Respond to the following: Joe is very faithful and forthright inhis beliefs. He holds that all things come from the volcano he hasnamed “Ed.†Every so often Ed erupts and changes things. Joe feelsthat these eruptions are normal and bring balance to the world. Hebelieves that balance is lost when people expect Ed to erupt moreoften or less often than Ed desires. Joe believes that we canbecome one with Ed after our lives end by tossing our bodies intothe lava. This will help keep things in balance. Joe is the onlybeliever. In a serious discussion, decide whether or not Joepractices religion. What elements are present and what elements aremissing? What are the elements needed for Joe’s beliefs to become a“World Religion?â€
