Nov 8, 2009

Research paper (Thanh Tran- Terry)

1. “Conflict between religions threatens future of the world, Muslim leaders tell Pope”, The Guardian, Friday 12 October 2007, http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2007/oct/12/religion.catholicism
This article gives us the information about the main problem of two religions: "If Muslims and Christians are not at peace, the world cannot be at peace. With the terrible weaponry of the modern world; with Muslims and Christians intertwined everywhere as never before, no side can unilaterally win a conflict between more than half of the world's inhabitants. Our common future is at stake," The world is really in danger because of the misunderstanding between Muslim people and Christian people.
2. Ken, Hackett, “A Clash of Civilizations between Islam and the West: Is it Inevitable?”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/catholic-relief-services/a-clash-of-civilizations_b_212113.html
In this source, a question is mentioned whether the conflict between Islam and the West (most of people are Catholic or Christian) is inevitable. The president Barrack Obama doesn’t think so and he gives his idea about the solution for conflict between two religions especially in United State where the conflict is really strong after 9-11.
3. Franz, Rosenzweig, “Christian, Muslim and Jew” October 2007 http://www.firstthings.com/article/2007/09/003-christian-muslim-jew-18
In this article, the author tries to explain some main differences between Christian and Jewish which cause the conflict between two ethnic groups. This article also includes perspective about two religious beliefs.
4. “Conflict between the Christian and Jewish view on Tithing." Jovial (31 Aug 2009)
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/aug2009/jovial831.htm
This article gives some examples about the difference between Christian and Jewish’s thoughts.
5. “Buddhists monks, nuns say conflict with Protestants 'serious'” Thursday, October 22, 2009
http://blog.ameia-kl.com/2009/10/buddhists-monks-nuns-say-conflict-with.html
America is a country with many people united from many original countries around the world and Asian people group is a part of America. Most of Asia people are Buddhism belief while most of white and black Americans are Catholic and Christian. Therefore, sometimes, the conflict is inevitable. One more thing, Catholic and Christian are stronger and stronger in some Asia countries where Buddhism is dominant and conflict in these countries happens. This article provides the information about the conflict in Korea.

1 comment:

Leslie said...

I don't think you can explore the conflicts among all the religions in all countries. Therefore, it might be advisable to choose a smaller scope to focus.

To write a smaller topic in depth is better than to touch upon all aspects superficially.

Leslie