Download Worlds Major Religions

Worlds Major Religions
Judaism
Jewish people believe in one god
(monotheism)
Religious Holy
Book is called
the Torah
Founders of Judaism
Abraham received the 1st covenant
from god. Led the Jews to Canaan
(Modern day Israel)
Moses led Jewish people out of
Slavery in Egypt & received the
10 Commandments (the core of
Jewish religion & teachings)
Religious Holidays
Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year
Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement
Passover – Festival each year to remember their
freedom from slavery in Egypt
Hanukkah means "dedication," and it commemorates the
rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by
foreign forces. The celebration also reaffirms the continuing
struggle to live by God's commandments and to lead Jewish lives.
Jerusalem
The religious center of Judaism is the city of
Jerusalem
The “Wailing” or Western Wall (the last
remaining part of King Solomon's Temple
The 10 Commandments
The core of Jewish religion & teachings
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Have no other gods
Don’t worship false images
Don’t swear by Gods name
Honor the Sabbath day (Sat) & keep it holy
Honor your mother & father
Don’t murder
Don’t commit adultery
Don’t steal
Don’t lie
Don’t covet
Christianity
An offshoot of Judaism
Jesus
Christians believe that Jesus (who was born a Jew) is
the son of God and his teachings are written in the
New Testament
Bible – Christian holy book
Similarities & Differences with Judaism
Both Christians & Jews believe in
one god (monotheism)
the stories in the Old Testament
Differences
According to Jewish belief, the
Messiah is a special leader to be sent
down by God to set up his rule on earth.
Christians believe that Jesus is the
Messiah & Jews believe that he wasn’t
& their still waiting for the Messiah to
arrive.
Islam
Means to submit to the will of God in Arabic
Followers of Islam are called Muslims
Muhammad
Muhammad is the founder of Islamic laws
& teachings. (it is forbidden for any
likeness of Muhammad to be made)
Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca
around 570 AD. Muslims believe that he is
the last Prophet to be sent down by God.
They believe in Moses & Jesus, but think
they were Prophets just like Muhammad.
Koran
Islamic Holy Book
5 Pillars of Islam
basics of Islamic laws & teachings
• Pray 5 Times a day toward the city of
Mecca
• Believe in one god (Allah) and Muhammad
was his last profit
• Pay alms
• Make a pilgrimage to Mecca called the
Hajj
• Celebrate Ramadan (fast during daylight)
Hajj
Kabba
The foundation of the Kabba is said to have
been built by Abraham
Pray 5 Times a Day toward Mecca
Mosque
Islamic House of worship
Hinduism is one of the oldest
known religions in the world
• Hinduism is directed towards selfless
living, a fundamental belief being that the
soul or atman survives death.
• All Hindus aspire to develop a positive
karma which will influence a better rebirth.
God assumes many forms in Hinduism of
which Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the
Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer are
most central.
Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva
Hindu holy books are called Vedas
Buddhism
Is an offshoot of Hinduism
• Buddhism arose from the inspiration and
teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni (624 BC).
• It is a complete way of life concerned with the
wholesome development of the individual.
• Buddhism can be best summarized by the words
of Buddha himself:
• Learn to do good, Cease to do harm,
Control the mind, And benefit others.
The 4 Nobel Truths
• (i) the world is full of suffering (ii) suffering
is caused by desire (iii) suffering can be
removed (iv) in order to remove suffering
one has to overcome desire.
Both Hindus & Buddhist believe in
reincarnation, the consent cycle of
birth, dearth & rebirth
A monk is someone who devotes
his entire life to religious study