chart and reflection essay 3 paragraphs
Comparing Religious Systems
Religious faith is a key feature of most advanced cultures. But faith takes many forms, and religion plays a variety of roles in society. For Milestone 2, you will select two major world religions and do an in-depth comparison using historical examples.
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Chart and Reflection Essay (3 Paragraphs)
Assignment
- Step 1: Choose TWO religions from the list:
- Islam
- Christianity
- Judaism
- East Asian Faith Traditions
- Native American Faith Traditions
- West African Faith Traditions
- Step 2: Create a comparative chart using facts from Acro and the listed sources. Use parenthetical citations.
- Chart Categories:
- Polytheistic/Monotheistic
- Primary God(s)
- What does this religion say about the afterlife?
- What are some worship practices or rituals?
- List 3 countries in which this faith is practiced today.
- Are church and state separate or joined?
- Chart Categories:
- Step 3: Reflection Questions (write a short paragraph, 3-5 sentences for each):
- Is the joining of church and state a good thing? Give a factual example to support your conclusion.
- What is the best way for nations with opposing religious beliefs to deal with each other?
- Discuss an example your own life when you have encountered a religion that was different from your own. How did you react? Was this a positive or negative experience?