What passage/story of scripture within the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament could be used in helping the peaceful protests and the events surrounding the Black Lives Matter Movement that has regenerated after the death of George Floyd. Support the scripture with stories that are similar to what's going on in the current movement.
This paper is to show evidence of understanding of
. salient concepts of thanatology and Black Thanatology
the historical systemic attacks against Black life in each era and how Blacks mitigate the experience,
your pastoral response to the murder of Black life in the Coronavirus Era.
Be sure to apply a theological, psychological and practical lens to your response
as the intent is to be prepared for the prophetic problem-solving as your congregants are now more than ever subject to becoming the next victim of a state sanctioned or white supremacy vigilante execution, denied medical treatment that could be live-saving as a result of their economic status or perceived body capital.
A plan that details your approach to work towards justice as a spiritual leader caring for Black
The idea of a sacred religious landscape is not new but the term itself has multiple applications and meanings. For the purpose of this project, we will use the phrase religious landscape to describe the people and places within a geographical area connected to organized or institutionalized religions. In other words we are using it demographically to understand what religion looks like where we live and what impact this may have on our culture. This is not, however, a statistics or geospatial class so this will not be a perfect, or even an accurate, rendering of our local neighborhoods (how do you measure the unaffiliated?), but it will, at the very least, give you a starting place to begin your own explorations of these questions.
Key Points:
What does the religious landscape look like in the various communities you belong to (local, regional, national)? How religiously diverse is your community? How does it compare to the nation? How are we handling this diversity and whe
THIS ASSIGNMENT ASK YOU TO RESPONSE TO 3 QUESTIONS : Discussion Forum #3
Please be sure to engage each individual question directly, drawing meaningfully from our course material to establish a clear response and critical perspective in relation to each individual question.
Don't use a reference from outside of course material!! (NO Sources from internet, JUST PPTs)
1. When it comes to JZ Knight and claims of channeling, some critics see a tension or contradiction between the alternative spirituality promised by New Age practices and the fact that so many of these practices have become commodified and turned into products for a market economy. Such a contradiction leads to further claims regarding legitimacy and authenticity, with figures like JZ Knight labeled a charlatan and her teachings, expressed in Ramthas School of Enlightenment, positioned as a pseudo-religion designed to make a profit, not save/help individuals. However, for students of Ramtha, the opposi
In Book X of the Confessions, Augustine asks a fundamental question: What,
then, do I love when I love my God? Indeed, much of Augustines reflections
concern his struggle, along his spiritual journey, with false or distorted
understandings of God. In your paper, first, note some of those false or
inadequate notions discussed in the Confessions, then summarize what
Augustine believes is a more adequate account of what Christians love when
they say they love God. Consider whether there are similarly distorted notions
of God still being encountered in our world today. To what extent does
Augustines account of God respond to your own answer to the question:
What, then, do I love when I love my God?
1) Paper structure: clear introduction, body, and conclusion (20 pts.)
2) Writing style, spelling, and grammar (20 pts.)
3) Clear and perceptive presentation of Augustines views on the chosen topic (30
pts.)
4) Thoughtful reflection on the applicatio
Write a 3-4 page, APA format typed essay, analyzing The Upside-Down Kingdom by Donald B Kraybill using the following structure.
In-text citation of Kraybill is adequate; no page of References/ Works Cited is required assuming you are using only Kraybill and the Bible. This assignment is intended to reflect your understanding, paraphrasing, summarizing and explaining of Kraybill.
1) Write one paragraph describing the main point (thesis) that Kraybill develops in his book
2) Select three chapters from among chapters 1 and 5-12, and show how Kraybill defends or develops his thesis in those chapters. (You may not use chapters 2, 3, or 4 for this assignment.)
3) Pose two questions or issues the book raised for you.
TEXTBOOK: Bush, L. Russ. The Advancement. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishing Group, 2003.
5-page (body content) summary and critique of the textbook The Advancement by L. Russ Bush.
The summary must focus on summarizing the main ideas and significant themes in the book as well as giving an account of Bushs overall purpose in writing. The summary section of the paper must be shorter than 2 full pages.
The critique section must contain a well-thought-out critical interaction with Bushs thesis and the main points of argument he presents in the book. The critique must present both strengths and weaknesses of the argument as well as an overall evaluation of the book.
Bushs content is thoroughly analyzed using point comparisons, raising questions, and/or criticizing with supportive evidence. The critique section of the paper must be at least 2 full pages.
Further instructions attached.
Sample of paper attached.
Need to read some book pages and then answer these 5 questions spread equally over 4 pages.
1. What was Siddharthas early life like? What was his process for attaining enlightenment?
2. What was the content of the Buddhas first sermon? What is the idea of the Bodhisattva?
3. What is the Buddhist idea of unconditioned truth (dependent co-arising) and what happens to God in this view?
4. What is nirvana? Should one desire to reach nirvana?
5. Explain the workings of the Noble Eightfold Path, showing how it leads toward nirvana.
5 pages of body content
Each assignment must include a bibliography with a minimum of 5 scholarly sources, which can include the course textbooks.
Critical thinking paper SAMPLE attached
TEXTBOOKS:
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, Volume 4. Minneapolis: First Fortress Press, 2003.
Earley, Dave, and Rod Dempsey. Disciple Making Is: How to Live the Great Commission with Passion and Confidence. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2013.
Earley, Dave, and Rod Dempsey. Spiritual Formation Is Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2018.
Putman, Jim, Bobby Harrington, and Robert E. Coleman. DiscipleShift: Five Steps That Help Your Church to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013.
These questions must be answered in the paper.
Explain the significance of the Jewish faith in the life and ministry of Jesus.
How did God deal with the Jews in their history?
Where do we find this recorded in the Bible?
Explain five critical events in the life of the Jews when God demonstrated His will for these people.
What do these events have to do with Jesus and His ministry?
