This assignment allows you to demonstrate how effectively you can explain unique characteristics of various alternative religions.

theCharacteristics of Alternative Religionsworksheet. Make use of 2-3 credible sources as support. Wikipedia would not be a reliable source for academic work. Use APA formatting for the reference list at the end. Your sum total of responses in part two needs to meet the minimum word count of

share what you learned about 3 chosen alternative religions.

Parts 1-3 below. As you complete this assignment, consider the presence of these religions in the world today. You may want to conduct an internet search to see where any or all of these religions appear in news, film, arts, etc. Consider the information from your search as well as from classroom resources when working on this assignment. You will then compare an alternative religion with a traditional Western religion you learned about in the course.

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Part 1: Religion Characteristics Table

Choose 3 alternative religions (e.g., Church of Scientology, Transcendental Meditation, Wicca, the table with from your readings and your additional research.

Religion	Name of Alternative Religion	Basic Teachings of the Religion	Important Historical Event(s) Within the Religion	Rituals and Holy Days and Symbols	Traditions	Effects of Religion on Modern Society
Alternative Religion 1
Alternative Religion 2
Alternative Religion 3

Part 2: Comparison

Select 1 of the alternative religions from the table above and 1 traditional Western religion (e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Islam) to research and compare.

Write a overall response in short answers to the following:

• What are the similarities and differences between the 2 religions you selected?

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• How is each of your chosen religions perceived by those outside of the faith?

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• What did you discover about the connection between the specific religions and morals or ethics?

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Part 3: References

Includea references list. Use a citation generator, such as the Reference & Citation Generator in the Center for Writing Excellence, to cite the research used to complete this assignment. Format your in-text citations (e.g., Adams, 2016, p. 23) and references list (i.e., list of resources at the end of the assignment) using . Consult theReferences page on the website for assistance. Don't worry about perfection. If you make a mistake, your faculty member can help, so please let your faculty member know if you have any questions.

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