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Name of the Native American community and the historical religious beliefs and practices of that community For this benchmark, students will research a Native American community’s culture, oral tradition, religious texts, historical background, and current beliefs and practices. It is advisable to visit the Native American community or a museum that would contribute significantly to … Read more

What is essential (in the practices and beliefs) for a tradition to be called a religion What is essential (in the practices and beliefs) for a tradition to be called a religion? Illustrate your points by referring to the commonalities of the three Western religions including a common western religious ethos. How do different fields … Read more

Describe the four sights that the young Siddhartha Gautama experienced upon leaving the palace. Investigating Buddhism n 1,000-1,250 words, do the following: Describe the four sights that the young Siddhartha Gautama experienced upon leaving the palace. Reflect on the significance of each of the four sights. Why do you think these sights caused him to … Read more

How does the American concept of separation of church and state compare and contrast to the tendency in a number of Islamic nations What did you see as the most important concept, idea, or issue you learned about in this Sociology of Religion course? Please also explain its relationship to three or four other particularly significant concepts … Read more

Explain how and why Matthew may have edited Mark’s Gospel. Explain how and why Matthew may have edited Mark’s Gospel. Use the following two sets of passages to support your claim. According to course materials (Bible, textbook, digital materials linked below, etc.): 1. How and why would Matthew have edited Mark 6:45-52 contrasted with Matthew … Read more