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Contemporary Religious Issues in Dialogue

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Complete all the assigned reading and be prepared to discuss the chapter in depth.

4/24

Rachels pp. 184-190

4/23

Rachels pp. 173-184

4/22

Rachels pp. 100-108

4/21

Rachels pp. 89-99

What is Utilitarianism? (if you read)

Describe two of the moral theories we have discussed. (if you didn’t read, for partial credit)

4/17

Rachels pp1 117-129

Would Kant argue that it is ever permissible to lie?

4/16

Rachels pp. 68-75

Explain the difference between Ethical Egoism and Psychological Egoism. Or… Describe the example used in the chapter concerning Abraham Lincoln.

4/15

Rachels pp. 58-67

Answer the following question in a well-written paragraph: According to you, what is the relationship between morality and religion?

4/11

Rachels pp. 52-58

4/9

Rachels pp. 25-34

4/8

Rachels pp. 16-25

4/7

Rachels pp. 11-15. According to Rachels, what is the minimum conception of morality (quote directly from the book). Why is impartiality important in making moral decisions?

4/4

Rachels pp. 1-10. Be prepared to discuss the case studies in depth.

Complete a well-written, logical, concise, paragraph using examples while always giving support for the below question.

4/2

Is prayer important? If not, why? What is your conception of what prayer is?

If so, why? What happens during prayer (how does prayer “work?”)

4/1

What is the worst sin? Why?

3/31 (Due)

If you attend a place of worship, critically reflect on the language used about God in prayers, songs, creeds, or spoken interpretation. If you do not attend a place of worship, reflect on Friday or Monday’s US Chapel. Answer the following question in a well-written paragraph: How does the language of the community reflect what it believes about God?

3/28

Is it possible to know God or do people simply worship and idea of God that is created by human imagination?

3/26

What one attribute would you add to or subtract from the 12 characteristics of God presented in class? Why?

3/12

Write a paragraph answering the following questions:

Who or what is God?

What is God like? (Characteristics – not physical)

3/10

Choose a Religious issue and answer the following:

Why is it a religious issue?

What do you believe about the issue?

3/3

Complete this sentence and write a complete paragraph explaining your statement.

“I believe Religion is…”