1. World Religions

2. There are thousands of religions in the world. Religions are often divided into three categories: those with belief in one god, those with a belief in more than one god, and those with a belief in divine forces of nature. Many religions have common elements. The five major world religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

3. Hinduism Hinduism is based on the belief that the soul never dies but is continually reborn until it becomes enlightened.

4. Judaism Jews believe in one God who loves and protects his people, but holds them accountable for their sins.

5. Buddhism Buddhists believe that followers can achieve enlightenment by understanding the Four Noble Truths and following the Eightfold Path.

6. Christianity Christians believe there is only one God, that Jesus is the Son of God, and that Jesus’ death and resurrection made eternal life possible.

7. Islam Followers of Islam believe there is only one God and people achieve salvation by following the Five Pillars of Islam.

8. Group work Create a presentation of your assigned religion. Include the following: Name Symbol Date of Origin (when did it start) Place of Origin ( where did it begin/ what culture) Basic belief ( one God, many gods, in nature) Primary Source Practices Holidays, celebrations, or special occasions Textbook and Religionfacts.com