Belief Systems and Ethics
8-2 Short Answer: Belief Systems and Ethics
Overview
In this assignment, you’ll explore how belief systems and ethics relate to the humanities.
Prompt
Find a news report about an artifact from the humanities involved in religious controversy. Then, answer the questions below. Consider searching the religion section of CNN or similar sources.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Provide a link to the news story and write a short summary of each side’s position. How do you think the controversy was impacted by each party\’s interpretation of this cultural work?
What do you see as the main value of humanities in defining ethics?
How do the humanities impact ethical issues in society today?
Guidelines for Submission
Submit your analysis of the questions above. Your submission should be a Word document, one to two pages in length, with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Any sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
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