This paper researches the way in which the Dutch GroeneKerken movement invokes ecotheology in its promotion of environmentalism amongst Christians in the Netherlands. Exploring the movement’s...Show moreThis paper researches the way in which the Dutch GroeneKerken movement invokes ecotheology in its promotion of environmentalism amongst Christians in the Netherlands. Exploring the movement’s appeal to ecotheology will tell us something about the way in which Christian communities in the Netherlands have been adjusting to the rising awareness of the gravity of the environmental crisis. The paper relies upon an interpretative research method. Larger theoretical ideas about ecotheology have been used to make sense of the way in which the GroeneKerken movement promotes environmentalism amongst Christians in the Netherlands. This involved qualitative analysis of the movement through the lens of three different hermeneutical keys for interpreting the Bible ecologically: ecocentrism, environmental justice and environmental stewardship. It will be demonstrated that the GroeneKerken movement implicitly and explicitly invokes the ecotheological notions of ecocentrism, environmental justice and environmental stewardship in its promotion of environmentalism.Show less
India is in the throes of one of the darkest moments in the nation’s history. The deadly COVID-19 pandemic, resulting from the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been ravaging the lives and...Show moreIndia is in the throes of one of the darkest moments in the nation’s history. The deadly COVID-19 pandemic, resulting from the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been ravaging the lives and livelihoods of people all over the world, and the people of India are no exception. Primarily cultural, ethnic or religious minority communities are expected to be disproportionately impacted by the virus and its aftermath (Al Saba 2020). In an attempt to increase international awareness of the situation of marginalised minority communities during this global crisis, this thesis will cover the impact of COVID-19 on one such community, Indian Muslims.Show less
In deze scriptie bediscussieer ik op welke wijze het dispuut tussen de dichter Abu Nuwas en de Mu'taziliet Ibrahim al-Nazzam de conceptualisatie van Abu Nuwas van religieuze tolerantie, zowel intra...Show moreIn deze scriptie bediscussieer ik op welke wijze het dispuut tussen de dichter Abu Nuwas en de Mu'taziliet Ibrahim al-Nazzam de conceptualisatie van Abu Nuwas van religieuze tolerantie, zowel intra- als interreligieus, illustreert. Door twee wijngedichten van Abu Nuwas te analyseren en in hun literaire en theologische context te plaatsen, verhelder ik dat de dichter een brede opvatting van religieuze tolerantie, naar zowel christenen als moslims, had. Deze opvatting was gegrond in zijn ruime conceptualisatie van de vergevingsgezindheid van God en zijn nadruk op de onwetendheid van de mens. Door al-Nazzam's legalistische en restrictieve lezing van de islam te bekritiseren, zet Abu Nuwas een alternatieve lezing van God's attitude tegenover wijndrinken voort en bepleit hij dat de islam moslims verplicht tolerant te zijn jegens elkaar, evenals tegenover niet-moslims. De enige zonde die niet is te vergeven is het associeren van andere wezens met God. Zodoende beargumenteer ik dat het dispuut tussen Abu Nuwas en de Mu' taziliet Ibrahim al-Nazzam verheldert dat Abu Nuwas een brede opvatting van intra- en interreligieuze tolerantie had en dat deze was gegrond in een lezing van de islam die menselijke onwetendheid en God's vergevingsgezindheid benadrukte.Show less
De visies van prominenten van het Christelijk Nationaal Vakverbond (CNV) en Verbond van Protestants-Christelijke Werkgevers in Nederland (VPCW) op de relatie tussen ethiek en economie, met een...Show moreDe visies van prominenten van het Christelijk Nationaal Vakverbond (CNV) en Verbond van Protestants-Christelijke Werkgevers in Nederland (VPCW) op de relatie tussen ethiek en economie, met een focus op de jaren 1920 tot en met 1960. Daarbij is er bijzondere aandacht voor de religieuze overtuigingen van de prominenten, met name die tot uiting komen in hun redes en publicaties.Show less
In deze scriptie werd er gekeken naar de film van Taika Waititi: 'Thor: Ragnarok' en wat de overeenkomsten en verschillen waren met de Scandinavische mythe Ragnarök. Ook wordt er gekeken naar de...Show moreIn deze scriptie werd er gekeken naar de film van Taika Waititi: 'Thor: Ragnarok' en wat de overeenkomsten en verschillen waren met de Scandinavische mythe Ragnarök. Ook wordt er gekeken naar de Asatru en de heropleving van de mythen in het geloof.Show less
This thesis discusses how secular purity culture in vegan online cultic milieus can impact the justification methods in defense of the taken stance. It also looks into the way in which purity...Show moreThis thesis discusses how secular purity culture in vegan online cultic milieus can impact the justification methods in defense of the taken stance. It also looks into the way in which purity culture helps to expand and maintain communities. Special attention is given to the online communities based on YouTube, and how purity can be reinforced through online media and community.Show less
The purpose of this study is to investigate how Hellenic reconstructionist in America construct their religion and what their reconstruction principles are. This study is done on the basis of two...Show moreThe purpose of this study is to investigate how Hellenic reconstructionist in America construct their religion and what their reconstruction principles are. This study is done on the basis of two primary sources. This study is a literature study. The two primary sources used in this study were: A Beginner’s Guide to Hellenismos written by Timothy Jay Alexander and Hellenismos: Practicing Greek Polytheism today written by Tony Mierzwicki. An important secondary source which was used in this study is a thesis written by Tao Thykier Makeeff named Do Satyrs Wear Sneakers? Hellenic Polytheism and the reception of Antiquity in Contemporary Greece – a Study in Serious Play. The results show that primary and secondary sources are the most important sources on which Hellenic reconstructionist base their religion. In America UPG (Unverified Personal Gnosis) is also very important for the Hellenic reconstructionist to shape the religion. The results also show there are differences and similarities between the two primary sources and a secondary source about Hellenic reconstructionism in Greece.Show less
