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, such as a belief in one God or many gods and goddesses, church on Sunday, holy mountains, or the Quakers calling each other friends 750 to 1000 word count.
