WORLD RELIGION UNIT 8

1. Describe the purpose of ecumenical services and interfaith initiatives. What
importance, if any, does dialogue between the various faith traditions have? Find
one example of either an ecumenical service or interfaith initiative in your town or
city and describe its purpose or influence in the community. If you cannot find
something close by, widen your search.
Your response should be at least 150 words in length. You are required to use at
least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material
must have accompanying citations. APA style

#2
1. Syncretism is defined in the textbook as a combination of normally differing
beliefs. This can mean the combination of religious beliefs or the combination of
religious and cultural beliefs. Give two examples of religions, denominations, or
sects that are either syncretistic as a whole, or have some syncretistic practices.
(One example might be Benedicaria—the use of folk traditions in healing by
Italian Catholics.)
Your response should be at least 150 words in length. You are required to use at
least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material
must have accompanying citations. APA style