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World Religions

Key Questions about the World's 5 Major Religions

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What do Jews (Judaism) believe about god? They are monotheistic. They believe there is only ONE god.
Name the holy book(s) of the Jews (Judaism) Torah and the rest of the Bible's Old Testament
In Judaism, where do people go to worship? Temple/Synagogue
Give examples of major beliefs of Judaism. Moses listed a code of morality called the Ten Commandments which came from god; accept only one god; No stealing, adultery, or murder; Honor one's father and mother
Who founded Judaism? the prophet Abraham
Where is the origin of Judaism? Israel (Middle East)
Where did Christianity originate? Israel (Middle East)
Who founded Christianity? Jesus Christ
What do Christians believe about god? There is only ONE god. (monotheism) Jesus is the son of god.
Name the holy book of Christians. Old AND New Testaments of the Bible
Where do Christians worship? Churches
List the major beliefs of Christianity. Jesus was crucified to save humans from punishment for their sins. Believe they will be saved and enter heaven if they accept Jesus Christ as their savior. Others will be separated from god (Hell) Golden Rule-treat others as you wish to be treated
Where did Islam originate? Saudi Arabia (Middle East)
Who founded Islam? the Prophet Muhammad
What do Muslims believe about god? There is only one God; Mohammed is his Prophet.
Where do Muslims worship? Mosque
List the major beliefs of Islam. Five Pillars of Faith: 1)Allah is the one true God 2) Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca 3) Give charity to the poor 4) Fast during month of Ramadan 5) Make at least one pilgrimage (trip) to Mecca.
Where did Hinduism originate? Pakistan (Ancient India)
Who founded Hinduism? There is not one great religious leader
Name the holy book of Islam/Muslims. Koran
Are Hindus polytheistic or monotheistic? Polytheistic-many gods exist as an expression of a single supreme being.
Name the main holy books or writings of Hindus. Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita
Where do Hindus worship? Hindu Temples
List the major beliefs of Hinduism. 1)Reincarnation-Those who do good deeds in life are reborn into a higher caste. Others are reborn into a lower caste or animal. 2)Goal-achieve ultimate happiness-stop continuous cycle of rebirth and death 3)All life is sacred (cows and the Ganges River)
Where did Buddhism originate? Nepal (Ancient India)
Who founded Buddhism? Siddhartha Gautama
What do Buddhists believe about god? We are all connected as part of one supreme being.
Name main holy book or writing of Buddhists. Sutras
Where do Buddhists worship? Buddhist Temples
List major beliefs of Buddhism. 4 noble truths: End suffering by ending selfish desires. Eight-fold Path:Give up desires-Following this path-helps person escape cycle of continuous reincarnation and achieve state of peace and happiness(nirvana)
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