Every religious view provides a foundation by which its adherents understand their own lives and make moral decisions. Moral decisions are often aimed at achieving the good life however, that might be defined subjectively according to a specific religious understanding of the world and what it means to be human. The rituals that religions use can often be understood as the very practices that accustom religious adherents to both a view of the good life and particular dispositions toward actions that seek to achieve, emulate, or embody the vision of the good life that is instilled through the rituals. We will examine both of these elements concerning five of the world’s major religions.
Note: an investigation of this sort ought to help you recognize that the religions of the world do share some things in common, but at their core, are really unique in their own right.
Due Saturday
After reading Ludwig (2006), in a five to six page paper include the following:
Summary:
Describe the good life of two of the world’s major religions of your choice; and
Summarize the rituals, practices, and moral views that allow for the achievement/embodiment of the good life.
Compare & Contrast:
Compare these two approaches to moral decision making to discover similarities;
Contrast them to discover differences; and
Briefly note how they are different from the other three other major religions you have not summarized above.

References from: The Sacred Paths (Ludwig, 2006) but not limited to