The 3 Main Religions: Christianity, Judaism & Islam World
History Slide 2 Mon-Theism The belief in one God Muslims, Jews and
Christians all believe in the same God Each religion believes in a
different profit Slide 3 In the beginning Man & Woman Created
in the image of God Adam and Eve Garden of Eden Original Sin Man
was expelled into the desert People became Godless God began to
talk to an old man named Abraham Slide 4 The Family Tree (small)
Adam and Eve Abraham Abraham and the Young Servant Abraham and his
wife Sarah IshmaelIsaac IslamJudaism Slide 5 Abraham Considered the
father of all three religions God calls on him to be a new link
between God and the people (a covenant) Abraham says to God in
exchange I want a son (he and his wife Sarah are too old to have
children) Misunderstanding God, Abraham has a son with his wifes
young servant instead of his wife The son is named Ishmael Slide 6
Abraham God comes to him againa little angrytells him he will have
a son with his wife Sarah This son is named Isaac Isaac becomes the
father of Jacob and the Jews and Christians follow Ishmael becomes
the leader of the Muslim faith Slide 7 Early Religion Family Tree
(small) Slide 8 Christianity-Basic Facts All Christians were once
Jews Christians are followers of Jesus Christ Religion started
about 2009 years ago Calendar is based on when Jesus Died Most
widely practiced world religion Over 2 Billion people Major
Branches Roman Catholic Orthodox Protestant Baptist, Lutheran,
Methodist Slide 9 Jesus Christ Born from Mary and Joseph Known as
the Son of God Followers are the Apostles Known for various
miracles and teachings Healing sick, blind Loafs and Fishes,
Wedding at Canna Controversial at the time Goes against the beliefs
at the time Sentenced to die for his crimes Crucified on a cross
Rises from the Dead after 3- days Ascends into heaven after 40 days
Slide 10 Major Christian Holidays Christmas Birth of Jesus December
25 Lent 40 days before Easter Good Friday Crucifixion of Jesus
Friday before Easter Easter Resurrection of Jesus Rotates based on
the Calendar March - April Slide 11 Christian Beliefs All born with
Original Sin This comes from Adam and Eve Why Christians are
Baptized Jesus is the Messiah Savior of the world Jesus is the Son
of God Jesus has risen from the dead Slide 12 Christian Beliefs Our
lives are about love and service to God Lives should include doing
good works and behaving morally Ten Commandments are some of the
rules to live by. When we die, our lives will be judged Heaven and
Hell, purgatory Resurrection of both the Body and Soul Slide 13
Judaism Slide 14 Judaism Basic Facts Founded by Abraham Original
Language is Hebrew Major Branches Orthodox Conservative Reformed
Started about 4000 years ago Still waiting for the arrival of the
Messiah Slide 15 Abraham Approx 20 generations from Adam Name means
Father of Many Was told by God to move his family to the where
Israel is now Was tested by God Offered to sacrifice his son Isaac
Showed his obedience Slide 16 Jewish Beliefs Jesus was NOT the Son
of God Humans were created good Purpose of life is obedience to God
Live and obey the rules and apologize for mistakes When you die,
your soul will one day awake and be either made good or bad Slide
17 Jewish Worship Synagogue or Temple house of worship Holy Book is
the Torah Part of the Christian Old Testament Bible Rabbi leader of
the service Bar /Bat Mitzvah Coming of age from child to adult 12
years old - girls 13 years old - boys Slide 18 Jewish Holidays
Hanukkah- Festival of Lights Near Christmas, different meaning
Passover Liberation of Jews from slavery in Egypt in the time of
Moses Rosh Hashanah-Jewish New Year Slide 19 Plight of the Jews
Diaspora the scatter of people throughout the earth Anti-Semitism
hatred of Jewish people Holocaust (WWII 1939-1945) Murder of 6
Million Jews Creation of Israel Jewish homeland Consistent violence
Middle-East peace ? Slide 20 Slide 21 Islam Slide 22 Islam- Basic
Facts Founded about 632 (after Jesus) Centered in Mid-east, Africa,
Asia Muhammad---founder & messiah Two main forms Sunni direct
connection with Muhammad Shiites indirect connection with Muhammad
Original language is Arabic Sheikh- leader of worship Mosque house
of worship Koran holy book God = Allah Slide 23 Islamic Beliefs
Muhammad spreads Gods message (profit) To escape persecution,
Muhammad fled Mecca only to return with an army and defeat the city
Began converting everyone to Islam The government and church should
be integrated Jesus was a true profit of Godbut his message has
been corrupted Cover head with a Turban Slide 24 The 5 Pillars of
Faith 1. Confession of Faith There is no god but God and Muhammad
is the prophet of God. 2. Daily Prayer Ritual prayer, or salat,
which is performed five times each day facing towards Mecca 3.
Fasting during Ramadan Do not eat during daylight hours 4.
Pilgrimage Make the trip to Mecca 5. Charity Must donate to the
religion / state Slide 25 Islamic Holidays Ramadan- Month of
daylight fasting Commentates the writing of the Koran Al-Hijra, the
Islamic New Year, Slide 26 Relationship with Others Islam has a
rocky relationship with Christianity and Judaism Islamgoal is to
convert other faiths Battle over the Middle East Islamic
fundamentalism sometimes leads to Terrorism
