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1 The 3 Main Religions: Christianity, Judaism & Islam
World History

2 Mon-Theism The belief in one God
Muslims, Jews and Christians all believe in the same God Each religion believes in a different profit

3 In the beginning… Man & Woman Created in the image of God Adam and Eve
Garden of Eden Original Sin Man was expelled into the desert People became Godless God began to talk to an old man named Abraham

4 The Family Tree (small)
Adam and Eve Abraham Abraham and the Young Servant Abraham and his wife Sarah Ishmael Isaac Islam Judaism

5 Abraham Considered the ‘father’ of all three religions
God calls on him to be a new link between God and the people (a covenant) Abraham says to God in exchange I want a son (he and his wife Sarah are too old to have children) Misunderstanding God, Abraham has a son with his wife’s young servant instead of his wife The son is named Ishmael

6 Abraham God comes to him again…a little angry…tells him he will have a son with his wife Sarah This son is named Isaac Isaac becomes the father of Jacob and the Jews and Christians follow Ishmael – becomes the ‘leader’ of the Muslim faith

7 Early Religion Family Tree (small)

8 Christianity-Basic Facts
All Christians were once Jews Christians are followers of Jesus Christ Religion started about years ago Calendar is based on when Jesus Died Most widely practiced world religion Over 2 Billion people Major Branches Roman Catholic Orthodox Protestant Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist

9 Jesus Christ Born from Mary and Joseph Known as the ‘Son of God’
Followers are the Apostles Known for various miracles and teachings Healing sick, blind Loafs and Fishes, Wedding at Canna Controversial at the time Goes against the beliefs at the time Sentenced to die for his crimes Crucified on a cross Rises from the Dead after 3- days Ascends into heaven after 40 days

10 Major Christian Holidays
Christmas– Birth of Jesus December 25 Lent– 40 days before Easter Good Friday– Crucifixion of Jesus Friday before Easter Easter– Resurrection of Jesus Rotates based on the Calendar March - April

11 Christian Beliefs All born with ‘Original Sin’ Jesus is the Messiah
This comes from Adam and Eve Why Christians are Baptized Jesus is the Messiah Savior of the world Jesus is the Son of God Jesus has risen from the dead

12 Christian Beliefs Our lives are about love and service to God
Lives should include doing good works and behaving morally Ten Commandments are some of the rules to live by. When we die, our lives will be judged Heaven and Hell, purgatory Resurrection of both the Body and Soul

13 Judaism

14 Judaism – Basic Facts Founded by Abraham Original Language is Hebrew
Major Branches Orthodox Conservative Reformed Started about 4000 years ago Still waiting for the arrival of the Messiah

15 Abraham Approx 20 generations from Adam Name means ‘Father of Many’
Was told by God to move his family to the where Israel is now Was tested by God Offered to sacrifice his son Isaac Showed his obedience

16 Jewish Beliefs Jesus was NOT the Son of God Humans were created good
Purpose of life is obedience to God Live and obey the rules and apologize for mistakes When you die, your soul will one day awake and be either made good or bad

17 Jewish Worship Synagogue or Temple – house of worship
Holy Book is the Torah Part of the Christian Old Testament Bible Rabbi – leader of the service Bar /Bat Mitzvah – Coming of age from child to adult 12 years old - girls 13 years old - boys

18 Jewish Holidays Hanukkah- Festival of Lights Passover –
Near Christmas, different meaning Passover – Liberation of Jews from slavery in Egypt in the time of Moses Rosh Hashanah-Jewish New Year

19 Plight of the Jews Diaspora – the scatter of people throughout the earth Anti-Semitism – hatred of Jewish people Holocaust (WWII ) Murder of 6 Million Jews Creation of Israel Jewish homeland Consistent violence Middle-East peace … ?

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21 Islam

22 Islam- Basic Facts Founded about 632 (after Jesus)
Centered in Mid-east, Africa, Asia Muhammad---founder & messiah Two main forms Sunni – direct connection with Muhammad Shiites – indirect connection with Muhammad Original language is Arabic Sheikh- leader of worship Mosque – house of worship Koran – holy book God = Allah

23 Islamic Beliefs Muhammad spreads Gods message (profit)
To escape persecution, Muhammad fled Mecca only to return with an army and defeat the city Began converting everyone to Islam The government and church should be integrated Jesus was a true profit of God—but his message has been corrupted Cover head with a Turban

24 The 5 Pillars of Faith Confession of Faith Daily Prayer
There is no god but God and Muhammad is the prophet of God. Daily Prayer Ritual prayer, or salat, which is performed five times each day facing towards Mecca Fasting during Ramadan Do not eat during daylight hours Pilgrimage Make the trip to Mecca Charity Must donate to the religion / state

25 Islamic Holidays Ramadan- Al-Hijra, the Islamic New Year,
Month of daylight fasting Commentates the writing of the Koran Al-Hijra, the Islamic New Year,

26 Relationship with Others
Islam has a rocky relationship with Christianity and Judaism Islam—goal is to convert other faiths Battle over the Middle East Islamic fundamentalism – sometimes leads to Terrorism


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