Sexist attitudes do not exist in a limbo; they are embedded in larger belief systems associated with specific hierarchies of values. In particular, manifestations of benevolent sexism (Glick and Fiske 1996, 1997, 2001) can be perceived as a social boon, not a social ill, both because they are experienced as positive, and because they reward behaviors that maintain social stability. One of the s...

1. Introduction One significant but not widely appreciated impact of the " new religions " has been to reopen the question of the relation of religion to science. I speak of new religions in the sense defined by Needleman in his book by that title, that is, I am referring primarily to Eastern teachings which have gained adherents and cultural influence in the West over the past two decades. To ...

Recent cognitive science research indicates that humans possess numerous biologically rooted religious and moral intuitions. The present article draws on this to compare forms of morality in the Abrahamic traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) Indic (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism). Special attention is given teachings kindness, peace, love, as well related justice, violence, hate. considers ho...

BACKGROUND Amid concern about the reach and inclusivity of parenting interventions, attempts have been made to culturally adapt programmes for specific ethnic or linguistic groups. This paper describes a novel approach of the religious adaptation of a parenting programme, namely the Family Links Islamic Values course. METHODS A small-scale qualitative process evaluation was conducted on one F...

abstract our religious teachings show a bridge on hell that in the hereafter, all will inevitably pass over it. the bridge path is very slippery and difficult to pass and has obstacles that each is called by particular name. peoplepass overit invariousforms. some fall to the depths of hell, some hop or suspend and a group pass quickly and easily.this paper studies and analyzes these teachings b...

Stem cell research is very promising. The use of human embryos has been confronted with objections based on ethical and religious positions. The recent production of reprogrammed adult (induced pluripotent) cells does not - in the opinion of scientists - reduce the need to continue human embryonic stem cell research. So the debate continues. Islam always encouraged scientific research, particul...

Consumption is an essential everyday process. By very nature, it is a means of expressing our moral identities and an outlet for ethical obligations. In more recent years, ethical aspects of consumption have come under greater scrutiny with the emergence of ethical consumption discourses, and are currently associated with a range of consumer behaviours and responsible business practices. To thi...