Discussion

1. Does religion bring fear, wonder, relief, explanation of the unknown or control over freedom and choice?
2. How do our religious perspectives affect our behavior?
3. How do religious and cultural factors impact on our ability to live together?

Homework

Choose a religion and prepare a 5 – 7 minute PowerPoint presentation about your chosen religion. Presentations may include all or some of the following:

• Core Assumptions/Beliefs
• Cultural Expressions
• Ethics
• Notions About Death
• Sacred Writings
• Religious Rituals

Discussion Questions: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Sociology/Book%3A_Introductory_Sociology_1e_(OpenStax)/15%3A_Religion

Homework: Created by Dr. Kathryn Weinland