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In this blog post I will be paraphrasing and analyzing a
great direct quote from my text that clearly portrays my author's opinion on
the role of religious books in a child's life.
Original Source
Religious beliefs stem from the most important and revered
aspects of our lives, our family traditions, values, culture, and experiences.
Young adult books that courageously take on this sensitive subject often invoke
a uniquely personal and sharp response. Therefore, it is no surprise that books
that dare to feature young adults and their exploration of their religious and
spiritual identity are at the center of a deeply personal and passionate debate
that has become so contentious that many simply find it easier to not speak of
it at all. As a result, religion has become a topic that is notable for its
absence from bookshelves, booklists, literary magazines, and conversations. If
it is spoken about at all, it's done only in hushed voices, making it truly a
topic that is very much taboo.
My Paraphrase of Original Source
Margaret Auguste gives a clear statement of her view of how
religious books affect children and their importance to identity, and contrasts
it with the dominant perspective of her field. She explains that we all derive
our beliefs from our experiences of things around us, and that spiritual texts
offer young adults the chance to analyze their experiences, values, and
identities in a very personal way. These deeply personal and emotional
challenges to religious norms and societal norms cause adults to avoid these
sources and dismiss them from the presence of youths, as it brings them
unwanted emotional and religious conflict.
My Summary of the Original Source
The author feels that potentially insightful religious texts
for youth have become taboo due to their deeply personal themes relating to
religion and related values.
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