CONFLICT WITHIN RELIGIONS

• Schism between Christians: Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy

•Divisions in Islam to Sunnis and Shiites

•Buddhism split into 2 sects: Mahayana and Theravada.

Conflict within ReligionsMAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS

CHRISTIANITY BUDDHISM ISLAM

Roman CATHOLIC

E. Orthodoxy

Mahayana Theravada

Sunni Shiites

Schism between Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism

• Roman Empire divided between Pope in Rome and Patriarch in Byzantium

• Issue of Filioque (and the Son)

• Pope and Patriarch Struggled for Power

• Pope excommunicates Patriarch

• Patriarch excommunicates Roman Catholics

• Division is made between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholics. (1054ce)

Division in Islam into Sunni and Shi’a

• 7th Century CE – Conflicts between Islamic groups causes great splits in beliefs.

• Sunni and Shi’a (Shiite) form

• Sunni – believed first 4 Caliphs were legitimate.

• Shi’a - believe Muhammad’s son-in-law (or nephew) should have succeeded him directly.

Buddhist Sects

• Schisms due to conflicts between cultural beliefs. • Theravada – Sri Lanka & SE Asia

- Conservative - Stresses Self Discipline - Strict meditation and concentration

• Mahayana – China, Mongolia, Japan, Korea - Liberal

- Stresses wisdom and devotion - Meditation and emptiness