Jacy Lerouge

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

@Tom_Kelly2121 I think this also ties in with the whole idea of being "born-again." It is all about starting new and not being defined by your past #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

It was interesting to learn that Trump got his slogan from a previous one when a lot of people think it was this great idea that he came up with #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

@ejrelinam This was something that I also enjoyed. Although the book was tough to get through, it did open my eyes to a lot of things people should be more aware about and the impacts that religion had on big events in history #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

The idea of a "born-again" christian seems like an attempt to win over the people and pretend like you've come to this big realization. This, along with things like Oral Roberts threatening that God would "call him home" if he didn't raise a certain amount of money #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

@denniserel2121 This course really gave a lot of insight on the hidden backstories of events that many people know and learn about and I found it very interesting #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

This course taught me a lot about different religions and deepened my understanding of ones I already knew about. It opened my eyes to a lot of aspects that aren't well known. #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

@jmo16cREL2121 I see your view of this because I feel like a lot of these students joined these groups not knowing what to fully expect, but knowing they wanted something different and something more than what they were used to #REL2121S18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

I don't think that deprogramming was an effective way of trying to rid these people of their ways because they were basically doing the same thing as brainwashing but just for an opposite reason #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

@nbs15d I agree, there's no formal way to ensure that all wealthy people are paying their part it does not seem organized at all #REL2121S18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

I find it interesting how both the Social Gospel and the Gospel of wealth both recognize a common problem in society with the wealthy playing a key role, but with one seeing the rich as the source of the problem and one seeing them as the solution #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

@klc15m That's a really good point and we do see it over and over again in history. We tend to blame an entire population for a few people's actions. #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

I think it's interesting how we repeatedly see leaders attempting to "Americanize" different religions such as Judaism. What is your take on what exactly Americanizing is? #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

me when Dan said there will be no curve on the midterm or final #REL2121S18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

Can someone give me some information on how the spiritual manifestation era enriched/threatened the Shaker community? #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

@pad16c @morrison_alanna Yes, one example i have written down is how the puritans established these praying towns as a way to "civilize" the "lazy and savage" Indians and to make them more useful in their eyes. #REL2121S18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

@brooke_behler I agree, they wanted to set themselves apart from these traditional societies in ways that seem odd to us #REL2121S18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

to me, the connection between utopia and sexuality is the idea that they can and will control the habits of their people in order to maintain this image that they have and to ensure the future of the community withholds this as well #REL2121S18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

It was said that many claimed to be Christians but that they were only Christian in name. I feel like this is the same case for people today, but what truly qualifies someone to be able to call themselves a Christian? #rel2121s18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

Do you feel as if America still views Islams as a foil to our "American way of life?" #REL2121S18

[Jacy Lerouge @JYLREL2121]

@amw17b I feel as if Ann Lee served the same role as a priest would in confession today. All things said remain confidential unless they confess harm to themselves or others so I'm sure if they confessed something like sexual activity there would be repercussions. #REL2121S18