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I would think that Buddhism would be most like the American because they both follow the idea that anyone can attain an almost perfect mind of anything else if they keep trying. One example would be how Buddha meditating for 7 weeks and kept trying to attain mental perfection and he practically did.

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Another example of a symbol is Om (or Aum). This a universal Hindu symbol because it starts the beginning of almost every Hindu prayer and us the sound you make when meditating.

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An example of a symbol I learned about is the Bodhi Tree, otherwise known as the tree of wisdom. This tree is an important symbol because it is where the, person now known as Buddha, sat under to attain height of mind.

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I think that the religion of Buddhism would be the most agreeing with this idea because there are no classes in the community in Buddhism and everybody is considered equal.

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Many of the first European immigrants who came to America over 400 years ago settled here because they were seeking a place to practice their religion freely. Since America is a nation founded on religious freedom, we do not see too many religious symbols around our national monuments so as not to highlight one religion. However, symbols are an important part of religions across the world. What were some of the more interesting religious symbols that you learned about during your study of Hinduism and Buddhism. Post a pic of at least two different symbols and explain their significance.

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One of the many reasons people immigrate to America is the belief that with hard work and determination, anyone can achieve their American Dream. Which culture or religion that you've studied would most agree with this idea? What specific examples can you provide to support your answer?

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The pledge of allegiance states:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all".
One of the important American ideals stated in this pledge is:
"...liberty and justice for all..."- This is the idea that America is a nation that promotes liberty and justice for all of its citizens. Think about what you learned about Hinduism and Buddhism. Which one do you think would most agree with the idea that liberty and justice should be provided to everyone? Explain your response.