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Major Religions Of the World

Christianity 2.1 billion followers Origin- in Palestine from Judaism in 33 CE Founded- on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ by his 12 apostles God- the one and only true God, who exists as one being in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Major Religions Of the World

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  1. Christianity • 2.1 billion followers • Origin- in Palestine from Judaism in 33 CE • Founded- on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ by his 12 apostles • God- the one and only true God, who exists as one being in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. • -Christ is the son of God, or the Messiah • Purpose- become a good person by following the 10 commandments, so one will later rejoice in Heaven and avoid eternity in Hell • Practices- attend church every Sunday • - read the Bible • - Baptism- acceptance into the church • - Communion- acceptance of Christ’s body in the form of bread • - perform other sacraments(marriage, priesthood, etc) • Major Texts- Bible • separated into two testaments • Old Testament comes from Judaism • New Testament was written by the Apostles • Branches- a. Catholicism • - respects the Pope as its authority • - believes in the concept of Purgatory • - believe the bread used in the Eucharist becomes the true body of Christ when blessed by a priest • - 41% of all Christians • b. Eastern Orthodoxy • - believe the Bible is literal • - The Holy Spirit connects one to God, not Jesus • - believe in experience of truth • c. Protestant • - Only accept Baptism and Communion as Sacraments, when Catholics say there are seven • Place of Worship- Church/Mass Major Religions Of the World By: Ashley Schoemer

  2. Islam • 1.3 billion followers • Islam originated in Arabia and was practiced in Arabic. • Islam was founded by Muhammad in Mecca, Saudia Arabia in 622 CE. • Their ultimate reality is God (Allah in Arabic), but is the same God as in Jewish and Christian beliefs. • The purpose of life in Islam sustains around the idea of submitting to Allah’s will and attain paradise in the afterlife. • In Islam, one must follow the Koran, Hadith, and the Five Pillars of Islam. The five pillars of Islam include confession of faith, daily prayer, Alms tax, pilgrimage to Mecca, and fasting during Ramadan. • The major text of Islam is the Koran. • Two Major branches: a. Sunni • I. Sunnis make up about 46% of all muslims, base their religion off of the Koran, and consider themselves to follow the traditions of the prophet Muhammad more than the Shi’ites. • b. Shi’a • II. Shi’ites are the more unorthodox group of Muslims. They are made up of the remaining mulsims not including Sunni. Shi’ites recognize differentiating holidays and beliefs. Shi’ites followed a close relative of Muhammad, Ali, during his time. • The typical place of worship in Islam is a mosque. • The symbols of Islam include the crescent moon and star. Christianity Symbols

  3. Islam originated in Arabia, and then spread to northern Africa, but is now practiced worldwide. • Judaism • 14 Million followers • The Jewish original language was Hebrew. • Judaism was founded by Abraham in Mesopotamia around 2500 BCE • The ultimate reality is the One God. • The purpose of life in Judaism is to obey God. • The Jewish practices include obeying the Ten Commandments and atoning for sin. The Ten Commandments include: • Worship no other gods. • Do not worship idols. • Do not misuse the name of the Lord. • Keep the Sabbath holy. • Honor your father and mother. • Do not murder. • Do not commit adultery. • Do not steal. • Do not give false testimony • Do not covet. • The major text of Judaism is the Torah. • The major sects of Judaism are Conservative, Hasidic, Orthodox, and Reform. • a. Conservative- follow traditions of Hasidic and Orthodox Jews, but do not perform extreme practices and accept modernization within its practices. • b. Hasidic- believe that everyday activities hold as much religious value as rituals found a welcome audienceto great extremes. • c. Orthodox- reject the changes of Reform Judaism and hold fast to most traditional Jewish beliefs and practices. Orthodox Jews make up 7% of all Jews in America. • d. Reform- the most liberal expression of modern Judaism. Reform Jews make up 42% of all Jews in America. • The typical place of worship is the Synagogue or Temple. • The symbol for Judaism is typically the Star of David.

  4. Buddhism • 360 Million followers • The original language of Buddhism is Pali. • Buddhism was founded by Siddharta Gautama ("the Buddha"), an Indian prince, in Northeastern India in 520 BCE. • There is not an ultimate reality in Buddhism; nothing is permanent. • The purpose of life is to become an ahrat, escape the cycle of rebirth, and hope to attain nirvana (afterlife). Then help others through their life by becoming a boddhisatva. • The basic practices of Buddhism include Three Trainings, Four Reminders, Four Bodhisattva Vows, Five Precepts, Five Powers, and Five Hindrances. All of which pertain to being a good soul and overall good states of mind. • The major texts of Buddhism are the Pali Canon, and several Mahayana sutras. • The major branches of Buddhism include Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana. • a. Theravada- believe that they most closely follow the original beliefs and practices of the Buddha and the early monastic Elders. • b. Mahayana- emerged in the first century CE as a more liberal, accessible interpretation of Buddhism. As the "Greater Vehicle" (literally, the "Greater Ox-Cart"), Mahayana is a path available to people from all walks of life - not just monks and ascetics. Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists differ in their perspective on the ultimate purpose of life and the way in which it can be attained. • c. Vajrayana- exerted a strong influence from the 11th century AD among the peoples of Central Asia, especially in Mongolia and Manchuria. It was adopted as an official state religion by the Mongol Yuan dynasty and the Manchu Qing dynasty of China. • The typical place of worship for Buddhists is the Temple or meditation hall. Star of David Judaism on a Global Scale

  5. Hinuism • 900 million followers • Hiduism was originally practiced in Sanskript. • Hinduism does not have a founder. • Hinduism is based off of pantheism with polyisticelments, but also an ultimate reality of Brahman. • The purpose of life in Hinduism is to attain liberation from the cycle of reincarnation. • Live life according to Dharma. • Major Texts of Hinduism are the Vedas, Upanishads, Sutras, and the Bhagavad Gita. • Two major sects of Hindusim are Shaivism and Vaishnavaism • a. Shaivism-the branch of Hinduism that worships Siva as the Supreme God • b. Vaishnavaism- the branch of Hinduism in which Vishnu or one of his incarnations (usually Krishna or Rama) is worshipped as the supreme God. Vaishnavaism is also the more practiced of the two sects. • The typical place to practice Hinduism is in a temple or home shrine. • Hindu Symbols Adhaya Mudra Bhumisparsha Mudra Buddahpada Conch Shell Dharmachakra Dharmachakra Mudra Dhyana Mudra Eight Auspicious Symbols Endless Knot Golden Fishes Lotus Om Mani Padme Hum Parisol Swastika Triratna Varadra Mudra Wheel of Life Zen Circle Blue Black AumBindiLinga Lotus Pratik Swastika TilakTrishulaLantra Buddah Eyes Green Red Yellow

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