fandomhigh | Comparative Religions, Monday, Period 3, Class #6

"Good morning. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend with your parents, or have plans to go out drinking immediately after your last class today is finished to blot out the memories," Vala said as she passed out handouts. "Today's class is on Islam, and anyone who doesn't feel capable of having a calm, rational conversation on the topic is free to go. I know that there is a large anti-Muslim sentiment running rampant in this country right now, but I won't tolerate it in my classroom."

She waited until anyone who was going to leave did, then continued. "As I was saying, Islam is one of the three major world religions on this planet, and deserving of quite a bit of respect. As with Christianity and Judaism, there is a book--called the Qur'an--that forms the basis for the religion, and provides a guide for living a traditional Muslim life."

"The important prophet to know about is Muhammad, who is seen as restoring the world to the uncorrupted faith and religion of Abraham, the founder of Judaism, as you'll remember. The primary duties of both sects of Islam are called the Five Pillars of Islam, although some followers of the religion believe there are eight duties instead."

"Because we have already covered dietary laws under Judaism, today your project will be to find Mecca without benefit of a GPS--I'm told it's east of here. There are rugs provided for you, and I would like you to spend today in silent contemplation, for at least a few minutes, in whatever language or religious basis you prefer. Aren't you happy we're not part of a public school?"

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Sam Winchester

Adah Price

Blackheart

Princess Irulan Corrino

Karal Austreben

Z Delgado

Gwynn Hood

Lana Lang

Adam Park

Dean Winchester

Luke Skywalker

Eve Levine

Yeah, she goes on a bit. Also, she's not kidding--if you or your character can't handle a frank discussion on this religion, please have them leave the room. No penalty to you or your character, I promise.

Karal was listening attentively, rather fascinated by this religion. Muhammad's restoration to the original, uncorrupted faith reminded him strongly of what Solaris had done after she ascended to the Sun Throne.

Gwynn was taking detailed notes to compare this wit what she had learned about Islam while at home.

Lana took lots of notes, listening quietly and respectfully.

No maps, GPS, or compasses, please

Karal wasn't sure if a Firecat counted as cheating or not. "Best you not help, just in case." Altra just looked at him, making him smile as he walked over to look out the window, to find the sun and study the shadows. Karse wasn't exactly known for its GPS or compasses. "East is that way," he finally decided, turning to face that direction. "So Mecca must also be that way."

Lana knew which way east was, so that was easy enough in that sense.

Luke wouldn't be much of a pilot if he couldn't figure out which way was east, but he was a stickler for detail enough to make notes to figure out exactly what the coordinates were later for future reference.

Quietly, or not so quietly

Karal seated himself cross-legged on a rug, Altra sinking to crouch at his side, and closed his eyes, losing himself in quiet prayer.

Lana had a lot to reflect on after the events of this weekend and she used this time to think about it.

Eve sat on her rug, thinking about the events of the weekend.

Seems self explanatory

If/when he pings in

Sam was here, taking lots of dorky notes on the handouts as usual.

But not until after 8 tomorrow, because I'm going to bed.

Johnny is going to be missing this week's class due to going home for a few days.

Comparative Religions, Monday, Period 3, Class #6

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