... are the immortals" (1976:3). An absence of reimagination of the world and life can result in the scientific equivalent of religious fundamentalism. The words of the theories become the desacralized "sacred" norm. Mary Midgley's Evolution as a Religion is very useful in exposing the isolated, illogical logic of a science turned poor metaphysics. She says that "It is the impulse of ... itself bears much responsibility for the diminution of intelligence and the appearance, for really the first time in history, of any degree of agnosticism, atheism and the absence of the sacred. As the mode...

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... students from attending on account of their dreadlocks (Louisiana). In addition, both UPS and Federal Express have recently been involved in lawsuits with employees who lost their jobs over the sacred locks (Dreadlock Deadlock). The dreadlocks adorned by the Rasta have become one of the criteria for the members of the movement. Although dreadlocks sometimes must be avoided as precautionary measures ... ...

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... the profound degradation of African people. Perhaps the most inspiring of all scripture, the book of Exodus proves slavery stands against God's will. Albert J. Raboteau concludes that the Bible fulfils sacred history for slaves. African Americans relate the story of bondage as their own, applying the text, inferring slavery must inevitably end. As Raboteau states, Moses is their ideal of all ... ...

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... differences in these two religions both share the principle of harmony in relationships, life and nature. Unlike Christianity there is no belief in God as the creator. There are, however, sacred texts for both Taoism and Confucianism. Many of the teachings of these religions are applied by persons that do not prescribe to these religions. For instance, Confucian teaches that good ... ...

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... (Bioethics for clinicians: Islamic Bioethics). The Qur"an justifies medical advances and prohibition against both suicide and euthanasia. It states that even a poor quality of life should be valued as sacred. The Oath of the Muslim Doctor includes an undertaking "to protect human life in all stages and under all circumstances, doing [one's] utmost to rescue it from death, malady, pain ... ...

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