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Judeo-Christian Tradition

Judeo-Christian Tradition. Judaism. Place it began: Middle East Holy Sites/Cities: Israel, Jerusalem Name for God: Jehova Founder: Abraham Belief about the Founder: Prophet made a covenant with God Holy Book: Torah Laws: 10 commandments Major Doctrine:

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Judeo-Christian Tradition

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  1. Judeo-Christian Tradition

  2. Judaism • Place it began: Middle East • Holy Sites/Cities: Israel, Jerusalem • Name for God: Jehova • Founder: Abraham • Belief about the Founder: Prophet made a covenant with God • Holy Book: Torah • Laws: 10 commandments • Major Doctrine: • 1st monotheist religion in history • God gave Jews Israel if they followed his laws • All Jews are descendants of Abraham

  3. Christianity • Place it began: Middle East • Holy Sites/Cities: Israel, Jerusalem • Name for God: Trinity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit • Founder: Jesus • Belief about the Founder: He is the son of God • Holy Book: Bible-old (torah)and new testament • Laws: 10 commandments • Major Doctrine: • 2nd monotheistic religion • Jesus died and rose from the dead • Major holiday: Easter and Christmas

  4. Islam • Place it began: Middle East/North Africa • Holy Sites/Cities: Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem • Name for God: Allah • Founder: Muhammad • Belief about the Founder: Prophet-angels spoke to him through an angel sent by God. • Holy Book: Koran/Quran (believe in Torah) • Laws: 5 Pillars • Major Doctrine: 3d monotheistic religion • Faith • Alms • Pray 5 times a day • Fasting during Ramadan • Pilgrimage to Mecca

  5. So how do these religions contribute to the ideas of DEMOCRACY? • Judaism says….. • Moral Freedom- God has given us the capacity to choose between good and evil. **Worth of the individual!!! **We have a responsibility to fight injustices, oppression and help the unfortunate.

  6. So how do these religions contribute to the ideas of DEMOCRACY? • Christianity says….. • We are all EQUAL in the presence of God

  7. So how do these religions contribute to the ideas of DEMOCRACY? • Islam says…. • There is dignity in all human beings and the brotherhood of all people. • Bond with the community and unity of all people. • Tolerance for other religions

  8. The Legacy of monotheistic Relgions • The duty of the individual and the community to combat oppression. • The worth of the individual • The equality of people before God

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