Religion History

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1: Religion

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The history of religion is dominated by organized and institutionalized religions. In fact, organized and institutionalized religions still dominate the scene as the vast majority of religious people are affiliated with one of the major religious traditions. The hallmark of organized/institutionalized religion is the prevalence of a central creed with little or no room for individual interpretation. Meanwhile, the spirituality movement, which arose in 1960s, has been gaining ground across the world. According to this movement, each individual has the capability to determine the form of the religious/spiritual experience. Accordingly, there is no need for a central creed, religious hierarchy, or institutions to have a meaningful relationship with a higher power or God. Do you think it is the organized/institutionalized form of religion or individual based spirituality will be more popular and prevalent in the future? Why?

2:Structural Violence

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Review our assigned reading by Farmer on structural violence (Farmer, Paul. 2010. “On Suffering and Structural Violence: Social and Economic Rights in the Global Era.” Partner to the Poor: A Paul Farmer Reader, Haun Saussy, ed. Los Angeles: University of California Press: pp. 328 – 350. Summarize the concept of structural violence by drawing explicitly from the reading, and by providing examples in your own words. Select one health issue or disease and one specific country. Locate five scholarly peer reviewed journal articles. Explore how structural violence influenced the emergence, spread, and treatment of the disease or health issue in the country you chose. For example, you might research HIV/AIDS in South Africa, domestic violence in India, or TB in Peru. Consider issues of stratification,access to health care, government policies, and/or cultural attitudes towards people with the affliction. Draw upon your articles to support your points. Refer explicitly to the concept of structural violence and Farmer’s insights as you apply the concept of structural violence to your chosen health issue. You should think carefully about your topic before beginning. Run some experimental searches via the library to see which topic will yield the most interesting information.

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