Describe one argument that claims separation of church and state is necessary to maintain religious freedom.

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Reflect: The lack of a national religion supported and established by the federal government has been hailed as one of the most important principles that ensure religious freedom in the United States. In addition, the ability to practice any religious or non-religious beliefs is equally applauded as a core tenant of religious freedom. , the debate over religious freedom continues throughout our nation. 

Write: In your initial post of at least 250 words, utilize the Constitution, established case law, and scholarly sources to complete the following assignments:

  • Describe one argument that claims separation of church and state is necessary to maintain religious freedom.
  • Describe one argument that claims separation of church and state is not necessary to maintain religious freedom.
  • Explain which argument is the most credible, reliable, and valid and why?

Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

How are Daoism and Confucianism similar? How are they different?

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Question 1

  1. How are Daoism and Confucianism similar? How are they different?Your response should be at least 150 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.— Font family –Andale MonoArialArial BlackBook AntiquaComic Sans MSCourier NewGeorgiaHelveticaImpactSymbolTahomaTerminalTimes New RomanTrebuchet MSVerdanaWebdingsWingdings— Font size –1 (8pt)2 (10pt)3 (12pt)4 (14pt)5 (18pt)6 (24pt)7 (36pt)— Format –HeadingSub Heading 1Sub Heading 2ParagraphFormatted Code— Font family —— Font size —Path: pWords:0

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Question 2

  1. What role does nature play in the Shinto religion?Your response should be at least 150 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Personal Perspectives on Philosophy of Religion

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Personal Perspectives on Philosophy of Religion

We have covered a large amount of territory in this first module on the topics of philosophy and religion. It is time for a bit of personal reflection and discussion with classmates.

Please address the following questions. Your response should be about 200 words, with at least one reference cited using APA format. Be sure to reply to at least two of your classmates using at least 75 words per response.

  1. How do you define philosophy of religion?
  2. What is the most important philosophical question about religion and why?

3.  Which of the five religious traditions added the most to your understanding of religious philosophy? Explain.

Explain how these demographics determine or affect the cultural dynamics where you live. For example, types of restaurants, specialty grocery items, entertainment offerings, public housing requirements, and education offerings.

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Assignment 3: Diversity in Organizations 

Management practices differ, depending on the diversity within the organization. In this assignment, you will research the demographics for your area or city and apply those demographics to business operations.

This assignment has two parts. Complete both parts.

Part I

Research the population demographics in the area or state where you live.

Use the following guidelines for your research:

  • Look up government reference sites such as the US Census Bureauhttp://www.census.gov/.
  • Conduct an Internet search using keywords such as ‘demographics for YourCity.’

Complete the following:

  • List and describe the population demographics. Be sure to cover gender, race, national origin, age, disability, and religion. Create a table to present this information.
  • Explain how these demographics determine or affect the cultural dynamics where you live. For example, types of restaurants, specialty grocery items, entertainment offerings, public housing requirements, and education offerings.

Part II

  • Choose a business in your area and explain how the cultural dynamics might affect the way that business would conduct business.
  • Explain the considerations for leaders of the business you chose in managing the cultural diversity in terms of customer service and employee expectations. For example, one consideration might be to have customer service agents who speak Spanish in an area where there is a large Spanish-speaking population.

Give reasons in support. Be sure to apply relevant management principles.

Write a 1–2-page report in Word format. Include the table with the population demographics. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Listed and described population demographics in the area or state where you live demonstrating in-depth research.12
Explained impact of population demographics on cultural dynamics giving reasons.12
Explained impact of cultural dynamics on selected business.20
Recommended considerations for leaders managing the selected business with an orientation towards cultural diversity.36
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.20
Total:100