The nature and purpose of religion in the search for meaning: the big questions of life and religion's answers

What this note covers

1. The search for meaning and the big questions of life
2. The nature of religion: what kind of thing a religion is
3. The purpose of religion: what religion is meant to do
4. Religion among other responses to the search for meaning
5. Writing a general 'nature and purpose' answer: worked example
6. Using source material in general questions

6 sections · 9 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes