What will Christianity look like in the next generation?

Watch the 2 posted videos and comment on the future of Catholic Christianity. How will it evolve? Will it remain an important part of life? What do you think? Give specific examples!

Religion & Scandal

How serious is religious hypocrisy and scandal to the collective faith of the people? Do these scandals hurt your faith? Should those who preach intolerance be held to greater public ridicule when they get caught doing what they condemn others for?

Blog: Is there a place for religion in the modern world?

Is there a place for religion in the modern world? What do you think? What would your religion look like? Think about all the religions we studied this year!

Joseph Smith and the LDS

Was Joseph Smith a great American prophet of God or a 19th century fraud? Be sure to use facts in your answer!

Is America consumed by too much Yang?

Taoism says we need a healthy balance of Yin and Yang to lead healthy lives but our American lifestyle seems to overload us with too much Yang. How consumed by yang are you in your life? Are Americans so addicted to Yang that we are beyond repair? Is Wu-Wei valued enough to be practiced by Americans?

Is Confucianism a religion or a philosophy for human behavior?

Read pages 123-132 in your textbook before answering this question: Is Confucianism a religion or a philosophy? Read & think before you answer! (This Blog will open on Wednesday 4/14)

Hindu & Muslim Women: Who is better off?

Read the article posted on our Edline page that highlights the debate between Muslims and Hindus regarding human rights for women. (Read your textbook pages 62-63 before commenting.) Who do you think is better off and why? Be specific!!!