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smarikunte

EU parliament backs Palestinian state 'in principle' | World news | The Guardian - 3 views

www.theguardian.com/...rliament-backs-palestine-state

Ethnicity and Religion

shared by smarikunte on 18 Dec 14 - No Cached
  • Israel has been hammered by a series of diplomatic rebuffs across Europe after the European parliament voted overwhelmingly for qualified recognition of the Palestinian state.
  • The rare international meeting in Switzerland of the high contracting parties to the Geneva conventions was boycotted by Israel, the US, Canada and Australia.
  • Palestinian statehood and call for an end to Israeli occupation.
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  • 498 votes to 88, stated: “The European parliament supports in principle recognition of Palestinian statehood and the two-state solution, and believes these should go hand in hand with the development of peace talks, which should be advanced.”
  • The Jordanian-backed draft, which the US is almost certain to veto, sets a November 2016 deadline for an Israeli withdrawal.
  • smarikunte on 18 Dec 14
     
    To achieve peace in the Middle East, the European Union voted on a bill presented by Jordan. The bill states that Palestine should be recognized as a 'principle state'. The US and Israel both strongly oppose this bill. The conflict has escalated in the past years. This territorial conflict is occurring because two religious groups want the same sacred holy land. How is the bill going to affect Israel and Palestine in the future?
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  • jennabohrer on 19 Dec 14
     
    This is a fascinating conflict. Why do you think that the two opposing religious groups cannot agree to share the Holy Land and thereby resolve the conflict? Will there ever be a solution to this?
  • carke1 on 19 Dec 14
     
    Sadhana and Jenna - I don't think there will ever be an end to this. If one side gets control, the other will never be happy and they won't stop until they get it, and so on. I don't think they can ever agree because they both feel that it should be their own and don't want the other to get the land. I almost feel like because its been going on for so long, there will never be an end since they are both so determined to control it.
  • jlandis3 on 19 Dec 14
     
    Jenna, I think that the two opposing religious groups cannot agree to share the Holy Land and create a resolution because both have significant holy sites that are close to one another (e.g. The Dome of the Rock is close to the Western/Wailing Wall). I think that there could be a solution to this because if some Palestinian areas could see the need for Israel to have the land that it does currently and its right to exist, then the problem could be resolved.
  • ewarren on 20 Dec 14
     
    Jenna, Since both religions have holy spots in this area, what do you think the best way to solve this issue would be? Is the U.N at a place to solve this conflict or should people who are more directly involved with the conflict be the ones who have more of a say in the peace talks?
  • mdamschroder on 22 Dec 14
     
    I only see two possible solutions, both flawed. Somehow, I believe that the two religious groups could find a way to coexist, allowing them both to have access to their holy sites, but this would mean accepting the fact that the other is there. This seems unlikely to happen. Another option is to not let either group have it, and that way neither could be angry that the other possesses it. This, however, is also unlikely seeing how each group strongly refuses to give up its sites. They would fight until death for access. I really don't see this conflict ending any time soon.
  • Mr. Reidy on 29 Dec 14
     
    Interesting solutions to the conflict. Why do you think the United States government has been pro-Israel since the creation of the state in the 1940s?
dknepper

Jerusalem synagogue attack sparks fear of descent into religious war | World news | The... - 0 views

www.theguardian.com/...e-attack-fear-of-religious-war

religious

shared by dknepper on 18 Dec 14 - No Cached
  • four rabbis and a Druze policeman were killed by two Palestinian cousins in a morning attack
  • bullet hole
  • No one expected this to happen here. We are religious here. And we believe God has a plan. Which is why you will not hear people here shouting for revenge and arguing about whether we should talk peace or not talk peace or fight. We leave that to the politicians.”
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  • Pope Francis voiced dismay at the “alarming increase in tension in Jerusalem” and appealed to both sides to take the “courageous decisions” needed to achieve peace.
  • much of the tension since the summer was being driven by still strong anger among Palestinians over the murder of teenager Mohammed Abu Khdeir, as well as a deep anxiety over perceived Jewish encroachment into the Noble Sanctuary, known to Jews as the Temple Mount.
  • The situation is worsening already hostile relations between Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, and the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas.
  • “wave of Palestinian terror starting to resemble a religious war”, Amos Harel in Haaretz has blamed both sides, the Israeli government for contributing “to the emphasis on the religious component of the conflict by demonstrating helplessness in the face of recent efforts by right-wing [Jewish] activists to change the status quo regarding Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount”. On the Palestinian side, he added: “Defending al-Aqsa Mosque [on the holy site] provides an appropriate excuse for the recent terror perpetrators.”
  • edietterick on 18 Dec 14
     
    This article discusses the Israeli-Palestine conflict and how that has turned into many cruel acts of violence. What would possess someone to kill these men, especially on the stairs of a holy place?
  • dknepper on 18 Dec 14
     
    Four rabbis and a policeman were killed by 2 palestinians inside of a jewish synagogue, and many people fear that the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is becoming a religious war, since they have different beliefs. Why would the Palestinians decide to attack the Israelis?
Matt Juliana

Demographics of Catholics - 2 views

religions.pewforum.org/portraits

Religion

shared by Matt Juliana on 03 Dec 13 - Cached
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      Mr. Reidy on 03 Dec 13
       
      I am not suprised that most Mormons would be considered Republicans. Both groups value conservative ideas.
  • 79% Very important
  • Mr. Reidy on 03 Dec 13
     
    Here is another example of what you can check into on this Religious Landscape Survey site. ***By the way, make sure you Tag ... "Religion" and Share to a Group... "APHumanGeography" and unclick "Private."
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  • Veronica Werner on 04 Dec 13
     
    1 & 2) The section of the portraits focusing on social and political attitudes was most relevant to me. Noticing trends in this information helped me to understand how religious beliefs affect other cultural beliefs, especially political affiliation. 3) A possible project using this information would be to choose two different religions or two denominations of a religion, compare and contrast the major views of each religion on each of the topics listed, and then give possible reasons for why these views may be similar or different. Choosing two religions or denominations that are closely related but still have some significant differences would provide the most potential for analysis. For example, comparing Catholics and Evangelical Protestants would reveal a greater tendency in Evangelical churches towards conservative political beliefs; however, many Catholics (36%) are also conservative. An analysis would compare this trend with the beliefs of Christianity and consider the differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs.
  • Katelyn Kopacko on 06 Dec 13
     
    1. These graphs show the views of different people inside of the sects of different religions. They also display the basic information of the structure of the sects themselves. 2. I selected these graphs because they helped me to better understand the different levels of devotion that sects from the same religion felt. It also helped me to see the political and social views that people have on the outside world, and how they would want to help a cause. 3. Students could research the views of different sects on political and social issues. Then, they could use the given information to compare and contrast different sects and then the views of other religions, too.
  • Matt Juliana on 06 Dec 13
     
    1.) http://religions.pewforum.org/portraits - This link leads to several pie charts that show statistics on the different kinds of people that all belong to Catholicism. 2.) I found these charts to be very interesting, because they showed trends of how most Catholics live. It showed percentages of different races, ages, and social statuses that make up the Catholic population of the U.S. I was fascinated by all the differences and majorities of the demographic statistics, even just in America. 3.) Compare and contrast the statistics of different branches of Christianity- Which denomination has the most young followers? The most older? Which has the highest/lowest education and income? Compare and contrast Islam, Christianity, and Judaism- Are the stats very similar, or very different? Which has the oldest/youngest adherents? Does one stick out with a very high/low education or income?
  • Matt Juliana on 06 Dec 13
     
    I think that comparing and contrasting the different political opinions and spiritual devotions of each denomination would be really interesting Katelyn! I wonder if the political opinions would line up with the general trend of the region/state that most of the adherents are from? Also, would the political views be connected with their religious teachings, and could we see either a conservative or liberal approach shown in these teachings?
  • Mr. Reidy on 10 Dec 13
     
    Veronica - Excellent project idea with the analysis.
Mr. Reidy

map of the day Archives | UN DispatchUN Dispatch - 0 views

www.undispatch.com/...map-of-the-day

Maps

shared by Mr. Reidy on 28 Jul 14 - No Cached
  • Mr. Reidy on 28 Jul 14
     
    A map a day.
Mr. Reidy

Development Groups Extra Credit - 5 views

APHUG - Find at least one local, regional, national, or international charity organization focused on improving the quality of life and development of people (increase their HDI) that you would lik...

Development

started by Mr. Reidy on 27 Feb 15 no follow-up yet
karasmith3

Lithuanian and Tanzanian Food - 10 views

sites.google.com/...change-the-banner

Folk and Pop Culture Lithuania Tanzania Food Idiots Chefs Tags You have to see it to believe it I promise you won't regret it

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  • karasmith3 on 12 Nov 14
     
    Have you ever wanted to watch two very amateur chefs almost kill themselves when they attempt to make foreign food? Guaranteed to make you laugh at their stupidity, LiAnn and Kara demonstrate their awful and slightly-less-awful cooking skills through the completion of this beautiful meal. Featuring: Some weird Lithuanian pork stuff that was actually pretty good; Greasy Chips a.k.a. Tanzanian French Fries; Chai tea with way too much cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; and, an Orange and Mango drink in the fancy "I'm a Grownup, I Swear!" wine glasses.
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  • karasmith3 on 12 Nov 14
     
    https://sites.google.com/a/masdstudent.org/folk-and-popular-food/home Here's the main page, the above link goes to a subtopic.
  • jfoster98 on 12 Nov 14
     
    I think you guys did a good job on this video! The dishes looked great! Maybe a little too informal, but super funny! Overall, good job!
  • ecahill1 on 13 Nov 14
     
    I really like the depth you went into to show the history of your foods! There was a lot of great information. Great job!
  • hweaver17 on 13 Nov 14
     
    I loved your video! It was very entertaining. I really want to try to make the chai tea now. Awesome job!
  • ewarren on 13 Nov 14
     
    I like how you gave a lot of in depth detail about the foods and the countries that they came from. I learned a lot about different foods and how to make them!
  • samin1 on 13 Nov 14
     
    I really liked your video! You guys are so funny and it was a cute little video. I liked how Kara mentioned that the Tanzanian French fries were a lot like regular fries. That comparison shows probably how French fries have diffused into other countries. Great job!!
  • mdamschroder on 14 Nov 14
     
    This is so great! The video is very entertaining as well as informative. You did a great job of putting your personalities into it. Both Tanzanian and Lithuanian cuisine are great examples of how a place's environment can greatly affect its food.
  • mwaardenburg on 14 Nov 14
     
    I loved the video you made! It was... the most unique one I've seen thus far. It was informative, and your commentary was quite comical (my personal favorite being the bay leaf). The diffusion of "greasy chips" was well displayed, and how they have become popular throughout many countries, including Tanzania.
  • baileyanderson on 14 Nov 14
     
    I thought it was very informative as well as funny. I liked that the greasy chips were basically french fries with another name. It shows how foods can have more than one origin.
Mr. Reidy

Folk and Pop Culture Student Projects - 20 views

It's time to share your knowledge, APHUG! 1) Bookmark your website to our Diigo page and topic by 11/11, 11:59 PM. Briefly explain or PERSUADE your classmates to view your group's site in the com...

Folk and Pop Culture

started by Mr. Reidy on 10 Nov 14 no follow-up yet
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