Role of Religion in Being Happy

In this module, you have learned about different religions and philosophical views of happiness.
It can be difficult to talk about religion in today’s culture. However, most religions have more
commonalities than differences. This assignment provides the opportunity to learn about a
religion with which you are not familiar, as well as the role it plays in being happy.
Choose from the list below a religion that is NOT your own:
An Ancient Egyptian belief
Hinduism
Greek or Roman Polytheism
A Native American religion
Buddhism
Taoism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Write a 1–2 page essay answering the following:
Describe three features or tenets of the chosen religion.
Mention any written works and prophets.
Share how this religion compares to your religion (or beliefs if you do not have a chosen
religion).
What role does religion play in being happy? Provide detail and examples.

Role of Religion in Being Happy

In this module, you have learned about different religions and philosophical views of happiness.
It can be difficult to talk about religion in today’s culture. However, most religions have more
commonalities than differences. This assignment provides the opportunity to learn about a
religion with which you are not familiar, as well as the role it plays in being happy.
Choose from the list below a religion that is NOT your own:
An Ancient Egyptian belief
Hinduism
Greek or Roman Polytheism
A Native American religion
Buddhism
Taoism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Write a 1–2 page essay answering the following:
Describe three features or tenets of the chosen religion.
Mention any written works and prophets.
Share how this religion compares to your religion (or beliefs if you do not have a chosen
religion).
What role does religion play in being happy? Provide detail and examples.

In this module, you have learned about different religions and philosophical views of happiness.
It can be difficult to talk about religion in today’s culture. However, most religions have more
commonalities than differences. This assignment provides the opportunity to learn about a
religion with which you are not familiar, as well as the role it plays in being happy.
Choose from the list below a religion that is NOT your own:
An Ancient Egyptian belief
Hinduism
Greek or Roman Polytheism
A Native American religion
Buddhism
Taoism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Write a 1–2 page essay answering the following:
Describe three features or tenets of the chosen religion.
Mention any written works and prophets.
Share how this religion compares to your religion (or beliefs if you do not have a chosen
religion).
What role does religion play in being happy? Provide detail and examples.

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