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