Writer’s choice

Article to use Understanding Grief and Loss, it’s as unique as individuals themselves. (healgrief.org) ( if needed)

Select a religion that reflects the population that you may serve. What you select should be different from what you did in Topic 4:

· Jehovahs witness

Your research should focus on views of suffering and grief from the selected religion.

In 500-750 words, address the following:

1. Describe the view of suffering for your selected religion (source and cause of suffering).

2. Explain the grieving process for your selected religion. If one is not prescribed by the religion, do your best to explain how that religion might deal with the grieving process.

3. Identify the customs practiced by your selected religion to deal with suffering and grief.

4. Compare the similarities and differences between your selected religion and Christianity’s approaches to suffering and grief.

Support your position by referencing three to five

Here is the basic Five Paragraph Essay Format for the Module One Assignment:

Paragraph One – This is known as the Thesis paragraph. It will contain the thesis statement. The thesis statement tells the reader the main topic you will be writing about in the paper, or the point you want to make about the topic. This is usually one sentence, along with several sentences giving a preview of the three important points of the topic that will be in the three following paragraphs.

Paragraph Two – This paragraph could discuss the View of Suffering (Source and Cause of Suffering)

Here is the top standard that should be discussed according to the Rubric: View of suffering for assigned religion is described and includes the source and cause of suffering. Description demonstrates a deep understanding of suffering and the connection between them. Description is supported by academic sources.

Paragraph Three – This paragraph could discuss the Grieving Process

Here is the top standard that should be discussed according to the Rubric: The grieving process is clearly explained with a deep understanding of the grieving process for assigned religion. Explanation is supported by academic sources.

Paragraph Four – This paragraph could discuss the Customs Practiced to Deal With Suffering and Grief

Here is the top standard that should be discussed according to the Rubric: Description of the customs practiced to deal with suffering and grief within the assigned religion is clear and demonstrates a deep understanding. Description is supported by academic sources.

Paragraph Five – This paragraph could discuss the Comparison of Assigned Religion to Christianity

Here is the top standard that should be discussed according to the Rubric: Comparison of assigned religion to Christianity is explained clearly with a deep understanding of the similarities and differences in the approaches to suffering and grief. Comparison is supported by academic sources.

Paragraph Six would restate the thesis statement (using different wording) and review what you wrote in paragraphs 2-4, using one or two sentences about each paragraph.