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Briefly describe (a) the religious themes,issues, or dilemmas that you notice in the story “The Sweetness of Tears” by Nafisa Haji.

Briefly describe the (a) circumstances of the story, (b) the main conflict and (c) the most important characters. 2) Briefly describe (a) the religious themes,issues, or dilemmas that you notice in the story. (b) What do you think and /or how do you feel about these religious themes,issues or dilemmas? 3)Does the author have a religious point of view? (b) how does it differ from your point of view? (4)What are the insights or learning that you were able to take away from the story? (5) Briefly describe (a) your feeling about the story.

What were the injustices that Gandhi confronted in his culture?

 

Access Dan Groody’s article “Images of Mercy, Icons of Justice” from Globalization, Spirituality and Justice. Read 154-159 and answer the following in several complete, thoughtful sentences.

1. Historical Context
a. Answer this question last (you will have more complete information).
What were the injustices that Gandhi confronted in his culture?

2. Foundational Religious Experience
a. After the humiliating experience on the train, why do you suppose Gandhi chose the way of non-violence in fighting for human rights?

3. Major Metaphor: Friendship
a. Given Gandhi’s idea of friend, what do you think he would think of contemporary “friending” on FB?

4. Operative Theology
a. Gandhi possessed a deep and rich operative theology. Choose one (i.e. prayer, self-denial) and briefly explain how it helped him grow in faith.

5. Core Contribution
a. Briefly describe the Legacy of Mohandas Gandhi.