Problem
A. What is the "mountaintop metaphor" that Prothero talks about in his "Introduction"? What is Prothero's position on the adequacy of this metaphor?
B. What is Prothero's critique of "perennial philosophy"?
C. Why does Prothero think it is so crucial that we examine whether religions are similar or different from one another?
D. Explain the seven dimensions of religion and the notion of family resemblance.
E. Explain the four part approach to examining religions Prothero sets out in the Introduction.
F. What does Prothero mean by "big questions"? What is the relationship between big questions, religion, and Prothero's position on religions being different from one another?
G. What is atheism? Do you think atheism should be considered a religion? Why or why not? What are the 4 C's, Prothero discusses in this regard?