1. World Religion

2. Define the word monotheism.
Define the world polytheism.
Make a list of as many religions you can think of.

3. Monotheism - Belief in one god
Polytheism - Belief in more than one god

4. Try to place the top five religions in order from largest to smallest.
Try to guess the size of each of the five largest religions in the world.

5. World Religion: Rank Christianity 2.1 Billion Islam 1.5 Billion
Hinduism 900 Million
Confucianism 394 Million
Buddhism 376 Million
#11 Judaism 14 Million

6. World Religions

8. Christianity:Basic Beliefs
There is only one God, who watches over and cares for his people
Jesus Christ was the son of God. He died to save humanity from sin. His death and resurrection made eternal life possible for others

9. Christianity: Basic Beliefs
People should love God, and each other
The “good news” concerning Jesus was contained in the gospels

11. Islam: Basic Beliefs
Persons achieve salvation by following the Five Pillars of Islam and living a just life. These pillars are
Faith
Prayer
Charity to the Poor
Fasting before Ramadan
Pilgrimage to Mecca

12. Islam: Basic Beliefs No drinking alcohol, no gambling
Can have up to four wives
Islam is not just a religion but a way of life

14. Sunni vs. Shiite
Sunni Muslims believe that Abu Bakr was the true successor of Muhammad
85%
Shiite(Shia) Muslims believe in Ali Muhammad was the true successor 10%

16. Judaism: Basic Beliefs
There is only one God, who watches over and cares for his people
God loves and protects his people, but also holds people accountable for their sins and shortcomings
Persons serve God by studying the Torah and living by its teachings

17. Judaism
Central aspects of Jewish religion
Covenant
Law
Prophets

19. Buddhism: Basic Beliefs
Person achieve complete peace and happiness (nirvana) by eliminating their attachment to world things
The goal was to follow the “middle path”
Believed in Reincarnation
No caste systems
Karma
Much more of a philosophy than a religion

20. Buddhism: Basic Beliefs
Nirvana is reached by the following Noble Eightfold
Right Views
Right resolve
Right Speech
Right conduct
Right livelihood
Right effort
Right mindfulness
Right concentration

22. Hinduism: Basic Beliefs
The soul never dies, but is continually reborn
Persons achieve happiness and enlightenment after they free themselves form their earthly desires
Freedom from earthly desires comes from a lifetime of worship, knowledge, and virtuous acts