REL212 All Discussions (Except week 5) Latest 2017 June

REL212 Week 1 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 1 Discussion

"Understanding Religions and Indigenous Sacred Ways" Please respond to the following:

• Define indigenous religion, and describe at least one aspect of indigenous religions that exists in a similar form in a traditional mainstream religion.
• Define religion, and discuss why it is useful in society. Explain why it is important for you personally to understand the beliefs of other religious groups.

REL212 Week 2 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 2 Discussion

"Hindu Way of Life" Please respond to the following:

• Explain the key ways in which the teachings of the Vedas influence the daily lives of Hindus

REL212 Week 3 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 3 Discussion

"Noble Action, Sacred Call, or Desire" Please respond to the following:

• Explain whether or not you think Siddh?rtha Gautama’s quest to find enlightenment falls under the category of noble action, sacred call, or desire. Discuss how his decision to leave his family would be received in today’s culture.

REL212 Week 4 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 4 Discussion

"Actionless Action (Daosim) and the Practice of Virtue (Confucianism)"

Please respond to the following:

• Think about a typical week in your life. What are two ways that wu wei (non-doing) could be used in either your own life or the life of a co-worker or friend/family member.
• Provide a rationale for your response and make certain your response is at least 150 words.

REL212 Week 6 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 6 Discussion

"The Role of the Torah and Special Covenant" Please respond to the following:

• Discuss the significance of the “special covenant” between the Jewish people and God. Name at least two examples of this covenant in the Jewish religion.

REL212 Week 7 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Discussion Board 7

ChooseONE of the following to answer:

• Option 1:Explain at least three reasons why there are so many divisions / denominations in the Christian religion. Make certain you use some concrete examples from history to explain your point.
• Option 2:Explain what is meant by the term “synoptic gospels”, and discuss why this term is important for Christians when reading the Bible.

Whichever option you choose, make certain your response to the prompt isatleast 125 words.

REL212 Week 8 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 8 Discussion

"Differences in Islam" Please respond to the following:

• Discuss the main similarities and differences between at least two sects of the Islamic religion.
• Discuss the overall role of women in the Islamic religion. Name at least two ways in which the role of women is different in Islam from the role of women in another mainstream religion we have studied.

REL212 Week 9 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 9 Discussion

"5 Ks of Sikhism" Please respond to the following:

• Identify the 5 Ks of Sikhism, and explain which one intrigues you the most.

REL212 Week 10 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 10 Discussion

"The Present and the Future of Religion" Please respond to the following:

• Among the religions we discussed this week, identify one religion that you find the most interesting. Explain your response.
• Explain at least three ways that social trends affect the formation of new religions and dictate new religious movements.

REL212 Week 11 Discussion Latest 2017 June

Week 11 Discussion

"After It’s All Said and Done…" Please respond to the following:

• Explain what religion is, and give your opinion as to whether religion is different from spirituality.
• Identify three surprising concepts that you learned about religion in this course, and explain why they surprised you.