GEd 104 – The Contemporary World

Instructor: Ms. Catherine R. Atienza

CABEIHM, BSU Main I

ACTIVITY NO. 1
(The Globalization of Religion)

General Directions:
• Briefly and concisely answer the following questions (essay-type).
• Answer the questions in accordance to the format (i.e. answer by number and/or letter as
shown below).
• Indicate your name and section in bold letters at the upper left corner of the page.
LAST NAME, First Name Middle Initial
SECTION
• Times New Roman, 12, 1.15 spacing, 1-inch margin on all sides
• Do not plagiarize. Use proper citation (APA style).
• Indicate your references at the end of the paper (APA style).
• 1-2 pages only

Specific Directions:
Research regarding one religion (Buddhism, Christianity-Catholicism, Christianity-
Protestantism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, etc.). It may be the religion in which you believe in or
any other religion of your interest. If you do not believe in any religious principle, still choose one
religion as a subject of your research because this is for academic purposes only and not intended
to persuade anyone to cling into any religious faction.
1. Research the history of your chosen religion and then describe the following:
a. The religion’s concept of good
b. The religion’s concept of evil
c. The steps needed by a person to become good and prevent himself/herself from
becoming evil

2. What is the relationship of your chosen religion with politics, if any? In what ways is it
engaged in politics? Why did its leaders decide to be involved in politics?

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