Blog Essay Problem
The idea of a ‘Blog' in this class is to make a striking claim to challenge common assumptions about religion. Think creatively along these lines: a) What is a common assumption your friends have of religion based on the topic; and b) respond to that common assumption with what you have learned in the course by ‘Bushwhacking' or clearing the misconceptions about the topic.
Choose 1
• Often Mohammad gets a bad rap in the United States. Sadly, it is in many cases based on ignorance of Islam, the life of Mohammad, and the formation of the Quran. To counter this, describe Mohammad's life and how it is intimately tied to the creation and interpretation of the Quran.
• Often when we in the United States hear of Sharia Law, many negative things come to mind. To counter this, describe the sources of Sharia law, and the differences within Sharia law in where it is practiced today.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.