Latin America and the Role of Religion

Summarize the role of religion in Latin America. Do you think the church has played a significant role in Latin America? Why or why not? This is a hard question for me to answer, I was hoping for some insight or an opinion and references for more info.

What influence does religion have on capital punishment in Asia?

What influence does religion have on capital punishment in Asia?

Multiple Choice

T F 1. Greek drama was a secular activity. T F 2. The arts were thought to be interdependent on each other. T F 3. For the Greeks music was an unique art form that stood by itself. T F 4. The most important Greek contribution to music was the invention of a musical notation system for recording. T F 5. Plato's Republic is considered an intellectual exercise in projecting the Economy of the society. T F 6. The arts and sciences came under the patronage of the Greek Muses. T F 7. Greek theaters were large enough to seat most of the local population. T F 8. The number of actors on the Greek stage at one time could range from 3... click for more

Multiple Choice

1. The First School of Pergamon focused on the victories of Attalus over surrounding kingdoms while the Second School focused on a. the reign of Eumenes II b. the conquests of Alexander the Great c. the rise of Gaul as a superpower d. none of these 2. Styles between the First and Second Schools can be seen in the contradiction of what styles: a. stone vs. wood sculpture b. idealism vs. realism c. morbidity vs. gaiety d. practical vs. frivolous 3. The antique art form that has endured better than any other form is a. paintings b. architecture c. sculptures d. musical pieces 4. Which of the following art forms has suffered the most from the ravages of time? a. paintings ... click for more

Francis of Assisi

After reading Mark Galli's Francis of Assisi and His World answer these two questions. Are the central tenants of St. Francis still viable today? Can Francis teach us anything about modern Christian life?