1. Working with others, answer the following:
Why has religion been relevant to humankind for more than ten thousand years? Also, ask those you are working with why religion has been shadowed by so much violence for thousands of years.
2. Go to YouTube and search for videos that show a religious service inside a Catholic church, an Islamic mosque, and a Buddhist temple. Make note of the rituals, messages, art, music, and space that you deem offer insight into each religious tradition. Also, what do these services have in common, and how do they differ?
3. Working with others, discuss the following question:
How does my view of death compare with the beliefs found in the six great religious traditions? As part of your discussion, include observations on how a person’s perception of death might influence his or her behavior.
4. In a group, identify and discuss the common principles and practices you see among all of the major religions.
5. Working in a group, discuss the following question:
Do religious scriptures, in the same manner as the U.S. Constitution, need constant reinterpretation with each generation?
