1. World Religions September 27, 2010

2. JUDAISM Major Leader: Moses and Abraham Beliefs: Judaism is not something that they believe needs to be actively spread. Believe they will have peace with God and each other by following laws found in the Torah. Jesus was not the Messiah, but rather just a teacher according to most. Some believe that Jesus was the Messiah while most of the Jewish faith still awaits the coming of the Messiah.

3. JUDAISM Holy Days and Celebrations: Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur Started practicing religion: Oldest religion Holy City: Jerusalem Holy Book: Torah

4. JUDAISM

5. CHRISTIANITY Major Leader: Jesus Beliefs: Jesus is seen as the Messiah. Jesus was resurrected (came back to life) after being nailed and bled to death on a cross. By following the teaching of Jesus, followers will find heaven.

6. CHRISTIANITY Holy Days and Celebrations: Christmas and Easter Started practicing religion: 30AD Holy City: Jerusalem Holy Book: Bible

7. CHRISTIANITY

8. ISLAM Major Leader: Muhammad Beliefs: Muslims believe in Allah, their word for God. Follow teachings of the Quran, which Muhammad wrote based upon a communication with Archangel Gabriel. Archangel Gabriel served as a messenger between Allah and Muhammad. Follow five pillars of faith to obtain eternal life: belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.

9. ISLAM Holy Days and Celebrations: Pilgrimage Started practicing religion: 600’s AD Holy City: Mecca Holy Book: Quran

10. ISLAM

11. RELGION VOCABULARY Monotheism: Belief in one God Polytheism: Belief in many Gods Atheism: Belief in no God