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The 5 Major World Religions

The 5 Major World Religions. HINDUISM. Background. Origins in India - Vedas A Way of Life Monotheistic – Brahmaan Polytheistic – sculptures, idols 3 rd largest religion in world. BUDDHISM. To do no evil; To cultivate good; To purify one’s mind. Background.

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The 5 Major World Religions

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  1. The 5 Major World Religions

  2. HINDUISM

  3. Background • Origins in India - Vedas • A Way of Life • Monotheistic – Brahmaan • Polytheistic – sculptures, idols • 3rd largest religion in world

  4. BUDDHISM • To do no evil; • To cultivate good; • To purify one’s mind.

  5. Background • Origins in India • Founder- Buddha • Four Noble Truths • Eightfold Path • 4th largest religion in world

  6. JUDAISM

  7. Background • Monotheistic – Yahweh • Influences on Christianity & Islam - diaspora • Ten Commandments • Torah

  8. CHRISTIANITY

  9. Background • Largest religion in world • Monotheistic • Trinity – Father, Son, Holy Spirit • Jesus Christ • Bible, New & Old Testaments

  10. ISLAM

  11. Background • Fastest growing religion • 2nd largest religion in world • Muhammad • Monotheistic – Allah • 5 Pillars of Islam • Koran (Quran)

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