Describe the place and its history, explaining why and how the adherents of a particular religion use it.

Writing Assignment 2 Parameters and Standards

All religions have places (or spaces) that are considered important for their adherents. Often called

“sacred or religious spaces,” these locations can take many forms and serve a variety of functions. They

can be structures that are utilized by the faithful in ritual and/or ceremony, shrines to commemorate

special places, landmarks of religious significance, or areas of terrain considered important. For this

writing, compose an essay in which you explore one of the religious spaces (or places) provided below.

Describe the place and its history, explaining why and how the adherents of a particular religion use it.