Essay 3 Three Sources and Why You Chose Them

Works Cited

Cross, David R.; Purvis, Karyn B.; Stone, Howard W.; Young, Melissa J. "A Study of the

Benefit of Social and Religious Support on Church Members During Times of Crisis."

Pastoral Psychology. Mar2003, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p327-340. 14p. 3 Charts. Database.

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I chose this source because it discusses the role religion plays in people's lives, how that is important, especially during a crisis. It looks at how religion can provide support in difficult times. This relate to Friendswood because of Willa and her relationship with religion.

Forth, Julian. “Religion, Intimacy, and Social Resistance.” Cross Currents. Jun2016, Vol. 66               Issue 2, p154-161. 8p. Wiley Blackwell. Web.

I chose this source because it relates to the topic I want to research and relates to some of the things we have discussed in class about dissent and religion. The journal article discusses religious movements, social resistance, and public speech/performance. The intent of the article is to examine how religion affects our societies in different aspects of life, which relates to several of the questions I want to answer within my essay.

Schewel, Benjamin. “Seven Ways of Looking at Religion.” Hedgehog Review. Fall2015, Vol. 17
                 Issue 3, p102-117. 16p. Web.

I chose this source because it discusses seven perspectives on religion in modern times. The topics covered include the tradition and culture in modern societies related to religion, morality as well as belief and faith. Also mentioned is the impact of the pressures of modernity on the changes and dynamics in the social, psychological and economic aspects of the society.

FRIENDSWOOD ESSAY 3 Topic, Thesis, and Questions

Topic: Religion

Thesis:

Due to the different interpretations of religion, a division has arisen between the religious who seek to better themselves and the world through religion and those who seek to abuse religion to harm or shame others.



Questions:

1. What is the purpose of religion?
2. Why do people practice a religion or faith?
3. Why don't people practice a religion or faith
4. How do people interpret religion?
5. Why does Steinke use in Apocalyptic imagery from the book of Revelations in Friendswood and how is this relevant to the topic?
6. Why do people abuse or warp the meaning of religion?
7. How has religion been abused in the past?
8. In the present?
9. Why stereotyping an entire religion is inaccurate and harmful?
10. What can people of faith do to rectify the damage caused by misled individuals of the same faith?