ESSAY
"The Religion of Columbia"

Categories

Jina Kim

February 11, 2003

World

Politics

Science

Bush

Columbia

Religion

Natural determinism

Social determinism

Excerpt (first and last two sentences)
"“[I]n times of turmoil and times of tragedy, our presidents and our people have turned to faith as a source of strength.” -- Karen Hughes, in an interview.  The Columbia disaster troubled and confused our American public....
...Religion explains the inexplicable and provides comfort.  The international community mourns the loss of seven dedicated astronauts, and despite religious preferences, all of our prayers are raised to the heavens."

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