Assignment:
Jainism vs. Sikhism Worksheet
Section 1
Complete the below. Be as specific as possible when identifying practices, beliefs, rituals, and historical elements. Cite sources in course-level APA formatting.
Core
Beliefs
Jainism
Sikhism
Section 2
Answer to the following questions in 175 words each:
Q1. What do you think is the most important similarity, and which is the most important difference? Use specifics to support your answer.
Q2. Consider the following statement: Sallekhana ("holy death") violates the Jain principle of ahimsa because it is an act of violence against oneself. Using examples of Experiencing the World's Religions, what points might a follower of Jainism make to argue against this statement?