PPT-RELIGION AND THE MEDIA

1 Different forms of media and their influence Media can be television radio videos DVDs CDs newspapers magazines books posters advertisements computers and the internet social networking sites such as Facebook art music dance and drama. Jeffrey Haynes, . London Metropolitan University, UK. 1. Two years on: the Arab Spring and democratisation. The democratic direction of the Arab Spring in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is neither clear cut or unidirectional. . The Scopes Trial in 1925 dealt with whether or not the theory of evolution could be taught in the classroom. . http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/scopes/scopes.htm. A jury in Tennessee was to decide the fate of . “Religion and Human Rights” . Utah, USA, October 2013. Ethiopia Presentation. CONTENTS. Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at a glance. History of tolerance and coexistence in Ethiopia. Diversity accommodation by Governments before 1991. CULTURE AND RELIGION Christianity commenced more than 2000 years ago, in Israel. Christianity began with Jesus, a Jewish man who taught a group of disciples about a new concept of the Judaic religion. People ask questions. Why does the sun rise and set? . When will it rain?. Why isn’t it raining?. How can we make it rain? . Why is there a universe?. Why do people suffer?. “Happy is he who gets to know . By . Aingaran,Sam,Joesph,Luke,George. ,. Mason and Arian. Maya Gods!. The ancient Maya had over 150 gods. They have 5 extremely important gods. Here are the top 5 gods:. Itzamn. because he is the lord of heaven.. This unit will involve you exploring the links between science and religion. During lessons you will learn about scientific theories on the evolution of the world and the origin of life and how these theories compare to a range of religious creation stories and beliefs about life and mankind.. Definition of ritual. A ritual . must fit into four categories. These four categories are that it must be a repetitive social practice, it must be set off from the routines of day to day life, it must follow some sort of ritual schema, and it must be encoded in myth. Ritual often has its roots in myth and religion, tying itself to ancient practices between the divine and humans. However, a ritual does not have to be religious in nature; graduation ceremonies and birthday parties are rituals as well. Making the Connections. A three stage presentation. The research story – a Swedish (Uppsala) initiative. Thinking sociologically about welfare and religion – reflections and interpretations. Further reading. Presented by: . shelby. . renae. . hohler. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. By: Mark Twain. Introduction. Huckleberry Finn, a boy of a lower social class who is troubled by society, tries to understand religion. In the novel, not only are characters telling him that praying will answer his wishes but, he sometimes believes that hell is more appealing than heaven. . Name as many different types of media as you can. (Use the images to help you).. Think of the good and bad points of the media.. Keywords…. Media:. The means of mass communication to people. For example, newspapers.. Units 4.1 and 4.2. New Study Design 2017. 1. Shayndel Samuel RASNET February 2017. UNIT 4. . Religion, challenge and change. Area of Study 4.1 . Challenge and response. R&S Study Design pages 22-23. Dr Kristian Camilleri. School of Historical and Philosophical Studies. University of Melbourne. VCE Religion and Society Conference . 20 February 2017. Science and Religion?. A complex relationship. Far more to it than simple conflict thesis. Religion. A set of beliefs . an explanation of the origins and purpose of humans and their role on earth. existence of a higher power, spirits or god. Which involves rituals, festivals, rites of passage and space (religious landscapes).