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Name Class myWorld Activity Support Date Background Comparing Religions Directions Read the information about Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Identify similarities and differences. Islam Date organized 600s A.D. Followers are called Muslims Main Groups Shia, Sunni House of Worship mosque Number of followers worldwide one billion Holy Book the Quran Clergy imam Prophets Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad Important Day of Worship Friday Basic Beliefs There is one God. Muslims believe this is the same God worshipped by Jews and Christians. Muslims have five core obligations: declaration of faith, prayer five times a day, charity, fasting at certain times, and pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. Common Misconception Islam is a religion, not a nationality. In fact, Muslims are of many different nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures, though are united by a common faith. Judaism Date organized 1800 B.C. Followers are called Jews Main Groups Orthodox, Conservative, Reform House of Worship synagogue (or temple) Number of followers worldwide 12–14 million Holy Book Torah Clergy rabbi Prophets Abraham, Moses Important Day of Worship Saturday Basic Beliefs There is one God. Jews have a covenant, or contract, with God. God will take special care of the Jews and in exchange they will keep God’s laws and try to live in a holy way according to those laws. Common Misconception Jews’ belief that they are God’s “chosen people” does not mean that they think they have special privileges. In fact, Jews believe they have a special duty to follow God’s laws. Christianity Date organized around 33 A.D. Followers are called Christians Main Groups Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical House of Worship church Number of followers worldwide 2 billion Holy Book Bible Clergy priest, minister, pastor Prophets Abraham, Moses, Jesus Important Day of Worship Sunday Basic Beliefs There is one God. God sent his son Jesus to save humanity from its sins. Jesus died for those sins, but his return to life three days later is a promise of eternal life for believers. Common Misconception The Old Testament is a purely Christian document. In fact, it comes from the Hebrew, or Jewish, bible. T17