Write a paper that compares and contrasts one specific characteristic or theme in two modern world religions. For example, one could compare/contrast ideas of the afterlife in Judaism and Hinduism. Examples of Religious Characteristics: Places of worship Moral instructions Uses of scripture in worship Dietary or fasting practices/rituals Rituals of atonement/purification Practice of prayer/spiritual meditation Nature of morality/life goals Nature of the Divine/Supreme Reality Examples of Modern Religious Faiths: Hinduism Judaism Buddhism Christianity Islam Daoism Confucianism Sikhism Key Requirements: Papers must be typed Papers should be three pages long Papers should be double-spaced Font should be 12 point, with one inch margins Papers should include page numbers Writing should use formal language and correct spelling and punctuation Papers should use proper APA citation format When writing, consider the following: What does each religion believe about your chosen theme or characteristic? Where do these beliefs come from? What practices result from this belief? What, if any, rituals are involved? Is there any tension or disagreement within the religion itself about this characteristic/theme? How do they compare across your two chosen religions? How are they different? .