The Anthropology of Freud and Woytyla
Obviously, between Freud and Wojtyla, there is almost no common ground. The former asserts that man is overtly sexual; the latter nuanced his thoughts on the being sexual beings of men and women. But, as the succeeding write up would show, Wojtyla may be perceived to have improved Freud’s anthropology.
The Indigenous Bumbita Arapesh of Papua New Guinea
An article surveying the cultural history of the Bumbita Arapesh people of the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea. Based on the field research of anthropologist Stephen Leavitt, this article shows the adverse effects colonization can have on a culture.
Sociology’s Scope and Its Relationship with Other Social Sciences
Social sciences are related to each other in such a way that at times it is difficult to separate the different disciplines.How is Sociology related to other social sciences.
The Label of “Latino”
A response to three articles about the politics behind the label of “Latino”.
Top 50 Questions Christians Can’t Answer
I have lived as a faithful Christian for the first half of my life and studied theology extensively. My apostasy began with the introduction of such authors as Napoleon Hill, Brian Tracy, Norman Vincent Peale and Anthony Robbins. The lessons I had learned from their concepts of how faith really works as a functional component of the human brain led me to scrutinize “God’s word” and present questions that point to inconsistencies that Christians have no sufficient answer for. Don’t get me wrong, they will have an answer for them. You will find, however, that their answers have no basis in verifiable fact or evidence whatsoever, and will be largely based in their blind faith.
Structual Violence
Outlawing physical violence simply creates structural violence.
Crime From the Colonial Past
Anthropology, mystery and forensics in a 17th Century crime scene of the colonial past.
The Azande, America, and Ritual
The Azande believe that misfortune, illness or death are never an accident and always the result of malicious intent. Whether someone believes they are the victim of sorcery or witchcraft, all know “the motivation is not random, but rather envy… hatred” an argument or jealousy (Peters-Golden 11).
Time Capsules: Three Snapshots of Life and Their Contents
Archaeologists uncover a piece of history when ancient artifacts, buried cities and gold laden tombs, are found. It stirs the imagination of what life was like. In modern times, we put together time capsules that will be found by our descendants in the distant future.
Of What Use is Religion?
What do we really get out of our religious activities?
