Consider the interrelatedness of everything in the cosmos as it is expressed in many indigenous religions. How do you think the importance of these relationships developed? What spiritual purpose do you think they serve for indigenous peoples?
Your questions are asking what YOU think, not us. You need to look in your class notes and/or textbook and come to your own conclusions.
Please note that we don't do students' homework for them. Our tutors try to give you the information to help you complete your assignment on your own.
Once YOU have come up with a response to YOUR questions, please re-post and let us know what you think. Then someone here will be happy to critique your work.
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In addition, it looks as if what you need to do is learn how to conduct thorough and effective searches for yourself. That's what research is, and I'm sure that's what your teacher expects you to do -- conduct research. You are searching for information that is so specific that you have to be prepared for the possibility that none of it may be online. Or some may be, and some may not. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library.
http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.
My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page
< http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en > and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.
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Learning to use Google or other search engines can save you time and help you learn to find information efficiently. Here are some websites that can teach you how:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/searchtips.html
http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/index.html
http://websearch.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&COB=home&PM=112_100_T
... and one to help you judge whether a particular website's information is worth your time:
http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/evaluate.html
I'm not sure if it's appropriate to post this here, but I'd like to comment on the integrity of Writeacher and this site.
Every single time I have a question or item that I need to research for class, when I put in the keywords and do the search there is always one or two hits on some Ask/Answer site with the exact questions I am researching.
I've always been irritated by that and made a promise that if I was ever in a class with someone that posted those questions and used those answers, I'd probably make some kind of passive-agressive comment about their source.
Half of learning comes from finding the answers yourself, not from having someone else tell you the answers.
Thanks for your integrity.
Consider the interrelatedness of everything in the cosmos as it is expressed in many indigenous religions. How do you think the importance of these relationships developed? What spiritual purpose do you think they serve for indigenous peoples?
SHE IS JUST ASKING FOR A LITTLE HELP, WHAT YOU CHRIS SAID DID NOT HELP AT ALL AND ACTUALLY MADE US WASTE OUR TIME.
SHE IS JUST ASKING FOR A LITTLE HELP, WHAT YOU SAID TO CHRIS DID NOT HELP AT ALL AND ACTUALLY MADE US WASTE OUR TIME.
I totally understand the fact that the people who work and run this site are here to "only" help, not answer the questions. There have been many times in which I have not had support in my class and needed some help from a site like this but have no luck in doing so. I post questions here not to get the answer but just to have a base to start from. I do see a lot of times where people post their discussion question in hope that they get the answer so they can post it in their "COLLEGE" classroom. It is people like this that hurt the chances of someone like me who are just looking for some ground to walk on.
What are reasonable costs of capital for evaluating average-risk projects
this site was a turn off when i read the lecture/scolding about how this site is not here to do people's work. Sure that is the understanding, but insight and guidance do go a long way to direct and stimulate thoughts on the student's part. Maybe u don't really feeling like thinking today.
Anyhow, i think those relationships developed as a way of explaining the existence of God...whether factual or just perceived. The spiritual purpose may be to 'prove or explain' why God is real and does exist. Hope that gets your thoughts worked up enough.
For some indigenous people, a circle represents "no beginning or no end." They believe that everything has a circle of life and keeps coming back in a circular movement. The spiritual belief is to maintain harmonious relationships with oneself, spirits, nature, humans, land, creatures, weather, planets, and stars. They belief that the circle of life comes back and sometimes in different forms, and believe that they must have good relationships with everything in the universe. Indigenous groups believe a Higher Spirit created the cosmos and will express anger or happiness through weather patterns. If they do not build a good relationship with everything in the universe, they will experience anger in the weather patterns and suffer. Indigenous people also believe that the souls of ancestors are passed through generations through birth. They teach the importance of good relationships with everything by telling stories and singing songs which are passed through generations. When these stories are taught, the souls of ancestors are present. They also believe that spirits are invisible forces which may be present at all times. They believe that the earth is their Mother and her body which should be treated with respect and love. This shows how one fits in the universe.
The interrelatedness of everything in the cosmos in many indigenous religions has developed over time through observations and experiences of the natural world. Indigenous peoples have a deep connection with their environment and recognize that everything is interconnected and interdependent.
The importance of these relationships developed as indigenous peoples observed the effects of their actions on the natural world. They realized that their well-being and survival depended on maintaining a balanced relationship with the land, animals, plants, and other elements of nature. They understood that their actions had consequences, not just for themselves, but for the entire ecosystem.
For indigenous peoples, these relationships serve a spiritual purpose. They believe that everything in the cosmos is sacred and possesses spiritual energy. By honoring and respecting the interconnectedness of everything, they maintain harmony and balance in their relationship with the natural world. They view themselves as caretakers and stewards of the land, with a responsibility to preserve and protect it for future generations.
These relationships also serve as a source of guidance and wisdom for indigenous peoples. They seek to learn from the natural world and its cycles, and apply these teachings to their daily lives. The interrelatedness of everything in the cosmos reminds them of their place in the larger web of life and helps them navigate their spiritual journey.
It is important to note that the spiritual purpose and beliefs regarding the interrelatedness of everything in the cosmos may vary among different indigenous cultures. It is best to consult specific cultural sources or engage in dialogue with indigenous communities to have a deeper understanding of their unique perspectives.