Based on the reading, the lectures, and your own experiences, how would you define religion? Write 2 pages on the topic "What is Religion?" Use the prompt below if helpful.

• Include at least one citation (quote, include page numbers) from the textbook or a summary of something discussed in class.
• Double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1" margins.

Optional Prompt: If extraterrestrials came to the United States tomorrow, what items, habits, beliefs, documents, buildings, people, etc. might they think were part of our religion? Even/especially those that we might not describe as religious?