Taking A Class On Religion - 1232 Words

I have always been interested in taking a class on Religion. So many ideas ran through my head on what I thought this class would ultimately be like. I wanted to take this class on campus but my schedule did not allow it. I imagined being in a class with students of different religious backgrounds would be full of different views, discussions, and maybe even some good arguments in which I felt would be healthy for people to understand someone else’s culture. When I first started this class, I had no idea that I would learn about so many different religions and I honestly thought it would be more on Christianity. Although it was not it opened my eyes to many new things I had not known. When I saw someone posed the question â€Å"Why are you a†¦show more content†¦Before taking this class, I always found Buddhism to be the most interesting that is after attaining more knowledge other than people worshiping a bald guy. Once I learned more about this religion it was really heart warming that it was so different from what I was brought up in, yet I felt like I could still practice these things without putting aside my Christianity. Buddhism is not ultimately seen as a religion but as a philosophy or â€Å"way of life† where people are taught to â€Å"lead a moral life, be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and develop wisdom and understanding†. All of which I feel like everyone should practice in they’re day to day life. What I also like about the Buddha was that he did not claim to be a God. He was just a man who taught a path to enlightenment from his own experiences. â€Å"Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gotama, was born into a royal family. He realized that wealth and luxury did not guarantee happiness, so he explored teachings, religions and philosophies of the day to find the key to human happiness. After spending six years studying and meditating, he found â€Å"the middle path† and spent the rest of his life teaching the principles of Buddhism until his death. Buddhism mostly agrees with the moral teachings of other religions but it goes farther by giving long-term purpose to our existence†. Buddhism was by far my favorite religion to learn more about. I