Religion in The Media: Social Sciences Essay

Religion in The Media
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The article is about controversies around diverse Native American religious and cultural artifacts that were up for action in France.
One side of the position held that the artifacts are of religious significance and are integral to the cultural norms of the respective tribes. Artifacts with cultural and religious connotations usually belong to the entire society from which it was lost. Studies show that many artifacts vanished when other communities introduced their cultural practices in the attempt to convert Native Americans. However, these communities are demanding their lost sacred relics back.
The other side's position holds that the artifacts should be auctioned. This side perceives the headdresses, the items, and the battle shields as purely art. Collectors are attracted to specific attrib...