Reflect upon and analyze Rita Gross’s thoughts on the difficulties between Buddhism and Christianity.

Write a 500-word essay reacting to Gross’s perspective on these issues. Complete all of the following:

Reflect upon and analyze Rita Gross’s thoughts on the difficulties between Buddhism and Christianity.

Include relevant textbook reading in developing your position.

Make a practical application of your essay in response to religious diversity to your ministry context (e.g., life, pastoral, chaplaincy, theologian, etc.).

Your final product will be in a Microsoft word document. Utilize at least two sources from professional literature in your research. Professional literature may include the South University online library; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.org or .gov).

Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.