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Assignment - Religion in the News: How Religion Shapes the World
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Overview
Religion is a significant influencer of secular parts of society. In this assignment, you consider the impact of religion on one aspect of society.
Preparation
Research a recent instance where religion has played a significant role in shaping an issue, politics, culture, or another area of your choosing. There are countless examples. Some include:
Culture: The impact of Sharia law on how people dress or events that they can attend.
Economics: Trade restrictions on countries that repress members of religions such as those levied on China in 2021 due to human rights violations committed against Uyghurs.
Politics: Some states like the Islamic Public of Iran are run by theocracies that pervade almost all parts of society.
As you can see, many of the lines between them are blurred - one bleeding into another.
Instructions
Cite (share the web link) and examine a recent news report where one of the religions you have studied has played a significant role in shaping or changing economics, policy, culture, politics, or another area of your choosing. Do the following:
- Describe three significant ways the religion has shaped or shaped your chosen area. Provide specific examples of each that include a reference to how things were before the change.
- Trace a likely origin of the forces that shaped the change to a foundational religious tenet(s) or belief(s). Explain and support your choice by referencing a specific example such as a text, origin story, or another foundational source.