A third way of incorporating religion into your practice is by providing an opportunity for students to compare and contrast the various religions’ social teachings. Many religions have some common virtues, or principles of character development. By incorporating these words of virtues, you can help students understand how to implement practices of behavior that can develop the advancement of their value traits, such as caring, compassion, generosity, love, kindness, thankfulness and truthfulness. These practices will reach across diverse languages and cultures to satisfy all with satisfaction and love. You can easily incorporate these ideas by referencing the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
Ultimately, as educators we want to provide opportunities for our students to make connections, build authentic relationships and become productive global citizens. By examining and reflecting on the impact of different religions on the advancement and development of our civilization, we can expand the minds of our students and promote understanding, respect and fellowship.
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