The 3 Major Religions of the World

Islam

JudaismChristianity

JudaismJudaism

Oldest ReligionOldest Religion Founded by AbrahamFounded by Abraham Believes in 1 GodBelieves in 1 God Holy book- TorahHoly book- Torah Prays 3 times a dayPrays 3 times a day Worships in a synagogueWorships in a synagogue Celebrates Passover, Rosh Hashanah, HanukkahCelebrates Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah Most live in Israel and United StatesMost live in Israel and United States Called JewsCalled Jews

ChristianityChristianity

Largest religion in the worldLargest religion in the world Believes in 1 God- Jesus ChristBelieves in 1 God- Jesus Christ Based on teaching of Jesus ChristBased on teaching of Jesus Christ Holy book- BibleHoly book- Bible Worship in a church with a priest/minister/pastorWorship in a church with a priest/minister/pastor Special rituals- baptism, Holy CommunionSpecial rituals- baptism, Holy Communion Celebrate Christmas and EasterCelebrate Christmas and Easter Called Christians Called Christians 22,000 Christian groups called denominations22,000 Christian groups called denominations

– Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, ect.Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, ect.

IslamIslam

Muhammad began Islam in 610 ADMuhammad began Islam in 610 AD Holy book- KoranHoly book- Koran Believes in 1 God- AllahBelieves in 1 God- Allah Called MuslimsCalled Muslims Pray and worship in MosquesPray and worship in Mosques Must complete the 5 Pillars of IslamMust complete the 5 Pillars of Islam

– Declaration of faithDeclaration of faith– Pray 5 times a dayPray 5 times a day– Give to the poorGive to the poor– Fast during RamadanFast during Ramadan– Pilgrimage to MeccaPilgrimage to Mecca