Civics U
DECEMBER 22, 2021
From an anthropological as well a historical viewpoint, religion- that is, a people’s world view – is at the core of traditional cultures around the world. Christmas is obviously an important custom in American culture. On one hand traditional Christian activities continue.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 14, 2024
They want to see themselves and their cultures reflected in the books we read, and they don’t want token representation. I also see my students’ hands go up when we study world religions, and they can share a story from home. Provide educators with the time and training to be culturally responsive teachers.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 29, 2017
But the consensus has also promoted individual freedom, political democracy, world peace and cultural tolerance, now growing into acceptance. Peter Gardella is Professor of World Religions at Manhattanville College. Usually, that consensus goes unnoticed, or is told in negative terms, as a story of oppressors.
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