Topic 1, please draw excerpts from Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu scriptures. Use resources to find a definition of the excerpts. And give your interpretation and reflection on them. (300 words or more) Topic 2, please choose a current event relating to life-cycle rituals (e.g. weddings, funerals, festivals, reincarnation, etc.) or the beliefs in Muslim, Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism, or Hinduism. You just need to pick one theme and include the following: Title, source (BBC, Economist, New York Times, etc.), and publication date of the article. Web link to the article, if available Summary of the article. (100 words or more) Identify three or more relationships between your article and what you have learned from the course materials. Explain the relevance and provide their passages along with page numbers from the textbook or on-line readings. (100 words or more) What are your opinions? Make your points with supporting evidence and references. (200 words or more)