1. World Religions

2. Introduction All world religions do the following:
Set down basic ______________ principals
Use _______________writings
Offer a message that appeals to __________groups of people

3. Introduction Location:
J_________, C______________, and I_____________ arose in the ___________________
H_______________and B____________arose in I______.
C________________developed in C____________

4. 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

5. Monotheism Judaism, Islam, Christianity Belief in one all-powerful god
Belief in P________________– people who reveal the word of god
A_____________________is an important prophet to all three of these religions – Father of Judaism

6. Judaism
Decedents 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.

7. Judaism
According to scripture (ATS) – God revealed his laws to M______________written on stone tablets.
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Israelites settled in C____________– their “Promise land” on the east edge of the Mediterranean Sea

8. Judaism
David made J_________________the capital of the Jewish Kingdom.
His son S_________________built the Temple in Jerusalem. This is the most holy place in Judaism
When Solomon died, Israel separated into two kingdoms (I___________ and J_____________)

9. Judaism Israel 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)

10. Jewish Teachings 10 Commandments
1st Commandment – Reminds Jews to worship only one God - Monotheism
Set aside a holy day – Sabbath
Honor your Father and Mother
Other commandments forbid lying, stealing and murdering
Consider the kind of person you become if you abide by these
Judaism also stresses equality and social justice

11. Jewish Teachings
With no homeland following the Diaspora, Jews had to find ways to maintain their religion
P_____________________together in synagogues
Observing the S________________
Studying the T_________________
Judaism has spread around the world.

12. Christianity
Christianity 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.

13. Christianity
Origin
Lies 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.

14. Christianity Jesus At age 30 he began teaching the word of God.
God is merciful and loving
Love your N___________________
People can be forgiven of their sins

15. Christianity
Jesus
The Christian Bible says that Jesus healed the sick and performed M_________________
He gained many followers
12 special followers are known as the A_____________________.
They were given the task of spreading Jesus’ message

16. Christianity People 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_________________________.

17. Christianity Beliefs –
Christians believe that Jesus was the holy savior
If 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.

18. Christianity Sacred Text The ____________is the Christian holy book
2 parts – _________________ and _______________________
The 4 G_______________contain the telling of Jesus’ life

19. Christianity The T_____________– God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit
God – Father and creator of the universe
Jesus – Son of God
H_______________– God’s presence and power on Earth

20. Christianity Salvation –
People who believe in Jesus can be granted eternal life in heaven – Called S________________________________
Salvation is granted through God’s grace.

21. Christianity Practice Going to C_______________ on Sunday
Follow the M_______________teachings of the church
Observing customs and rituals
S_________________ such as B___________, H___________________
Holidays – C___________ and E______

22. Christianity Spread/Diffusion
Christianity is the __________________ practiced religion in the world
___ Billion followers (of 7.2 billion people)
Most people converted by choice
Some were forced to convert
C________________– Christian v. Muslim fight for control of Jerusalem

23. Christianity
Impact
Christian ethics have influenced _____ in many countries
Christian C____________has helped poor and suffering people across the globe.
Influences G__________________and politics

24. Islam
Origins
Middle 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___________ Link
According to Islamic teaching, in 610 C.E. The word of God was revealed to Muhammad by an A___________.

25. Islam
Origins
The 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”

26. Islam Origins Early 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 back
In _____ C.E. Muhammad died.
By 750 C.E. Islam had become a major religion.

27. Islam
Beliefs
Recognize 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

28. Islam
Beliefs
Revere the S_________(The example Muhammad set how Muslims should live)
These examples are recorded in the H___________

29. Islam Beliefs ______________________________
________________________________ – 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

30. Islam Spread of Islam Spread throughout Asia and Africa
Tried to convert people, especially in areas that subscribed to P_____________
Have waged war to convert Christians and Jews
With over _________________ followers, Islam is the world’s ________ largest religion.

31. Islam Way 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
______________________

32. Origins Hinduism & Buddhism Both founded in __________
Common roots in the _________ (a collection of hymns, poems, and prayers written in ________________)

33. Hinduism Origins Based on the Vedas Known as a ___________ religion
Vedic teaching incorporates 4 main social _______________
__________________ – The top class made up of priests
_______________ – Rulers and warriors
_______________ – Herders and merchants
_______________ – servants, and laborers

34. Hinduism _____________system
The division of people into social classes
Today there are thousands of groups within the main 4 groups.

35. Hinduism Practice _________________ is important
Used to gain a _____________ religious experience
Brought a new set of texts known as the _____________ (very important today)
One of the main texts of the Hindus

36. Hinduism
Beliefs
Has a set of basic elements but not a strict set of practices
______________ – Belief multiple gods
Each god controls a different aspect of the _________________
People may devote themselves to one of these gods.

37. Hinduism
Beliefs
Hindus may believe that all of these gods are a part of one great force called _____________________.
The __________ of __________ is to ____________ their soul with Brahman.

38. Hinduism Beliefs Hindus believe that time moves in a ______________ .
This leads to __________________
When you die, your soul is ______________ into a different body.

39. Hinduism
Beliefs
_______________ – Stands for law, duty, and obligation.
A person’s Dharma reflects their ________ in Indian society
People live honorable by observing social values like _________________ and _______________

40. Hinduism
Beliefs
____________– refers to a persons actions and the consequences of their actions
If 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

41. Buddhism
Origins
Arose from the teachings of ____________________ 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 “__________________________”

42. Buddhism Origins Siddhartha 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 …

43. Buddhism Origins Siddhartha Guatama
By morning he had reached ________________ (a state of happiness and peace). He had become the Buddha.

44. Buddhism Beliefs The __________________________ – core of Buddhism
__________________ 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

45. Buddhism Beliefs The Four Noble Truths – core of Buddhism
The cause of suffering is _____________
Pleasure, power, and desire cause suffering
__________________________________ ___ __________________________________ ___
The way to remove desire is the _____________________ (Eight guidelines)

46. Buddhism Eightfold Path
Right _________________________ – Deeply understand the Four Noble Truths
Right ___________________ – Live a life of selflessness, love, and nonviolence
Right ____________________ – Be careful and truthful in what you say
Right ____________ – Do not kill, steal, or hurt others

47. Buddhism Eightfold Path
Right ____________________ – Earn a living in ways that do not harm
Right ________________ – Promote good actions and prevent evil actions
Right ______________ – Be aware of, but not attached to your emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
Right ____________________ – Focus your mind with practice such as meditation

48. Buddhism At 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

49. Buddhism Spread 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.

50. Confucianism Spread of Confucianism
Confucianism is more a way of life than a religion
Became an official religion in ____________

51. Confucianism
Origins
Based on the teachings of a man named _____________ – his western name was Confucius – B.C.E.
He became a great teacher and affected the lives of millions of people.
This occurred at a time of civil war
People believed the Emperor had lost the ______________________________ (Ruling with the support of heavenly spirits)

52. Confucianism
Origins
Confucius wanted to affect the government of China
He had little support for his ideas during his lifetime.
His ideas grew after his death.

53. Confucianism
Beliefs
He believed in many gods as did the Ancient Chinese.
This included dead _______________ looking down from heaven
His teachings focused on earth
“If we are not able to understand life and to serve humanity, how can we understand and serve spirits”

54. Confucianism
Beliefs
Believed that building a more harmonious earth brings us closer to _____________________
People should live a life of ____________ (good)
Most important virtue is _______ (Benevolence)
Kindness
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others

55. Confucianism Beliefs 5 basic relationships
Parents and ______________
_______________ and wife
Older sibling and younger sibling
Friend and friend
Ruler and subject
The most important is parent and child
______________________ – respect shown by children for parents

56. Confucianism Beliefs ____________________________________ _
Elders should set a good example
Kind, honest, helpful, wise and faithful
Respect _________________________

57. Confucianism
Spread
After his death, his students collected his teachings in a book called _________________
This help spread his teaching throughout China
Chinese 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 sayings
Some people worshipped him as a god.