Sacredness/Holiness. A distinction is made between what is ordinary and what is sacred through use of a different language or ceremony or clothing or acts of reverence. Certain objects, actions, people and places may share or express sacredness/holiness .
Identify any conflicts between the stated beliefs of their tradition and their personal beliefs.
After hearing your partner’s description, explain whose theory of the origin of religions you think offers the best explanation for his/her religion?
What challenges can your partner identify that their religious tradition faces in the modern world in respect to questions of justice and social justice? Do they feel that their tradition is responding positively? Explain.
Examine if the tradition is focused on belief or behavior .
Compare your partner’s beliefs and practices to your own religious upbringing and current practice. This is to be done in the report not as a debate with your partner.
