1. Religions and Feeling Rules Religions urge people to follow particular feeling rules. For example, Judeo-Christian commandments direct people to “honor thy father and thy mother” and to “not covet thy neighbor’s house, nor his wife.” Buddhism commands people to feel compassion for all living beings and to do what they can to alleviate suffering. Hinduism commands followers to accept their place (caste) in this life.

Make a list of all the feeling rules you can identify that are proposed by your spiritual or religious affiliation. Be sure to list both what you are supposed to feel and what you are not supposed to feel.

1. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________ 4. ________________________________ 5. ________________________________ 6. ________________________________ Compare your responses with those of students who have different religious or spiritual beliefs. What similarities and differences in feeling rules can you identify?