Why study religion

How should religious texts be interpreted?

• In ways that promote materialism and consumerism
• In ways that promote competition and individualism
• In ways that promote violence, pain, and exclusivity
• In ways that promote peace, connectivity, and love

Why should we study religion in this day and age?

• Because it is irrelevant and outdated
• Because it provides a lens to understand the world better
• Because it promotes violence and negativity
• Because it has no impact on politics, culture, or history

What is the role of religion in addressing questions of meaning and purpose?

• It only addresses questions about fashion and trends
• It has no role in addressing these questions
• It plays a central role in addressing these questions
• It only addresses questions about the weather

What does religion provide a lens to understand better?

• The stock market
• The world
• The fashion industry
• The entertainment industry

What does studying religion help us understand?

• The nature of technology
• The nature of plants
• The nature of animals
• The nature of God

What is the professor's hope for the world?

• That religion becomes a tool for oppression
• That religion becomes a source of conflict
• That religion becomes irrelevant
• That religion becomes an empowering opportunity for people to solve crises

What kind of questions does religion address?

• Questions about meaning and purpose
• Questions about fashion trends
• Questions about the weather
• Questions about the stock market

What is the main focus of studying religion?

• The study of God
• The study of politics
• The study of animals
• The study of technology

What is the professor's focus when grading students?

• Grades and competition
• Knowledge and compassion
• Popularity and social status
• Appearance and fashion sense

EXPLAIN IF YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE (5O-70 WORDS):

The study of religion is only relevant for religious people.