Reference no: EM132655006

Assignment: 500 word min each

USE at least three scholarly sources

Please list references in APA format each

1. In appropriate depth and detail, and utilizing scholarly references, describe the basic characteristics of Buddhism, including but not limited to: its history, its primary beliefs (hint: be sure to address 'The Noble Eightfold Path' and 'The Four Noble Truths' along with other key concepts), its criticisms, its practices, and its organization. In your answer, be sure to answer the question, "Who was Buddha?"

2. In appropriate depth and detail, and utilizing scholarly references, compare and contrast Buddhism and Sikhism.

3. In appropriate depth and detail, and utilizing scholarly references, describe the basic characteristics of the Japanese religion known as Shinto, including but not limited to: its history, its primary beliefs, its criticisms, its practices, and its organization.

4. In appropriate depth and detail, and utilizing scholarly references, compare and contrast Taoism and Confucianism.

5. In appropriate depth and detail, and utilizing scholarly references, describe the basic characteristics of Judaism, including but not limited to: its history, its primary beliefs, its criticisms, its practices, and its organization.

6. In appropriate depth and detail, and utilizing scholarly references, describe the themes found in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the concept of the "Gospel" that the first Christians sought to spread.

7. In appropriate depth and detail, and utilizing scholarly references, compare and contrast the religion of Christianity with the religion of Islam.

8. In appropriate depth and detail, and utilizing scholarly references, explain some of the reasons why the Islamic faith is the fastest growing religion in the world and why this religion has spread so effectively.