New Age philosophies are paganism, nature worship, or superstition. Death is oblivion, reincarnation, or heaven or hell. Evolution or Creation holds the truth about the origins of life. The Bible literal, inspired, and without error, or it is a human document. Clergy should support political candidates and speak on social issues from the pulpit, or they should stick to spiritual issues.
Miracles really happen, or they are impossible.
Prayer has real effects on healing or it is just wishful thinking and self-deception. Science and religion are in conflict or they may work together to reveal the whole truth. First proposal due. 6,8 Lecture by Adam Gorelick. Joseph Campbell, The First Storytellers February 5 Discussion of Campbell.