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Select
1 alternative religion (e.g., Church of Scientology,
Transcendental Meditation, Wicca, Druidry) and 1 traditional
Western religion (e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Islam) to research
and compare in this assignment. The assignment is broken up
into two parts.
Part 1: Similarities and Differences
List
at least 2 similarities and 2 differences between the religions
you selected. Some categories to consider include holy days,
symbols, rituals, core beliefs, ethics, and the role of women.
Part 2: Analysis
Write
a 350- to 525-word analysis of the similarities and differences
between the 2 religions you selected. Discuss how the faiths are
practiced and how they are perceived by those outside of the
faiths in terms of the similarities and differences you noted.
Consider
the role of women in these religions. What are some examples
of their role in religious traditions? Has their role changed over
time?
Include
citations and a references page.

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