Assignment
Write an essay in response to one question from each of the two sets of questions below, making a total of two essays. Each essay should be around three pages of double-spaced typewritten text. Your essays should be written as clearly as possible, with careful attention paid to the precision of concept and especially of definition. If you borrow ideas, please cite your source.
1. What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism? What is the difference between Islam and Judaism? How do you adjudicate between two equally valid claims to truth, such as Islam and Christianity? In what waysdo you think that divine law should govern America as it seems to do in Islamic countries? Argue and Explain.
2. How can Buddhism be both religious and non-religious? What are its criticisms of Hinduism? What was theessence of Gautama's enlightenment? Is it possible and necessary to have some kinds of dialogues between Buddhism and other religions in this world? Argue and Explain.
3. What is Islam? What are the basic beliefs of Islam? How should it be explained to someone who knows nothing about it? What are the fundamental differences between Shiite and Sunni Islam? Which one is more acceptable? Explain. Where do you draw a line between religion and state? Do you think that leaders of modern states should seek divine guidance as an official act? The imams are shown preaching political sermons. In what ways do you think it is appropriate for religious leaders to be involved in political issues? "How can Islam as a religion be used to buttress a state in the modern world?" Argue and Explain.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.