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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