Religion is a culture or a tradition, psychology homework help

Write a 750- to
1,050-word paper that addresses the following topics:

· 
What is essential (in the
practices and beliefs) for a tradition to be called a religion?

· 
Illustrate your points by
referring to the commonalities of the three Western religions including a
common western religious ethos.

· 
How do different fields of
study approach religion?

· 
What are some critical issues
in the academic study of religion?

Include specific
examples from the various religious traditions described in the Week 1
readings, such as a belief in one God or many gods and goddesses, church on
Sunday, holy mountains, or the Quakers calling each other friends. You may also include examples from your own religious
tradition or another religious tradition with which you are familiar.

Format your assignment according to
appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

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