Essays about: "religion and law"

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1. 1. UNDERSTANDING THE RELIGION AND GENDER EQUALITY CONTROVERSY Why does the Christian protestant- Lutheran church clash with the promotion of gender equality? An explorative study of Tanzania family law.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Monge Aminiel Mnzava; [2023-06-20]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Gender equality is a well-studied topic, but we have not understood to a sufficient extent how religion interacts with notions of gender equality, especially from an elite perspective. That is why this research aims first, to understand how the Protestant – Lutheran Church conceptualizes gender equality. READ MORE

3. 2. Can secular practice and education revive interest in religion in secular Sweden? : A study on the impact of secularism on religious education in Sweden

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

   Author : MOHD NURUL MOMEN; [2023]
   Keywords : Islam: A monotheistic religion characterized by the doctrine of absolute submission to God and reverence for Muhammad as God s chief and last prophet. Islamism: A movement advocating the social and political establishment of Islamic fundamentalism. Quran: The sacred text of Islam; divided into 114 chapters; or suras: revered as the word of God; dictated to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel and accepted as the foundation of Islamic law; religion; culture; and politics. Secularism: Free from preconceived notions and critical influences and allows one to see oneself as equal to another. It is in this context as indifference to or rejection or exclusion of religion and religious considerations. Religion: A unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things. Or a set of beliefs concerning the cause; nature; and purpose of the universe; especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies; usually involving devotional and ritual observances; and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.;

   Abstract : Abstract: The thesis shows that there are no religious barriers in Sweden. It is entirely possible to teach religion in a secular way. READ MORE

4. 3. Servants on Earth : The Death-transcending Social Network of a Saint, as Evidenced by Early Fifteenth-century Swedish Miracle Tales

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

   Author : Jonas Bengtsson; [2023]
   Keywords : saints; canonization processes; popular religion; medieval Sweden;

   Abstract : The cult of the saints was a widespread and important element of medieval European society. It is also an area of history where historians’ explanations of events are usually very different from those of the historical actors studied. This thesis is an attempt to find some common ground between them. READ MORE

5. 4. The Polarizing Abortion Debate on TikTok

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Agnes von Reis; [2023]
   Keywords : affective polarization; political antagonism; TikTok; abortion; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The rise of TikTok as one of the most popular social media platforms has created a new space for political debates, such as the debate surrounding abortion, to grow and evolve. In a politically polarized and divided society such as the United States, the impacts of new social media platforms are relatively unknown. READ MORE

6. 5. Faith for the Planet : Perceptions amongst religious and spiritual leaders of sustainability communication - the case of Faith for Ecocide Law

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMK

   Author : Alina Frank; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability communication; environment; climate change; rights of nature; Ecocide; Ecocide Law; Faith for Ecocide Law; religion; religious and spiritual leaders; perceptions; attitude; behavior;

   Abstract : The climate crisis is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced, posing severe threats to people around the world. Increased awareness about this crisis as well as a growing call for a more sustainable world can be noted not only by scientists and activists but also in the political and economic sector as well as within religious communities. READ MORE