Homework #4

Assignment #4:

· What country in the sim do you share your country’s religion or religions?
- India(share Islam,Christianity, Buddhism)
-Buddhism (originated in S. India)
- Pakistan (share Islam)
-Chinese Governments dislike Muslims in China (don’t like colonialism to their country)
- Iran (share Islam)
-European Nations-France,England,etc (share Christianity/Islam)
-Christianity/Islam fast growing religion in China
-Government against growth of religion
-wants there to be less religion as possible
-USA(shares Islam,Christianity)
-The role religion plays in China is very unique
-. The Chinese religions are family-oriented and, unlike Western religions, do not demand the exclusive adherence of members. Some scholars question the use of the term "religion" in reference to Buddhism and Daoism, and suggest "cultural practices" or "thought systems" as more appropriate names
-Most nations around the world promote a membership or strong connection with a certain religion
-China and its Government believes that religion should be more of a praise to your ancestors and a “way of thought” not necessarily a “way of practice”
-believe that large religions (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism) practices would distract China’s path to economic growth and societal improvement
-China’s government has declared itself atheist. They view religion as emblematic of feudalism and foreign colonialism.
· Does your country object to any, all, or some of the religions of another country?
- Chinas censorship in their own country to restrict religion has reflected back to other nations
o Islamà Pakistan, India,Iran ( feel offended when China censors Islamic practice)
o Christianityà USA,France, England, ( feel offended when China censors Christian practice)
· Define Sharia?
· What role does Sharia play in your country?
· What role does religion and state play in your country?
- Religion in past china
-more of beliefs than practice -diffused in everyday society-Government tries to be Non-Religious to not create problems-believe that religion is a “relic of the past”-Foreign Religions growing in China
- not liked by head of government