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During the past century, the image of Islam has been tarnished, especially in the United States of America. One can argue that this all began with the discovery of oil in the Persian Gulf, imperialism, or simply that this was all in God’s plan. Surely, due to recent extreme events that have impacted Muslims and non-Muslims all around the world, a great misunderstanding of Islam has grown. As a result, Americans have been popularizing the term “Islamophobia” which is essentially a form of racism…

The Struggles of All Single Mothers Can you imagine what it is like to be the ruler of the island while also trying to raise your children alone? Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey shows the life of a single mother, Queen Penelope. She must rule Ithaca while raising her son Telemachus in the absence of her husband. She has no one to rely on, she is on her own, and the responsibility weighed heavily on her. King Odysseus has left for the Trojan War for the past 20 years. Penelope is doing everything…

Both Muslim and Christianity are popular religions across the world, and they have significant impacts on the lives of their believers more so spiritually. Christianity and Muslim have common originality and values and believes making their believers respect and understand one another. In many countries across the globe, the two have been involved in the formulation of laws which the government uses in governing their various countries. Even though researchers show that Christianity is…

Gaming has become a huge part of modern day pop culture. Games have improved so much as technology has advanced. One can now easily immerse themselves into a new world full of action and adventure while accompanying one’s favorite characters. Because of this the gaming community has grown immensely over years, bringing along a new form of communication with them. However, along with these great aspects, the gaming industry has managed to bring it throughout the community. Because of the way…

The Open 17.2 Crossfit has taken the fitness world by storm. Not only because its popular, but also because it has changed the meaning of fitness. Crossfit was formally established in 2000 it was founded by Greg Glassman a teenage gymnast. Per (Burt, 2013) “The Godfather Greg Glassman”, Glassman grew up in Woodland Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles in San Fernando Valley. At the Glassman household, education trumped everything. Glassman father was a rocket scientist at Hughes Aircrafts and an…

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The religious police in Saudi Arabia is a one of a kind police force that is unmatched in the whole world. Also known as the moral force, the religious police enforces sharia law that is found in the Quran. Known for its intense rules and harsh punishment, sharia law can be seen to be repressed and controlling to the western world, but to people that live by it, it’s a way of life. In this paper, the Quran, sharia law, and the religious police will be explored. The history and what impact it has…

A major religion takes over. Islam spreading like wildfire. The people of the Mediterranean could never have expected just how fast Islam would take charge of the ancient world. During the early centuries of the common era Islam was just another religion that was practiced by Muslims in a few select countries and cities. However, Islamic ideas began to spread and take over the world. The people of Islam wanted more and more people to join them in their practices, and they were extremely…

Mecca along with Medina and Jerusalem are considered the most sacred places because the foundation of Islam was in these lands. The Arabian Peninsula created a significant influence in the countries of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the America’s. Moving westward to Egypt in…

Water in America: A Neglected Commodity Water may be the most vital resource for all life on Earth, yet only a marginal percent is drinkable. Water scarcity is not just a third-world problem, but the need to conserve fresh water is an issue that the United States is dealing with as well. Lake Mead, the largest water reservoir in the United States, reached a historic low in 2015 (Schwartz, 2015). In addition, a drought in California forced Governor Brown to issue a state of emergency in 2014.…