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World Religions
Introduction All world religions do the following:Set down basic ______________ principals
Use _______________writingsOffer a message that appeals to __________groups of people
Introduction Location:J_________, C______________, and I_____________ arose in the ___________________
H_______________and B____________arose in I______.
C________________developed in C____________
Introduction Belief in God(s)M______________– The belief in one god. - Judaism was the first religion to use the concept of monotheism
P___________________– The worship of multiple gods
MonotheismJudaism, Islam, ChristianityBelief in one all-powerful godBelief in P________________–
people who reveal the word of godA_____________________is an important prophet to all three of these religions – Father of Judaism
JudaismDecedents of Abraham were known as I______________(also known as H________________).
The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible is known as the T________. Judaism's most sacred text.
JudaismAccording to scripture (ATS) – God
revealed his laws to M______________written on stone tablets.
Link
Israelites settled in C____________– their “Promise land” on the east edge of the Mediterranean Sea
JudaismDavid made
J_________________the capital of the Jewish Kingdom. His son S_________________built
the Temple in Jerusalem. This is the most holy place in JudaismWhen Solomon died, Israel separated into two kingdoms (I___________ and J_____________)
JudaismIsrael was conquered by the
Assyrians in 722 BCE
Judah (and the capital city of Jerusalem) fell to the B____________________ 586 B.C.E.This began the Jewish
D_______________Diaspora – Removal or fleeing of one
group of people (Jews)
Jewish Teachings
10 Commandments 1st Commandment – Reminds Jews to
worship only one God - MonotheismSet aside a holy day – SabbathHonor your Father and MotherOther commandments forbid lying,
stealing and murderingConsider the kind of person you become if
you abide by these
Judaism also stresses equality and social justice
Jewish Teachings
With no homeland following the Diaspora, Jews had to find ways to maintain their religionP_____________________together in
synagoguesObserving the S________________Studying the T_________________
Judaism has spread around the world.
ChristianityChristianity developed in what
the Romans called J_____________. (formerly part of the ancient kingdom of Israel)
First Christians were Jews who maintained many Jewish beliefs
Christianity soon developed its own D_________________ and a much larger following.
ChristianityOriginLies in the life of J_________–
Considered by Christians to be the ____________________The story of Jesus is contained in the N_________________________
Jesus was born in 6 B.C.E. in Judea and was a Jewish teacher.
ChristianityJesusAt age 30 he began teaching
the word of God.God is merciful and lovingLove your N___________________People can be forgiven of their sins
ChristianityJesusThe Christian Bible says that
Jesus healed the sick and performed M_________________
He gained many followers12 special followers are known as the A_____________________.They were given the task of
spreading Jesus’ message
ChristianityPeople started calling Jesus the
M_____________________.The Romans thought that Jesus might
raise a rebellion so they charged him and C_____________________ him
Christians believe that Jesus was raised from the dead three days later… this is known as the R_________________________.
ChristianityBeliefs –
Christians believe that Jesus was the holy saviorIf people believe in him, they will go to
H__________________
Eventually Christianity became the official religion of the R_____________ E_________________This allowed the Roman Catholic
Church to gain power.
ChristianitySacred Text The ____________is the Christian
holy book2 parts – _________________ and _______________________The 4 G_______________contain
the telling of Jesus’ life
ChristianityThe T_____________– God, Jesus,
and Holy SpiritGod – Father and creator of the
universeJesus – Son of God H_______________– God’s
presence and power on Earth
ChristianitySalvation –
People who believe in Jesus can be granted eternal life in heaven – Called S________________________________Salvation is granted through God’s
grace.
ChristianityPracticeGoing to C_______________ on SundayFollow the
M_______________teachings of the church
Observing customs and ritualsS_________________ such as B___________, H___________________
Holidays – C___________ and E______
ChristianitySpread/DiffusionChristianity is the __________________
practiced religion in the world___ Billion followers (of 7.2 billion people)
Most people converted by choiceSome were forced to convertC________________– Christian v. Muslim
fight for control of Jerusalem
ChristianityImpactChristian ethics have influenced
_____ in many countriesChristian C____________has helped
poor and suffering people across the globe.
Influences G__________________and politics
IslamOriginsMiddle East around _____ C.E. (After Judaism and
Christianity)
Taught by M_______________ who was born in M________________There is a shrine in the heart of Mecca
called the K___________ LinkAccording to Islamic teaching, in 610
C.E. The word of God was revealed to Muhammad by an A___________.
IslamOriginsThe Angel told him that he had been
chosen as a messenger for A________.He began to tell Arabs to worship the
one true God, Allah.The word Islam means “S___________”Followers of Islam are called Muslims
“Those who submit to God”
IslamOriginsEarly Muslims were persecuted.In 622 C.E. Muhammad and his
followers left Mecca for M____________In 630 C.E. Muhammad and his
followers took Mecca backIn _____ C.E. Muhammad died.
By 750 C.E. Islam had become a major religion.
IslamBeliefsRecognize Jewish and Christian
prophets such as M__________, A__________, and J________ (Jesus is not the son of God)
Regard Muhammad as the last great prophet.
The Q___________ is the word of God revealed to Muhammad
IslamBeliefsRevere the S_________(The example Muhammad set how Muslims should live)These examples are recorded in the H___________
IslamBeliefs
______________________________________________________________ – There is
no God but God and Muhammad is his prophet”
_______________________– 5 times a day__________________ – Sharing of riches with
poor____________________– Encourage self control_____________________ to Mecca
IslamSpread of Islam
Spread throughout Asia and AfricaTried to convert people, especially in
areas that subscribed to P_____________Have waged war to convert Christians
and JewsWith over _________________ followers,
Islam is the world’s ________ largest religion.
IslamWay of life
Islam is more than a religion.It is a way of life.
Affects culture, society, and politics in Muslim lands.
Shari’ah law based on the Quran guides all aspects of life______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hinduism & Buddhism
OriginsBoth founded in __________Common roots in the _________ (a collection of hymns, poems, and prayers written in ________________)
HinduismOriginsBased on the Vedas
Known as a ___________ religionVedic teaching incorporates 4 main social
_______________ __________________ – The top class made
up of priests_______________ – Rulers and warriors_______________ – Herders and merchants_______________ – servants, and laborers
Hinduism_____________systemThe division of people into
social classesToday there are thousands of groups within the main 4 groups.
HinduismPractice_________________ is importantUsed to gain a _____________
religious experienceBrought a new set of texts known as
the _____________ (very important today)One of the main texts of the
Hindus
HinduismBeliefs Has a set of basic elements but
not a strict set of practices______________ – Belief multiple
godsEach god controls a different aspect
of the _________________People may devote themselves to
one of these gods.
HinduismBeliefs Hindus may believe that all of
these gods are a part of one great force called _____________________.The __________ of __________ is to
____________ their soul with Brahman.
HinduismBeliefs Hindus believe that time moves in a ______________ .This leads to __________________When you die, your soul is
______________ into a different body.
HinduismBeliefs _______________ – Stands for law, duty, and obligation.A person’s Dharma reflects their
________ in Indian societyPeople live honorable by observing
social values like _________________ and _______________
HinduismBeliefs ____________– refers to a persons actions and the consequences of their actionsIf you live properly you will have good
Karma and be reborn into a _____________ caste.
If you fail to live a proper life you will have bad Karma and be reborn into a _________ caste
BuddhismOriginsArose from the teachings of
____________________ 563-483 B.C.E.He became the ___________ or “_____________
______________”He lived a privileged life in the ruling family.
At age 29 he went outside the palace and saw suffering. He then left the palace and wondered across
India searching for “__________________________”
BuddhismOriginsSiddhartha Guatama
Tried to achieve a higher consciousness through meditation and by giving up worldly pleasures (ascetic practice). One night he sat under a tree and meditated. He did this for days. One night he reached a new level of consciousness where he saw his past lives and the effects of karma. He shed his desires and became enlightened. Continued next slide …
BuddhismOriginsSiddhartha Guatama By morning he had reached ________________ (a state of happiness and peace). He had become the Buddha.
BuddhismBeliefsThe __________________________
– core of Buddhism1.__________________ is present in all
things and nothing lasts forever. Death, suffering and loss are inevitable.
Ignoring it leads to more suffering. Offer __________________ to those who suffer
BuddhismBeliefsThe Four Noble Truths – core of
Buddhism2. The cause of suffering is _____________
Pleasure, power, and desire cause suffering
3. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
4. The way to remove desire is the _____________________ (Eight guidelines)
BuddhismEightfold Path
1. Right _________________________ – Deeply understand the Four Noble Truths
2. Right ___________________ – Live a life of selflessness, love, and nonviolence
3. Right ____________________ – Be careful and truthful in what you say
4. Right ____________ – Do not kill, steal, or hurt others
BuddhismEightfold Path
5. Right ____________________ – Earn a living in ways that do not harm
6. Right ________________ – Promote good actions and prevent evil actions
7. Right ______________ – Be aware of, but not attached to your emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
8. Right ____________________ – Focus your mind with practice such as meditation
BuddhismAt the heart of Buddhism is that _______________________.Pleasure does not last and one suffers when it
is gone.The Eightfold Path offers a way to end
suffering and find peace
BuddhismSpread of Buddhism
Became more popular with the Emperor ________________.
Hinduism is the main religion in India. However Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and China.
Today, Buddhism is the world’s _____ largest religion.
ConfucianismSpread of Confucianism
Confucianism is more a way of life than a religionBecame an official religion in
____________
ConfucianismOrigins
Based on the teachings of a man named _____________ – his western name was Confucius – 551-479 B.C.E.
He became a great teacher and affected the lives of millions of people.This occurred at a time of civil warPeople believed the Emperor had lost the
______________________________ (Ruling with the support of heavenly spirits)
ConfucianismOrigins
Confucius wanted to affect the government of China
He had little support for his ideas during his lifetime.His ideas grew after his death.
ConfucianismBeliefs
He believed in many gods as did the Ancient Chinese.This included dead _______________
looking down from heavenHis teachings focused on earth“If we are not able to understand life and
to serve humanity, how can we understand and serve spirits”
ConfucianismBeliefs
Believed that building a more harmonious earth brings us closer to _____________________
People should live a life of ____________ (good)Most important virtue is _______ (Benevolence)
KindnessWhat you do not want done to yourself, do
not do to others
ConfucianismBeliefs
5 basic relationships1. Parents and ______________2. _______________ and wife3. Older sibling and younger sibling4. Friend and friend5. Ruler and subject
The most important is parent and child______________________ – respect shown
by children for parents
ConfucianismBeliefs
_____________________________________Elders should set a good example
Kind, honest, helpful, wise and faithfulRespect _________________________
ConfucianismSpread
After his death, his students collected his teachings in a book called _________________This help spread his teaching throughout ChinaChinese rulers later adopted Confucianism as a
state __________________________A set of basic ideas, beliefs, and values
Knowledge of his ideas became the basis of the civil service exam
School children memorized his sayingsSome people worshipped him as a god.