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World Religions World Religions Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity Islam Hinduism India No founder or formal church Many sacred texts Many gods and goddesses Reincarnation (Samsara) Atman – a soul Ahimsa – non‐violence Karma – all deeds, thoughts actions Dharma – duty Moksha ‐ enlightenment Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama Four Noble Truths 1. Life is suffering. 2. Human desire causes suffering. 3. If you end desires you can end suffering. 4. To end desires follow the Eight Fold Path: right action, speech, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration, views and intention Began in India, spread to China, Japan, and SE Asia Reincarnation, Karma Focus on the present Nirvana Worship at home or in a temple Judaism Middle East (Israel) Middle East (Israel) One all powerful and all knowing G‐d Ab h Abraham & Moses ‐ &M prophets h Covenant – promise from G‐d The Torah (holy book) & Ten Commandments The Messiah – savior who will come People are responsible to live good, moral lives Worship in a synagogue Worship in a synagogue Weekly Sabbath (Friday evening ‐Saturday) Christianity Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Bible: Old & New Testament G dl God loves people and all are equal in his eyes l d ll l i hi Heaven is the reward for living a good life Belief that Jesus rose from the dead Worship in a Church Sunday Sabbath y ( Many denominations: Catholic, Protestant (Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, etc.), Eastern Orthodox… Myths and Misconceptions Myths and Misconceptions • Islam Islam is a religion that promotes violence and is a religion that promotes violence and terrorism. • Islam guides followers to oppress women. Islam guides followers to oppress women • Women are forced by men to wear a hijab (h d (headscarf) as a sign of submission. f) i f b i i • Muslims’ god is Allah. Islam “Submission to the will of Allah” Allah (Arabic for God) Allah (Arabic for God) Mohammed – founder Koran – holy book Koran holy book Mosque – temple Five Pillars: Five Pillars • Shahada – declaration of faith • Salat ‐ prayer 5x/day, facing Mecca prayer 5x/day facing Mecca • Zakat – giving to charity • Sawm – fasting during Ramadan fasting during Ramadan • Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca Abraham’s Genealogy HAGAR ABRAHAM Ishmael 12 Arabian Tribes SARAH Isaac Jacob 12 Tribes of Israel Esau
