Evaluating the Impact of Religion on Individuals, Society, and the World

In a 400-600 word short essay, you will evaluate some of the ways in which religions both unite and divide, using specific examples from the lessons in Units 1, 2, and 3 to support your conclusions, by responding to this question: How do religions both unite and divide humanity?
Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Write a short essay of 400-600 words that responds to this question: How do religions both unite and divide humanity?
As you develop your response, you should choose two of the following areas of religious influence from Unit 3 to analyze:
• Religion & the Individual
• Religions & Society
• Morality & Ethics
• Ritual & Material Culture
• Religion in Government
• Religion in Global Affairs
Your short essay should include four parts:
• Briefly introduce your topic and develop a clear and succinct response to the question: How do religions both unite and divide humanity?
• Support your response by analyzing the first area of religious influence that you have selected from Unit 3. Use at least two specific examples from the lessons in any unit in your analysis.
• Support your response by analyzing the second area of religious influence that you have selected from Unit 3. Use at least two specific examples from the lessons in any unit in your analysis.
• Briefly summarize and conclude your short essay.