Question #1:
Which of the religions we studied are you
most familiar with (usually this will be the one that you were raised in)?
Describe fully the following aspects of this religion:
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The history of its founding (including information
about what older traditions it incorporates)
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Its perspective on God/s and his/her/its/their
influence on the world
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A summary of the 3 most important holidays
and their significance
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What part(s) of the world are predominated
by the religion and an estimate of the number or percentage of world population
that follows the religion
Question #2:
If you HAD to change religions (a voice from
the sky commanded you to do so), which of the religions we studied would
you choose? Explain fully your reasons for doing so. As you explain, be
sure to include information on the following:
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The history of its founding (including information
about what older traditions it incorporates)
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Its perspective on God/s and his/her/its/their
influence on the world
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Information about its holy book and the information
contained in it
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Personal reaction to the philosophies and
teachings
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