Showing results for "Mecca" in Politics & Social Sciences

In this insightful book, Ziauddin Sardar unravels the meaning and significance of Mecca. Tracing its history, from its origins as a "barren valley" in the desert to its evolution as a trading town and sudden emergence as the religious center of a world empire, Sardar examines the religious struggles and rebellions in Mecca that have significantly shaped Muslim culture.

In A Sinner in Mecca, author and filmmaker Parvez chronicles his pilgrimage as a very openly gay Muslim to Saudi Arabia, where Islam's heart beats . . . and where being true to himself is punishable by death. Risking his life, Parvez embarks on a Jihad of the self—filming his experience along the way. Already under fire for his documentary A Jihad for Love, which looks at the coexistence of Islam and homosexuality, he would undoubtedly face savage punishment if exposed—from being thrown off a cliff to public beheading.

In questo ciclo di puntate vedremo esperimenti biopsicosociali molto interessanti. Ad esempio, vedremo l'esperimento sul conformismo di Asch o sulla violenza di Zimbardo, ma anche tanti altri esperimenti. Questi esperimenti ci danno le chiavi di lettura per capire un po' meglio il comportamento umano e dunque avere degli strumenti, intendo proprio dei tool, grazie ai quali retroagire al momento scaturente la scintilla che porta al processo mentale, che porta all'azione.

For more than a century, the city of Atlanta has been associated with Black achievement in education, business, politics, media, and music, earning it the nickname "the Black Mecca." Atlanta's long tradition of Black education dates back to Reconstruction, and produced an elite that flourished in spite of Jim Crow, rose to leadership during the civil rights movement, and then took power in the 1970s by building a coalition between White progressives, business interests, and Black Atlantans. But Atlanta's political leadership has consistently mishandled the Black poor.

Unique Mecca Audio Podcast is an descriptive podcast where former Kingpin Unique shares stories of his experiences while incarcerated for 26 years. These stories will give the listeners a peer into real life events of high profile criminals. While doing time ADX super maximum security facility which also housed men like John Gotti and El Chapo Unique saw unthinkable things. Mecca Audio Podcast is an Urban Lengend in the making.

In this Virtual Advice Column, ‘Dear Mecca’ provides arm-chair advice, anecdotal opinion, and personal commentary on the written-in experiences and challenges faced by our listeners. Hosted by Social Media personality Mecca Eyre.

BackTalk is a lifestyle podcast discussing how to navigate life as a young adult. Monet and Mecca who are ambitious and vibrant working women share their experiences and tips on how to navigate everything from relationships to work life. Connect with us on Instagram: @monetxirene and @meccafraser **All episodes are edited by Monet Felton.

For millennia mankind has worshipped stones, from Mecca to megaliths we have held them aloft as sacred objects and gifts from the gods. The worship of sacred stones constitutes the most ancient form of religion. From the origin of ritualized worship in Sumeria and Egypt to Secret Societies such as the Knights Templar and the Illuminati, ancient stones have been idolized and used in secret and magical ceremonies unknown to the outside world. But why?