This document summarizes an article that examines the connections between spirituality and hip hop music. It discusses how hip hop draws from black musical traditions like gospel and soul that blurred lines between sacred and secular. While hip hop lyrics often reference immoral topics, the music can still produce spiritual experiences for artists and listeners. The document analyzes how hip hop samples and mixes sacred texts with profane lyrics to explore existential questions. It also discusses contradictions between religious imagery used in hip hop and artists' actual lives.
This document provides a lyrical analysis of the song "Little Brother" by the hip hop duo Black Star. The analysis examines the song's instrumental beat and vocal samples, as well as the lyrics rapped by Mos Def and Talib Kweli. The analysis suggests the song portrays the harsh conditions of life in the ghetto, but also conveys a sense of hope and pride in representing those without means ("the ain't-gots"). The analysis places the song's themes in the context of black liberation theology and the spirituals sung by slaves.
The document discusses research on the "street code" culture found in some inner-city black communities. It describes how structural conditions like poverty, unemployment, and limited opportunities have led to the development of this code. The code emphasizes respect, social identity, and the use of violence. The author argues that gangsta rap music reflects and reinforces this street code through its lyrics about crime, violence, and street life. The study analyzes 403 rap songs to examine how the code is portrayed and how violence is justified in the lyrics.
This document discusses the connections between the ideas of the Civil Rights Movement (CRM) and those expressed in socially and politically conscious (SPC) hip hop. It argues that SPC hip hop carries on and expands four key ideas from the CRM: critique of oppression, analysis of racism/discrimination, critique of US imperialism, and advocacy for individual rights. The document examines how hip hop artists use techniques like sampling, scratching, and imaging to connect their ideas to the CRM by placing civil rights figures and events in closer temporal proximity. It provides several examples of songs that illuminate these ideological connections, such as songs by Public Enemy, Outkast, Common, and Michael Franti. The overall aim is to
Hip-hop began in the South Bronx in 1973 as a way for disaffected youth to channel their frustrations into art rather than violence. DJ Kool Herc pioneered extending breakbeats using two turntables, sparking the hip-hop revolution. Cornell University has the largest collection of hip-hop artifacts and recordings in the world and works to document hip-hop's history from its originators. Hip-hop grew from its roots in the Bronx to become a global phenomenon, adapting to local cultures worldwide and bringing more people together across differences than any politicians.
This document discusses the history and evolution of hip-hop music from its origins in Africa through its development in the United States. It covers early influential artists like the Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash, the rise of gangster rap groups like N.W.A., and the career of Tupac Shakur. It also examines the shift from early hip-hop that told stories to the more commercial gangster rap that was criticized for vulgar lyrics, and the subsequent growth of conscious rap artists with positive political and social messages.
This document summarizes and analyzes an academic article about Aboriginal hip hop culture in Australia. It discusses three key points:
1) It examines the work of three Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian hip hop artists (Little G, MC Wire, and Morganics) who are part of the "conscious" hip hop scene and its influence on Aboriginal youth identity formation.
2) It argues that hip hop's localization in Australia is due not just to oppositional politics but also its internal logic of sampling, representing, and flow, which allows it to be adapted while maintaining local roots.
3) It provides an overview of the artist's performances and workshops to illustrate how they represent their communities and hip hop culture
The socio political influence of rap music as poetry in the urbanJonathan Dunnemann
This thesis examines the socio-political influence of rap music as a form of poetry in urban communities. It focuses on three seminal rap artists: Public Enemy, N.W.A., and Tupac Shakur. The thesis argues that rap music, like traditional poetry, stands as a means of creative expression for African Americans and also addresses social and political issues. It traces the roots of rap music to the black oral tradition and discusses how rap picked up where the Black Nationalist literature of the 1960s left off in using unconventional forms to challenge mainstream ideologies. The thesis analyzes the progression of Public Enemy's message from political critique to a more integrationist approach and examines how N.W.A. and T
Hip hop and rap music have flourished despite negative perceptions and can have a large impact on youth. These genres speak to adolescent's meaning-making, identity formation, and sense of place. They address struggles with oppression, religion, and dreams. While some view the genres as detrimental, music plays an important role in adolescent development by satisfying social, emotional, and developmental needs. Spirituality, though subjective, forms how adolescents make sense of themselves and the world.
This document provides a lyrical analysis of the song "Little Brother" by the hip hop duo Black Star. The analysis examines the song's instrumental beat and vocal samples, as well as the lyrics rapped by Mos Def and Talib Kweli. The analysis suggests the song portrays the harsh conditions of life in the ghetto, but also conveys a sense of hope and pride in representing those without means ("the ain't-gots"). The analysis places the song's themes in the context of black liberation theology and the spirituals sung by slaves.
The document discusses research on the "street code" culture found in some inner-city black communities. It describes how structural conditions like poverty, unemployment, and limited opportunities have led to the development of this code. The code emphasizes respect, social identity, and the use of violence. The author argues that gangsta rap music reflects and reinforces this street code through its lyrics about crime, violence, and street life. The study analyzes 403 rap songs to examine how the code is portrayed and how violence is justified in the lyrics.
This document discusses the connections between the ideas of the Civil Rights Movement (CRM) and those expressed in socially and politically conscious (SPC) hip hop. It argues that SPC hip hop carries on and expands four key ideas from the CRM: critique of oppression, analysis of racism/discrimination, critique of US imperialism, and advocacy for individual rights. The document examines how hip hop artists use techniques like sampling, scratching, and imaging to connect their ideas to the CRM by placing civil rights figures and events in closer temporal proximity. It provides several examples of songs that illuminate these ideological connections, such as songs by Public Enemy, Outkast, Common, and Michael Franti. The overall aim is to
Hip-hop began in the South Bronx in 1973 as a way for disaffected youth to channel their frustrations into art rather than violence. DJ Kool Herc pioneered extending breakbeats using two turntables, sparking the hip-hop revolution. Cornell University has the largest collection of hip-hop artifacts and recordings in the world and works to document hip-hop's history from its originators. Hip-hop grew from its roots in the Bronx to become a global phenomenon, adapting to local cultures worldwide and bringing more people together across differences than any politicians.
This document discusses the history and evolution of hip-hop music from its origins in Africa through its development in the United States. It covers early influential artists like the Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash, the rise of gangster rap groups like N.W.A., and the career of Tupac Shakur. It also examines the shift from early hip-hop that told stories to the more commercial gangster rap that was criticized for vulgar lyrics, and the subsequent growth of conscious rap artists with positive political and social messages.
This document summarizes and analyzes an academic article about Aboriginal hip hop culture in Australia. It discusses three key points:
1) It examines the work of three Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australian hip hop artists (Little G, MC Wire, and Morganics) who are part of the "conscious" hip hop scene and its influence on Aboriginal youth identity formation.
2) It argues that hip hop's localization in Australia is due not just to oppositional politics but also its internal logic of sampling, representing, and flow, which allows it to be adapted while maintaining local roots.
3) It provides an overview of the artist's performances and workshops to illustrate how they represent their communities and hip hop culture
The socio political influence of rap music as poetry in the urbanJonathan Dunnemann
This thesis examines the socio-political influence of rap music as a form of poetry in urban communities. It focuses on three seminal rap artists: Public Enemy, N.W.A., and Tupac Shakur. The thesis argues that rap music, like traditional poetry, stands as a means of creative expression for African Americans and also addresses social and political issues. It traces the roots of rap music to the black oral tradition and discusses how rap picked up where the Black Nationalist literature of the 1960s left off in using unconventional forms to challenge mainstream ideologies. The thesis analyzes the progression of Public Enemy's message from political critique to a more integrationist approach and examines how N.W.A. and T
Hip hop and rap music have flourished despite negative perceptions and can have a large impact on youth. These genres speak to adolescent's meaning-making, identity formation, and sense of place. They address struggles with oppression, religion, and dreams. While some view the genres as detrimental, music plays an important role in adolescent development by satisfying social, emotional, and developmental needs. Spirituality, though subjective, forms how adolescents make sense of themselves and the world.
James Cone's Hermeneutic of Language and Black TheologyJonathan Dunnemann
This document summarizes James Cone's development of a black theological hermeneutic grounded in the black historical experience in America. It explains that Cone used symbols, metaphors, narratives and testimony from black culture and the black church to critique mainstream Christianity and develop a theology centered on the black experience. Specifically, it discusses how Cone portrayed God and Christ as symbols of liberation for black people, representing solidarity with the oppressed. The document analyzes Cone's hermeneutical approach and how it provided a framework for understanding black faith and its role in the black community's survival and struggle for freedom in America.
This document discusses the authority of sources in theology and biblical scholarship. It argues that sources outside the biblical canon, like the Apocrypha, should not automatically be seen as non-authoritative. It uses hip hop culture as an analogy to the Apocrypha, calling it the "Hiphopcrypha." While distinct from traditional theological sources, hip hop informs and critiques Christian theology while also constructing its own. The paper seeks to evaluate some of the theological sensibilities present in rap music and explore how hip hop can be used as an authoritative resource in theology.
This chapter discusses the importance of hip-hop for music therapists. It argues that hip-hop is a universal language among youth cultures globally and an important part of contemporary popular culture and music. However, hip-hop is rarely discussed or incorporated into music therapy training and practice. The chapter explores how hip-hop aligns with music-centered approaches to music therapy and how understanding hip-hop aesthetics can help therapists facilitate clinical improvisation using this popular musical form.
This document describes a qualitative study that analyzed original rap lyrics created by youth in a music therapy group at an urban youth shelter. The study used grounded theory to identify major themes in the rap lyrics such as expressing emotions, spirituality, aggression, and group process. The analysis found that creating rap music in group music therapy provided an opportunity for youth to express themselves authentically and engage in culturally relevant creative expression.
This document summarizes the book "Global Noise: Rap and Hip-Hop Outside the USA" which examines how rap and hip-hop have been appropriated in local contexts around the world beyond its origins in African American culture in the USA. The book argues that more innovative developments can be found in places like France, England, Germany, and Japan where strong local currents of hip-hop have emerged. It also discusses how in places like Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, hip-hop has been used as a vehicle for political expression of issues important to those regions. While acknowledging local appropriation, the document questions what constitutes the "global" in global hip-hop culture if it is defined only by its
Black Nationalism and Rap Music Dr. Errol A. HendersonRBG Communiversity
Henderson, Errol, Black Nationalism and Rap Music (1992) Bibliographic Section: African American History. Bibliographic Subject: Black Nationalism and Black Power
Some people will undoubtedly
argue that this hermeneutical option is
not the only one, nor even the best one.
They'll suggest that the best among the
available options is to disavow the
Christian faith and consequently be
rid of the obnoxious Bible. And indeed
many Black people especially the
youth have gone further than Steve
Biko who asked rhetorically whether
the decolonization process should not
be accompanied by a process of the de·
christianization of Africa - a process
which if successfully accomplished.
would remove the Bible from Africa.
Young blacks have categorically identified
the Bible as an oppressive documenl
by its very nature and 10 its very
core. Hence the refusal of all oppressors
in South Africa and elsewhere to
part wilh it. They have zealously campaigned
for its expulsion from the
oppressed Black community but with
little success. And this is largely due to
Ihe fact that no easily accessible ideological
silo or storeroom is being
offered to the social classes of our
people that are desperately in need of
liberation. African traditional relig.
ions are 100 far behind most blacks
while Marxism, is to my mind, far
ahead of many blacks,' especially
adult people. In the absence of a better
storeroom of ideological and spiritual
food, the Christian religion and the
Bible will continue for an undeterminable
period of time 10 be the haven of
the Black masses par excellence.
This document is an abstract for a thesis titled "Cash is God: Johnny Cash and American Heavy Metal" by Melissa K. Campbell. The abstract provides background on how the author was exposed to Johnny Cash's music through her grandfather and later discovered heavy metal music as a teenager. This led her to explore the connection between Cash and heavy metal. The thesis analyzes how Cash influenced some American metal bands through his attitude, style, and exploration of religion and struggle in his lyrics. It examines the relationship between genres and the personal/institutional aspects of music and religion. The abstract outlines how the thesis will break down the connections between Cash and metal artists and analyze the exchange of influence between supposedly separate genres and between religion and popular culture.
1. The document discusses the rise of Canadian rap and argues that African American Studies curricula should include the Afro-Canadian experience, which can be studied through rap and hip-hop culture.
2. It notes commonalities between the experiences of African Americans and Afro-Canadians, such as economic struggles. The development of Canadian rap indicates an interest in and connection to the African American community.
3. The document uses the example of Canadian rapper P. Reign to illustrate similarities between Afro-Canadian and African American rappers' biographical origins and experiences with poverty and involvement in the drug trade.
Promoting academic literacy with urban youth through engaging hip hop cultureEmma Grice
This article discusses how hip-hop culture can be used to promote academic literacy among urban youth. The authors note that hip-hop has influenced youth across racial lines and exhibits critical thinking skills valued in academic settings. They decided to use hip-hop music and culture to forge meaningful discussions centered on students' lives that promote literacy and critical consciousness. The article argues hip-hop lyrics concentrate on African American experiences and can be analyzed through feminist, Marxist, and other lenses to spark debates on issues facing urban youth.
Hip-hop emerged in the 1970s in the Bronx as a way for black Americans to establish a collective identity. It grew out of the social and economic inequality experienced by black communities in urban areas like New York City. Hip-hop utilized new rhythmic styles and sampling to create a unique sound that represented the experiences of black Americans. While initially meant to unite marginalized communities, hip-hop eventually spread more broadly and capitalized on the music industry. However, it maintained its identity and message of addressing social issues through meaningful lyrics. Artists like Kendrick Lamar continue this tradition while others focus more on commercial appeal. Overall, hip-hop used its music and culture to both establish a black identity and spread awareness of racial in
Learning and communicating online: Assessment 2A Producing an online informational resource
Created by: Michael White, Katherine Hard, Howard Wu,
Linh Phan and Mohammed Khalil (Group 2).
Unmasking Hip Hop Landscaping the Shifts and Impacts of a Musical Movement , ...RBG Communiversity
This thesis examines how the hip hop movement has changed over time due to an ideological split. The author hypothesizes that rap music has divided into two paths - one that reinforces societal norms and one that critiques them. This divisiveness was influenced by commercial music industries appropriating the culture, redirecting hip hop from its original purpose of societal and political critique. The author seeks to understand the causes of this division and its impact on listeners' beliefs and engagement. As a significant social force, hip hop shapes youth identities and views of their economic, political and social conditions. The future of hip hop depends on how the community responds to its current commercialized form and potential for social change.
This document provides context for understanding contemporary mainstream rap music through analyzing the influence of corporate consolidation in the music industry. It discusses how major record labels promote and market black music, including rap, through separate divisions focused on black cultural products. This structures hip hop as a commercial industry rather than an artistic expression. The document analyzes how consolidation narrowed the creative space for rap music by absorbing independent labels that drove innovation. It finds top-selling rap songs reflected this narrowing by emphasizing proven formulas of success and taking fewer artistic risks. Kendrick Lamar's music is presented as defying this trend by producing commercially successful rap that offers empowering messages and challenges to dominant ideologies.
This book analyzes certain social and musical aspects of hip hop in various African countries through contributions from thirteen international scholars. It discusses how hip hop emerged as a social movement in the 1980s through break dancing and later became a musical genre as the African hip hop industry developed in the 1990s. The chapters examine hip hop's development in individual countries, solo artists, and its fusions with other genres. While providing historical and qualitative information on African hip hop, the book does not deeply analyze issues of race and identity explored in other hip hop literature.
This document summarizes the experiences of women in the punk music scene from the 1970s-2000s. It discusses how, despite punk's ideals of openness, women faced rejection and abuse. It profiles several influential female punk artists like Patti Smith and Siouxie Sioux who challenged gender norms through their music and fashion. While their styles shocked many, they helped reshape the subculture. The document also discusses how media coverage stereotyped punk women and how consumer culture has since commercialized the rebellious spirit of punk.
1. Harold Bloom's book analyzes the concept of an "American religion" and argues it refers to Americans' shared fantasy of having a personal relationship with God, rather than any specific denomination.
2. Bloom, a literary critic, is interested in this topic because the problem of historical belatedness that afflicts American poets also affects those trying to establish new religious movements in America.
3. The book includes case studies of religions like Mormonism and Christian Science that sought original approaches to faith in America, and how their founders had to overcome the challenge of being late additions to existing religious traditions.
A historical view of women in music education careersbigbadbariguru
This document provides a historical overview of women's roles in music education careers from the 19th century to the 20th century. It describes how women's opportunities expanded over time, from teaching music privately or in one-room schoolhouses in the 19th century, to taking on leadership roles in national music education organizations in the 20th century. The document also discusses women's contributions as music textbook authors and editors, as well as the underrepresentation of women in music education research journals historically.
This is my attempt to revise, bring up to date, and hopefully improve a work that was first begun in 1979,and published in 1983,giving an
account of ethnomusicology as a field of research.
Life After Google: How to conduct scholarly researchRebekah Cummings
This document provides an overview of how to conduct scholarly research after relying primarily on Google searches. It discusses evaluating sources of information using the CRAAP test to assess currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose. It recommends beginning research on general topics through Wikipedia references and searching specific websites for facts, statistics, or commercial products. The document outlines using Boolean operators and search techniques to improve Google searches and introduces alternative search tools like Google Scholar, data.gov, and library databases. It emphasizes that databases provide copyrighted, scholarly articles from credible sources with citations, while advising on documenting sources using citation management tools.
James Cone's Hermeneutic of Language and Black TheologyJonathan Dunnemann
This document summarizes James Cone's development of a black theological hermeneutic grounded in the black historical experience in America. It explains that Cone used symbols, metaphors, narratives and testimony from black culture and the black church to critique mainstream Christianity and develop a theology centered on the black experience. Specifically, it discusses how Cone portrayed God and Christ as symbols of liberation for black people, representing solidarity with the oppressed. The document analyzes Cone's hermeneutical approach and how it provided a framework for understanding black faith and its role in the black community's survival and struggle for freedom in America.
This document discusses the authority of sources in theology and biblical scholarship. It argues that sources outside the biblical canon, like the Apocrypha, should not automatically be seen as non-authoritative. It uses hip hop culture as an analogy to the Apocrypha, calling it the "Hiphopcrypha." While distinct from traditional theological sources, hip hop informs and critiques Christian theology while also constructing its own. The paper seeks to evaluate some of the theological sensibilities present in rap music and explore how hip hop can be used as an authoritative resource in theology.
This chapter discusses the importance of hip-hop for music therapists. It argues that hip-hop is a universal language among youth cultures globally and an important part of contemporary popular culture and music. However, hip-hop is rarely discussed or incorporated into music therapy training and practice. The chapter explores how hip-hop aligns with music-centered approaches to music therapy and how understanding hip-hop aesthetics can help therapists facilitate clinical improvisation using this popular musical form.
This document describes a qualitative study that analyzed original rap lyrics created by youth in a music therapy group at an urban youth shelter. The study used grounded theory to identify major themes in the rap lyrics such as expressing emotions, spirituality, aggression, and group process. The analysis found that creating rap music in group music therapy provided an opportunity for youth to express themselves authentically and engage in culturally relevant creative expression.
This document summarizes the book "Global Noise: Rap and Hip-Hop Outside the USA" which examines how rap and hip-hop have been appropriated in local contexts around the world beyond its origins in African American culture in the USA. The book argues that more innovative developments can be found in places like France, England, Germany, and Japan where strong local currents of hip-hop have emerged. It also discusses how in places like Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, hip-hop has been used as a vehicle for political expression of issues important to those regions. While acknowledging local appropriation, the document questions what constitutes the "global" in global hip-hop culture if it is defined only by its
Black Nationalism and Rap Music Dr. Errol A. HendersonRBG Communiversity
Henderson, Errol, Black Nationalism and Rap Music (1992) Bibliographic Section: African American History. Bibliographic Subject: Black Nationalism and Black Power
Some people will undoubtedly
argue that this hermeneutical option is
not the only one, nor even the best one.
They'll suggest that the best among the
available options is to disavow the
Christian faith and consequently be
rid of the obnoxious Bible. And indeed
many Black people especially the
youth have gone further than Steve
Biko who asked rhetorically whether
the decolonization process should not
be accompanied by a process of the de·
christianization of Africa - a process
which if successfully accomplished.
would remove the Bible from Africa.
Young blacks have categorically identified
the Bible as an oppressive documenl
by its very nature and 10 its very
core. Hence the refusal of all oppressors
in South Africa and elsewhere to
part wilh it. They have zealously campaigned
for its expulsion from the
oppressed Black community but with
little success. And this is largely due to
Ihe fact that no easily accessible ideological
silo or storeroom is being
offered to the social classes of our
people that are desperately in need of
liberation. African traditional relig.
ions are 100 far behind most blacks
while Marxism, is to my mind, far
ahead of many blacks,' especially
adult people. In the absence of a better
storeroom of ideological and spiritual
food, the Christian religion and the
Bible will continue for an undeterminable
period of time 10 be the haven of
the Black masses par excellence.
This document is an abstract for a thesis titled "Cash is God: Johnny Cash and American Heavy Metal" by Melissa K. Campbell. The abstract provides background on how the author was exposed to Johnny Cash's music through her grandfather and later discovered heavy metal music as a teenager. This led her to explore the connection between Cash and heavy metal. The thesis analyzes how Cash influenced some American metal bands through his attitude, style, and exploration of religion and struggle in his lyrics. It examines the relationship between genres and the personal/institutional aspects of music and religion. The abstract outlines how the thesis will break down the connections between Cash and metal artists and analyze the exchange of influence between supposedly separate genres and between religion and popular culture.
1. The document discusses the rise of Canadian rap and argues that African American Studies curricula should include the Afro-Canadian experience, which can be studied through rap and hip-hop culture.
2. It notes commonalities between the experiences of African Americans and Afro-Canadians, such as economic struggles. The development of Canadian rap indicates an interest in and connection to the African American community.
3. The document uses the example of Canadian rapper P. Reign to illustrate similarities between Afro-Canadian and African American rappers' biographical origins and experiences with poverty and involvement in the drug trade.
Promoting academic literacy with urban youth through engaging hip hop cultureEmma Grice
This article discusses how hip-hop culture can be used to promote academic literacy among urban youth. The authors note that hip-hop has influenced youth across racial lines and exhibits critical thinking skills valued in academic settings. They decided to use hip-hop music and culture to forge meaningful discussions centered on students' lives that promote literacy and critical consciousness. The article argues hip-hop lyrics concentrate on African American experiences and can be analyzed through feminist, Marxist, and other lenses to spark debates on issues facing urban youth.
Hip-hop emerged in the 1970s in the Bronx as a way for black Americans to establish a collective identity. It grew out of the social and economic inequality experienced by black communities in urban areas like New York City. Hip-hop utilized new rhythmic styles and sampling to create a unique sound that represented the experiences of black Americans. While initially meant to unite marginalized communities, hip-hop eventually spread more broadly and capitalized on the music industry. However, it maintained its identity and message of addressing social issues through meaningful lyrics. Artists like Kendrick Lamar continue this tradition while others focus more on commercial appeal. Overall, hip-hop used its music and culture to both establish a black identity and spread awareness of racial in
Learning and communicating online: Assessment 2A Producing an online informational resource
Created by: Michael White, Katherine Hard, Howard Wu,
Linh Phan and Mohammed Khalil (Group 2).
Unmasking Hip Hop Landscaping the Shifts and Impacts of a Musical Movement , ...RBG Communiversity
This thesis examines how the hip hop movement has changed over time due to an ideological split. The author hypothesizes that rap music has divided into two paths - one that reinforces societal norms and one that critiques them. This divisiveness was influenced by commercial music industries appropriating the culture, redirecting hip hop from its original purpose of societal and political critique. The author seeks to understand the causes of this division and its impact on listeners' beliefs and engagement. As a significant social force, hip hop shapes youth identities and views of their economic, political and social conditions. The future of hip hop depends on how the community responds to its current commercialized form and potential for social change.
This document provides context for understanding contemporary mainstream rap music through analyzing the influence of corporate consolidation in the music industry. It discusses how major record labels promote and market black music, including rap, through separate divisions focused on black cultural products. This structures hip hop as a commercial industry rather than an artistic expression. The document analyzes how consolidation narrowed the creative space for rap music by absorbing independent labels that drove innovation. It finds top-selling rap songs reflected this narrowing by emphasizing proven formulas of success and taking fewer artistic risks. Kendrick Lamar's music is presented as defying this trend by producing commercially successful rap that offers empowering messages and challenges to dominant ideologies.
This book analyzes certain social and musical aspects of hip hop in various African countries through contributions from thirteen international scholars. It discusses how hip hop emerged as a social movement in the 1980s through break dancing and later became a musical genre as the African hip hop industry developed in the 1990s. The chapters examine hip hop's development in individual countries, solo artists, and its fusions with other genres. While providing historical and qualitative information on African hip hop, the book does not deeply analyze issues of race and identity explored in other hip hop literature.
This document summarizes the experiences of women in the punk music scene from the 1970s-2000s. It discusses how, despite punk's ideals of openness, women faced rejection and abuse. It profiles several influential female punk artists like Patti Smith and Siouxie Sioux who challenged gender norms through their music and fashion. While their styles shocked many, they helped reshape the subculture. The document also discusses how media coverage stereotyped punk women and how consumer culture has since commercialized the rebellious spirit of punk.
1. Harold Bloom's book analyzes the concept of an "American religion" and argues it refers to Americans' shared fantasy of having a personal relationship with God, rather than any specific denomination.
2. Bloom, a literary critic, is interested in this topic because the problem of historical belatedness that afflicts American poets also affects those trying to establish new religious movements in America.
3. The book includes case studies of religions like Mormonism and Christian Science that sought original approaches to faith in America, and how their founders had to overcome the challenge of being late additions to existing religious traditions.
A historical view of women in music education careersbigbadbariguru
This document provides a historical overview of women's roles in music education careers from the 19th century to the 20th century. It describes how women's opportunities expanded over time, from teaching music privately or in one-room schoolhouses in the 19th century, to taking on leadership roles in national music education organizations in the 20th century. The document also discusses women's contributions as music textbook authors and editors, as well as the underrepresentation of women in music education research journals historically.
This is my attempt to revise, bring up to date, and hopefully improve a work that was first begun in 1979,and published in 1983,giving an
account of ethnomusicology as a field of research.
Life After Google: How to conduct scholarly researchRebekah Cummings
This document provides an overview of how to conduct scholarly research after relying primarily on Google searches. It discusses evaluating sources of information using the CRAAP test to assess currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose. It recommends beginning research on general topics through Wikipedia references and searching specific websites for facts, statistics, or commercial products. The document outlines using Boolean operators and search techniques to improve Google searches and introduces alternative search tools like Google Scholar, data.gov, and library databases. It emphasizes that databases provide copyrighted, scholarly articles from credible sources with citations, while advising on documenting sources using citation management tools.
The document discusses how traditional Indian music has influenced Bollywood music styles. It provides examples from films from the 1950s to 2000s that incorporate classical Indian instruments and ragas. While early Bollywood films heavily featured traditional elements, more recent films have moved to a hybrid style incorporating both Western and Indian influences and focus more on lyrics than classical techniques. The document argues this reflects both influences from other cultures and a shift toward more popular, mass entertainment styles.
Open Access to Scholarly Research: Implications for Research LibrariesAnup Kumar Das
Open Access to Scholarly Research: Implications for Research Libraries, Presented in International Meeting Workshop on Library Information Systems and Services: Challenges and Opportunities (under the People to People Ambassador Programs, USA) at CSIR-NISTADS , November 5, 2014. This is a bilateral collaborative LIS Program between Indian & US Librarians.
This document discusses peer-reviewed sources and how to effectively research using scholarly articles. It identifies the typical features of peer-reviewed articles like credentials, abstracts, citations and graphs. It recommends starting with popular sources to gain basic understanding before moving to more specialized scientific journals. The document also advises that research is an ongoing conversation, and the best way to continue researching is to chain from one source to another, moving from popular to scholarly sources or between scholarly articles based on their citation factors. When reading scholarly articles, it suggests focusing on key sections like the abstract, introduction, conclusions, and figures/charts, and taking notes in the margins for difficult articles.
Teachers can foster cultural awareness in their classrooms by incorporating diverse books and media that represent different cultures, encouraging students to share their own cultural traditions, and organizing cultural experiences like food tastings or guest speakers to expose students to new traditions.
Marketing Music Education: Recent facts, quotes and statistics that YOU can u...Kathleen Heuer
A collection of RECENT new research, statistics and quotes you can use to advocate for music education. The studies cited here were published in 2013 or later. Find the full blog post here: http://marketingmusic.education/advocate-for-music-education/
Human rights, gender mainstreaming and cultural awarenessGry Tina Tinde
The second part of the graduate course at Link Campus University in Rome, Italy includes:
Discrimination awareness – various identities of under-represented groups will illustrate chances in life. Participants draw a "lottery ticket" illustrating the lottery of life
Introduction to human rights concepts and rights-based development
Working in groups of five or six, the students will create a study, action plan and/or communication plan to address:
Bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
Female genital mutilation/cutting in refugee setting in Sicily, Italy
Women’s land ownership in Gujarat, India
Micro credit in rural area in Bangladesh
Finally, the class will organize a panel discussion on gender equality in Italy, assigning identities and roles to panelists.
This document summarizes three articles about using music in education. The first article discusses using the Suzuki method of teaching music to preschoolers, emphasizing listening, repeating, and memorizing. The second article describes teens writing in support of school music programs and how music provides a sense of belonging. The third article explains how integrating music into literacy instruction benefits English language learners.
Cross-Cultural Awareness Training: Best Practices, Guidelines and Trends Hora Tjitra
A summary from a review article about "Cross-Cultural Training: Best Practices, Guidelines, and Research Needs" by Littrell & Sallas.
Expatriate Management, International Assignment, Culture Shock, Working and Living abroad
Music education involves teaching students about music appreciation, vocabulary, discipline, and problem solving skills in addition to playing instruments. It has been part of human culture for centuries and was a fundamental part of education in cities like Boston beginning in the 18th century. Current music education standards focus on singing, playing instruments, composing, listening and analyzing music. Integrating music into other subjects can help students build skills in areas like math and language arts. Different musical styles can produce physical and emotional effects and influence mood.
Cultural Awareness: Self-Study Guide to Cross-Cultural CommunicationNeil Payne
Do you work across cultures? Cross-cultural communication is all about helping people better understand how to work smarter when working with people from different cultures, whether at home or abroad. This is a free self-study manual that covers the basics of cultural awareness with focus on how we communicate.
This document discusses the history and current state of music education. It covers the origins of music, what music education entails, the history of music education in the US and how it has developed over time. It also discusses the impacts of policies like No Child Left Behind, including increased focus on standardized testing, reduced time for other subjects like music, and challenges for music teachers with less funding and programs being cut.
This document discusses cultural awareness and differences. It begins by defining culture and explaining that it is relative, learned, and changes over time. It then discusses some forces that shape individual cultures like values, beliefs, education, and religion. The document outlines some dangers of stereotypes and ethnocentrism. It provides examples of cultural differences in areas like eating habits, religion, family structures, communication, and time. It stresses the importance of understanding other cultural frameworks and seeing cultural differences as creative problem-solving opportunities. The document also discusses the stages of cultural adaptation like honeymoon, confrontation, crisis, and recovery.
This document provides an overview of the book "Applied Ethnomusicology: Historical and Contemporary Approaches". It includes an acknowledgements section, preface, table of contents, and information about the editors and contributors. The preface by Stephen Wild highlights some of the key themes in the book, including discussions of applied ethnomusicology's origins, its potential role in reconciliation and promoting tolerance, and its uses for therapeutic purposes and community healing. The book contains papers from ethnomusicologists working in various countries and examines applied ethnomusicology from historical and international perspectives.
Cultural awareness is important for understanding different perspectives and reducing cultural misunderstandings. Culture influences many aspects of life, including food, dress, social norms, and language. Being culturally aware involves learning about other cultures, being open-minded about cultural differences, and recognizing how culture shapes people's experiences. International students may experience culture shock when exposed to an unfamiliar culture due to differences in climate, rules, values, food, and social roles. Symptoms of culture shock include lethargy, boredom, withdrawal, homesickness, and irritability. People suffering from culture shock should be encouraged to socialize and talk about their feelings, and directed to support services if needed.
This document discusses how alternative music sung in Afrikaans is helping young Afrikaners redefine their identity in post-Apartheid South Africa. The author distributed questionnaires to Afrikaners and non-Afrikaners to understand how Afrikaans alternative music impacts cultural identity and relationships between groups. A brief history of Afrikaners in South Africa is also provided for context, explaining how they came to dominate politically and institute the oppressive Apartheid system until 1994.
A Brief History of Music Education in AmericaBrian Ebie
This presentation briefly examines the growth of music education in American educational systems, with an emphasis on singing schools and the transition to choral programs and general music appreciation courses. The presentation concludes with a birdseye view of the trends and developments in music education during the 20th century, including various Education Acts, NCLB, Common Core, and the role of the arts--specifically music--in those legislative educational policies.
Crossing Over: The Embrace of Gospel in a Pop WorldYHRUploads
Rebekah Kim’s Crossing Over: The Embrace of Gospel in a Pop World is one of the 14 pieces that comprises the Senior Essay Edition of The Yale Historical Review.
This document discusses the influence of music on thoughts and emotions from both biblical and scientific perspectives. It explores how music was originally intended to uplift spiritually but can also be used to induce certain emotional states. Experts cite scientific research showing how rhythmic music can trigger the release of hormones and opioids in the brain. The document cautions that Satan has used music throughout history to advance his agenda by associating it with occult rituals and promoting rebellious philosophies through rock music lyrics and beats. Christians are called to discern the spiritual impact of music and choose what is pure, noble and elevating.
This document discusses the history and issues surrounding rap music. It notes that while rap music originated in Africa as a form of storytelling, the modern genre began in the 1970s in the Bronx. The document outlines several issues with some rap lyrics, including the objectification of women, promotion of materialism over spiritual values, and glorification of violence. However, it also acknowledges that not all rap music contains these messages. The document argues that Christians should seek to understand rap music fully before criticizing, and should support rap artists who promote positive messages.
This document provides a history of music therapy and discusses the spiritual role of music in ancient and modern healthcare. It notes that music has been an integral part of human cultures and rituals throughout history, serving healing purposes. Ancient traditions like Native American practices viewed music as having mystical healing powers. The document argues that modern healthcare has become too focused on the physical body and lacks spiritual care, proposing that integrating music therapy could help address this issue by providing spiritual and emotional benefits to patients.
Appropriating Universality: The Coltranes and 1960s SpiritualityJonathan Dunnemann
The role of the Black Protestant Church has figured prominently in scholarly discussions of African American music culture, and to some extent its importance has been explored with respect to jazz. However, with the exception of the Nation of Islam, the influence of Eastern religious practices among black Americans has not been significantly researched nor have adequate connections been made between these spiritual pursuits and the musical innovations they inspired. Nevertheless, since the mid-’60s, black American artists have explored Yoga, Hinduism, various sects of Buddhism, Ahmadiya Islam, and Bahá’í. The
aesthetic impact of these pursuits has been multi-dimensional and far-reaching. In their study of Asian philosophy and religion, jazz musicians have been exposed to the sounds and musical processes they have discovered in the cultures from which these traditions have emerged. One can hear this influence in musical borrowings, such as the use of traditional instrumentation, the reworking of melodic material from folk and classical genres, and the incorporation of indigenous
improvisational and compositional techniques. Though less audible, Eastern spiritual traditions have also exerted a more abstract philosophical influence that has shaped jazz aesthetics, inspiring jazz musicians to dissolve formal and stylistic boundaries and produce works of great originality. Contextualizing the spiritual explorations of John and Alice Coltrane within American religious culture and liberation movements of the 1960s, this essay explores the way that
their eclectic appropriation of Eastern spiritual concepts and their commitment to spiritual universality not only inspired musical innovation, but also provided a counter-hegemonic, political, and cultural critique.
An Intersectionality Essay On Noha Culture In Shi A CommunitiesAndrea Porter
This document summarizes three papers that analyze noha, a type of non-liturgical chant in Shi'a communities, using different methodological approaches in ethnomusicology. The first paper by Kamran Aghaie explores how symbols and rituals surrounding the Battle of Karbala have evolved in modern Iran. The second paper by Thomas Reckord analyzes characteristics of religious chant genres in Iran, including context, terminology, rhythm and mode. The third paper by Regula Qureshi examines Shi'a mourning rituals of Moharram in India. The document argues that a holistic understanding of noha requires considering all these different perspectives.
This document is an introduction to a senior thesis about the author's father, Mihaly Virizlay, and his spiritual relationship with music. It discusses how music was the most important part of Virizlay's life, more so than family or other relationships. It served as his medium for expressing love and connecting with others. The introduction explores the inherent connections between music and spirituality, noting how descriptions of the impacts of music mirror those of religious faith. While Virizlay was not religious, he found spiritual fulfillment and meaning through his musical relationships and the connectedness it provided to himself, others, and his conception of a higher power.
REL 4035, Life, Meaning, and Vocation 1 Course Lear.docxaryan532920
REL 4035, Life, Meaning, and Vocation 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Express in writing what makes you a unique individual and what in your life has been character
forming.
2. Evaluate the emphasis American culture puts on the pursuit of happiness.
3. Conceive of meaning as being the deepest desire of our souls.
4. Understand that all human beings are religious beings.
5. Contextualize the place of Ecclesiastes in Biblical literature.
6. Assess the fear of Death and God in the book of Ecclesiastes.
7. Evaluate the value of friendship, a good meal, good, drink, and work.
Reading Assignment
The Bible
Ecclesiastes
When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough: The Search for a Life That Matters
Chapter 1:
Was There Something I Was Supposed to Do with My Life?
Chapter 2:
The Most Dangerous Book in the Bible
Lives that Matter: What We Should Do and Who We Should Be
Composing a Life Story, p. 459-467
Unit Lesson
It could be argued that this course is a quest to fulfill Socrates quote, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
In this course, you are going to be asked to examine your life to insure that it is worth living. Your first task in
unit one is to write your life story in 500 words or less. This is no small task in itself. The first reading,
“Composing a Life Story” should help you think about how to approach this task.
The first chapter of Kushner’s book asks the question, “What do you want out of life?” Kushner makes the
case that the most common response to this question is something like, “All I want is to be happy.” This
“being happy” idea is even built into our declaration of independence which guarantees us the right to “the
pursuit of…happiness.” The problem is that happiness is not something that can be pursued. Happiness is
always a by-product of some more meaningful activity. Kushner argues in the end that what we really want in
life is meaning—we all want to know that our lives count—that we matter—that the world is better off with us
in it. Kushner ends making the argument that this need for meaning is a religious need. Thus, because we all
have this need, we are all religious.
In Chapter 2, Kushner turns to the Bible for help in seeking meaning in life. There is a strange, little, book in
the Old Testament, Ecclesiastes, in which a man recounts his search for meaning. Kushner writes a nice
introduction to Ecclesiastes and makes the case that it is one of the most dangerous books in the Bible.
UNIT I STUDY GUIDE
Beginning the Search for Identity and
Meaning
REL 4035, Life, Meaning, and Vocation 2
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You are then asked to read Ecclesiastes and examine the many ways the author of that book attempted to
find meaning in life. He concludes that life is basically vanity—a vain search for meaning. In the end,
everyone dies and is forgotten. Thus all is vanity. ...
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"The rise of black power had a profound effect upon the appearance of black theology. When Carmichael and other radical black activists separated themselves from King's absolute commitment to nonviolence by proclaiming black power, white Christians especially members of the clergy, called upon their black brothers and sisters in the gospel to denounce black power as unChristian. To the surprise of white Christians, the National Committee of Negro Churchmen (NNC); later to become NCBC) refused to follow their advice and instead wrote a "Black Power Statement" that was published in the New York Time, July 31, 1966.
This document provides a guide to sacred spaces in Boston, including 13 specific sites. It begins with an introduction explaining the methodology for selecting sites and provides an overview of the types of sacred spaces that can be found in Boston. The document is then divided into individual sections for each sacred site, with details on location, transportation, history, architecture, and visitor information. Sites include churches, meeting houses, cemeteries and cultural centers representing various faiths.
This document provides a guide to sacred spaces in New York City, focusing on Manhattan and Brooklyn. It includes descriptions of 14 sacred sites, including the Islamic Cultural Center of New York, Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, Central Synagogue, and St. Peter's Church. The introduction discusses the process for selecting less traveled sites and those with interesting histories of social justice and interfaith outreach. Individual site descriptions provide addresses, transportation details, histories, architectural details, and notes for visitors. The goal is to highlight the diversity of sacred spaces in the city.
The Theology of Spirituality: It's Growing Importance Amid the Transformation...Jonathan Dunnemann
Abstract: This article raises issues surrounding the theology of spirituality as a relatively new theological focus. It argues that, faced with a changing world and numerous new (or perceived as new) phenomena, the theology of spirituality, as a scholarly area examining spiritual experience, is becoming a branch of
theological research of increasing importance. The first part of this article focuses on the ever-growing areas of interest found within the theology of spirituality, a growth stemming from the core of the field itself (agere sequitur esse). The second part emphasizes the newer areas of interest within the theology
of spirituality. These new horizons arise from the pluralism of theology itself and the criteria used in differentiating theological disciplines, such as ethno-geographic, doctrinal, and ascetic-practical concerns. In particular, amid a fast-changing world in which information and mutual contact have become incredibly accessible, the interpenetration of cultures and traditions can not only be of great value but also carry the dangers of a chaotic eclecticism. As this accessibility becomes ever easier and more pervasive, contemporary human beings can thus become confused, not only about their worldviews but also concerning their spiritual and religious beliefs. Thus, research into the theology of spirituality is becoming increasingly more important.
Using an interdisciplinary approach and a phenomenological, hermeneutic, mystagogical methodology, this paper explores how children describe the deep fruits of meditation in their lives. Seventy children, aged 7 to 11, from four Irish primary schools were interviewed; all had engaged in meditation as a whole-school practice for at least two-years beforehand. The study sought to elicit from children their experience, if any, of the transcendent in meditation. It concludes that children can and do enjoy deep states of consciousness and that meditation has the capacity to nourish the innate spirituality of the child. It highlights the importance of personal spiritual experience for children and supports the introduction of meditation in primary schools.
ASSESSMENT OF CHARACTER STRENGTHS AMONG YOUTH: THE VALUES IN ACTION INVENTORY...Jonathan Dunnemann
Raising virtuous children is an ultimate goal not only of all parents and educators but also of all societies. Across different eras and cultures, identifying character strengths (virtues) and cultivating them in children and youth have been among the chief interests of philosophers, theologians, and educators. With a few exceptions, these topics have been neglected by psychologists. However, the emerging field of positive psychology specifically emphasizes
building the good life by identifying individual strengths of character and fostering them (Seligman, 2002). Character strengths are now receiving attention by psychologists interested in positive youth development.
Jon Dunnemann presented on cultivating purpose in youth. Key points included that purpose provides direction and meaning, is shaped by factors like gender and family, and leads to benefits like happiness and resilience. Purpose involves deciding what matters, nurturing one's best qualities, and making a difference. Future directions may introduce youth to examples of purpose from history that advance noble causes today.
African American spirituality provides a rich lens into the heart and soul of the black church experience, often overlooked in the Christian spiritual formation literature. By addressing this lacuna, this essay focuses on three primary shaping qualities o f history: the effects of slavery, the Civil Rights Movement under Dr. Martin Luther King’s leadership, and the emergence of the Black Church. Lour spiritual practices that influence African American spirituality highlight the historical and cultural context of being “forged in the fiery furnace,” including worship, preaching and Scripture, the community of faith and prayer, and community outreach. The essay concludes by recognizing four areas o f the lived experiences of African Americans from which the global church can glean: (1) persevering in pain and suffering, (2) turning to God for strength, (3) experiencing a living and passionate faith, and (4) affirming God’s intention for freedom and justice to be afforded to every individual.
Strengths Building, Resilience, and the Bible: A Story-Based Curriculum for A...Jonathan Dunnemann
This document proposes a story-based curriculum called Global Resilience Oral Workshops (GROW) to build resilience in adolescents around the world. It draws from positive psychology principles like character strengths and teaches problem-solving skills through Bible stories, which are available in over 750 languages. The curriculum aims to lower depression and increase well-being in adolescents, most of whom live in developing countries and prefer oral learning. It incorporates both spiritual and secular resilience strategies and can be adapted across cultures. The proposed implementation is to first pilot it with Brazilian adolescents and train community leaders to disseminate it through an audio-recorded "train the trainer" model.
Historical criticism attempts to read texts in their original situations, informed by literary and cultural conventions reconstructed from comparable texts and artifacts. African American interpretation extends this approach to questions about race and social location for the ancient text, its reception
history, and its modern readers. It arose as a corrective and alternative to white supremacist use of the Bible in moral and political arguments regarding race, civil rights, and social justice. Accordingly, African American interpretation has combined the
insights of abolitionists and activists with academic tools to demonstrate how biblical interpretation can function as an instrument of oppression, obfuscation, or opportunity. Of course, most of these developments have occurred in the larger framework of American Christianity. Yet, its analyses reach
beyond that specific setting, touching on the connections between the Bible and race in public discourse generally, whether in government, academia, or popular culture.
Who Is Jesus Christ for Us Today?
To say that Jesus Christ is the truth of the Christian story calls for further examination. It is one thing to assert that the New Testament describes Jesus as the Oppressed One who came to liberate the poor and the weak (Chap. 4); but it is quite another to ask, Who is Jesus Christ for us today? If twentieth-century Christians are to speak the truth for their sociohistorical situation, they cannot merely repeat the story of what Jesus did and said in Palestine, as if it were selfinterpreting for us today. Truth is more than the retelling of the biblical story. Truth is the divine happening that invades our contemporary situation, revealing the meaning of the past for the present so that we
are made new creatures for the future. It is therefore our commitment to the divine truth, as witnessed to in the biblical story, that requires us to investigate the connection between Jesus' words and deeds in firstcentury Palestine and our existence today. This is the crux of the christological issue that no Christian theology can avoid.
The pivotal role of religion and spirituality in the lives of African Americans marks this ethnoracial group as a particularly important target for attention in research on the psychology and sociology of religion. In this chapter we endeavor to achieve three ends: First, we briefly review literature on meanings of religiosity and spirituality among African Americans. Second, we review the literature on the link between religiosity, spirituality, and health among African Americans. Finally, we examine findings regarding the pathways by which religion and spirituality may achieve its ends.
Transformative Pedagogy, Black Theology and Participative forms of PraxisJonathan Dunnemann
This document discusses transformative pedagogy, Black theology, and participative praxis. It outlines how the author seeks to combine transformative modes of pedagogy from Paulo Freire with the liberative themes of Black theology. It summarizes key contributions from Freire, Black religious educators like Grant Shockley and Olivia Pearl Stokes, and discusses the author's own participative approach to Black theological scholarship using experiential learning exercises. The overall goal is conscientization and formation of lay people and ministers through this interactive theological education approach.
Development of a Program for the Empowerment of Black Single Mother Families ...Jonathan Dunnemann
This project developed and implemented an 8-session coping skills seminar for single mothers in the Antelope Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church. A questionnaire was used to determine topics of interest. The seminar covered finance, education, parenting, communication, and physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual self-care. Evaluation found the seminar improved participants' skills in these areas and positively impacted their well-being and the local church.
Black Males, Social Imagery, and the Disruption of Pathological IdentitiesJonathan Dunnemann
Throughout the history of the U.S., racialized groups have often had their experiences profoundly shaped by social imagery in ways that have created tremendous hardships in the quest for
self-actualization and a healthy sense of self.
The purpose of this article is to shed light on the manner in which Black males have been one of the primary victims of negative social imagery and how the remnants of these constructions continue to have contemporary influences, ....
The document summarizes the 50th anniversary celebration of the Black Student Union at Holy Cross. It discusses the impact of the first 19 black students who enrolled in 1968, including Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Pulitzer Prize winner Edward P. Jones. It highlights the continued commitment of Holy Cross to admitting students who will lead and create positive change. The president expresses hope for the new year based on interactions with current students who are standing up against bias and building an inclusive community.
The document is a summary of the 2019 World Development Report, which focuses on the changing nature of work. Some key points:
1) Work is changing dramatically due to new technologies that are automating many jobs while also creating new types of work.
2) Firms are also changing as a small number of "superstar" firms grow rapidly in many industries due to network effects and economies of scale.
3) Governments need to invest more in building human capital through education, skills training, health care in order to help populations adapt to the changing nature of work and allow countries to benefit from new technologies.
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon GodExotic India
Shining brightly in the sky, some days more than others, the Moon in popular culture is a symbol of love, romance, and beauty. The ancient Hindu texts, however, mention the Moon as an intriguing and powerful being, worshiped by sages as Chandra.
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
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A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
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The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
The Vulnerabilities of Individuals Born Under Swati Nakshatra.pdfAstroAnuradha
Individuals born under Swati Nakshatra often exhibit a strong sense of independence and adaptability, yet they may also face vulnerabilities such as indecisiveness and a tendency to be easily swayed by external influences. Their quest for balance and harmony can sometimes lead to inner conflict and a lack of assertiveness. To know more visit: astroanuradha.com
Protector & Destroyer: Agni Dev (The Hindu God of Fire)Exotic India
So let us turn the pages of ancient Indian literature and get to know more about Agni, the mighty purifier of all things, worshipped in Indian culture as a God since the Vedic time.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors