PART ONE:
Access the Shinto Art Creator tool.
Write a 350- to 700-word summary of Shinto practices that still exist today.
Create an illustration representative of the Shinto religion, based on the beliefs of openness, use of nature, and deliberate simplicity. Be prepared to discuss.
Format your paper and any additional materials consistent with APA guidelines.
PART TWO:
Write a 350- to 700-word essay on Confucianism that addresses the following topics:
- What are the Five Great Relationships?
- How is the Ideal Person to act?
- What is the role of Confucianism in Chinese culture and society today?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
PART THREE:
Answer each question with a 1- or 2-paragraph response that includes a reference citation. Make use of Experiencing the World's Religions and other sources in your research as you complete the questions.
1. Describe the principles of yang and yin.
2. The main scripture in Daoism is the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching). What is the history and importance of this text for the tradition?
3. How are Daoist ideals expressed through art? Offer several examples.
4. What challenges does Daoism face in the modern world?
5. Explain a situation to which following the Daoist principle of wu wei might be beneficial to you or others. In what situation might following the principle of wu wei be harmful in some way?