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By Jane Yeam’s Social Studies Class
Pascak Hills High School, Montvale, NJ
Jae, Ali, Andrew and Sarah
Greek Orthodox
Christianity but they don’t believe in the
Pope. The first Greek Orthodox arrived
in the New World in 1768. People
follow the faiths of the Orthodox
Church. There is one Greek Orthodox
in our class.
Methodist
Branch of Christianity founded by John and Charles Wesley
The main values of the Methodist tradition are described in "The Character of a
Methodist" by John Wesley.
1. “Rejoicing over the goodness of God.
2. Belief in the power of prayer.
3. Belief in purity of heart and holiness.
4. Keeping the commandments of God.
5. Glorifying God in all that is done.
6. Doing good, for the body and soul.
7. Belief in the unity of the church.”
Presbyterian
Presbyterianism was encouraged by the wisdom of the Swiss
Protestant reformer John Calvin (1509-1564), who started a
progression that extended to France, Germany, and other parts
of Europe. The Reformed Chur ch came into existence due to his
message.
Episcopalian
Christianity but they don’t believe in the Pope but
believe in God and Jesus. Relaxed form of
Christianity. The date of foundation is unknown
however it was a religion in the nineteenth century in
Scotland. The preacher is called a priest or reverend.
There is 1 Episcopalian in our class.
the study of the Jewish faith
Some Jews are more religious than
others. Reformed Jews participate in
holidays such as Purim and Passover, but
do not attend temple as much as
conservatives. They do not go in depth
with prayers and meals. Reformed temples
can have women cantors or rabbi(religious
leaders), unlike the higher levels of
Judaism.
Conservative Jews are more
religious than Reformed Jews.
They go to temple more often
and celebrate holidays more in
depth. Conservative temples
cannot have women rabbi nor
cantors. They have more rules
and regulations than Reformed
Jews.
In our class, we have:
2 Reformed Jews and 7 Conservative Jews
Free Thinker
free-think-er n. A person who forms opinions about religion on the basis of reason, independently of
tradition, authority, or established belief. Freethinkers include atheists, agnostics and rationalists.
-Don’t believe in an all knowing deity
-Believe that being good on Earth is a moral duty
-Free Thinkers place an emphasis on logic and reason rather then faith
- Atheism, Agnosticism, and rationalists all fall under the umbrella of the Free
Thinker. Each sect bases their opinions on logic thus making people who believe in
these concepts Freethinkers
-Many people were Free Thinkers:
Leonardo da Vinci, Douglas Adams, and
Susan B. Anthony
Roman Catholicism
The Roman
-- Catholics believe that the authority of
Catholic church is the Church resides in the actual Church
the largest subset
rather then in the people who practice
of Christianity. The
the religion
only religion that-Catholics believe in the Bible
has more followers
- Catholics believe that the Bible is never wrong
is Islam.
- Catholics believe that Hell is not just a term, but a place
- Catholics also believe that if one wants to be forgiven of sins, they must co
their sins
- Believe in the Virgin Mary
- Believe that salvation can be obtained by good deeds
-Eat Bread and Wine as a symbol of Christ’s flesh and blood during service
- Anti-Abortion
Resources
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