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September 19, 2003: Thich Nhat Hanh
In the U.S. and Europe, the other best-known Buddhist leader, besides the Dalai Lama, is the renowned Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. He, too, has been on a U.S. tour, ended this past week -- promoting his latest of more than 75 books, Creating True Peace.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2003 Comments: 0 Views: 1,413
(2 votes) Loading ...Developed in conjunction with EdOnline, Thirteen/WNET's educational division, RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY's lesson plans introduce students to today's most important religious and moral issues.
Posted: Sep 25th, 1999 Comments: 0 Views: 4,650
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Muslim-Hindu Conflict in India: Background
Students investigate the causes and consequences of the deep-rooted conflict between Muslims and Hindus in India -- particularly in the province of Gujarat. Students will consider the larger questions of whether religious beliefs can ever legitimize violence or whether religious conflict is an inevitable human experience.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 1999 Comments: 0 Views: 2,950
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Stem Cell Research: Background
Students gain an understanding of the controversy surrounding stem cell research, exploring the positions taken by religious leaders and communities, as well as by those in the medical profession.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 1999 Comments: 0 Views: 2,189
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Islam and Terrorism: Background
Students will explore the teachings and values of Islam and of the Muslim community in their own area. Through research and exposure to members of the Muslim community, students will understand how the teachings and values of Islam have been used by terrorists for their own political purposes.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 1999 Comments: 0 Views: 1,655
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AIDS: Responding to a Health Crisis: Background
n this lesson, students discover how the attitudes and values of different cultures affect their approaches to treating HIV and AIDS.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 1999 Comments: 0 Views: 1,568
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Immigration: U.S. Policy in the New Millennium: Background
What rights can immigrants to the U.S. expect? In this lesson, students will explore the complex ethical and policy questions of immigration in the post-9/11 U.S.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 1999 Comments: 0 Views: 1,767
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Politics of Death: The Right to Live, the Right to Die: Background
This lesson looks at end-of-life issues and examines the political and religious forces behind the decision to let a person live or die.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 1999 Comments: 0 Views: 1,818
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Religion and Politics: The Battle Over the Judiciary: Background
In this lesson students will explore how particular religious blocs voted in the 2004 presidential election and how the hopes and/or expectations of these religious voters are impacting the second term of George W. Bush.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 1999 Comments: 0 Views: 1,515
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