- Critique or evaluate an aspect of the worldview of a world religion. This is not an apologetic argument for Christianity but rather a critique of some aspect of the self-selected world religion's worldview. It does not need to be as extended as the critique(s) provided in the long paper in this course.
- After critiquing the world religion, construct a short argument defending Christianity against an aspect of that world religion. You do not need to be comprehensive but your argument must be coherent. You may bring up additional arguments in replies to
Sample Solution
Buddhism is a world religion with a rich history and nuanced worldview. One aspect of this worldview that may be critiqued is its view on the self or ego. Buddhism teaches that the concept of an eternal, unchanging soul is illusory, as all things are transient and in constant flux. This perspective denies any essential nature of persons, instead viewing them as complex conglomerations of causes and conditions throughout life.