1. Chapter 6: Religion Objective: How can religions be classified and grouped?

2. 2 Language & Religion Two most important forces that bond and define human cultures Two most important factors defining culture regions

3. Monotheism Belief in one god Examples: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism

4. Polytheism Belief in multiple or many gods Examples: Hinduism, Greek and Roman mythology, many traditional religions, Wicca, forms of Buddhism, Shintoism

5. Animism Belief in divine forces/spirits in nature Traditional religions are often animistic

6. Perspective?

7. Religion Regions

9. 9 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

10. –Ethnic: Judaism, Hinduism, Shintoism Tribal (traditional) – small-size ethnic Shiva devotees in India

11. 11 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 Prize Peace

12. Hinduism

13. Judaism

14. Buddhism

15. Confucianism

16. Christianity

17. Islam

18. 4 Minute Quick Write How are religions similar? How are religions different? Write in complete sentences, be specific, and elaborate!