Assignment:
World Religions
Discussion 1
What is religion? Do Indigenous peoples practice religion?
Please respond to the following:
Think about what you think religion is. Next, ask five (5) people what their definition of religion is. Then look up a definition of religion from outside of the book (cite your source). Now, read the definition of religion in the textbook.
Main discussion questions for the week:
• What are at least three (3) problems with defining religion? Explain why they are problematic.
• Of the three (3) approaches to religion-Materialist, Functional, or Faith-which helps to better explain the problems you have encountered in your research?
• Cite the source(s) you used to answer these questions.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCEDURES
Discussion 2
"The Criminal Justice Process" Please respond to the following:
• Read the article "The Criminal Justice System" located at https://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/get-help-bulletins-for-crime-victims/the-criminal-justice-system. Determine the four most important areas of the criminal justice process. Provide support for your rationale on why you feel that they are vital as they relate to the criminal justice process.
American History After 1865
Discussion 3
Post a Response
During the Reconstruction Era, the Southern states created many laws and policies of their own. These "Black Codes" either tried to minimize federal laws and policies or were in retaliation to them.
Suppose you were a former slave during this era, which one of the following restrictions would you find the most offensive?
1. Restrictions or prohibitions on voting
2. Restrictions such as those on job, land purchase, and mobility
3. Inability to serve on juries or accuse a white person in court
Then, in a full paragraph or two:
• Discuss the immediate and long-term consequences from your chosen restriction.
• Identify any lessons we can learn today from this restriction and its impact.
• Identify the source(s) where you read about the restriction.
Reference Material
Learn materials: Mississippi example of "Black Codes"