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Thematic Written Report As we have journeyed throughout the semester we have focused our studies on identifying major themes and different teachings of the religions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. We have either directly or indirectly focused on developing a deeper understanding of each religions’ theology, sacred scriptures, code of ethics, prayer and worship rituals, and a brief history of the religion. For the most part, we have looked at each of these religions independently, but now as we begin to wrap up our course we will revisit these religions and begin to examine them critically and ask the intriguing question: What similarities (and differences) do these religions share amongst each other regarding their teachings of a specific topic?

For your final written report, you will select a theme, from the list below, and recapitulate each religion’s teaching on that particular theme. You will then complete a comparative analysis on the significant similarities that each religion has with Catholicism specifically – not just Christianity in light of the topic as well as delineate their distinct differences. Once you have completed the comparative analysis, you will reflect on the following question: - How can (or how has) the knowledge gleaned in this report and in this course change(d) your perspective/outlook on dialogue with people of other faiths? o You can share a personal experience that you have had with someone of a different faith background or how you think having a better understanding of these different teachings will help shape your future interactions with people of different faiths.

List of Selected Themes - Religion’s Understanding of God o The Divine o Metaphysical and Supernatural Beings - Soteriology o How is salvation achieved? - Eschatology – End Times o Death and the Afterlife o Final Judgement - Creation o Of the Universe o Humanity - Pain and Suffering - Freedom and Free Will - Virtues - Sin and Forgiveness - Treatment of Women or the Marginalized in Society - Prayer and Worship Practices - Celebrations of Life Events o Birth o Adulthood o Marriage o Funerals - Initiations into the Religion This written report will be divided into different sections and you must follow the specific guidelines listed below. Formatting Guidelines When completing this written report, the following guidelines must be followed.

Failure to do so will result in points being deducted from your grade: a. This report must be typed in 12pt. font, double-spaced, & Times New Roman b. Each section of the report must: a. Include Section Title on a separate line i. Ex: Islamic Symbols, Beliefs and Practices, etc. b.

Adhere to the page length for each section as outlined below c. Incorporate at least 2 direct quotations with appropriate footnotes from the course text (World RELG4: Introduction to World Religions) or an additional source • You may also find it beneficial to refer to the resources posted on Canvas or the databases/encyclopedias available through St. Thomas University Library i. When citing your sources, you must use Chicago Manuel Style 1. Introduction of the Selected Theme – ¼ – ½ page a.

Identify the selected theme b. Describe the theme is in general – not related to a specific religion c. Explain why you selected the specific theme i. Ex. You find the theme intriguing and you wanted to learn more about it 2.

Explanation of the Theme in Catholicism – ½ page 3. Explanation of the Theme in Judaism – ½ page 4. Explanation of the Theme in Islam – ½ page 5. Explanation of the Theme in Hinduism – ½ page 6. Explanation of the Theme in Buddhism – ½ page 7.

Similarities with Catholicism – 1 page a. Identify and describe at least one similarity that each religion (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) has to Catholicism in the context of the selected theme i. These similarities can be vague or extremely specific as long as it relates back to the selected theme 8. Differences with Catholicism – 1 page a. Characterize at least one difference that each religion (Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) has to Catholicism in the context of the selected theme i.

These differences can be vague or extremely specific as long as it relates back to the selected theme 9. Concluding Reflection – ½ page a. Answer the following question: How can (or how has) the knowledge gleaned in this report and in this course change(d) your perspective/outlook on dialogue with people of other faiths? i. No citations needed for this section Week 8 NRNP 6675 Draft 1 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES RELATED TO PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES The diagnosis of psychiatric emergencies can include a wide range of problems—from serious drug reactions to abuse and suicidal ideation/behaviors. Regardless of care setting, the PMHNP must know how to address emergencies, coordinate care with other members of the health care team and law enforcement officials (when indicated), and effectively communicate with family members who are often overwhelmed in emergency situations.

In their role, PMHNPs can ensure a smooth transition from emergency mental health care to follow-up care, and bridge the physical–mental health divide in healthcare. In this week’s Assignment, you explore legal and ethical issues surrounding psychiatric emergencies, and identify evidence-based suicide and violence risk assessments. Psychiatric emergencies are situations that are dangerous to oneself or others that need immediate attention. Some examples of psychiatric emergencies include attempts at suicide, threats of violence, or drug overdoses. As a provider, when and to whom do you have to report incidents of psychiatric emergencies to authorities?

In 2–3 pages, address the following: Explain your state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult psychiatric emergencies. Include who can hold a patient and for how long, who can release the emergency hold, and who can pick up the patient after a hold is released. Explain the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state. Explain the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts. Select one of the following topics and explain one legal issue and one ethical issue related to this topic that may apply within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies: patient autonomy, EMTALA, confidentiality, HIPAA privacy rule, HIPAA security rule, protected information, legal gun ownership, career obstacles (security clearances/background checks), and payer source.

Identify one evidence-based suicide risk assessment that you could use to screen patients. Identify one evidence-based violence risk assessment that you could use to screen patients. Learning Resources Buppert, C. (2021). Nurse practitioner's business practice and legal guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Chapter 7, “Negligence and Malpractice†Chapter 8, “Risk Management†Chapter 16, “Resolving Ethical Dilemmas†National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2019) Br ภset violence checklist Links to an external site. . Boland, R. Verdiun, M. L. & Ruiz, P. (2022). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry (12th ed.).

Wolters Kluwer. Chapter 25, “Consultation to Other Disciplines†Chapter 26, “Level Of Care†Chapter 27, “Ethics and Professionalism†Thapar, A., Pine, D. S., Leckman, J. F., Scott, S., Snowling, M. J., & Taylor, E.

A. (Eds.). (2015). Rutter’s child and adolescent psychiatry (6th ed.). Wiley Blackwell. Chapter 19, “Legal Issues in the Care and Treatment of Children With Mental Health Problems†Chapter 64, “Suicidal Behavior and Self-Harm†U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2019).

VA/DoD clinical practice guidelinesLinks to an external site. : Assessment and management of patients at risk for suicide (2019). Zakhari, R. (2021). The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification review manual . Springer Publishing Company. Chapter 15, “Violence and Abuse†Thematic Written Report Rubric Introduction of the Selected Theme – 5 points - Included all of the following elements within the explanation: o Identification the selected theme o Description the theme is in general – not related to a specific religion o Explanation of why the selected theme was chosen o Explanation was at least ¼ page in length - Missing 1 – 3 - Missing 2 – 2 - Missing 3 or more – 1 - Insufficient/Missing – 0 Explanation of the Theme in Catholicism – 9 points - Included all of the following elements within the explanation: o Comprehensive explanation of the selected theme in Catholicism o Explanation was at least ½ page in length o Explanation include at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying footnotes - Missing 1 – 7 - Missing 2 – 6 - Missing 3 or more – 5 - Insufficient/Missing – 0 Explanation of the Theme in Judaism – 9 points - Included all of the following elements within the explanation: o Comprehensive explanation of the selected theme in Judaism o Explanation was at least ½ page in length o Explanation include at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying footnotes - Missing 1 – 7 - Missing 2 – 6 - Missing 3 or more – 5 - Insufficient/Missing – 0 Explanation of the Theme in Islam – 9 points - Included all of the following elements within the explanation: o Comprehensive explanation of the selected theme in Islam o Explanation was at least ½ page in length o Explanation include at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying footnotes - Missing 1 – 7 - Missing 2 – 6 - Missing 3 or more – 5 - Insufficient/Missing – 0 Explanation of the Theme in Hinduism – 9 points - Included all of the following elements within the explanation: o Comprehensive explanation of the selected theme in Hinduism o Explanation was at least ½ page in length o Explanation include at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying footnotes - Missing 1 – 7 - Missing 2 – 6 - Missing 3 or more – 5 - Insufficient/Missing – 0 Explanation of the Theme in Buddhism – 9 points - Included all of the following elements within the explanation: o Comprehensive explanation of the selected theme in Buddhism o Explanation was at least ½ page in length o Explanation include at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying footnotes - Missing 1 – 7 - Missing 2 – 6 - Missing 3 or more – 5 - Insufficient/Missing – 0 Similarities with Catholicism – 15 points - Included all of the following elements within the explanation: o Identified a similarity related to the theme between Catholicism and Judaism o Identified a similarity related to the theme between Catholicism and Islam o Identified a similarity related to the theme between Catholicism and Hinduism o Identified a similarity related to the theme between Catholicism and Buddhism o Explanation was at least 1 page in length o Explanation included at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying footnotes - Missing 1 – 13 - Missing 2 – 11 - Missing 3 – 9 - Missing 4 or more – 7 - Insufficient/Missing – 0 Differences with Catholicism – 15 points - Included all of the following elements within the explanation: o Identified a distinct difference related to the theme between Catholicism and Judaism o Identified a distinct difference related to the theme between Catholicism and Islam o Identified a distinct difference related to the theme between Catholicism and Hinduism o Identified a distinct difference related to the theme between Catholicism and Buddhism o Explanation was at least 1 page in length o Explanation included at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying footnotes - Missing 1 – 13 - Missing 2 – 11 - Missing 3 – 9 - Missing 4 or more – 7 - Insufficient/Missing – 0 Concluding Reflection – 10 points - Excellent reflection provided – 10 - Above average reflection provided – 8 - Sufficient reflection provided – 6 - Poor reflection provided – 4 - Insufficient/Missing – 0 Formatting – 10 points - Followed all of the formatting guidelines discussed in the assignment instructions – 10 - Followed some of the formatting guidelines discussed in the assignment instructions – 7 - Followed few of the formatting guidelines discussed in the assignment instructions – 4 - Did not follow the formatting guidelines discussed in the assignment instructions – 0

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Introduction of the Selected Theme

Throughout history, the concept of God has varied extensively across different religious traditions, embodying various attributes and roles within the respective belief systems. This thematic report will focus on the understanding of God, exploring how Christianity (specifically Catholicism), Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism characterize the divine. The theme of “The Understanding of God” is captivating as it lays the foundation for doctrines, ethics, and the spiritual practices prevalent across these religions. I chose this theme because understanding the different perspectives of God can foster a deeper appreciation and dialogue among individuals from diverse faith backgrounds, contributing to interfaith understanding.

Explanation of the Theme in Catholicism

In Catholicism, the understanding of God is primarily rooted in the doctrine of the Trinity, which teaches that there is one God in three persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. This complex theological concept emphasizes both the unity and the distinctiveness of God's nature. As stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “God infinitely transcends all creatures. At the same time, he is nearer to us than we are to ourselves, because he is the creator of our being” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed. 2000). This portrays God as both transcendent and immanent, actively engaged in creation and aware of humanity's plight.
Catholics also see God as a personal being who desires a relationship with individuals. The notion of Divine Providence highlights God's role in guiding and sustaining the universe while respecting human free will (McGrath, 2017, 152). Furthermore, rituals such as the Mass, along with prayers, emphasize communion with God and are examples of how faith is lived within the Catholic context.

Explanation of the Theme in Judaism

Judaism presents a largely monotheistic view of God, considered as singular and indivisible. God is not only transcendent but also immanent, involved in the affairs of humanity. The Shema, a central declaration in Jewish prayers, encapsulates this belief: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4). This reinforces the importance of a unique, personal relationship between God and the Jewish people, who perceive themselves as His chosen nation, bound by a covenant.
Moreover, Jewish teachings emphasize God's moral nature, which underscores justice, mercy, and the ethical obligations humans have towards one another. The rabbinic tradition stresses that knowing God includes recognizing His attributes through ethical living and collective social responsibility (Eisen, 2018, 45). The understanding of God as a lawgiver and judge is paramount, shaping religious practices and rituals inherent in Jewish life.

Explanation of the Theme in Islam

In Islam, the concept of God, or Allah, is characterized by absolute monotheism (Tawhid). Allah is considered eternal, transcendent, and the singular source of all existence. The Quran states, “Say, He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge” (Quran 112:1-2). This underscores the Islamic belief in the oneness of God and the rejection of any division within His nature.
Allah’s attributes encompass compassion, justice, and omnipotence, creating a framework within which Muslims view their relationship with God as one of servitude and submission. Islamic teachings reflect the importance of worship practices, including daily prayers (Salah) and fasting, aimed at nurturing closeness to Allah (Nasr, 2020, 117). Additionally, the concept of Divine mercy serves as a central theme within the faith, emphasizing the notion that Allah is forgiving towards those who are repentant.

Explanation of the Theme in Hinduism

Hinduism presents a vastly diverse understanding of divinity, where God can be experienced in multiple forms and manifestations. The concept of Brahman, the ultimate reality, signifies a divine essence that is both immanent and transcendent. Different deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi offer varying characteristics and attributes related to creation, preservation, and destruction.
The multifaceted nature of God in Hinduism facilitates a myriad of paths to the divine, allowing individuals to choose their specific forms of worship. As stated in the Bhagavad Gita: “Whatever form a devotee seeks to worship with faith, I, too, make their faith steady” (Bhagavad Gita 7:21). This illustrates a deep understanding of personal connection and acknowledgement of different experiences and practices in reaching the divine (Eck, 2012, 9).

Explanation of the Theme in Buddhism

Interestingly, Buddhism diverges from the theistic understanding of God, as it does not focus on a creator deity. Instead, it emphasizes enlightenment through individual effort and spiritual practice. The concept of Nirvana in Buddhism represents an ultimate state of liberation from suffering, often viewed as the goal of the spiritual journey.
While some schools of Buddhism do acknowledge divine beings (Buddhas and Bodhisattvas), these beings are not central to the belief system as seen in theistic religions. Rather, the teachings of the Buddha focus on understanding the nature of reality and existence through practices such as meditation (Rahula, 1978, 64). This perspective fosters a direct connection between practitioners and the ultimate truth without necessitating the mediation of a divine entity.

Similarities with Catholicism

Despite varying theological frameworks, certain similarities can be found between Catholicism and the other religions regarding the concept of God.
1. Judaism shares with Catholicism the notion of a covenantal relationship with God characterized by moral obligations. Both see God as intimately involved in the affairs of humanity.
2. Islam mirrors Catholic views on God's compassion and mercy, emphasizing Allah’s attributes encourage followers to develop a morally upright life.
3. In Hinduism, the personal nature of deities can be likened to the Catholic approach where God's love and guidance are sought through personal prayer and devotion.
4. Although Buddhism differs, there are parallels in terms of seeking ultimate truth and liberation, akin to the journey of faith in Catholicism aimed toward eternal life with God.

Differences with Catholicism

While there are shared elements, significant differences prevail across the religions regarding their understanding of God.
1. Judaism emphasizes strict monotheism, differing from the Trinity concept in Catholicism, which associates multiple aspects of God within one essence.
2. Islam's view of Allah’s absolute singularity contrasts with the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity, creating distinct theological boundaries.
3. In Hinduism, the multiplicity of gods and belief in various avatars starkly diverges from Catholicism’s monotheistic foundation.
4. Buddhism, actively rejecting the notion of a creator deity, presents a fundamental contrast to Catholicism, which centers around God’s role in creation and His continuing engagement with the world.

Concluding Reflection

The knowledge acquired through this report and the course has significantly enriched my understanding of interfaith dialogue. Grasping the diverse perspectives regarding the concept of God has fostered empathy and respect for those with differing beliefs. Understanding that individuals from various faith backgrounds engage with their spirituality in unique ways has opened my eyes to the value of dialogue. For instance, my interactions with a Jewish friend broadened my appreciation of shared moral foundations, despite theological differences. I believe that having a nuanced understanding can facilitate constructive discussions, ultimately leading to peace and acceptance among people of different faiths.

References

1. Catechism of the Catholic Church. 2000. 2nd ed. Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
2. Eisen, Arnold M. 2018. The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Worldwide Struggle between Jews and Muslims. New York: Shocken Books.
3. Eck, Diana L. 2012. A New Religious America: How a “Christian Country” Has Become the World’s Most Religiously Diverse Nation. New York: HarperCollins.
4. McGrath, Alister E. 2017. Christian Theology: An Introduction. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
5. Nasr, Seyyed Hossein. 2020. The Heart of Islam: Enduring Values for Humanity. New York: HarperOne.
6. Rahula, Walpola. 1978. What the Buddha Taught. Richmond: Curzon Press.