1. Pope John Paul II on Faith and ReasonWho is John Paul II? What are his academic credentials? What is the fundamental thesis of this text.Summarize the key points of this text and the important sources used by the author to support his understanding of the interplay between Faith and Reason. Point out specific philosophers or philosophical works and specific theologians and biblical texts used by John Paul II to support his arguments.List at least 5 important quotations from this text and explain their significanceHow did you feel while reading this text?What is the most important point you learned about religion and reason in this text?What did you like or dislike the most about this text? Why?Articulate very briefly your personal assessment of the arguments made in this textReading 2. Pope Benedict XVI: Ratzinger Speech on Faith and ReasonWho is Benedict XVI? What are his academic credentials? What is the fundamental thesis of this text?Summarize the key points of this text and the important sources used by the author to support his understanding of the interplay between Faith and Reason. Point out specific philosophers or philosophical works and specific theologians and Biblical texts used by the author to support his arguments.List at least 5 important quotations from this text and explain their significanceHow did you feel while reading this text?What is the most important point you learned about religion and reason in this text?What did you like or dislike the most about this text? Why?Articulate very briefly your critical evaluation of this text.Reading 3. Idolatry (by Cantwell Smith)Explain briefly how this text exemplifies the display of logic, rationality and critical thinking in religious matters.Explain how Cantwell Smith deconstructs the theology of idolatry and challenges the application of the concept of idolatry to indigenous religions (non Judeo-Christian and non Islamic religions)How did you feel while reading this text? Do you think that the author of this text is really a Christian? Articulate your reaction.What is the Judeo-Christian definition of “Idolatry”? What are the specific characteristics ascribed to a religion that is regarded as a form of idolatry and to the character of people involved in such a type of worship?Identify all the meanings ascribed to this word in the Bible according to Cantwell Smith’s text)Why is this text so critical for a better study of American religious diversity? How does this text respond to the educational goals of our university and to the goals of our course?What did you like or dislike the most about this text?List at least 5 important quotations from the text and explain briefly why you deem them significantWhat is the most important thing you learned from this reading?