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Religions 101 • • • • • Christianity Islam Hinduism Sikhism Judaism What’s in a Symbol? The Cross The cross is the central symbol of Christianity. Christians believe that Jesus died on the cross and three days later rose from the dead. The cross is a symbol of victory over death, promising eternal life. The Crescent Moon The crescent moon is a common symbol of Islam. Muslims believe that when Muhammad received his first revelation, the moon was in its last stage, appearing as a waning crescent. The Aum In Hinduism the AUM (OM) is a symbol of the Supreme God. Hindus believe that it was the first sound produced at the creation of the universe, the Big Bang. The sacred syllable AUM is the name of God. It is uttered at the beginning and the end of most Hindu prayers. The Khanda The Khanda is the symbol for the Sikhism. The double-edged sword is a metaphor of Divine Knowledge its sharp edges separating truth from falsehood. The circle in the center which has no beginning or end represents God who is eternal. The Mogen David The Mogen David, or Star of David, is the central symbol of Judaism. The star is the sign of the house of David, the family that produced the kings of Biblical Israel. Place of Origin & Holy Sites Christianity: Middle East-----Jerusalem and Bethlehem Islam: Middle East-----Jerusalem, Mecca, and Medina Hinduism: India-----Ganges River Sikhism: Punjab region of India-----South Asia Judaism: Middle East-----Jerusalem Holy Book and Sacred Language Christianity-----Bible-----No sacred language Islam-----Koran-----Arabic Hinduism-----Veda-----Sanskrit Sikhism-----Guru Granth Sahib Judaism-----TeNaKh-----Hebrew Their God Judaism----God of Abraham-----Adonai Christianity----God of Abraham----Yawah--exists in three parts (father, son and holy spirit) Islam-----God of Abraham-----Allah Hinduism----Brahma------exists in many forms Holy Building & Worship Christianity-----Church/Cathedral-----prayer, reading from holy book, sermon Islam-----Mosque-----prayer, reading from holy book, sermon Hinduism-----Temple-----prayer and meditation, sacrifice Sikhism-----Gurdwara----learn and pray, community meal for all Judaism-----Synagogue-----Prayer, reading from holy book, sermon Christianity Beliefs • They believe that God made an agreement with Abraham that his descendents would be God’s chosen people. • Religion is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ • Belief that God has three parts: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit • Belief in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and that he was part of God. • The goal of Christianity is to achieve Salvation. • They require specially trained religious leaders • They believe that God’s teachings continue to be revealed. Islam Beliefs • They believe that God made an agreement with Abraham that his descendents would be God’s chosen people. • Islam is based on God’s teachings and the example of the life of Muhammad as revealed in the Koran • Muslims accept all of the teachings of the prophets including Moses and Jesus • Muslims do not believe that Jesus was divine • They consider Muhammad to be God’s final prophet Hinduism Beliefs • God is present in all creation. Sikhism Beliefs • • • • Belief in one God. Simran – remember God in everything they do. Sikhs believe that everyone is equal in God’s eyes. Sikhs believe that to worship is to live a honest life and care for others. • Sewa – service to others. Sikhs believe that they should hold jobs that give service to others and society. Citation: http://www.uri.org/kids/other_sikh.htm Judaism Beliefs •God made an agreement with Abraham that his descendants would be God’s chosen people in exchange for their faith & obedience. •God gave the Torah to Moses and tells them how to worship and live. Moses is their most important prophet. •Their goal is to live a good life according to the laws of the Torah •Jews are required to keep the Sabbath day holy, to give to the needy, and to fast. •Jews believe that God’s teachings continue to be revealed. •The Torah tells the Jews what they can eat.