At the end of unit 3, use the attached Comparison Chart to compile a table that compares and contrasts the foundational concepts and tenets of:

Hinduism

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

Atheism

Buddhism

Include in the comparison:

the relationship to God(s)

relationship to people

primary scriptures

primary rules of conduct

at least 4 primary beliefs

Using the analysis that you did for the comparison table, explain what you think about each of the different categories of religions.

How does the diversity of religious beliefs benefit all mankind on the planet?

How do people use the diversity of religious beliefs to cause conflicts between groups of people?

Why do you think that so many people ignore the similarities between the different religions and only focus on the ways that they are divided?

Unit 3: Religion Comparison Table

	Hinduism	Judaism	Christianity	Islam	Atheism	Buddhism
Relationship to God(s)
Relationship to People
Primary Scriptures
Primary Rules of Conduct
4 Primary Beliefs