Complete and submit the following worksheet. Provide citations for any source(s) you used to explain or provide examples for in your research. List in APA Style full references for any in-text citations and source(s) made in the above chart.RELIGION(S) OF THE WEEK

• State the name of the Religion being addressed in this chart.

• Please address ONLY ONE (1) religion per chart.

ORIGIN OF ALL THINGS

• State the creation story that this religion uses to explain the creation of the universe. If you cannot identify a creation story for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

• Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

• You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

NATURE OF GOD/CREATOR

• State the nature of the god(s) worshiped by this religion. If you cannot identify a god (or gods) for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why this religion may not have one.

• Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

• You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE

• State how this religion views human beings.

• How are human beings viewed with regard to their characteristics and their place in the universe? If you cannot identify how this religion defines human beings, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

• Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

• You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

VIEW OF GOOD & EVIL

• State how this religion defines the concept of good and evil.

• Most religions encourage their adherents to be good and to shun evil. How does this religion define these terms for those who practice this religion? If you cannot identify how this religion defines good and evil, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

• Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

• You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

VIEW OF SALVATION

• All religions suggest that human beings are faced with a "problem" that needs to be overcome. What is the "problem" this religion identifies, and how does it suggest that we can overcome it? If you cannot identify how this religion defines the "problem," or how to overcome it, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

• Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

• You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

VIEW OF AFTERLIFE

• What does this religion teach about "what comes next" after all is said and done? For Eastern religions that teach reincarnation, this question is about what happens after moksha is attained. For Western religions, this question is about what happens when we die. If you cannot identify how this religion defines the afterlife, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't.

• Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

• You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

PRACTICES AND RITUALS

• How do members of this religion "practice" their "faith?"

• What ceremonies, or rituals, do they use to help pass this religion on to the next generation? If you cannot identify how this religion is practiced, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't have any rituals or practices.

• Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

• You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.

CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS

• Identify one or two celebrations and/or festivals that members of this religion use to express their beliefs in public, or in private.

• Name the festival(s) and give a short explanation of how it is observed. If you cannot identify any celebrations or festivals for this religion, offer a suggestion as to why it doesn't have any.

• Back up your statement with explanation and/or example.

• You should have a minimum of 3 complete sentences when this is complete.