Title: Religion

•WARM-UP: •What are the prefixes:•“mono” =•“poly” =

Title: ReligionI. What is religion? Religion is an organized system of beliefs. II. Themes of Religion: - morality (right & wrong) or justice “Code of Conduct” - divinity – a deity “God” or deities “Gods” - A doctrine of salvation - A written text (Use of sacred stories)III. Types:Monotheism – Belief in one god. “Mono” = one(Example: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)Polytheism – Belief in many gods. “Poly” = Many(Example: Ancient Greek: Aphrodite goddess of love & Mars God of war.Henotheism – Worship one god, but others deities might exist or have

power. (Example: Hinduism)Atheism – A denial of a belief in a God or Gods.

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What are:Monotheism, Polytheism, and Henotheism?

Title: JudaismI. Monotheism - Jews believe in only one God.II. Basic Jewish Beliefs: - Belief in one God. - Belief in justice, or treating people fairly. - Belief in religious law or moral law.III. Characteristics:Mosaic Law – Jewish law which follows the Ten Commandments

(Bad things like steal, murder, or lie.)Torah – Most sacred text of Judaism.Rabbis – Religious teachers.Hanukkah – The 8 day Jewish tradition during the Christmas season.Passover – The celebration of Hebrews escape (Exodus) out of slavery.

Led by Moses.

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Title: ChristianityI. Monotheism – Christians believe in only one God.II. Basics of Christianity: (PAGE 159 1-3 ALL) - Based on the life and teachings of Jesus, as presented in the

New Testament of the Bible (Most sacred text of Christianity). - Three Branches of Christianity: Roman Catholicism, Eastern

Orthodox, and Protestantism.- Schism “SHI-zm” – Christianity splits; Catholicism & Protestantism because of corruption. Ex: Indulgences

III. Characteristics: Connection to Judaism – Christians believe that Jesus is the messiah

prophesied in the Hebrew Bible, the Torah.Salvation– Jesus was resurrected from the dead to open heaven to

those who believe in him.It’s Growth– During the Age of Discovery, Christianity spread through

missionary “work.” (Crusades – take over countries /Kill lots of nonbelievers

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1. What is religion?2. Monotheism means what? Which religions are monotheistic?3. What is polytheism?4. What is henotheism? EXTRA CREDIT5. What is the sacred text of Judaism?6. What is the name of Jewish moral law, which is based off of the

Ten Commandments?7. Which Jewish holiday marks the celebration of their exodus, or

escape, from slavery in Egypt?8. Christianity’s tradition comes from which other religion?9. What is a schism? What cause the “Great Schism” in

Christianity?10. This time period is when Christianity spread throughout the

Eastern World: a. The Age of Enlightenment b. The Age of Discovery

c. The Age of Religion d. None of the above.

Title: IslamI. Monotheism – Muslims believe in only one God.II. Beliefs of Islam: - Islam literally means “submission to God”. (Purpose of life) - Major Prophets: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. - Muslims believe that God or “Allah,” finally sent Muhammad to

tell the truth about God to the world. III. Characteristics: Five Pillars of Islam– Follow these beliefs by: prayer, fasting,

pilgrimage, alms giving, being good and refuting evil, and love.Koran (Qur’an) – Most sacred text of Islam.Islamic Law – Moral law over virtually all aspects of life / society.Salvation – Believe in God and once judged on “Judgment Day” you

will go to Jannah, a place of joy and bliss.Factoid: Islam, Judaism and Christianity, believes angels exist. The Arabic word for

angel (malak) means "messenger", like its counterparts in Hebrew (malakh) and Greek (angelos).

Title: Islam1. Monotheism Crusades Video: Saladin – Muslim leader, and2. Justice: moral rightness. hero during crusades versus Christians for

Jerusalem.3. Last Judgment Saladin proclaims a “jihad” in early 12th Century4. Prophethood: God sent divine guide for mankind. 5. Leadership: An institution of prophets.

Kabba in Mecca(Rocks are Thrown atThe entranceTo the devil.