Monthly Archives: February 2005

Religion and Popular Culture

Posted on February 18, 2005 by

Official words of a new book:Possamai, Adam (2005) Religion and Popular Culture: A Hyper-Real Testament, P.I.E.-Peter Lang, Bruxelles. Book synopsis: Popular culture can no longer be exclusively seen as a source of escapism. It can amuse, entertain, instruct, and relax … Continue reading →

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The Max Weber Dictionary

Posted on February 16, 2005 by

Richard Swedberg (from Cornell U) book titled as above has just been published by Stanford University Press as I learned from Newswise. The single Amazon review did not look very positive though. But then I checked the reviewer’s other reviews … Continue reading →

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Children of Abraham Spring ’05

Posted on February 15, 2005 by

I received an invitation via email to participate in a photo essay dialog/community. I am too old for it, because they are looking for youth between the age of 15 and 20. It is organized by the Children of Abraham. … Continue reading →

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Superbowl is a religious ritual

Posted on February 15, 2005 by

Here is a basic Durkheim-ian analysis of the Superbowl. There is actually a quite decent volume of literature explaining US sports as religion in anthropological and sociological terms. The author appearently is oblivious to them, but it is always nice … Continue reading →

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An Outstanding Israeli Feminist

Posted on February 14, 2005 by

Here is a woman who seems to deserve what she got: The Jewel Bellush Outstanding Israeli Feminist Prize. Ms. Sanaa Zreik-Saleh, Executive Director of Nisan Young Women Leaders an Israeli non-profit organization dedicated solely to the advancement of young Arab … Continue reading →

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CFP: Religion, Seculairsm, and cultural studies

Posted on February 13, 2005 by

The Iowa Journal of Cultural Studies, a referred academic journal dedicated to publishing cultural studies scholarship from both established and emerging scholars, is currently soliciting submissions for an upcoming special issue on:RELIGION, SECULARISM, AND CULTURAL STUDIES Guest Editors: Lori Branch … Continue reading →

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Tsunami, Christianity

Posted on February 11, 2005 by

A friend, classmate asked my opinion via email about the following topic. I wrote her a quick aswer, but because nowadays I don’t write much in this blog I felt compelled to share it here as well. She wrote:I am … Continue reading →

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Spring 2005 classes

Posted on February 11, 2005 by

This was the sixth week of the Quarter so I just signed up for some of the classes for my next quarter. I am already signed up for the first three of the list below. I will also sign up … Continue reading →

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The restoration of pluralistic Muslim thought

Posted on February 10, 2005 by

This is my kind of project: JerusalemPeaceMakers.org Our aim is to contribute to peace, justice, reconciliation and a decent life for all people in the Holy Land.Specific aims: • to provide information for the public, journalists and researchers worldwide • … Continue reading →

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UCSC hosting four views of God in the Middle East

Posted on February 6, 2005 by

It starts like a joke, but hopefully will not become one: A Jewish rabbi, a Muslim leader, a Muslim who believes in Jesus and a former atheist will talk about the Middle East Feb. 17 at UC Santa Cruz. I … Continue reading →

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