For this discussion , search for an article in the popular media that in some way expresses social conflict within a religion, conflict between religions, or cooperation between religions.
Summarize the article and relate the article to at least one of the Learning Resources.
Be sure to cite the resources that you use in this post and list your references at the end, using APA style.
READ:
Masci, D. (2019, Oct. 31). In U.S., familiarity with religious groups is associated with warmer feelings toward them. Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/10/31/in-u-s-familiarity-with-religious-groups-is-associated-with-warmer-feelings-toward-them/
READ:
Masci, D. (2019, May 17). Many Americans see religious discrimination in the U.S. — especially against Muslims. Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/05/17/many-americans-see-religious-discrimination-in-u-s-especially-against-muslims/
READ:
Burch-Brown, J., & Baker, W. (2016). Religion and reducing prejudice. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 19(6), 784-807. Retrieved from http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1368430216629566
Note: Only need to read abstract, introductory section and conclusion.
WATCH TWO SHORT VIDEOS:
QuakerSpeak (2015, June 11). How modern Quakers challenge traditional gender roles. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rau6mpb09g0
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. (2016, May 2). Christians countering anti-Muslim rhetoric. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgYw6BbadPM
READINGS:
Swatos, W. H., ed. (1998). Stratification. Encyclopedia of religion and society. Walnut Creek, Calif.: Alta Mira Press. Retrieved from http://hirr.hartsem.edu/ency/stratification.htm
Williams, T., & Dias, E. (2019, Feb. 26). United Methodists tighten ban on same-sex marriage and gay clergy. New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/26/us/united-methodists-vote.html
Fowler, M., & Joslin, L. (2019). Islamophobia: Changes and opportunities in the workplace. Retrieved from https://tanenbaum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Islamophobia-in-the-Workplace.pdf
Pew Research Center. (2019, July 15). A Closer Look at How Religious Restrictions Have Risen Around the World. Retrieved from https://www.pewforum.org/2019/07/15/a-closer-look-at-how-religious-restrictions-have-risen-around-the-world/
VIDEOS:
TedxRainier. (2012). Interfaith amigos. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soC_MSUo5Qo
Nuns and Nones. (n.d.). Webpage and video. Retrieved from https://www.nunsandnones.org/
Harvard University Pluralism Project. (2009). Fremont U.S.A. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHgYEz0GDBs
