Write a 2 pages paper on what do you think are the three most important aspects of any belief system in drawing new believers to it compose a framework of at least five specific questions one might ask when examining any new belief system. December 13, Belief Systems: Attraction and Consequence Belief systems can be, quite literally, a matter oflife and death. Everyone uses them to define reality, select community, and direct behavior. Some people inherit belief systems, while others choose a belief system with personal intention. Some people combine fragments from multiple systems, or insert fragments into a system. This essay will introduce three of the most important aspects of any belief system in drawing new believers into it, and six core questions that should be considered when examining any belief system.

One of the primary aspects of a belief system that attracts new believers is its relevance to the pulse of the times, the psycho-socio-historical dynamics (Whitsett). The rise and spread of Chuck Smith’s Calvary Chapel, for example, had its beginnings in California, a state of transients and extremes, and the belief system, while fundamentalist Christian, moved away from dour old people in suits and welcomed new believers, including Society’s rejects (gang members, mental patients, drug addicts) with love, rock music, jeans and T-shirts, and mass baptism in the ocean (Smith and Brooke). The Amish, on the other hand, attract few new believers because they are focused on retaining their separateness through norms and values of another place and time (Keiser).

A second important aspect, that attracts new believers to a particular belief system, is the presence or implied presence of a charismatic leader who interprets and represents the belief system for new believers and provides a strong figure with which to merge (Inzlicht, McGregor and Hirsch). People who are shopping for a new belief system may feel lost and alone, failed by a previous belief system. They want to feel strength and power and belonging (Inzlicht, McGregor and Hirsch). Although the presence of a community assists in providing these things, it is the charismatic leader who holds the community together and keeps everyone focused on the principles of the belief system.

Thirdly, the capacity of the belief system to relieve uncertainty and anxiety by outlining practical steps to take to be right, to bring about desired change, or to be safe, is of critical importance (Whitsett). Belief “is marked by reduced reactivity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a cortical system that is involved in the experience of anxiety and is important for self-regulation (Inzlicht, McGregor and Hirsch 385)”. Whether it is a religious belief system that promises a scriptural guide and better life after death, a political belief system that promises honesty and socio-political improvements, an ecological stance that outlines ways to save the planet and give our children a natural future, an education belief system that argues for a certain method (like homeschooling or unschooling, for example) to empower children to be self-directed and less vulnerable to State agenda, this anti-anxiety aspect is critical.

Here is a six question framework for examining any belief system:

1. In what way(s) is this belief system relevant to the times and culture in which we live?

2. What answers are provided to questions, challenges, dilemmas people face?

3. Where does authority lie, in the basis, interpretation and application of this belief system?

4. Based on information available from both etic and emic accounts, what are the lifestyle consequences one might expect if adopting this belief system?

5. What is the background and foreground of the leader or leaders?

6. What are the criticisms offered, about this belief system, by former believers who no longer support it?

One cannot forever bask in the protected glow of new believer status. Choosing a belief system engages the person on a path that leads somewhere. These questions attempt to gain understanding of the foreseeable consequences of membership. Perhaps the belief system sounds intriguing, but if it requires the sacrifice of loved ones, career, hobbies, and home, and if it is likely to leave you dead in a jungle (a la Jim Jones), exploded in a fire (a la David Koresh), sharing a partner’s intimacy with others (as in a polygamist community or hippie commune), suffocated in a plastic bag while wearing new Nikes in preparation for reunion with the Mother Ship, or in Federal prison for domestic or international terrorist actions, then one should consider these implications very carefully.

Works Cited

Inzlicht, Michael, et al. “Neural Markers of Religious Conviction.” Psychological Science

(2009): Vol. 20, No. 3, 385-392. Print.

Keiser, Steve Hartman. “Pennsylvania German in Ohio.” 2005. Ohio State University. Web. 13

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Smith, Chuck and Tal Brooke. Harvest. Old Tappan: Chosen Books, 1987. Print.

Whitsett, Doni P. “A Self Psychological Approach to the Cult Phenomenon.” Clinical Social

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I need some assistance with these assignment. concert of moores school symphony orchestra Thank you in advance for the help! The Moores Opera’s Centre has always stood out among the audiences of Houston. Even as a kid, the hall fascinated me and seemed to draw my attention like a beautiful butterfly emerging from its cocoon. It is located at the University of Houston, 120 School of Music Building. Admired by many for its mastery of architecture, the Moores Opera Centre hall oozes its majestic design and is probably the best university opera production facility in the U.S. It is certainly a beauty to behold. This was the location of The Moores Chamber Orchestra virtuosi performance on 30th August 2014. The stage 70 feet high, 60 feet wide, and 125 feet long was set in a concave manner (I learned later that this was to help focus the sound). The dark wooden floor seemed to be in agreement with the performers’ attire for the night.

Dedication and Acknowledgement

The concert was given in memory of Richard Schissler dedication for his generous support to the Moores School of Music, including her students, and her mission. In addition, The Moores School Symphony Orchestra thanked its dedicated members who contributed to the preparation of the program. The Moores School Symphony Orchestra is guided by well-learned individuals who ensured that the programs were arranged to the best of their ability to bring out the best concert possible. Due to the nature of the message that the orchestra wanted to portray, the Moores School Symphony Orchestra had to use a perfect color tone for the dedication. This required a combination of talented voice artists and instrument players to pass the commemoration tone to the audience. It was really a colorful moment for everyone.

Players

The Key players included Catherine, Arne Aimroth, Kris Chapman, and Michelle Perrin Blair. Their roles in the concert differed significantly, but this difference brought about the great experience received by the audience. The roles they played depended on their experiences and careers.

Catherine is a fifth-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelors’s degree in music education and vocal performance from Moores School of Music.

Hello, I am looking for someone to write an article on Should both parents assume equal responsibility in raising children. It needs to be at least 1250 words. Although this may be different to previous years, it seems that this direction is much fairer for women and gives men more interaction with their offspring. In this paper, I will be exploring the reasons behind this move towards equal parenting and whether it is right that both parents are assuming equal responsibilities for their children and how they are raised. I argue that it is fairer for women and better for children that parenting responsibles are equal.

One of the main reasons why parents should assume equal responsibility in raising children is so that these children know their mother and father equally and have a good relationship with both parents, something which is important in lives. In previous years, it has been hard for children to get to know their father because he is always at work, earning money, whilst their relationship with their mother was usually good. Having a male and a female influence in the home is important for increasing harmony within the household and making the children feel as though they are loved by both parents and are valued.

Another one of the main reasons that both parents should assume equal responsibilities for raising the children is that it is fairer for the women. In previous years, it has been that the woman has done all the housework and raised the kids alone, whilst the man of the home went to earn money. Although both parents worked hard, a lot of women came to feel that their talents were being wasted, particularly if they had a college education and they were fairly smart. From an outside perspective it does seem unfair that the man can have a career whilst the women is doing menial tasks and continually looking after the children.

In order to really understand something, you should be able to teach the subject to others. This week you will assess your knowledge by becoming the microbiology instructor. For this unit’s Assignment, you will be creating a test.

Create two multiple choice questions from each category below (10 questions total) that will test knowledge and understanding of key topics. You can choose the topics, but your questions and answers should be written thoughtfully. Identify key ideas from each category, and create your questions to test knowledge of these key ideas.

CATEGORIES

• Chemical and physical growth requirements (2 questions)
• Chemical and physical growth control (2 questions)
• DNA and RNA replication (2 questions)
• Microbial genetics (2 questions)
• Conjugation, transduction, and/or transformation (2 questions)

Be sure to include a reference page where all sources are listed according to APA guidelines.