RLG100Y1 Lecture : Islam - Origins, the Life of Muhammad, the Qur’an

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1. What is Mohammed's occupation?

Muhammad ibn Abdulah was an Arab religious, social, and political figure who is credited with founding Islam as the world religion. He was sent to preach and authenticate the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets, according to Islamic religion.

2. Where is Mohammed's family and how many years has he been separated from them?

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5. In their formulation of utilitarianism, Mill and Bentham ask us to: (Points : 2)

Seek short-term financial gains
Focus on ideal goals or ends such as truth, beauty or freedom
Focus on âhedonisticâ utilitarianism
None of the above

Question 6.6. An action is ethical if it: (Points : 2)

Has mixed results
Services the greater good resulting in harmony and satisfaction of many individuals
Creates the greatest happiness for the elite
None of the above

Question 7.7. The deontological tradition focuses on ideal persons and situation, and the teleological tradition focuses on: (Points : 2)

the real circumstances and desires of a particular community
the ethical health of the individual
the desires of religious leaders
None of the above

Question 8.8. One characteristic of those who are more ethically mature is that they look for options that will: (Points : 2)

not only satisfy individuals but will also make the system as a whole function better
be less nuanced so that more people can understand them
not be âwin-winâ situations because there is too much compromise allowed
None of the above

Carrie Hopkins is a qualified teacher in the San FranciscoUnified School District.

Currently, she teaches at North Lincoln High School where she isalso head of the

English Department. North Lincoln is a culturally diverse schoolwith a predominantly

Asian student population. As a department head, Carrie hasconsiderable input on

curriculum content of the courses offered by her school.

During the summer of 2014, Carrie enrolled in a course sponsoredby the University of

California, Berkeley Extension Program. The course, entitledâSoutheast Asia: Sacred

Places,â was conducted in Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia anddealt with the effect of

religious traditions on the culture of Southeast Asia. Thecourse was taught by university

staff, and successful completion by a student qualified forundergraduate college credit.

The course is conducted overseas to enhance the significance ofthe subject matter

covered. Although Carrieâs employer approved of her academicendeavors, it did not

require her to take the course. Further, it did not reimburseher for any of the expenses

involved. Except for several minor sightseeing trips, Carriedevoted most of her time

during the course to the materials assigned and covered.

As a result of what she learned from the course she took, Carriemade various

improvements to the content of her departmentâs curriculum. Shealso feels that the

course increased her ability to understand and communicate withthe Asian studentsâ in

her classes.

On her Federal income tax return for 2014, Carrie dedicated allof the expenses incurred

in connection with the extension course. Upon audit by the IRS,the deduction is

disallowed. Who should prevail? And why?

Aid:

IRC 162(a) 262(a) and 274(m)(2)

Treasire. Reg. 1.162-5(e)

Takahshi v. Comm., T.C 126 (1986)

Jorgensen v. Comm., 79 TCM 1926, T.C Memo 2000-138

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