Reflective Essay On Religion

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2. Course objective and syllabus With this course, I have learned more about other religions without the stereotypes that were fed to me by media and opinions of the majority. One of the most important things I have learned about other religions is that each one has a unique core belief system that centers on caring for others. In addition, I have also learned some outdated traditions continue even though laws have changed. This is in relation to Hinduism and the widows who are considered an outcast to their society and are left to fend for themselves with no support or family. I am going to continue to research this abandoned population of India and why the law has not been recognized by the Hindu culture. I have learned to really look at other music and art not familiar to Vocabulary Some of the vocabulary words I will use in the future are as follows: Hajj and Mosque which I have already begun to use in conversations with others as the discussion about different religions were brought up in regards to the Islamic faith. Bushido and Hara-kiri or seppuku two terms my son and I have had conversations about. In addition, he is so interested in the Japanese culture and he watched the film Ran with me. We then later had a discussion about different traditions associated with samurais. Due to this class and film we were able to have a conversation which did not involve video games or work related stress. Prologue and Epilogue – These two vocabulary words I am going to begin using when my friends and I are discussing books, plays, and movies. These will also strengthen my conversations as there are times in which I do not branch out of my current vocabulary. Nirvana and Suttee are vocabulary words in which moved me. As I discovered the widow population in India, I have been speaking to others about their terrible existence. I am only one person but I feel by enlightening others with the knowledge they will think twice about taken their freedom for

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