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Title: World Views and Religion Date Published: April 9, 2009 Author: Newton Fortuin Summary and Why Relevant: The reason as to why this is relevant is because it talks about religion and the world view on religion. I myself am fascinated with religion, I am fascinated at the different types of religions that exist and the different faiths that people have and put into their religion, creator, and God. It still amazes me that the world is still spinning with so many conflicts with each religion. How This Influenced My Thinking: it made me realize that I am not the only one that is fascinated with religion and that is intrigued with the fact that people go crazy over who's religion is "right" or "better" Credibility: From Open Salon a viewed Blog that users from around the world post and comment.

Title: World Views and Religion Author: M. Scott Pecks Date: APRIL 9, 2009 Why Relevant and Summary: It talks about how everyone has a religion and what determines a persons particular worldview How This Influenced My Thinking: It didn't influence my thinking Credibility of Source: Somewhat credible

Title: When Parents and Teens Clash over Religion Author: Victoria Clayton Date Published: April 4, 2005 Why Relevant and Summary: This is an article regarding parents problems with their children when there is debate about the beliefs of their religion and when the child doesn't believe the same as the parents. There is some advice given to those parents as well as some facts regarding benefits and drawbacks of growing up with a religion. How This Influenced My Thinking: I have always believed growing up with a religion is important and that it does make a person more likely to associate their lives with positive things, but it is interesting to read and learn about some of the drawbacks Credibility of Source: this is an article from ABC news and it involves a person's actual experience.

Title: Gay Male and Lesbian Youth Suicide Author: Paul Gibson Why Relevant and Summary: Talks about the causes and incidence of suicide in gay youth as well as ways to prevent it. How This Influenced My Thinking: I had no idea that the rates were so much higher than in heterosexuality. Credibility of Source: High. Therapist in San Francisco

Title:The Benefits from Marriage and Religion in the United States: A Comparative Analysis Author:Linda J. Waite and Evelyn L. Lehrer Date Published: 2003 Why Relevant and Summary: includes information about how growing up with a religious background affects children. How This Influenced My Thinking: It gave me some really interesting things to think about. I hadn't really thought before about how this can effect you Credibility of Source: pretty good, it is a government website