Intro to Faith and Belief
Religions have shaped faith and belief for hundreds of millions of people. And over the years, religious beliefs have taken thousands of forms. Five major religions shape and guide our world today. This is a short summary of each major religion in the world today:
1. Hinduism
2. Buddhism
3. Christianity
4. Judaism
5. Islam
1. Hinduism
2. Buddhism
3. Christianity
4. Judaism
5. Islam
Religion Major Beliefs How does it shape their lives/culture?
Terms that refer to the five main religions:
1. Monotheism: Is the belief in the existence of only one god
2. Pilgrimage: A journey or search of moral or spiritual significance, typically a journey to a shrine or sacred place (ex. church, temple etc.)
3. Ramadan: An Islamic holy day in which Muslims devote time for inner reflection, devotion to god, and self-control
4. Enlightenment: The attainment of spiritual knowledge or insight
5. Lawfulness: Being in harmony with the law
1. Monotheism: Is the belief in the existence of only one god
2. Pilgrimage: A journey or search of moral or spiritual significance, typically a journey to a shrine or sacred place (ex. church, temple etc.)
3. Ramadan: An Islamic holy day in which Muslims devote time for inner reflection, devotion to god, and self-control
4. Enlightenment: The attainment of spiritual knowledge or insight
5. Lawfulness: Being in harmony with the law
Quotes
"When I get to the office, I put on my shirt and take off my castle. When I come home, I take off my shirt and put on my castle"
*This quote speaks about how the Indian Caste System still influences Indian Society
*This quote speaks about how the Indian Caste System still influences Indian Society
Religion Today...
Today, five such religions - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism - still influence and guide billions of people all over the world. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all began in the same region of the world - the Middle East. And all three religions share some of the same beliefs