic beliefs and understanding about life. I cannot imagine not having the family I have and them teaching me what they taught me. Beliefs‚ social values and ethics vary depending on the community
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