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Chapter 6: Religion Objective: How can religions be classified and grouped? Language & Religion • Two most important forces that bond and define human cultures • Two most important factors defining culture regions 2 Monotheism • Belief in one god • Examples: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism Polytheism • Belief in multiple or many gods • Examples: Hinduism, Greek and Roman mythology, many traditional religions, Wicca, forms of Buddhism, Shintoism Animism • Belief in divine forces/spirits in nature • Traditional religions are often animistic Perspective? Religion Regions Where are religions distributed? • Classification and Distribution of Religions – Universalizing: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism all proselytize – Christianity is the most widespread – In Africa, Islam is the fastest growing • In SubSaharan Africa - Christianity 9 – Ethnic: Judaism, Hinduism, Shintoism • Tribal (traditional) – small-size ethnic Shiva devotees in India Major Religions: Commonalities • • • • • Religions have a tendency to splinter Have a founder or key figure Have scriptures Have rituals Have structures for prayer or religious rituals • Teach a form of the Golden Rule • Value Peace 11 Hinduism Judaism Buddhism Confucianism Christianity Islam 4 Minute Quick Write • How are religions similar? How are religions different? Write in complete sentences, be specific, and elaborate!