This book enables readers to gain an understanding of the world's religions by discussing their history, stances on contemporary issues, and how they compare and contrast to each other. It includes a discussion of several relatively new and emerging religions, as well as coverage of the indigenous religions of Africa and North America. It also examines various beliefs about current world issues such as ecology and euthanasia.
Features examines various beliefs about current world issues such as ecology and euthanasia.
Each chapter concludes with a Chapter Summary, Questions for Discussion and Reflection, and Sources and Suggestions for Further Study sections. An Introduction to Religion and the Study of Religion. An Orientation to Religious Responses to Basic Human Questions and Contemporary Ethical Issues. Introduction and Indigenous Religions of Africa. Indigenous Religions of North America.