Conversation with someone whose religious identity differs from your own

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Comparative Religions

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For this assignment you are required to sit down for a conversation with someone whose religious identity differs from your own The purpose of this exercise is for you to engage with someone else in conversation. That means that you will not only ask questions, but you will hopefully answer questions about your own beliefs, as well.

  • Describe your conversation partner's beliefs. Some things to consider include the following:
    • What are the material expressions of their tradition (statues, paintings, music, etc.)?
    • Do they see any conflict between the stated beliefs of their tradition and their own beliefs?
    • Based on your partner's description, which theory of the origin of religions (Week 1) offers the best explanation for their approach to religion?
    • What challenges can your partner identify that their religious tradition faces in the modern world? Do they feel that their tradition is responding positively?
    • Is the tradition focused on belief (orthodoxy) or behavior (orthopraxis)?
    • Apply the 8 elements of religion from Week 1.
  • Provide some cultural and historical context for the religious tradition of your conversation partner. (It is important that you do some research before you have your conversation so that you are able to ask informed questions that come from genuine interest.) Make sure you use citations in your discussion of what you learned from your research.
  • Compare your partner’s beliefs and practices to your own religious upbringing and/or current practice. This is to be done in the report not as a debate with your partner.
  • Conclude with your personal reaction to this experience and any additional questions that came up after your conversation. Be kind!

This is a formal academic paper so pay careful attention to the basics of writing a good English composition.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

  • Length: 1000-1200 words (not including title page or references page)
  • 1-inch margins
  • Double spaced
  • 12-point Times New Roman font
  • Title page
  • References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)
  • Minimum of 1 scholarly source

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Running head: A CONVERSATION WITH A BUDDHIST

A conversation with a Buddhist
Student’s Name
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A CONVERSATION WITH A BUDDHIST

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A conversation with a Buddhist
On a conversation with a Buddhist about their traditions, beliefs and most importantly
their physical expressions, one realizes that this is one of the religions with critical symbols that
are used in the worship sessions. Some of the notable symbols in this religion include the
Wisteria Crest, the Wheel of Dharma, the Buddha, fresh flowers, an offering of rice and fruit,
gong, and gold. The presence of these symbols is an indication that Buddhism is one of the
religions with quite many symbols, which are mainly aimed at facilitating the process of
worship. The presence of numerous symbols is one factor that makes Buddhism is different from
my religion. In my religion, only a handful of symbols exists, and in most cases, symbols are
rarely used.
Buddhism is a religion that was started in northeastern India by someone identified as
Prince Siddhartha, during the 6th century. This is the explanation given by the interviewed
partner about his religion. According to him, of all the existing theories about the origin of
Buddhism could be wrong, and that this is the most legitimate. From analysis and research
conducted elsewhere, one would realize how true his statement was, with proven facts from
historical records. He goes on to explain that after Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenm...


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