I was in a group with six people: Will, Patrick, Michael, Taylor, Maddy, and myself. We made a website on Wix. The information below is what I put on the website. CONFUCIANISM Confucians’ believe humanity should have loyalty and reciprocity. Confucius believed “do not do to others what you would not want others to do …
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ICR part 3
I volunteered 8 hours at the International Festival in Indianapolis. Other students and I assisted the IACA (Indianapolis Association of Chinese Americans) with the parade and presentation. The International Festival was from 9am to 9pm November 8,9, and 10. I volunteered on Friday, November 9th from 3-7pm, and then I volunteered on Saturday, November 10th …
Reading and Discussion 11/7
In the documentary of the Hajj, something the class and I noticed was it followed a white man. He was not born into the religion and does not represent most of the religion. Did they choose a white man so it would be received better by the western world? The clothing/ robes they wore were …
ICR Journal Part 2
On November 4, 2019, a couple other students and myself met with Kwan to learn the lion dance. We met from 12pm to 1pm. We each took turns putting on the lion head costume and practiced the movements. Kwan told us we need to move the lion head up, down, and side to side. He …
10/29 reading
Allah is who they worship and turn to for help. Jesus is mentioned in the Quran and the word “infidels” is mentioned. What is an infidel? God’s love is mentioned and is said to be given to those who place their trust in him. They believe in Hell and the Day of Reckoning is being …
Reading and Class Discussion 10/24
Is Islam more like Christianity or more like Daoism in the sense of important people? We thought Islam was more like Christianity because Muhammad is an important person who started Islam. He is seen as God’s messenger. Islam still holds Allah, Muhammad, Jesus, Abraham as important figures in their religion. Muhammad was an orphan and …
Interesting Islam Facts
I like the first fact on the list: Islam in Arabic means “peace,” “security,” and “surrender.” I liked reading through these facts because I felt like I learned more about a religion and culture. Read more: https://www.seriousfacts.com/islam-facts/#ixzz635pTFRbu
Reading 10/22
Some of the Muslim chronology key events I would like to list are: 570: Birth of Muhammad 622: Muslim emigration to Medina 630: Muhammad’s victory over the Quraysh and the Muslim occupation of Mecca 1095: Christian Crusades 1281-1924: Ottoman empire 1947: Pakistan founded as first Islamic state 1948: Israel established 2001: 9/11 2011: Osama bin …
China Today: food
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201910/15/WS5da4db34a310cf3e355706ff.html This article is about China’s food availability for their population. According to China Daily, China has been intensely working with other countries to find solutions for the hungry. China’s population accounts for 20% of the world’s population, and they produce 25% of the world’s food on their farmlands. This article makes China look like …
China Today
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/10/nba-preseason-game-china-tips-off-players-have-been-silenced/ NBA Chinese business partners are ending their relationship with the league because multiple players and fans have been protesting or commenting on the freedom of Hong Kong. It is unfortunate that China is bullying people into silence to keep business relations.