Thursday, July 22, 2010

Report Paper Invention Work (final)

Class wasn't held on 7/21 and, as such, "report paper invention work" wasn't explained. I'm going to assume it has something to do with free-writing and brainstorming and write a short rough draft that includes my initial thoughts on how to begin the actual paper.


1)who does this subject effect?
students, teachers, parents, etc.

2)why is it important to separate God from our schools, state run businesses, and governments by restricting our right to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in these places?
i personally believe that it is more important to learn about other religions and strengthen our knowledge of beliefs in various cultures. I believe the only thing that separation does is not offend those who don't believe in God.

3)what is the benefit/importance of keeping religion or belief in our schools, state run businesses, and governments by giving us our right to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in these places?
more knowledge about other religions is gained, more freedom of speech and religion. we are more open to learning and to honoring the traditions of our forefathers by allowing the worship of whichever god we choose.

4)will there be any lasting secular effects from either outcome?
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5)are other countries in the world that have been known to include religious matters in government institutions exercising separation or are they continuing with the traditional practices of their forefathers?
england, ireland, australia, japan, india.... any old world christian or asian country?

God is known by many as an all powerful, omnipotent, omniscient, or all seeing creator or master. He is known by many as the Father of our spirits, our master, or our creator. Others know a god who is impersonal and kingly, and still others know many gods. Along with these believers are also unbelievers who feel that the presence of an all powerful being is unrealistic and even pointless. There are others who choose to not take a stance on accepting or denying the existence of such a being, and there are probably people on this planet who have never heard mention either way.
Whatever our belief on the subject, there is a large population of religious people on this planet and it proves hard to escape some sort of belief no matter where one chooses to reside.
Living in the USA proves this very well. not only are there countless religions, sects, cults, and beliefs in our country, but this nation was founded on the belief that citizens deserve the right to worship who or what they will, or to not worship at all.
In the recent years of our nation, and the world, the issue of "political correctness" has become huge. Everyone is expected to be courteous to others' beliefs and preferences, almost to an extreme. Everything must be censored or reviewed multiple times before becoming publicly visible so as not to offend some group or race or religion. A common controversy in the last few decades lies in our schools and places of learning. The use of The Pledge of Allegiance has become questionable due to the use of God related terminology. some people want that terminology taken out. still others believe that our children shouldn't have to say The Pledge at all, and then the people with religious reservations argue that we should keep religion on the forefront of our society.

more freewriting to come

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