I need help with a Religion question. All explanations and answers will be used to help me learn.
- Introduction to Religious Studies
- Prothero thinks that being religiously literate is a good thing. Explain what he means by religious literacy and give me your interpretation of why he thinks so. (100 words minimum, 25 points possible.)
- Hinduism
- In Hinduism, samsara (reincarnation) is an integral part of their belief system. Write me a paragraph or two (100 words minimum) explaining this concept. Be sure to also include the following concepts: dharma, samsara, moksha, yoga, and karma. You may include other concepts if you wish. (25 points possible)
- Buddhism
- What does Buddhism mean by “all existence is suffering?”
- Do you agree with the claim that life is suffering?
- Pick one or two of the eightfold path which you think is the most important and explain what it means and why it is the most important to you. (100 words minimum, 25 points possible.)
- Confucianism
- Briefly explain, in one paragraph, Confucianism using the concepts of Ren (Humaneness), Li (ritual, or rite), Zhong (Loyalty), and Filial Piety.
- Then explain the concept of Junzi (the superior man) and what place it has in Confucianism. (100 words minimum, 25 points possible.)
- Daoism
- Briefly explain, in one paragraph, the main ideas of Daoism.
- Now that you have studied both Confucianism and Taoism, which religious ethical system do you like and why? (100 words minimum, 25 points possible.)
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