Theories Of Religion In The Film Indiana Jones And The...

Karl Marx’s theory of religion works well with the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. One of the major motifs in the movie is religious oppression of the proletarian class through stones, which could be considered to be the power of the people. Both the Bourgeois and Proletarians exist in the movie; it is clear that the classes are treated differently, most of this has to do with religion. Marx’s theory of religion is not only exuded in the film but, is practically a perfect example of Marx’s ideas on communism. To compare Indiana Jones with Marx one must understand the ideas within the communist manifesto. Marx believed that the Bourgeois, the wealthy class, has control over the Proletariats, the working class. This is done†¦show more content†¦Once Ram had the power he did not want to give it to anyone, including the Maharaja. It is then Ram uses mind control against the Maharaja to get exactly what he wants, to to be the sole ruler of the area and eventually the world. Once Ram has gained the control of the area he attempts to start controlling other major parts of ruling including meeting with other leaders of the surrounding areas in order to try to get them under his control. However, he is still working out the plan as he is having children mine for the remaining stones which are said to give him the ultimate power. Karl Marx’s would have agreed that Ram was not only affiliating with the Bourgeois but, also becoming the head of it; it makes sense then that when he fall s everyone else is not only better off but, is happier as well. The children and the native people who are in the region under the power of the Maharaja are the oppressed. With the villagers one can see the oppression they are under. They are kept in horrible conditions where there is a lack of basic human needs such as food and water. This all happened due to the stone being taken away from them. The children are in even worse conditions; they are in a cave system and are beaten if they are found not to be doing their work. The children are in collective chain gangs looking for the other lost stones. They are being forced to do thisShow MoreRelatedRastafarian79520 Words   |  319 PagesRastafarianism is an absurd religion include: 1. Rastafarianism has been around for only about seventy years. Yet in that time it has gained inexplicable fame around the world, boasting converts from all races and nationalities. 2. Adherents of the faith appear to be relatively small in number. One study suggests that less than one percent of Jamaicans describe themselves as Rastafarians. Yet the average non-Jamaican assumes that Rastafarianism is the national religion of Jamaica. 3. Rastas believeRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesSydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo Editorial Director: Sally Yagan Editor in Chief: Eric Svendsen Acquisitions Editor: Kim Norbuta Editorial Project Manager: Claudia Fernandes Director of Marketing: Patrice Lumumba Jones Marketing Manager: Nikki Ayana Jones Senior Marketing Assistant: Ian Gold Senior Managing Editor: Judy Leale Senior Production Project Manager: Kelly Warsak Senior Operations Supervisor: Arnold Vila Operations Specialist: Ilene Kahn Senior Art Director: Janet SlowikRead MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesIntroduction 232 Factors That Can Distort Appraisals 244 Leniency Error 244 Halo Error 245 Similarity Error 245 Low Appraiser Motivation 245 Central Tendency 245 Inflationary Pressures 246 Inappropriate Substitutes for Performance 246 Attribution Theory 246 Creating More Effective Performance Management Systems 247 Use Behavior-Based Measures 248 Combine Absolute and Relative Standards 248 DID YOU KNOW?: The â€Å"Anywhere† Performance Appraisal 248 Provide Ongoing Feedback 249 Use Multiple Raters 249