Introduction to World Religions 2010-09-14 RELS 110:12 Introduction to World Religions

RELS110:12 2010-09-14 Agenda Attendance :15 In the Religious Calendar :19 Religion in the News :23 Announcements / Administrativa :25 Student Presentation or discussion of the scripture reading :35 Explaining a concept– for the exam’s paragraph answer section. Three approaches to religion :50 Video with focus questions and discussion :04 Homework for Next Time

In the calendar September 9-10, 2010 Eid ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Do you think the perpetrators thought they were doing evil?

September 8-9, 2010: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) Between what two holidays are the 10 “high holy days” of Judaism? What are the 3 basic questions these 10 days invite Jews to think about? http://www.pbs.org/wnet/embed-player?pid=RwdM_Yp6sY4PzGfl916mTeI1PBUexlML&share=true

Religion in the News: “Ground Zero Mosque” In what ways is the project proponent like or unlike the 9/11 terrorists? Do you suppose Al-Qaeda would be in favor of or opposed to this project?

Getting to know you Name Year Major or academic interest

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Three approaches to religion “Describe the three main approaches to religion. Who are some of the most well-known proponents of each approach? How does each explain why religion exists?”

For Next Time For Thursday, 9:15 For Monday, 8:15 For Tuesday, 10:15 Read online readings for discussion Freud, Marx, Glynn, Stenmark, & Tillich Which approach to religion does each seem to take? What is the role of wishful thinking in religion? For Monday, 8:15 Read “Indigenous Sacred Ways” Write the online quiz (for marks) for Chapter 2 on the Moodle site. For Tuesday, 10:15 No homework.