Discuss Mircea Eliade's Perspective on the Sacred and the Profane

question 20

Essay

Discuss Mircea Eliade's perspective on the sacred and the profane in terms of what he called "religious man." Use examples from the textbook and from your own research.

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Definitions:

Southern White Mobs

Groups of white individuals in the Southern United States who, especially during the 19th and early 20th centuries, participated in acts of racial violence and lynching against African Americans.

Civil War Remembrance

The act of remembering and commemorating the American Civil War, involving activities such as ceremonies, reenactments, and educational programming to understand the war's significance.

Racial Equality

The principle that individuals, irrespective of their race, should have access to the same rights, opportunities, and respect.

Patriot Act

Legislation passed in the United States following the September 11 terrorist attacks, aimed at expanding law enforcement's abilities to surveil, investigate, and prevent terrorism.