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The 5 Major World Religions. HINDUISM Background Origins in India - Vedas A Way of Life Monotheistic – Brahmaan Polytheistic – sculptures, idols 3 rd.

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1 The 5 Major World Religions

2 HINDUISM

3 Background Origins in India - Vedas A Way of Life Monotheistic – Brahmaan Polytheistic – sculptures, idols 3 rd largest religion in world

4 BUDDHISM To do no evil; To cultivate good; To purify one’s mind.

5 Background Origins in India Founder- Buddha Four Noble Truths Eightfold Path 4 th largest religion in world

6 JUDAISM

7 Background Monotheistic – Yahweh Influences on Christianity & Islam - diaspora Ten Commandments Torah

8 CHRISTIANITY

9 Background Largest religion in world Monotheistic Trinity – Father, Son, Holy Spirit Jesus Christ Bible, New & Old Testaments

10 ISLAM

11 Background Fastest growing religion 2 nd largest religion in world Muhammad Monotheistic – Allah 5 Pillars of Islam Koran (Quran)

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