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American Cosmic : UFOs, Religion, Technology
More than half of American adults and more than seventy-five percent of young Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life.This level of belief rivals that of belief in God. American Cosmic examines the mechanisms at work behind the thriving belief system in extraterrestrial life, a system that is changing and even supplanting traditional religions. Over the course of a six-year ethnographic study, D.W.Pasulka interviewed successful and influential scientists, professionals, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who believe in extraterrestrial intelligence, thereby disproving the common misconception that only fringe members of society believe in UFOs.She argues that widespread belief in aliens is due to a number of factors including their ubiquity in modern media like The X-Files, which can influence memory, and the believability lent to that media by the search for planets that might support life.American Cosmic explores the intriguing question of how people interpret unexplainable experiences, and argues that the media is replacing religion as a cultural authority that offers believers answers about non-human intelligent life.
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Digital Religion: The Basics
Digital Religion: The Basics explores how digital media and internet platforms are transforming religious practice in a digital age and the impact this has had on religious culture in contemporary society. Through exploring six defining characteristics of how religion is acted out online, including multisite reality, convergence practice, networked community, storied identity, shifting authority, and experiential authenticity, the book considers how digital religion both shapes, and is influenced by, religion offline.Questions asked include:How is religion being performed and reimagined through digital media and cultures?In what ways do the practices of religion online merge or correspond with shifts in perspective taking place in offline religious practice?How do the key findings of religion online reflect broader social, cultural, and structural practices observed within mobile, networked society?With case studies and further readings, Digital Religion: The Basics is a must-read for students wanting to come to grips with how religion is changing and experienced through digital media.
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Religion, Disability, and Sustainable Development in Africa
This book investigates the interplay between disability and religion in Africa, and what this means in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals. The importance of meeting the needs of people with disabilities is highlighted specifically in several Sustainable Development Goals, as well as being emphasised as a cross-cutting issue across all the goals.Over 1 billion people are estimated to be living with disabilities, and 80% of this population live in the Global South, many within Africa.This book argues that within this context, religion must be considered, as people with disabilities often turn to religion for solace in confronting the daily struggles and pains that they face.Drawing on multiple disciplinary lenses, this book reflects on how traditional/indigenous, Abrahamic, and other African minority religions and philosophies interact with disability, and how this relates to the Sustainable Development Goals.The book demonstrates how religions in Africa conceptualise, imagine, or re-imagine disability in the context of key themes such as gender, ecological justice, health, poverty, education, employment, entrepreneurship, and migration. Overall, the book invites researchers from across the social sciences to consider how African religious, theological, and philosophical ideas can help towards the inclusion of people with disabilities in the 2030 development agenda in Africa.
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Creating Stellar Lessons with Digital Tools : From Integration to Innovation in Technology-Enhanced Teaching
Creating Stellar Lessons with Digital Tools prepares teachers in training and in-service teachers to use technologies for design and development activities with middle and high school students.While software, open resources, handheld devices, and other tools hold great potential to enhance learning experiences, teachers themselves must model technology use in ways that inspire students to become producers and leaders rather than consumers and followers.Featuring concrete applications in social studies, English, mathematics, and science scenarios, this book provides pre-service and in-service teachers with seven paths to creatively integrate and innovate with computational thinking, datasets, maker spaces, visual design, media editing, and other approaches.
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Which religion would you support if Germany had to have a state religion?
As an AI, I do not have personal beliefs or preferences. However, if Germany were to have a state religion, it would be important to consider the country's history and demographics. Christianity, specifically Protestantism or Catholicism, would likely be the most widely accepted choice given Germany's historical ties to these religions. It would also be important to ensure that the state religion does not infringe upon the rights and beliefs of minority religious groups in the country. Ultimately, the decision should be made with careful consideration for the principles of religious freedom and tolerance.
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What is the integration function and the grounding function in religion?
The integration function in religion refers to its role in providing a sense of belonging and community for its followers. It helps to integrate individuals into a larger social and cultural framework, providing a sense of identity and shared values. On the other hand, the grounding function in religion refers to its role in providing a framework for understanding the world and one's place in it. It offers explanations for the meaning of life, moral guidelines, and a sense of purpose, helping individuals to navigate the complexities of existence. Together, these functions help religion to provide a sense of belonging and purpose for its followers, contributing to their overall well-being and social cohesion.
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Does religion serve as a psychological support for some people?
Yes, religion can serve as a psychological support for some people. Belief in a higher power can provide comfort, hope, and a sense of purpose during difficult times. Religious practices such as prayer, meditation, and community support can also offer a sense of connection and belonging, which can be beneficial for mental well-being. Additionally, the moral and ethical guidelines provided by religion can help individuals navigate challenges and make sense of their experiences.
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What distinguishes a religion from a substitute religion?
A religion is typically characterized by a belief in a higher power or powers, a set of sacred texts or teachings, and a system of rituals and practices. It often provides a framework for understanding the meaning and purpose of life, as well as guidelines for moral behavior. A substitute religion, on the other hand, may lack some or all of these elements, but still fulfills a similar role in providing meaning, community, and a sense of purpose for its followers. Substitute religions may include belief systems, ideologies, or even activities such as sports or political movements that fulfill some of the same functions as traditional religions.
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How Clients Buy : A Practical Guide to Business Development for Consulting and Professional Services
The real-world guide to selling your services and bringing in business How Clients Buy is the much-needed guide to selling your services.If you're one of the millions of people whose skills are the 'product,' you know that you cannot be successful unless you bring in clients.The problem is, you're trained to do your job—not sell it.No matter how great you may be at your actual role, you likely feel a bit lost, hesitant, or 'behind' when it comes to courting clients, an unfamiliar territory where you're never quite sure of the line between under- and over-selling.This book comes to the rescue with real, practical advice for selling what you do.You'll have to unlearn everything you know about sales, but then you'll learn new skills that will help you make connections, develop rapport, create interest, earn trust, and turn prospects into clients.Business development is critical to your personal success, and your skills in this area will dictate the course of your career.This invaluable guide gives you a set of real-world best practices that can help you become the rainmaker you want to be.Get the word out and make productive connectionsDrop the fear of self-promotion and advertise your accomplishmentsEarn potential clients' trust to build a lasting relationshipScrap the sales pitch in favor of honesty, positivity, and value Working in the consulting and professional services fields comes with difficulties not encountered by those who sell tangible products.Services are often under-valued, and become among the first things to go when budgets get tight.It is now harder than ever to sell professional services, so your game must be on-point if you hope to out-compete the field.How Clients Buy shows you how to level up and start winning the client list of your dreams.
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Digital Religion : Understanding Religious Practice in Digital Media
This book offers a critical and systematic survey of the study of religion and digital media.It covers religious engagement with a wide range of digital media forms and highlights examples of new media engagement in all five of the major world religions.From mobile apps and video games to virtual reality and social media, the book:• provides a detailed review of major topics including ritual, identity, community, authority, and embodiment;• includes a series of engaging case studies to illustrate and elucidate the thematic explorations;• considers the theoretical, ethical, and theological issues raised.This unique volume draws together the work of experts from key disciplinary perspectives and is the go-to volume for students and scholars wanting to develop a deeper understanding of the subject area.Thoroughly updated throughout with new case studies and in-depth analysis of recent scholarship and developments, this new edition provides a comprehensive overview of this fast-paced, constantly developing, and fascinating field.
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Santeria Enthroned : Art, Ritual, and Innovation in an Afro-Cuban Religion
Ever since its emergence in colonial-era Cuba, Afro-Cuban Santería (or Lucumí) has displayed a complex dynamic of continuity and change in its institutions, rituals, and iconography. Originally published in 2003 Santería Enthroned combines art, history, cultural anthropology, and ethnohistory to show how Africans and their descendants have developed novel forms of religious practice in the face of relentless oppression.Focusing on the royal throne as a potent metaphor in Santería belief and practice it shows how negotiations among ideologically competing interests have shaped the religion’s symbols, rituals, and institutions from the nineteenth century to the present.Rich case studies of change in Cuba and the United States, including a New Jersey temple and South Carolina’s Oyotunji Village, reveal patterns of innovation similar to those found among rival Yoruba kingdoms in Nigeria.Throughout, the book argues for a theoretical perspective on culture as a field of potential strategies and "usuable pasts" that actors draw upon to craft new forms and identities – a perspective that will be invaluable to all students of the African Diaspora.
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Devotional Activism – Public Religion, Innovation and Culture in the Nineteenth–Century
Modern history has not been neutral in telling the story of religion.Since it presumes the centrality of human motives and machinations as the one and only means of explicating the unfolding of ‘events’, it has helped set the terms for what counts as a viable motive and what does not, and this is evident in the systematic unmasking of religion as only really ever about ‘something else’.By distilling more substantive/primary economic, political or other kinds of motives from the detritus of ‘religion’, the latter is thus consigned to the past as the primitive husk of more substantive and rational ways of thinking and acting.As a set of historical case studies, the essays collected here forgo that tendency, and suggest different possibilities for conceptualizing the fate of religion in the modern world.They chart a different course, one of faith and self-assertion. The essays take up a variety of episodes from modern European and American history and explore, from various angles, three interrelated themes: 'public religion', and the role of Catholicism as a determined critic of modernity; religion as an impetus for innovation; and the tendency to reduce religion to culture.
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Is substitute religion the same as religion replacement?
No, substitute religion and religion replacement are not the same. Substitute religion refers to alternative belief systems or practices that individuals adopt in addition to their traditional religion, while religion replacement involves completely abandoning one's original religion in favor of a new belief system. Substitute religion allows individuals to incorporate elements of different faiths into their lives, whereas religion replacement involves a complete shift in religious identity.
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Do I need support to get closer to my religion, Islam?
Seeking support to get closer to your religion, Islam, can be beneficial as it can provide guidance, knowledge, and a sense of community. Connecting with a local mosque, attending religious classes or events, and seeking mentorship from knowledgeable individuals can help deepen your understanding and practice of Islam. Additionally, surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who share your faith can provide encouragement and support on your spiritual journey. Ultimately, the decision to seek support in getting closer to your religion is a personal choice, but it can be a valuable resource in strengthening your faith and connection to Islam.
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What is the difference between religion and substitute religion?
Religion refers to a formal system of beliefs, practices, and rituals centered around a higher power or spiritual force, often involving organized institutions and communities. Substitute religion, on the other hand, refers to non-traditional belief systems or practices that serve as a replacement for traditional religion. Substitute religions may include alternative spiritual practices, self-help movements, or other forms of belief and community that fulfill similar roles to traditional religion for their followers. While religion is often associated with established traditions and institutions, substitute religion may be more individualistic and diverse in its manifestations.
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Is Buddhism a religion or a critique of religion?
Buddhism can be seen as both a religion and a critique of religion. It is considered a religion because it involves beliefs, practices, and rituals centered around the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. However, Buddhism also critiques traditional religious concepts such as the existence of a creator god and the idea of a permanent self. It emphasizes personal spiritual development, mindfulness, and the pursuit of enlightenment through self-awareness and compassion, which can be seen as a critique of certain aspects of organized religion.
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