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Religions. Top White Margin of Page 11. SS7G8c. : Compare and contrast the prominent religions of SW Asia: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Page 11 on the 1 st line:. Religion- A faith or belief system that explains human relationships with the universe. What do these symbols mean to you?.
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Top White Margin of Page 11 SS7G8c. : Compare and contrast the prominent religions of SW Asia: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Page 11 on the 1st line: • Religion- A faith or belief system that explains human relationships with the universe.
What do these symbols mean to you? Sketch the following symbols below on page 11 (above the middle hole punch) of your ISN. Write a sentence or two about what these symbols mean to you.
Judaism Symbol: Star of David Founder: Abraham
Judaism Name of Followers: Jews Number of Followers: 14 million
Judaism Origins When: c. 1300 BCE Where: Middle East -Israel
Judaism Important Facts: God: One God (called Adonai or Yahweh) Beliefs: Obey God’s 613 commandments and live ethically Focus is more on this life than the next Holidays: Bar/ Bat Mitzvah, Passover, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah
Judaism Diet: No pork or other non-kosher foods Main Sects: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform Israel is only country where majority Holy City: Jerusalem
Judaism Holy Book: Tanakh • Torah (Old Testament) Sacred Language: Hebrew
Judaism Building: Synagogue / Temple Leader: Rabbi Holy Day: Saturday
Christianity Symbol: Cross Founder: Jesus Christ
Christianity Name of followers: Christians Number of Followers: 2 billion followers
Christianity Origin: When: C. 30 CE Where: Middle East • Israel
Christianity Important Facts: God: One God who is a Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Beliefs: All have sinned and are thereby separated from God Salvation through Jesus Christ by faith; eternal life heaven or hell Practices: Baptism and Communion
Christianity Holidays: Christmas, Easter Main Sects: Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Holy City: Jerusalem
Christianity Holy Book: Bible -Old and New Testaments
Christianity Building: Church Leader: Minister, priests, pastors Holy Day: Sunday
Islam Symbol: Crescent and the Star Founder: Muhammad
Islam Name of followers: Muslims Number of Followers: 1.3 billion
Islam Origin: When: c. 622 CE Where: Middle East - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Islam Important Facts God: One God (Allah) Beliefs: Submit to the will of God, to gain access to paradise Paradise or hell Practices: Five pillars of faith: Declaration of Faith, pray five times a day, give to poor, Make pilgrimage to Mecca, fast during Ramadan (a month of spiritual renewal)
Islam Diet: No pork or alcohol Holidays: Related to the pilgrimage and Ramadan Main Sects: Sunni (90%) and Shia (10%) Holy Cities: Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem
Islam Holy Book: Koran (Qur’an) Sacred Language: Arabic
Islam Building: Mosque Leader: Imam Holy Day: Friday