GHS208-05 Fall 2019 China and the Islamic Middle East
Global and Historical Studies at Butler University
As I was reading some news about China, I came across an interesting article from BBC News. This article talked about a Chinese woman who is pleading guilting here in the United States on federal charges of a “birth tourism” scheme where Chinese nationals would pay to come to the States and have their children, …
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Are we humans naturally good? Or are we good because we fear punishment if we step out of line? Legalism v Daoism poses a classical ideological debate that still goes unanswered today. Daoism would lead us to believe that all humans are naturally good, that our life is natural and that our actions have responses …
Pages 45-71 In Mencius’ teachings, I think it is interesting that he thinks our “original nature is destroyed.” I like the analogy of a beautiful green mountain becoming plain and bear from animals and people. We can use that for ourselves. I was so excited to be a pharmacist in a retail setting but working …
I recently have been researching and reading about the current protests and issues in Hong Kong. I stumbled upon an article about events that have been cancelled due to the uncertain circumstances of the country. The article talked about multiple events that have been cancelled in Hong Kong. These events include; A tennis tournament, concerts, …
Yesterday, I went to Nur-Allah Mosque for Friday service. I went for a pre-requisite of my ICR, which will be helping with Sunday school at the Mosque. I have to admit that I was a bit nervous about the visit. I have not been to a church service of any kind since 2nd grade, and …
While researching and writing a current events paper for one of my other courses, I stumbled upon this article. https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-to-leave-global-postal-union-next-month-barring-last-minute-action-exit-could-send-global-parcel-rates-soaring. This article is an interesting read about the United States (USPS) leaving the Universal Postal Union. There are a couple of reasons for why the USPS wants to leave the Union that has over 192 …
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When reading the Tae Te Ching, I was making notes throughout my book about my thoughts at the end of each page. I found page 43 because it had reminded me of the quote from Theodore Roosevelt, “speak quietly and carry a big stick”. The opening phrase on this page is what mainly reminded me …
This video was posted a week ago. Is this true? This is from India Today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANRW5HpFPMA
In Tao Te Ching, I liked page 67. The term “sage” is an interesting concept in Daoism. The idea of trusting people who are trustworthy and not trustworthy bewilders me. How does “sage” create harmony? Then it does to Te meaning goodness and trust. Then on page 51, Te is now respect. Fast forward to …
I think that the attitude towards rulers and government that is presented in the Tao Te Ching is very interesting. The main point that I have noticed is the teaching of a less strict approach to leadership. The Tao Te highlights that the more you try to control with force the more your people will …