| Summary: | Introduction: For teachers using this book -- What is religion? / Paul O. Myhre -- How is religion studied? / Debra Majeed -- Origin stories and religion : how are religions formed / David C. Ratke -- Religion as truth-claims / Dianne L. Oliver -- Sacred words, stories, writings, and books / Karl N. Jacobson, Rolf A. Jacobson -- An aesthetic approach to religion / S. Brent Plate -- Religious ethics, moral values, and standards for human conduct / Jack A. Hill -- Violence and religion / Darlene Fozard Weaver -- Social activism and engagement / Swasti Bhattacharyya -- World religions : environmentally active / Daniel G. Deffenbaugh -- Ascetically and mystically removed and engaged / Bernadette McNary-Zak -- Technology and religion / A.K.M. Adam -- Studying science and religion / S. Brian Stratton -- Ritual studies / Kendra G. Hotz
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