Sunday, October 12, 2008

Buddhism - Noble Eightfold Path

Compare the Buddhist's Noble Eightfold Path to 10 Commandments and the Beatitudes. What is alike and what is different?

Buddhism - cause of suffering

Compare Buddhist concept of the cause of suffering to your own idea of what causes suffering. Do you agree with their idea? Why or why not?

Hinduism

What practice or belief of Hinduism was the hardest for you to understand? Why? Which was easiest for you to understand? Why?

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Islam

What belief or practice of Islam impressed you most? Why?

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The 5 Pillars

Compare the 5 pillars to practices in your own religion. How is this practice similar to your practice? How is it different?

Thursday, September 11, 2008

What belief or practice of Judaism most impressed you? Why?

Every religion has beliefs or practices that we can identify with and/or admire. Explain what impressed you the most and why.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Why is religion a "hot topic"?

Why are people so passionate about religion? What role does it play in our lives? What can we do to be sure we don't offend people when we are talking about their religion and their beliefs?

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Why study world religions?

Is it important for middle school students to learn about religions besides their own? Why?

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

What do you believe?

If you had to explain what you believe to someone who didn't know anything about Christianity, what would you tell them?