By Emily Le, Risha Shetye, Ondrea Li and Hla Paing IntroductionCultural appropriation is a controversial topic in today’s world. Feuds between the distinction of appropriation and appreciation have occurred over the internet and have sparked extensive attention. An example of religious appropriation that we commonly see is using manifestation as a method of success (instead of the practice from the Hindu law of Attraction) or even religious figures as house decorations. So what is religious appropriation, how do we distinguish between appreciation and appropriation, and where do we see it occurring? Religious appropriation is the act of taking something for one’s own use for the exploitation of another’s religious and cultural traditions, fashion, symbols, language, and music. Don’t mistake this term for cultural appreciation. Cultural appreciation seeks to understand and learn about another’s culture to broaden their perspective and connect with others while appropriation is taking one aspect of a culture and using it for your own personal interest.
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