Civil religion

This study examined workplace religious accommodation arguments under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. There is a rapidly increasing emphasis on religious and spiritual expressions in today’s society and in the workplace. This is the result of a growing society, increasing workplace diversity and a growth in the number of religions affiliations represented. While the claims of religious discrimination in the workplace are considered to be one of the fastest growing type of workplace…

The line between what makes an organization a cult or a religion is sometimes hard to define. The fact that many recognized religions were once considered cults helps to make defining the distinction difficult. However, the fact that the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) has long been a cult in the United States is very simple to comprehend and understand. This organization has been a stable in American society for over 100 years and has utilized the belief in god, hatred, fear, and violence to perpetuate…

(Civil Rights Act, 1964) In this scenario it could be construed that by changing the schedule it forced this particular employee to “quit” by creating a working environment the employee thought was arduous enough it “forced” them to quit. The employee is saying that by not allowing Sundays off the environment became…

alter its colors when confronted with a continually changing environment, religion in America is constantly adapting to accommodate its ever-evolving society. Throughout history, religion has played a crucial part in the lives of African Americans by acting as one of the only outlets of freedom in a society that was stripped of the majority of their social, political, and economic rights. More specifically, during the Civil Rights Movement, activist and minister, Martin Luther King Jr.…

the Islamic religion by a Muslim. It can be done by converting to another religion or just by leaving the religion as it is. It has to be done on the persons free will, without any coercion. A person who is said to have left the religion without his own free will, will not amount to apostasy[ The Punishment for Apostasy from Islam. (n.d.). Retrieved January 14, 2016, from http://www.answering-islam.org/Silas/apostasy.htm ]. Furthermore, apostasy is not just merely leaving the religion itself,…

was really hesitant when I signed up for this course because I did not know much about any religions outside of Christianity and Catholicism other than reading or hearing a few tidbits here and there. I felt that my lack of knowledge would hinder my ability to comprehend the material or discuss it properly which was one of my biggest fears. Prior to this course, I had this misconception that all religions could ultimately be one and the same because we all worship a Higher Power. I thoroughly…

One of the most important concepts I learned in this class is the aspect of religion and politics. I gained a better understanding and was able to see it without a personal filter. Allowing me to see how politics is affected by religion. It also gave me a better understanding of how much religion really affects politics too. In America, I feel politics and religion go hand in hand. Most of the original founding documents in America have some sort of religious affiliation. Even our currency…

This book dives into the historical perspective of Jesus of Nazareth and discusses Reza’s own religious journey. Religion is defined by the book to a a social institution involving beliefs and practices based on recognizing the sacred. There are several concepts from the lecture and book can be seen through this podcast. Religion is very complex as shown by Emile Durkheim thought of religion involves things that surpass the limits of our knowledge. The podcast discusses Reza’s life story and…

cannot be pervasive in every realm. Such as change in approach to race, religion, equality and etc. However, the movie Gandhi made me realize that it is not as utopian as I thought; it can be achieved by faith. The adventure of Gandhi began at train to South Africa, later on continued in India. This adventure transformed him who is a little Indian attorney into Mahatma (Great Soul) and pioneer of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. South Africa where the change had emerged as a…

him. Even though he believed religion was important and it should influence everyone’s lives, Williams believed there should be separation between church and state. Religious freedom was important to him, and spirituality was something that greatly impacted his life. Because Roger Williams believed in religious liberty, many of the Puritans and other colonists disagreed with him and viewed him as a threat. Roger Williams was a man who respected all cultures and religions. Williams states,…