10 MIN INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6dCxo7t_aE
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Based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ Originated in
Palestine in the 1st century AD Believe that Jesus was the son of
God who came and died for peoples sins and then rose so that all
people could be saved Believe in one God (monotheistic) who created
the universe and all things in it. Christianity originally
developed as a part of Judaism
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! FOUNDER: Jesus ! SACRED SYMBOL: Cross ! SACRED TEXT: The
Bible ! BELIEFS: Jesus taught love of God and neighbor and a
concern for justice. Obedience to Gods commands ! PLACE OF WORSHIP:
Church, led by, Minister, Reverend, Pastor, Preacher
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Monotheistic Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ Largest
religion in the world (1.9 Billion) Bible is the Holy Book All
believers are promised life everlasting. The leader of Christianity
is Jesus, and the followers of Christianity are his 12
disciples.
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The holy book of Islam is the Quran." Muslims believe its words
to be those of Allah himself, spoken to Muhammad by an angel.The
holy book of Islam is the Quran." Muslims believe its words to be
those of Allah himself, spoken to Muhammad by an angel. Muslims
believe there is only one God, the same God in Christian and Jewish
traditions. He is called Allah. Muslims believe there is only one
God, the same God in Christian and Jewish traditions. He is called
Allah. Muslims pray five times daily in their mosques (churches).
Muslim priest is called an Imam.Muslims pray five times daily in
their mosques (churches). Muslim priest is called an Imam. ISLAM is
the name given to the religion preached by the prophet Muhammad in
the 600sISLAM is the name given to the religion preached by the
prophet Muhammad in the 600s A. D. The Islamic religion started in
the area known as Palestine in the year 600AD.The Islamic religion
started in the area known as Palestine in the year 600AD. It has
about 850 million followers, most of them in the region north and
east of the Mediterranean Sea.It has about 850 million followers,
most of them in the region north and east of the Mediterranean
Sea.
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BBased on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. FFollowers of
Islam are known as Muslims. TTwo main divisions in Islam: Sunni
& Shia. (They strongly dislike each other) MMuslims follow the
Five Pillars.
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1.Faith in one God, Allahmonotheism 2. Five times daily prayer
toward Mecca 3.Help for the poor 4.Fasting during the holy month of
Ramadan 5.Pilgrimage to holy city of Mecca
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Buddhism is the world's oldest universal religion and it is the
second fastest growing religion. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha
Gautama in northern India around 560 BCE. Focus on wisdom and
meditation. Goal is to become a Buddha, or Enlightened One. Over
100,000,000 followers today.
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BUDDHISM Buddhists dont really worship a god - they believe god
is everywhere, and that when we end desire we are at peace with
ourselves and nature Buddhists dont really worship a god - they
believe god is everywhere, and that when we end desire we are at
peace with ourselves and nature. Buddhist priests are called Lamas
or Monks. The Buddhist scriptures are called the Tripatakas, or
three baskets.
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Buddhism is a major religion in China, Japan, India, and Tibet.
Each person's position in life is determined by his or her behavior
in the previous life. This is known as their "karma" (also a Hindu
belief). Buddhists believe in the eightfold path.
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Todays Tibetan Buddhists are led by the Dalai Lama, who
advocates for freedom from China.
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TT he first was that life is suffering You cant live without
death, frustration, etc. TT he second is that suffering is caused
by craving and aversion Getting what you want doesnt guarantee
happiness, it deprives you of it TT he third is that suffering can
be overcome, and true happiness attained If we stop craving useless
things, and live each day one at a time (not living in the future)
we will be happy and free. TT he fourth is that the Noble eight
fold path leads to the end of all suffering
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HINDUISM is one of the world's oldest religions and third
largest. Over 2/3's of the world's Hindus live in India; Another
large number of Hindus reside in Africa. Hinduism has no single
founder, but originated from the mixing of Harappan and Aryan
cultures in ancient India around 1500 BCE.
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Hindus believe in many Gods, numbering into the thousands. They
recognize one supreme spirit called Brahman ("the Absolute.") Soul
of the universe. Brahma: Has 4 heads signifying knowledge of all
things North, South, East & West. Also, is the God of knowledge
and education. At death, the Hindu's deeds (karma) determine what
the next life will be. Followers work to break this cycle--birth,
death, re- birth-- (referred to by writers as the "Wheel of Life")
and gain release.
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Hindus believe in reincarnation. Life, to them, is circular.
Note the circle around this Hindu god.
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Hinduism has many sacred books, the oldest being a series
called the "Vedas Traditional Hindu society was divided into groups
of four classes (or Varna's). This was known as the "caste
system."
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Crash Course Buddhism / Hinduism / India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5u
qE3C9w&list=PLBDA2E52FB1EF80C9https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5u
qE3C9w&list=PLBDA2E52FB1EF80C9
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WORLD RELIGION REVIEW 11 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hybx ZkMxZvQ
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First major monotheistic religion Holy Text- the Torah, the
first five books of the Hebrew Bible. The religious leader of a
Jewish community is called a Rabbi Judaism teaches that a person
serves God by studying the Torah and living by its teachings. The
Torah is the basis for the civil and religious laws of the Jews.
The main difference between Christians and Jews is their belief
regarding Jesus. Jews do not believe him to be the son of God. Many
Jews live in Israel, but the religion can be found all over the
world.
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FOUNDER: FOUNDER: Abraham SACRED SYMBOL: Star of David SACRED
TEXT: The Torah MENORAH - It is a symbol of the nation of Israel
and a mission to be a light unto the nations. The Jewish house of
worship is called a Synagogue.
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Draw the appropriate symbol in the box with the correct
religion.
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Judaism Play Video / Desktop 20 min Students will complete
viewing guide as they watch.
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Religions of the World VIDEO 8 minutes / Music and Reading
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-453WFmUFIU
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CLASS JIGSAW ACTIVITY 1.Praying at the Western Wall / Jewish
Life 2.A Craftsman in Bethlehem / Christian Life 3.Pilgrimage to
Mecca / Muslim Life 4.Life of a Hindu Priest / Hindu Life
5.Becoming a Buddhist Master / Buddhist Life
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CRASH COURSE Christianity from Judaism to Constantine
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