Sister Rose Thering Research Paper

Lena Wilkes was born in the small secluded community known as Comnor Valley. She was raised in a polygamous family, with four mothers and forty-seven siblings, all members of the First Consecration Order (FCO). When she was sixteen years old, after years of abuse, including being impregnated by her own father and being forced to marry her first cousin, Alma Wayment, she fled her family and faith. After many years as a vagabond in Middle and Southwest America, Lena eventually finds acceptance and sanctuary in the small Navajo town of Powell, just 50 miles east of her former hometown. While she tries to keep contact and connection with other former FCO members and runaways in the surrounding region, she chooses to center her focus on building herself a new life away from her past. She's thrust into

The final Walls child that was interviewed was Lori Walls. Being the oldest sibling, Lori Walls is left with more natural respoboilites. However, Lori is also forced to take up additional responsibilities when it comes to her parents. One example of this can be seen after Rose Mary Walls got a job as a public school teacher in Welch. This would have provided a steady income and helped the family to supply their needs for food. But, when Lori asked her mother about the money, she soon found out that the money had already been spent and that the family would not be able to afford dinner for the next night (Walls 197). While Rose Mary Walls has shown that she is capable to hold a job and make an income, she is irresponsible with the money and

Faith Ringgold was born on October 8th, 1930, at Harlem Hospital in New York City. Her parents, Andrew Louis Jones Sr. and Willi Posey Jones, also had to other children (Andrew and Barbara) who were both older than Faith. Faith was frequently sick with asthma as a child, and art became a major pastime of

In his essay “ In Defense of Prejudice”, Jonathan Rauch explores a much talked about topic in the United States today, prejudice. As his title implies, he is in defense of prejudice, he makes it clear that he is not a supporter of hate or racism, rather a supporter of “intellectual pluralism” “which permits the expression of various forms of bigotry and always will.” (pg 1). Rauch defends the right to express all forms of bigotry. By utilizing specific examples where prejudice is at center stage, Rauch tries to convince his readers that the solution to prevent prejudice is not attempting to eradicate it, rather he believes if we, as a society channel prejudice more effectively we can make it “socially productive.” Ranch defends his

Jonathan Rauch’s essay, “In Defense of Prejudice”, explores the idea of pluralism. Rauch focuses on intellectual pluralism in which he states, “permits the expression of various forms of bigotry and always will”. Pluralism may bring different topics such as racism, sexism, and homophobia. Rauch argues rather than eliminating hate and prejudice society should educate people against prejudice. He believes by eliminating prejudice really means having everyone to have the same prejudice. To be prejudiced means to have a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience but based on a biased belief.

Despite the Catholic Church being ardent in the strength and truth of its institution, Sister Rose endeavored to disprove the accusation that the Jews are inherently responsible for the death of Jesus Christ. In her examination of Catholic teaching material, Sister Rose remarks, "When I began to read, it almost made me ill." Her dissertation on the defamation of Jews contributed to the deliberations taking place during the Second Vatican Council. The indignation that was fueled by animosity impacted the Vatican Document Nostra Aetate, in which the Jews are liberated from the charge of Jesus' death. Within fifteen lines of Latin, Sister Rose stood up against the bigotry that Jews faced and continued her journey of reforming the ever adamant Catholic Church by establishing educational outreach programs to further spread the

The Roman Catholic Church is presented as an institution of knowledge and power, influencing the lives of the people. The clear boundaries in catholic society are presented here, by the “right and wrong”, indicating that there was little variation in beliefs and practice in those following Catholicism. However, even though religion is presented as an important part of life, determining people’s decisions and behaviour, it is also presented as something which is taught, rather than followed willingly, indicating that while children, such as Frank, may have no wish to become “good Catholics”, they were forced to do so by society; their parents and teachers. Frank presents the attitude towards religion in school through the following quote, telling the children to: “Know and remember all the questions and answers in catechism, became good Catholics, to know the difference between right and wrong, to die for the Faith if called on”

According to renowned author William Scott Downey, you must “Never be angry with your neighbor because his religious views differ from your own; for all the branches of a tree to not lean the same way.” In the history of our planet and our contemporary society, there has always been conflict between individuals over their religious views. Religion influences our daily lives to a great extent, and without it, our modern society would be much different. However, religion has caused much conflict and hostility that still exists today. In our contemporary world, prejudice has been placed against people of various beliefs through popularized media, false notions and violence involving religion in many parts of the world. The novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe follows the story of a man in an African village, fighting for his religious beliefs and his family amidst the settling of Christian missionaries in his homeland. Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie follows the story of a young girl trying to discover her true self amongst religious familial pressures. In both novels, there are illuminating incidents that outline the hatred that various religious peoples have for one another and the great lengths to which many individuals go to protect their identity and beliefs.

Throughout history a prominent faction of upstanders have formed, demonstrating gallantry, and determination when attending to the issues of their epoch. Associated with these individuals is Sister Rose Thering, in that she valiantly chose to oppose the lessons that she had been taught to accept. She deemed these lessons as disrespectful to other religions, and decided to correct these mistakes. She imagined a world without prejudice, and she understood that she was the solution. The characteristics embodied within Sister Rose are found within individuals, showing them that they also have the ability to challenge the animosity they witness and become upstanders. Individuals, such as myself have personal connections to bullying or antagonism, however, they have an insufficient amount of knowledge about what methods to use to handle the situation.

In the early stages of Catherine's life the surfacing modern age was bringing with it social turmoil which spread throughout Europe (Giordani 3). During Catherine's lifetime, according to Mary Ann Sullivan in her essay “St. Catherine of Siena,” the center of Catholic rule

The battle of bigotry is the most undisputed communal action in America. Jonathan Rauch (1995) argues that in the previous year, organizations and divisions that comply with the national language of most bigotry must not be allowed. In institutions, businesses and news offices, officials are attesting that there is no area of for anti-Semitism, sexual discrimination, bias and different types of bigotry in national discussion or even in inclusive stimulations.

In this paper I will discuss what happens when we allow biases and prejudice to affect our actions toward others. I will then conclude my paper with what we can do to prevent or eliminate discrimination.

Racial discrimination and prejudices are not to be mistaken as mere personal opinions or human nature, as its existence infringes upon the entire position and teachings of the Catholic church and is in complete violation of God’s will, which is ultimately the purpose of humanity.

“Although 61% of Hispanics say "there is a lot of discrimination against" blacks, 71% say the equivalent of themselves. In addition, ominously more white evangelicals see themselves as being discriminated against (50%) as say the same about blacks (36%) or Hispanics (32%). And although Catholics are less apt to see discrimination against their own, fully 33% come to an understanding that they face "lots" of discrimination. No other group perceives Catholics facing even close to that extent of

Mary Ward was born on January 23, 1585 in North Yorkshire, England to a catholic family. Four years after she was born, in 1589 her family home was burned down in an anti-Catholic attack but she and her sisters were saved by her father. She entered the religious life at the age of 15 by entering the Poor Clare Convent in Saint- Omer in France after feeling a call to a religious life. After a few years, when Mary Ward turned 24 she gathered companions and formed a religious community. However, Church authorities were opposed to the idea because before Mary Ward had gathered women to be active outside of enclosed walls, women would only work in cloistered communities if they wanted to pursue a religious life. Mary was also imprisoned by the English