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!!!

Reincarnation: Does it happen?

Hindus believe in reincarnation, have you ever considered it might actually happen? Would you like to be reincarnated based on your behavior in this life? Share your thoughts!

Muhammad & Jesus: How much do they differ?

Think about the key areas of difference between Muhammad and Jesus. Did they mostly think alike or were they radically different?