Entries by Daphne Hanson

Nobility of the Holy Roman Empire

After reading how Luther addressed the nobility of the Holy Roman Empire arguing about the authority of the Catholic Church and how the Church defends its claims to authority. And John Calvin talked about government, obedience, and disobedience- issues which are important within the different Christianities, particularly during a time of religious division. And then […]

Damasio’s theory

Damasio’s theory is that culture is a regulator of human life and identity. Provide one to two examples of what culture provides to it’s members. What is not a product of culture? Cannadine posits six forms of regulators of human life and identity. Which of the six have been major sources of conflict? How can […]

Find products in your home or items in your surroundings that you are exposed to daily that contain at least 1 contaminant from each category of the following substances

Find products in your home or items in your surroundings that you are exposed to daily that contain at least 1 contaminant from each category of the following substances (for a total of 10 contaminants): Heavy metals Harmful solvents Volatile organic compounds or vapors Pesticides Radiation   Name 10 different contaminants Classify each contaminant as […]

Methods of comparative mythology

Briefly describe each of the three methods of comparative mythology: diffusion the archetypes of the Laurasian novel Mention at least one advantage and disadvantage of each method, Decide which method you think is best for discussing flood myths and explain why. Choose two of the flood myths from either China, Mayan, Hebrew, Mesopotamia, or India, and show how the method you […]

Japanese Creation Myth Izanagi and Izanami

Explain the Japanese Creation Myth Izanagi and Izanami by completing the questions below:    Very briefly summarize the creation myth and identify two of its main characters. Be sure to specify which version of the myth you will use if there are multiple versions. Identify the culture this myth comes from. Identify the category(s) of […]

Removal of Indigenous practices and rituals

Discuss how the removal of Indigenous practices and rituals negatively impacted the community, family life, and identity. while considering What do you think Wade Davis means when he says “if human beings are the agents of cultural destruction,  then it means we can be and must be the facilitators of cultural survival?”?

Japanese Creation Myth

Explain more in-depth and detailed context about the Japanese Creation Myth (Shinto) about Izanami and Izanagi. You can use other credible sources as well to help with the questions. A description of the cultural context of the myth. Describe the cultural context of the myth using specific, relevant, and accurate details(Be detailed and use examples) Effectively […]

Jewish epistemology

Explain Jewish epistemology to me.  Define what epistemology is, then relate it to religion.  Then explain how Jews view the process for discovering religious interpretations.  Finally, explain why this process is so important not only for Jews but for all religions.  In other words, give an example of what might happen if/when it goes wrong.

The Japanese Creation Myth

Explain more in-depth and detailed context about the Japanese Creation Myth (Shinto) about Izanami and Izanagi. You can use other credible sources as well to help with the questions.  A brief summary of the myth (be detailed) A description of the cultural context of the myth (Be detailed and use examples)  A description of the archetypes […]

Role of the Sun Goddess in Shintoism

Explore the relationship between the role of the Sun Goddess in Shintoism and the leadership roles of women in the religion (e.g., as Miko) Discuss or Debate, “Shinto has played an important role in Japan’s miraculous economic recovery after World War II. 3. Debate or discuss, “The Pure Land School of Buddhism is very similar […]