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1. While studying the Mesopotamians, we learned they worshipped many gods. What is that called? polytheism 2. So, what is the belief in one, supreme God called? monotheism 3. What are the three monotheistic religions? Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 4. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all look Jerusalem as a to the ancient city of __________ holy site. 5. The Jewish holy book is called the Torah ______________. 6. The Christian holy book is called the Bible ___________. 7. The Muslim holy book is called the Koran ______________. What percent of the world practice these religions? Prediction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6. 7. Islam Judaism Hinduism No Religious Preferences Buddhism Primal/Indigenous Religions Christianity Reality • Founder- Abraham Judaism • Holy Days- Hanukah, and Passover • Sacred Book- the Torah • Place of Worship- a Synagogue • Followers called- Jews (about 13 million) • Beliefs and Practices— • : • A.. prayer, • B.. Tzedakah (charity), • C. . Special diet laws (Kosher), • D. . observing the Shabbat (Sabbath) • E. . the 10 commandments given to Moses Christianity Founder: Jesus (about 2000 yrs ago) Holy Days: Good Friday, Easter, Christmas Sacred Book: Bible Place of Worship: Church Followers Called: Christians (about 1.2 billion) (largest # of followers) Teacher called: Priest, preacher, pastor, brother Beliefs & Practices: prayer, charity, church attendance, baptism, Jesus is the Messiah, the golden rule How do Christians practice their faith? • • • Going to church Sacraments: 1. Baptism 2. Communion (Eucharist, Mass, the Lord’s Supper) Sabbath celebrated on Sunday with prayer, scripture readings, singing of hymns, a sermon or lesson from the pastor/minister/priest. How do Christians live their faith? • Evangelism and missions – sharing the faith, spreading the message • Charity and social service (“what you do unto the least of these you do to me”) • Personal and small group prayer and Bible study What are some Christian holy days? Two major seasons in the Christian calendar: • Christmas – celebrating the birth of Jesus • Easter – commemorating the resurrection of Christ • Christmas: – Advent (four weeks leading up to Christmas day) – Christmas Day (December 25th) – Epiphany (the “twelfth day of Christmas”) • Easter: (early spring, date varies) – Ash Wednesday and lent (40 days before Easter, a period of sacrifice and spiritual renewal in preparation for Easter) – Holy Week including: • Palm Sunday (Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem) • Munday Thursday (inauguration of the communion meal) • Good Friday (Jesus’ Passion and crucifixion) • Easter Sunday (celebrating the resurrection) ISLAM • • • • • • FOUNDER: Muhammed HOLY DAYS: Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr SACRED BOOK: Qur’an or Koran PLACE OF WORSHIP: Mosque FOLLOWERS CALLED: Muslims BELIEFS & PRACTICES: 5 Pillars of Faith 1. Belief in one God (Allah) 2. Pray 5 times a day 3. Charity (giving to the poor) 4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan 5. Making a hajj (journey) to Mecca at least once in your life Koran Muslims believe, that in 610 A.D., an the angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad and gave him the words to the “qur’an in Arabic (from Allah). As part of the Islamic faith, everyone must make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in his/her life. This place is considered to be the center of the earth to Muslims. It is known as Kabba, meaning square or four sides, The “5 Pillars of Islam” 1.Believe in one God 2.Pray 3.Give 4.Fast 5.Go to Mecca Islamic churches are called mosques.