Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. It can cause harm or injury that may result from some action or judgment. Religion is a cultural system of behaviors and practices, mythologies, worldviews, sacred texts, holy places, ethics, and societal organization that relate humanity to what an anthropologist has called "an order of existence". In the book “The Crucible” and in the article “Mosque reaches into community, focuses on education” you will see some similarities on how the people struggle with prejudice, religion, cults, and terrorism.
Theocracy is a system of government in which priest rule in the name of God or a god.
Salem is a theocratic society. There moral laws and state laws are the same, so lying is both a moral and
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I say this because in The Crucible you had to follow or believe what the court said if you don’t they assumed you to be a witch and you would be hung. Giles Corey was arrested because he wanted information and he would not give it to Danforth. The mass hysteria in salem was communicating with the devil, killing babies, and possession. The girls would act possessed around the people in the community and say they saw certain things like birds flying.
The extremists in “Mosque reaches into community, focuses on education” also live in a theocratic society where someone rules in the name of God. They kill all kinds of people because they don’t like the way we do things and live. The attack that happened in France was because in the paper had made a cartoon drawing of their prophet Muhammad. The extremists always say that Allah told them to do it but that is just an excuse it is all about politics. There are so many attacks that cause hysteria among the people in the world. They bombed places, shot, and showed videos of them beheading a ton of people. The biggest hysteria that happened to the U.S. was 9/11. Everyone was afraid after that. People didn’t want to take any sort of
Discrimination is defined as ¨the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.¨ 1863 was the year the slaves were finally freed, but that doesn't mean they weren't discriminated for more than a 100 year after that and even to this day there is still discrimination toward African Americans. Women of any race didn't even get the right to vote until August 18, 1920. Which was not quickly won, women had to fight for nearly 100 years previous to acquire a right that all should have. To this day women have reported making less than men for doing the same exact job. Discrimination is such a powerful thing that affects so many that it is written about a lot, the Crucible
As a result of all these things, everyone took interest in the case and wanted to exploit the attention it was getting. A documentary, P...
When fear is struck in desperate minds, they are capable of taking action disregarding the lives of others as well as the basic rules of civilization. The play written by Arthur Miller, The Crucible, is a desirable example of society’s boundaries of “removing” innocent people who bring concern or unease into their lives, this hysteria is astonishingly relatable to the discrimination of Japanese- Americans/Canadians during and post WWII. As Nelson Mandela once said: “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” [FOOTNOTE] This quote
The church, legal system and the togetherness of the community fell just to protect social status. Salem’s flawed court system was chiefly responsible. Under their courts, denial is considered a terrible sin. The narrow mindedness of the court possessed an unwritten law that if a name was brought out within the court, without any questioning, that person was presumed guilty. In this system, innocence is not taken into consideration, and the court is convinced they are right only if the victim confesses.
Parris and Danforth prioritize their reputations over John Proctor’s actual life. Hale does not care about his good name, but about the lives of the people in Salem and his guilt for partaking in the trials. Like Proctor, Parris, Hale, and Danforth are extremely flawed men. They all make unrighteous decisions that can be selfish. Unlike Proctor, though, these men place their own needs above the needs of the community. John Proctor has lived in Salem all his life and cares for the town and its citizens, whereas Reverend Hale, Reverend Parris, and Danforth are all outsiders to the town. They place themselves above the well-beings of the townspeople for the reason that they do not care if Salem is to be destroyed. Reverend Parris, Reverend Hale, and Deputy Governor Danforth’s yearn of John Proctor’s confession represents they only care for their own self-interests and not about what his confession could do for the town of
“Danforth:... You will sign your name or it is no confession, Mister! His breast heaving with agonized breathing, Proctor now lays down the paper and signs his name… Proctor has just finished signing when Danforth reaches for the paper. But Proctor snatches it up...His breast heaving, his eyes staring, Proctor tears the paper and crumbles it, and he is weeping in fury, but erect.” Not once in his time from that moment in the court, or jail, or at Gallows Hill did he confess to witchcraft, despite Reverend Hale’s attempts to persuade him otherwise. Proctor stood against the court, the girls, and some of the townsfolk, and although he was in the right, and his claims were accurate,...
Danforth, Hathorne, and Parris avoid answering accusations and questions by charging the speaker with trying to undermine the church and therefore the entire theocracy of Salem. For example, in response to Proctor’s presentation of the list of people confirming the good character of the accused women, Parris says, “This is a clear attack upon the court!” (94). This shifts the blame from Parris and the rest of the court back on to John Proctor and his comrades.
Christianity. This word brings a lot of mixed thoughts in one’s head especially for those people who do not understand the concept of this religion, such as the people of Rome in early times. “ … And by a distinction between the seasons which is due to God’s arrangement, set aside some for festivals, others for times of sorrow- merely to suit their own inclinations! Who can consider this a proof of religion, and not, rather, of lack of understanding?” (The Epistle to Diognetus) Christianity was seen as an insignificant cult for the ignorant and uneducated types and also viewed to be as treason to Rome. They are thought to be lustful (love one another), sinful, immoral and vile creatures of society who follow a cult that practices inhumane and cruel acts for their god. They were thought to have drunk human blood, beaten up dogs cruelly for sacrifice, held secret meetings and ate babies to be saved, etc. Christianity is often misunderstood and is not given the chance to explain their belief and their opinion to others. In those times, when you were a Christian you will be sentenced to die without a chance to defend yourself. “There is full liberty given to answer the charge and to cross-question, since it is unlawful for men to be condemned without defense or without a hearing. Christians alone are permitted to say nothing that would clear their name, vindicate the truth, and aid the judge to come to a fair decision.” (A Christian Defense by Tertullian) They are also seen as a threat to the Roman Empire for refusing taking the “oath” and to worship their pagan gods that is why being a Christian is equivalent to treason. “ A stone of course, submits; for it has no feeling. Therefore, you really disprove its sensibility, do you not?”...
All participants in the witch-hunt were influenced by the society that existed in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. Salem operated as a theocracy, a government ruled by and subject to religious authority. In a theocracy, people's sins are not forgiven, so that when they commit an indiscretion, they are left feeling guilty. "The witch-hunt was....a long overdue opportunity for everyone so inclined to express publicly his guilt and sins, under the cover of accusations against the victims." (p. 7) Characters such as Abigail Williams and Mrs. Putnam used the witch-hunts in the way cited above, as a method of confessing their sins without being accountable for them. Others used the chaos created by it for their own benefit. Thomas Putnam made his daughter Ruth accuse both George Jacobs and Rebecca Nurse so he could buy the resulting unclaimed land after they were hung. Any character that accused, confessed, or in any way joined the witch-hunt failed his or her test.
Terrorist/extremists groups use violence to strike fear in people in retaliation of political or religious disagreements. The goal no matter national or international is to implant fear into the minds of
The event has not only left a mark on the country of France. It has had great impact all over the world, sparking debate on how much freedom of speech one should have and how to not let the future have another Charlie Hebdo event. Probably the most bizarre and startling occurrence that has happened surrounding the Charlie Hebdo incident are the supporters of the attack.
“Those who want the government to regulate matters of the mind and spiritual are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide,” said Harry S. Truman. Religion or spiritual belief is a vast idea within the mind of every human being those who believes on his almighty Creator. Freedom of religion and conscience is the oldest version of internationally recognized human rights which is purely touches on individual liberty. Protection against freedom of religion was granted as early as before the civilization evolved. In a lexical meaning, religion is a belief or faith towards the Almighty and the freedom to profess a religion of his/her choice became a debate among many people in this civilized world.
When people frequently hear the word “prejudice,” he or she instantly thinks it simply refers to
Prejudice can be seen from an individual having biased opinions about a certain group, with very little knowledge. Prejudice can be defined in many ways, such as an attitude of how people think about others or people judging ignorantly. But to Gordon Allport, “Prejudice is a thinking ill of others without a sufficient warrant.". This is how prejudice is defined to an individual who is still witnessing this crisis. This person discovered that apart from the race, color, national origin or gender, people in today’s world, share an universally existing problem: “PREJUDICE”. There is alot of evidence that a person’s prejudice is wrong, but still, individuals ignore it. There are several sources that lead to this problem, such as people having influences who are prejudice, which could be complicated to break down later on in life. Also, it can come from ignorance and fear, because individuals can be prejudice to a certain culture where they could know a little about them, and are afraid of how that certain culture is different from them in language, behavior or customs. In addition, prejudice is also derived from pride. People think their race, culture, beliefs or values are superior to other groups. Although some people have doubts about being able to eliminate the problem, it can be solved. There are individuals who set aside the doubts and believes that prejudice can be solved. Some of the ways that people have thought of solving this problem is education, exposure to other cultures and by setting a good example.
A religion is a set of beliefs that a person holds and these beliefs actually defy a person’s life. Religion is the belief in one or more gods and ever religion has teachings that that have been prescribed to the followers. Religion is defined as ‘a particular system of faith and worship’ or ‘the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.’ Religion is one of the main elements that has divided this world mainly into Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and etc. Religion is an important social institution that roots back in history and it has greatly influenced human lives since the birth of civilization. Even today religion has a great influence on all our societies and each and every