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Final Paper_Introduction to Religion

Final Paper_Introduction to Religion

Q instruction for Final Paper_Introduction to Religion: For this paper, you are to select either the Amish or Wicca and address all of the following tasks: [1.] Provide a portrait of the key components of your chosen tradition by focusing on the following: -History: Provide a brief account of the historical origins of this tradition -Beliefs: Clearly state and explain the central theological beliefs of this tradition. Where are these beliefs found? (see text, pg. 16) -Lifestyle: Clearly state and explain important lifestyle guidelines, codes of conduct, informal folkways. (see text, pg. 16) Explain the understood purpose of each of these. -Ritual Activities: Clearly state and explain important public and private rituals that people perform as part of their religious behavior. (see text, pg. 16) -Institutions: Clearly state and explain any institutional structures for governance, education, training and selection of religious leaders. (see text, pg. 17) -Persecution/prejudice: Is there a history of persecution or discrimination against this religious group? Briefly summarize. [2.] Provide a personal response to what you have learned by focusing on the following: - What did you find most surprising? interesting? puzzling? Explain. - What did you find most inspiring? troubling? Explain. - Overall, what is your general impression of/attitude toward this religious tradition? Explain

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The world is full of different kinds of religions and each religion is unique and necessary in their own special ways, because each religion has something to offer and something to introduce, into the thought process and perspectives of the world. Among the various religions that we have studied and delved deep into, Wicca is one that has not had the opportunity to make an impact or even exposure yet, so I took this opportunity to explore the religion, what it comprises of, and how it has contributed to the realm of world religions.