Studying Religion

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Write a 600 word paper that addresses the following topics:

What is essential (in the practices and beliefs) for a tradition to be called a religion?

Illustrate your points by referring to the commonalities of the three Western religions including a common western religious ethos.

How do different fields of study approach religion?

What are some critical issues in the academic study of religion?

Include specific examples from the various religious traditions described in the Week 1 readings, such as a belief in one God or many gods and goddesses, church on Sunday, holy mountains, or the Quakers calling each other friends. You may also include examples from your own religious tradition or another religious tradition with which you are familiar. (CATHOLIC)

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

Include references

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One of the practice and belief that is found in the three religions is the belief in one super being. This practice is one of the things that make them be called a religion. Christianity believe in God and that he and he alone should be worshiped, Judaism belief in one God who they refer to as Yahweh when it comes to Islamic they also believe in the existence of one God who they…

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