2008-2010 Honors Study Topic: The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences
Gods
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Mar 30th, 2006 • Category: Discussion Grid: Humanities
- How has the human relationship to gods changed over time?
- How have works of art been used to secure power for the world’s major religions?
- In what ways does the use of sacred icons promote or limit access to religious power?
- How have the gods been depicted over time in world literature?
- How and why do cultural icons like Marilyn Monroe, Che Guevara, and Bob Marley achieve god-like devotion from admirers?
- Why do Muslim artists choose not to depict realistic images of humans in their work?
- Under what circumstances is it acceptable to destroy works of art and literature?
- To what extent was Epicurus correct that our wants should not exceed our needs?
