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World Religions

World Religions Mrs. Furbush

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monotheism belief in one god
polytheism belief in many gods
sect a subgroup of a religion; for example Catholics are a sect of the Christian religion
Jerusalem Holy city in Israel to all three of the Western Religions
Reincarnation the belief in rebirth; the spirit returning in another body or another form Buddhism & Hinduism share this belief
Jihad religious war--belief of Islam
Nirvana State of lasting peace reached by following the 8 fold path in Buddhism
Caste System Separation of people in India into classes from low to high. The goal was live a good life to be reincarated into a higher class in your next life.Belief of the Hundu religion.
3 Western Religions Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
Religion belief in and worship of gods example: Christianity
Philosphy personal beliefs about how to live example: Confuncianism
4 Eastern Religions & Philosphies Hinduism,Buddhism, Confuncianism, & Daoism (sometimes called Taoism)
What religion has the most followers? Christianity
The Five Pillars of Faith Islam beliefs on behavior. They Include: Public declaration of faith, pray 5 times a day, give to charity (almsgiving), fasting during Ramadan, make a pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca
The 10 Commanments Beliefs/Guidelines for Jewish & Christian Behavior
The 8 foldpath Guidelines for Buddhist behavior
The 5 Relationships & filial piety Guidelines for behavior in Confucianism
Koran or Qur'an Holy book of Islam
TeNaKh including the Torah Holy book of Judaism
Bible--New & Old Testaments Holy book of Christianity
Worship in a synagogue Judaism
Worship in a Mosque Islam
Muhammand is the founder Islam
Jesus is the founder Christianity
Allah is God Islam
Belief in the Trinity--Father, Son, & Holy Spirit Christianity
Yin & Yang provide harmony in life Taoism/Doaism
Worship some animals & belief animals have a soul Hinduism
Believe the only true laws are the laws of nature Toaism/Doaism
Answers to life found in meditation & fasting Buddhism
Worship many gods but believe in single spirit of Brahma Hinduism
Kharma each person responsible for the deeds of their past life--Hindu belief
What country remains strongly Hindu today? India
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