1. Global Belief Systems
Review

2. What is culture? Culture  A way of life that people follow
Religion is a part of culture, but not the same thing.
What characteristics make up someone’s culture?

3. What characteristics make up the culture of York High?
Bearcat Culture

4. Religion vs. Philosophy

5. Religion
the belief in a god or in a group of gods

6. Philosophy
the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, and the nature and meaning of life.

7. 8/25 Warm-up What is the purpose of religion for humans?
Why do you think we have developed so many different religions and philosophies?

8. 8/26 Warm up
What is the most interesting fact you have learned about your assigned religion so far?
How does this religion affect the daily lives of believers?

9. Sikhism

10. Founder/Location Guru Nanank (1469 – 1539)
Punjab region of northeastern India

11. Where it spread India Pakistan United Kingdom United States Canada
China
Australia

12. Main Beliefs Monotheistic (same God) Teachings of the 10 gurus
Equality  no discrimination
Three principals:
Kirat Karo - Work hard and honestly
Wand Ke Chhako - Share what you have with the needy
Naam Jappo - Always remember God throughout the day

13. Mool Mantar – Sikh prayer
There is one God.
Ik Onkar
His Name is Truth.
Satnam
He is the Creator.
Karta
He is present throughout His Creation.
Purakh
He fears none.
Nirbhao
He hates none.
Nirvair
His existence is immortal.
Akal Murat
He is not born, nor does He die.
Ajuni
He is self-illuminated.
Saibhang
He is realized through the grace of the Guru.
Gur prasad

14. Rituals and Practices Worship at a Gurdwara Entire worship is in song
Golden Palace in Amritsar India
Serves meals to all who enter
Sikh men wear a turban  Dastaar

16. Sacred Text Sri Guru Granth Sahib Considered the 10th guru
Treated with care and reverence