worlds major religions. 5 main religions judaism christianity islam hinduism buddhism
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Worlds Major Religions
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5 main religions
• Judaism
• Christianity
• Islam
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
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Judaism
Religious Holy Book is called the Torah
Jewish people believe in one god (monotheism)
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Founders of Judaism Abraham received the 1st covenant from god. Led the Jews to Canaan (Modern day Israel)
Moses led Jewish people out of Slavery in Egypt & received the 10 Commandments (the core of Jewish religion & teachings)
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Religious Holidays Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year
Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement
Passover – Festival each year to remember their freedom from slavery in Egypt
Hanukkah means "dedication," and it commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by foreign forces. The celebration also reaffirms the continuing struggle to live by God's commandments and to lead Jewish lives.
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Jerusalem
The religious center of Judaism is the city of Jerusalem
The “Wailing” or Western Wall (the last remaining part of King Solomon's Temple
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The 10 Commandments The core of Jewish religion & teachings
• Have no other gods • Don’t worship false images • Don’t swear by Gods name• Honor the Sabbath day (Sat) & keep it holy • Honor your mother & father• Don’t murder • Don’t commit adultery• Don’t steal• Don’t lie• Don’t covet
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ChristianityAn offshoot of Judaism
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Jesus Christians believe that Jesus (who was born a Jew) is
the son of God and his teachings are written in the New Testament
Bible – Christian holy book
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Similarities & Differences with Judaism Both Christians & Jews believe in
one god (monotheism)
the stories in the Old Testament
Differences
According to Jewish belief, the Messiah is a special leader to be sent down by God to set up his rule on earth. Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah & Jews believe that he wasn’t & their still waiting for the Messiah to arrive.
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Islam Means to submit to the will of God in Arabic
Followers of Islam are called Muslims
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Muhammad Muhammad is the founder of Islamic laws
& teachings. (it is forbidden for any likeness of Muhammad to be made)
Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca around 570 AD. Muslims believe that he is the last Prophet to be sent down by God. They believe in Moses & Jesus, but think they were Prophets just like Muhammad.
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Koran Islamic Holy Book
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5 Pillars of Islambasics of Islamic laws & teachings
• Pray 5 Times a day toward the city of Mecca
• Believe in one god (Allah) and Muhammad was his last profit
• Pay alms
• Make a pilgrimage to Mecca called the Hajj
• Celebrate Ramadan (fast during daylight)
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Hajj
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Kabba The foundation of the Kabba is said to have
been built by Abraham
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Pray 5 Times a Day toward Mecca
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Mosque Islamic House of worship
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Hinduism is one of the oldest known religions in the world
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• Hinduism is directed towards selfless living, a fundamental belief being that the soul or atman survives death.
• All Hindus aspire to develop a positive karma which will influence a better rebirth. God assumes many forms in Hinduism of which Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer are most central.
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Brahma
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Vishnu
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Shiva
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Hindu holy books are called Vedas
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Buddhism Is an offshoot of Hinduism
• Buddhism arose from the inspiration and teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni (624 BC).
• It is a complete way of life concerned with the wholesome development of the individual.
• Buddhism can be best summarized by the words of Buddha himself:
• Learn to do good, Cease to do harm, Control the mind, And benefit others.
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The 4 Nobel Truths • (i) the world is full of suffering (ii) suffering
is caused by desire (iii) suffering can be removed (iv) in order to remove suffering one has to overcome desire.
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Both Hindus & Buddhist believe in reincarnation, the constant cycle of
birth, death & rebirth
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A monk is someone who devotes his entire life to religious study