Write a paper that compares and contrasts one specific characteristic or theme in two modern world religions. For example, one could compare/contrast ideas of the afterlifein Judaism and Hinduism.
Examples of Religious Characteristics:
- Places of worship
- Moral instructions
- Uses of scripture in worship
- Dietary or fasting practices/rituals
- Rituals of atonement/purification
- Practice of prayer/spiritual meditation
- Nature of morality/life goals
- Nature of the Divine/Supreme Reality
Examples of Modern Religious Faiths:
- Hinduism
- Judaism
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Islam
- Daoism
- Confucianism
- Sikhism
Key Requirements:
- Papers must be typed
- Papers should be three pages long
- Papers should be double-spaced
- Font should be 12 point, with one inch margins
- Papers should include page numbers
- Writing should use formal language and correct spelling and punctuation
- Papers should use proper APA citation format
When writing, consider the following:
- What does each religion believe about your chosen theme or characteristic?
- Where do these beliefs come from?
- What practices result from this belief?
- What, if any, rituals are involved?
- Is there any tension or disagreement within the religion itself about this characteristic/theme?
- How do they compare across your two chosen religions?
- How are they different?
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