Hinduism Main religion of India It has no founder or formal
church Most Hindus practice the religion in the home where they
designate a special place in the home as a shrine for worship.
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Many Sacred Texts
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Key Ideas of Hinduism: Hindus worship many gods and goddess.
Each god is a part of a single supreme force called Brahman. Each
person has an atman, which is a part of one universal soul.
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AHIMSA Read, React and Analyze Hindu Code of Conduct
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The Idea of Reincarnation (samsara): the belief that the soul
goes through a process of transmigration (passage of a soul after
death into another body) When the body dies, the soul may be reborn
in various forms from a holy person to a worm.
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The true goal in life is Moksha/Liberation/Nirvana = Freeing
the soul from the body so that it may unite with Brahman
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Moksha/Liberation/Nirvana Can not be achieved in one lifetime.
People undergo reincarnation, or rebirth of the soul in various
forms.
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Karma The law of karma is that every deed, whether mental or
physical in this life affects a persons fate in the future. In
other words, a persons present situation is a result of his or her
deeds in a past existence.
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If you have good Karma then you must be doing your Dharma
Dharma is your duty in life
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The Caste System
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A strict social and religious order. Rebirth and karma are
closely tied into the caste system. There are five castes (aka:
varna) Brahmin = highest caste The Untouchables = lowest; not even
considered part of the system
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Caste System and Hinduism A person is born into their caste and
remains there for life; Nothing you do can affect your current
status. You can improve your position in your next life by carrying
out your dharma in your present life and thereby having good karma
Your caste is a result of your karma Each caste has its own dharma
You must obey the rules of the caste
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Based on what you learned today, create a saying that best
explains this religion in Five Simple Words.
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Buddhism Founder: Siddharta Guatama An Indian Prince who gave
up all his money and power to find truth. Buddha- "awakened
one
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1. Life is suffering. 2. Human desire causes suffering. 3. If
you end desires you can end suffering. 4. To end desires follow the
Eight Fold Path. right action, speech, livelihood effort,
mindfulness, concentration, views and intention 4 Noble Truths
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-We cause others to suffer because we are unhappy with
ourselves. -Live in the HERE and NOW. -We have a deep
misunderstanding of who we are. -Believe in what is vs. what might
be. Key Ideas
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-The key to a wonderful life is to eliminate desires. -The
ultimate is to reach NIRVANA. (Ultimate Goal) -Nothing is fixed or
permanent - change is always possible. Key Ideas
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Buddhists can worship both at home or at a temple
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Texts Texts are divided into three different collections, known
as the Tripitaka, or "three baskets Buddhist texts today are not a
uniform collection, as many different sects and schools have
emerged over the centuries
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A Hindu and a Buddhist meet for lunch.
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Based on what you learned today, create a saying that best
explains this religions in Five Simple Words.
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Abrahams Genealogy ABRAHAM SARAH HAGAR Isaac Esau Jacob 12
Tribes of Israel Ishmael 12 Arabian Tribes
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Judaism Monotheism - There is one god who is all powerful and
all knowing. This god made a special covenant or agreement with
Abraham, who is the father of the Jewish people. G-d revealed his
laws to his people through Moses and the ten commandments.
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Key Ideas All people should live moral lives regardless of
social class. All people are responsible for their own actions,
people must choose between good and evil. Follow the Ten
Commandments. The Messiah will come to save the followers of the
faith.
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Holy Texts Tanakh-Hebrew Bible Torah Talmud
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Worship
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Based on what you learned today, create a saying that best
explains this religions in Five Simple Words.
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The Story of Jesus Born in Bethlehem (in Palestina controlled
by the Romans) Raised Jewish Began preaching at the age of 30
Attracted many disciples (followers)
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Jesus believed and taught in one God and followed the 10
Commandments God loved everyone regardless of status, all are equal
in the eyes of God. God is forgiving. All people should be humble,
merciful, and unselfish and will be rewarded in with eternal
life
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The Romans wanted to stop Jesus Jesus was arrested and put on
trial for blasphemy. Jesus was sentenced to die by crucifixion.
This was a common punishment during the time. The Key to
Christianity: The belief that Jesus rose from the dead and ascended
into heaven.
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Sacred Text Worship Church
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Based on what you learned today, create a saying that best
explains this religions in Five Simple Words.
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ISLAM Submission to the will of Allah
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Key Ideas Muslims are strict monotheists. Allah is the Arabic
word for god. Founder of Islam is Mohammed
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Key Ideas Sacred Text-Quran Muslims believe that the Torah and
the Bible, like the Quran, is the word of God. House of
Worship-Mosque
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The 5 pillars of Islam
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Shahadah - Witnessing Professing the faith to one god, Allah
and Mohammed as his prophet.
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Salat Daily prayer 5 times a day facing Mecca
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Sawm - Fasting Fasting is abstaining from the following between
dawn and sunset during the holy month of Ramadan: Eating Drinking
Sexual encounters
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Hajj Pilgrimage Pilgrimage to Mecca once in a persons
lifetime
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Jihad6 th pillar? Read and React
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Based on what you learned today, create a saying that best
explains this religions in Five Simple Words.
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World Religions Top Ten List Part 1 With on your own: 1. Review
all your notes on World Religions. 2. Create a list of the ten most
important facts or ideas we should all know about World Religions
3. For each idea on the list, provide your reason as to why you put
it on the list.
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World Religions Top Ten List Part 2 With your partner: 1. Share
your World Religions Top Ten with your partner and vice versa.
2.After sharing collaborate to create one FINAL list of the ten
most important facts or ideas we should all know about World
Religions. 3. For each idea on the list, provide your reason as to
why you put it on the list. 4. Prepare to present to the
class.
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World Religions Top 10! Fact from NotesWe think you should know
this because 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Please include two
ideas from each religion.