Compare and Contrast:
At the end of unit 3, use the attached Comparison Chart to compile a table that compares and contrasts the foundational concepts and tenets of:
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Atheism
Buddhism
Include in the comparison:
the relationship to God(s)
relationship to people
primary scriptures
primary rules of conduct
at least 4 primary beliefs
Religion Comparison Table
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Hinduism
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Judaism
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Christianity
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Islam
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Atheism
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Buddhism
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Relationship to God(s)
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Relationship to People
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Primary Scriptures
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Primary Rules of Conduct
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4 Primary Beliefs
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Using the analysis that you did for the comparison table, explain what you think about each of the different categories of religions.
- How does the diversity of religious beliefs benefit all mankind on the planet?
- How do people use the diversity of religious beliefs to cause conflicts between groups of people?
- Why do you think that so many people ignore the similarities between the different religions and only focus on the ways that they are divided?