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How to identify the religious groups and their schedules in your environment.

You should be able to compile a list of religious groups and institutions in your area. It should also be possible for you to make a list of the activities that these groups and institutions conduct - the groups' websites would be the first place to look. The list might look something like this:

  • Catholic Church - Mass said daily at 3 pm
  • Orthodox Synagogue - Saturday service
  • Presbyterian Church - Sunday Services at 9 am and 5 pm
  • African Orthodox Church - Sunday morning services
  • Buddhist Centre - Retreats at irregular intervals, next one in 3 weeks
  • Mosque - Prayer 5 times daily, Fridays most vital

Once you have a list, the question becomes, which one will you go and visit? If possible, attend one to you do not belong to! Remember, you will be going as an observer, not as a worshipper. You will be there to learn, not to take part. Therefore, going to a church service if you would have gone there anyway as a member is not the way to do this activity!

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Source:  OpenStax, Learning about religion. OpenStax CNX. Apr 18, 2015 Download for free at https://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11780/1.1
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