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Religions of the World

Religions of the World. Christianity. Christianity is the most popular religion in the world with over 2 billion followers. Who is the founder? Jesus Christ What are the basic beliefs? Jesus is the Son of God Jesus came to save humanity from it’s sins Jesus died and later rose again

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Religions of the World

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  1. Religions of the World

  2. Christianity • Christianity is the most popular religion in the world with over 2 billion followers. • Who is the founder? Jesus Christ • What are the basic beliefs? • Jesus is the Son of God • Jesus came to save humanity from it’s sins • Jesus died and later rose again • When did it begin? Nearly 2,000 years ago • Where did it begin? Southwest Asia (AKA the Middle East, present day Israel) • Where do they worship? Church • What is the sacred (holy) text? Holy Bible –Old & New Testaments

  3. What is Christianity? *VIDEO*

  4. Symbols of Christianity • Cross • Ichthus • Crown of Thorns • Lion & Lamb

  5. Judaism • Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religions. • Who is the founder? Abraham • What are the basic beliefs? • Jew’s believe they are God’s chosen people • Jew’s believe God will one day come back for them • Where did it begin? Southwest Asia (AKA the Middle East) • Where do they worship? Synagogue or Temple • What is the sacred (holy) text? Torah (first 5 books of the Old Testament)

  6. What is Judaism? *VIDEO*Christianity and Judaism? Crash Course! *VIDEO*

  7. Symbols of Judaism • Star of David • Menorah • Yarmulke • Hebrew

  8. Islam • World’s fastest growing monotheistic religion. • Who is the founder? Muhammad • When did it begin? Nearly 1,500 years ago • Where did it begin? Southwest Asia (AKA the Middle East, present day Saudi Arabia) • Where do they worship? Mosque • What is the sacred (holy) text? Qur’an (Koran) • What are the basic beliefs? • 5 Pillars of Faith • Faith • Prayer • Charity • Fasting • Hajj • *(6th and controversial) Jihad

  9. What is Islam? Crash Course! *VIDEO*

  10. Symbols of Islam • Star and Crescent • Allah • Arabic Calligraphy

  11. Animism (or Indigenious) • What are their basic beliefs? • That gods live within natural things (sky, river, plants, animals, etc.) • Where can it be found today? In developing countries with traditional economies. In the past, most people were Animist. • *Cue cheesy Pocahontas song*

  12. Symbols of Animism • Cave Paintings

  13. Hinduism • Who is the founder? Too many to list in such a small space! • Blending of Aryan and ancient Indian traditions • When did it begin? Hinduism is many religions blended to make one so the exact starting point is unknown. • Where did it begin? India • Where is it popular now? It is still popular there today. • Where do they worship? At home and/or in Temples • What is the sacred (holy) text? Vedas • What are the basic beliefs? • There is a supreme god who is composed of many lesser gods (Power Ranger?!) • Reincarnation is based on your karma within your dharma (job). • Ultimate goal is to achieve moksha (or a release from cycle of rebirth…AKA let me off the hamster wheel!)

  14. What is Hinduism? *VIDEO*

  15. Symbols of Hinduism • Shiva • Cows seen as sacred • Caste System

  16. Buddhism • Who is the founder? Siddhartha Gautama ("the Buddha”=enlightened one) • When did it begin? Nearly 1,500 years ago • Where did it begin? India • Where is it now? East (China, Korea, & Japan) and Southeast Asia • Where do they worship? Temples • What is the sacred (holy) text?Tripatika • What are the basic beliefs? • 4 Noble Truths • Life is full of suffering • Suffering caused by wants • Way to end suffering is: • Eightfold Path Goal in Life is Nirvana

  17. What is Buddhism? *VIDEO*

  18. Symbols of Buddhism • Buddha • Meditation • Zen

  19. Sikhism • Who is the founder? Guru (“teacher”) Nanak • What is their sacred (holy) text? Granth Sahib • When did it begin? 500 years ago • Where did it begin? India • Where do they worship? Gurdwaras • Today most people you see in Texas who are wearing turbans are actually Sikhs. • Harmony, peace, monotheism, equality

  20. What is a Sikh? *FUNNY VIDEO*What is Sikhism? *VIDEO*

  21. Symbols of Sikhism • Khanda • Guru • Turban • Long beards & hair • Steel bracelets

  22. Confuscianism • MORE OF A PHILOSOPHY THAN A RELIGION • Who was the founder? Confucius • When did it begin? 6th – 5th century BC • Where did it begin? China • Where is it now? East Asia • What is the sacred (holy) text? Analects • What are the basic beliefs? • Humans are naturally good • Education important • Relationships between: • Ruler-subject • Father-son • Husband-wife • Elder brother-younger brother • Friend-friend • Observing these relationships with good morals and social conduct would produce harmony

  23. What is Confuscianism? *VIDEO*

  24. Symbols of Confuscianism • Confucius says… • Respect for elders (authority) • Filial Piety

  25. Taoism (or Daoism) • MORE OF A PHILOSOPHY THAN A RELIGION • Who is the founder? Lao Tzu • What is the sacred (holy) text? Tao TeChing • When did it begin? 500 years ago • Where did it begin? China • Basic beliefs: • Reject involvement in world affairs and seek instead to harmonize life and energy with nature • BALANCE BETWEEN LIFE AND NATURE!

  26. Symbols of Taoism • Yin Yang • Tao • Feng Shui

  27. Shintoism • NOT A TRUE RELIGION, BASED ON RITUAL • No known founder, beginning, or sacred text • Where is it found? Japan • Where do they worship? Shrines What is Shintoism? *VIDEO*

  28. Symbols of Shintoism • Kami • Torii

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