Compare and Contrast Common Elements of Religions

Touchstone 2: Comparing and Contrasting the Common Elements of ReligionsASSIGNMENT: For this Touchstone, you will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of religions so far by comparing and contrasting two of the worlds religions.
In a 400-600 word short essay, you will compare and contrast one eastern religion and one western religion discussed so far in this course. Using specific examples from the lessons in Unit 1 and Unit 2 to support your conclusions, you will analyze some of the ways in which these religions are both similar and different.A. Assignment GuidelinesDIRECTIONS: Select one eastern religion and one western religion discussed so far in this course. Review the lessons in Unit 1 and Unit 2 as you consider how these religions are both similar and different.
Your short essay should include four parts:
Briefly introduce the two religions you have selected to compare and contrast.Identify and explain at least two commonalities between these two religions, using specific examples from the lessons.Identify and explain at least two differences between these two religions, using specific examples from the lessons.Briefly summarize