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World Religions. World Religions. Time to review the major religions of the world so far…. Buddhism. Buddhism. Diety- not a personal diety Founder- Buddha Holy book- no one sacred book Leadership- Buddhist monks and nuns And….the basic beliefs…. Nirvana Noble Eightfold Path Right views
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World Religions • Time to review the major religions of the world so far….
Buddhism • Diety- not a personal diety • Founder- Buddha • Holy book- no one sacred book • Leadership- Buddhist monks and nuns • And….the basic beliefs…
Nirvana • Noble Eightfold Path • Right views • Right aspirations • Right speech • Right conduct • Right livelihood • Right endeavor • Right mindfulness • Right meditation
Christianity • Deity- God- Jehovah • Founder- Jesus Christ • Holy book- Bible • Leadership- clergy- priests, ministers • And….basic beliefs…..
There is only one God • He watches over and cares for his people • Jesus was God’s son • He died to save humanity from sin • His death and resurrection made eternal life possible.
Hinduism • Deity- three main gods- Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva • No one founder • No one sacred text- Vedas, Puranas • Leadership- Guru, Holy man, Brahmin priest • And…basic beliefs…
The soul never dies, but it continues to be reborn. • Enlightenment comes after freed from earthly desires. • Freedom comes from a lifetime of worship, knowledge, and virtuous acts
Islam • Deity- Allah • Founder- Muhammed • Holy book- Qur’an • Leadership- no clergy • And…basic beliefs…
Salvation through five pillars • Faith • Almsgiving/ charity • Fasting • Pilgrimage • Prayer
Judaism • Deity- Yahweh • Founder- Abraham • Holy Book- Torah • Leadership- Rabbis • And….basic beliefs…
There is only one God who watches over and cares for his people. • God loves and protects his people • God holds people accountable for their sins and shortcomings • Persons serve God by studying the Torah and living by it’s teachings.
Do you remember the others we’ve looked at? • From Persia? • From China? • Others?
Time to compare…. • and “think” about it….