Many have thought about the meaning of abortion. The argument is that every child born should be wanted, and others who believe that every child conceived should be born. This has been a controversial topic for years.
James Amoroso 9/11/04 History 2 Grade Level Paper Many have thought about the meaning of abortion. The argument is that every child born should be wanted, and others who believe that every child conceived should be born. This has been a controversial topic for years. Everyone in the United States is covered under the United States constitution, and under the 14th Amendment women have had the choice of abortion. "In 1973, Harry A. Blackmun wrote the majority opinion that it's a women's right to have an abortion."(factmonster.com) Even though these people have been given the right, the case is not closed. Pro-life activists carry a strong argument, and continue to push their beliefs. They feel so strongly about their beliefs that violence has broken out at some rallies. Pro-choice activists, on the other hand, also carry very strong points. They believe that the child inside a woman is their property and its life doesn't begin until birth. "In 1973, the United States Supreme Court decided that as long as the baby lived in the womb, he or she would be the property of the mother."(factmonster.com) Because of this 1in 3 babies ever conceived in the U.S. is killed by abortion. Many countries have followed the United States decision on the abortion issue. But other countries still believe abortion should be illegal, they include Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand. Although some
Abortion: A Woman's Choice.
Abortion: A Woman's Choice Some of these circumstances are happy for all concerned: both parents wish to have a child at that time and the child will grow up happy and healthy. But the circumstances surrounding conception are not always so happy. The parents are unprepared for the responsibilities, the mother could be the victim of rape, or for that matter the father could be her father. The fetus might have a severe mental defect which would make its life ant that of the mother and father unrelieved misery. Pregnancy can occur in tragic circumstances, in which we would say that it would have been better if it had not happened. Of the many actual points of view, it is widely held - especially in the media, which rarely have the time or the inclination to make fine distinctions - that there are only two: "pro-choice" and "pro-life." This is what the two principal warring camps like to call themselves, and that's what I'll call them here. Up until recent times (within that last century and a half) there were no prohibitions against abortion, and it was common in ancient Greece and Rome. In our own country, from colonial times to the nineteenth century, the choice was the woman's until "quickening." An abortion in the first or even second trimester was at worst a misdemeanor. Convictions were rarely sought and almost impossible to obtain, because they depended entirely on the
Compare and contrast the human condition as it relates to Muslims and Christians. The author will examine the teachings of these religions as it relates to the improvement of the human condition and will look at the public stance
The author of this paper will endeavor to compare and contrast the human condition as it relates to Muslims and Christians. The author will examine the teachings of these religions as it relates to the improvement of the human condition and will look at the public stance of both of these great religions. One of the five basic pillars of Islam is the Zakaat or spiritual tithing or almsgiving. In its simplest terms it is a command by Muslims to give 2.5% of their accumulated wealth on an annual basis to other Muslims. According to www.islam.tc there is much more to the Zakaat than the simple annual giving. According to this website the Zakaat is "the most important act of worship which has to be performed monetarily." The website further lists the many benefits of giving Zakaat as follows: "It reminds Muslims of the fact that whatever wealth they may possess is due to the blessings of Allah and as such is to be spent according to His commands." "Zakaat functions as a social security for all. Those who have enough money today pay for what they have. If they need money tomorrow they will get what is necessary to help them live decently." "Zakaat payer pays his dues to Allah as an act of worship, a token of submission and an acknowledgement of gratitude. The receiver of Zakaat receives it as a grant from Allah out of His bounty, a favor for which he is thankful to
This paper will examine the perspectives of both sides; outsider and insider, and will critically analyze their material on the subject of Scientology. By utilizing both perspectives there is a hope to achieve a broad understanding
Scientology: Insider versus Outsider Perspective Religion 265: Cults, Sects and New Religious Movements For: Dr. Grant Martin By: Julie Brown November 5th, 2005 In the latter half of the twentieth century the Church of Scientology has emerged as one of the largest and most extensive new religious movements of modern time. The Church has also been subject to ongoing controversy in terms of new religions and their cult-like practices. The teachings of founder L. Ron Hubbard were initially successful in the 1950's with the emergence of Dianetics, but have since been subject to heavy international criticism. Many countries have banned not only Dianetics and the auditing process but the teachings of the Church and its founder. Despite media and public criticism, however, Scientology has grown into a large international, ecclesiastical body with centers in almost half the countries of the world1. It has developed a mature theology and thousands of people report that the Church has given them a spiritual and optimistic perspective on life. If one wishes to truly understand Scientology as a new religious movement the question emerges as to whether you should examine the critical research conducted by the professional "outsider", or turn to the "insider"; members of the religion who are familiar with its teachings. This paper will examine the perspectives of both sides; outsider
What makes the martyr?
Napoleon Bonaparte once said that "It is the cause, not the death, that makes the martyr." Although this statement leaves sparse room for argument, it does little to define who can really be called a martyr. Are the soldiers fighting in Iraq martyrs or is Osama Bin Laden, who once said that "I'm fighting so I can die a martyr and go to heaven to meet God", a real martyr? Let's try to find the answer by looking at changes in the definition of the word martyr from the time the word first existed. It is a seemingly difficult task to define the word martyr by looking at the history, but I will try my best to make its meaning as clear as possible. The word martyr was originally taken from the Greek word martur. Martur literally means "a witness." This generated later forms of the word in Old French and Old English, eventually influenced by Christian traditions and used to refer to "those who performed special deeds in the name of this religion, specifically the sacrifice of life," as these martyrs were "witnesses" on behalf of their faith. In bible, martyr was described as the one who bears witness of the truth and suffers death in the cause of Christ. The bible also went on to say that Stephen was the first martyr. In 978 King of England was murdered by his stepmother. Miracles were reported at his grave and he was popularly regarded as a martyr. During the next few years the
Religion. Dreaming influenced the Land Rights Movement as it depicts the importance of Land in Aboriginal culture, rituals and beliefs. Through the Dreamtime stories we can establish that Indigenous Australians believe that people are a part of and conne
Written Task 'Native Title' refers to the right to live and access traditional land; it is the recognition at law of Aborigines right to take over land from their families. The 'land rights' movement is a religious and political movement that seeks to secure the rights of Aborigines to their land. The movement was established to ensure that Aboriginal religion, language, sacred sites and cultural integrity is preserved and maintained. Aborigines share a strong connection to the land; they regard land as sacred and not dead, believing that it is alive through the powers of their Ancestors. For Aboriginal people the land is the core of all spirituality and Aboriginal identity and is sustained by people and culture1. Land rights are necessary to provide assurance for the continuation of rituals and ceremonies. The struggle of Land Rights first began in the late 1700s after European settlement. The equality of Indigenous Australians was exploited and the assimilation policy caused much destruction and grief for Aborigines. Mabo and Wik are identified as two of the most significant cases regarding the Aboriginal land rights movement. In 1982 Eddie Mabo led Torres Strait and Murray Island residents on a fight against the state of Queensland, in respect to the use of the Islands land. Indigenous Australians believed that the state was not free to extinguish the title of Meriam
Describe several heuristics that you might use when deciding whether you should a) Study especially hard for an exam OR b) ask someone for (or accept) a date.Under what circumstances are these heuristics likely to contribute to poor decision making?
Describe several heuristics that you might use when deciding whether you should a)Study especially hard for an exam OR b)ask someone for (or accept) a date. Under what circumstances are these heuristics likely to contribute to poor decision making? Every day throughout our lives a decision will have to be made. The magnitude of this decision will quite obviously vary from choice to choice, but the principle remains. Whether we are deciding to walk a certain direction, or turn off the light, or even if we are deciding to attempt world domination a choice has to be made. With these choices comes indecision. There is no formula to work out how people are going to react to certain situations, so essentially any choice is a stab in the dark. These choices may be well informed, but as Benjamin Franklin said in 1789; "nothing in life is sure except death and taxes." Heuristics are a trial-and-error type method of helping to decide which decision to make. Human decision making often portrays a theory of bounded rationality. This means that human thinking may seem rational, but isn't, for a number of reasons. There are too many variables to calculate. Often, also, we are provided with information which is not complete. A rational decision needs symmetric information in order to be truly rational, by analysing all inputs, and as a result possible outcomes. This is where
The ethics of abortion.
Helen Evans The ethics of abortion Before discussing the issue of abortion, a definition of what is actually meant by the term 'abortion' must first be decided upon. For the purpose of this essay, Mary Anne Warren's definition will be referred to. She describes abortion as 'the act a woman performs in deliberately terminating her pregnancy before it comes to term, or in allowing another person to terminate it' (Warren, M A, 1997, p.72). The ethical issues surrounded by the issue of abortion have been debated for many years, with society seemingly split into those who advocate pro life, those who advocate pro choice and those who are undecided. Pro-life campaigners claim that abortion is immoral, except in a few cases, as they believe the fetus is a human being from conception. On the other hand, pro choice campaigners claim that women must have the right to choose what happens to their body, and can choose to have an abortion if they decide that it is the best option for them. Those people who believe abortion is morally acceptable usually base their argument around the fact that a woman should be free to choose what happens to her own body. Freedom of choice is considered by many people as a basic human right and nobody should have this right denied. One philosopher who believes that abortion is morally permissible is Mary Anne Warren. She argues that prohibiting
Jesus appointed only men to succeed him therefore women should be excluded from priesthood'.
a) Using Luke's Gospel, describe Jesus' response to women and why many First Century Jews would have disapproved. Women in first century Palestine were not supposed to participate in public life. It was a husband's right and duty to divorce his wife if she left the house without a headdress and her face hidden, not only this, but the husband was under no obligation to pay the money which the wife had a right to receive in the case of divorce. In public women were not meant to be seen and it went against all policies of etiquette to speak to a woman in the street or exchange greetings and in fact even to look at a married woman was considered scandalous. Jewish women in first century Palestine had very limited legal and economic rights, particularly in the economically related areas. When a girl was in the household of her father, any work she did and wages she earned would go directly to her father. Once she was married a woman's wages and products that she made would go into the possession of her husband. While in her father's house, however, a girl's education consisted of learning domestic arts such as weaving and needlework, she would also carry other responsibilities such as looking after any brothers and sisters. A girl's duty to her father was the same as was that of her brother, but she possessed none of her brother's rights. All inheritance would pass to the son