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Write a 2-3 page reflection paper on the video documentary. For the reflection paper, first, summarize/highlight the video. Then answer the question, "What would Dr. Armstrong say about this documentary? For your response, including the five elements identified by Armstrong. Your answer should include mythos, logos, belief, ritual, and compassion. What is the relationship between Hinduism and Buddhism? Then end the reflection with your reaction to the documentary.
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Running head: REFLECTION ON RELIGION
Reflection on Religion
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REFLECTION ON RELIGION
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Religion
The concept of religion has always sparked global debate in realizing what spirituality
means to each individual. Dr. Armstrong, a renowned author and philosopher on theological
aspects considers the notions of different world religions. In her lecture, Armstrong maintains
that God's concept is entirely different from religion, and the definition of God cannot be
antiquated into mere simplistic words. "The Life of the Buddha" presents an account of the
painful journey of a young prince in search of peace and tranquility. As a core principle, the
doctor maintains that all religions have a constant tension of theodicy where spirituality
should lead to some transcendence.
As explained by Armstrong, Mythos represents an aspect of religion with a program
for the action on one's faith. The essence of mythos is to develop ideas on life elements that
had no easy and straightforward answers. The documentary cites several perceived reasons
for the success of Buddha in achieving religion. For instance, he was born with 32 marks on
his body, later referred to as a great person's marks. Associating the Buddha's success with
the scars on hi...