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World Religions

Published on Dec 04, 2015

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World Religions

Introductory Presentation
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What is "Religion"

  • Human response to the "sacred"
  • Attempt to contact a "higher power"
  • An organized collection of beliefs and behaviors
  • Most religions have established clergy and scriptures
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Why Study Religion?

  • Better understand our world
  • Better understand your past
  • Fosters tolerance
  • Encourages personal growth
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Major World Religions

  • Semitic Religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam
  • Eastern Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Sikhism
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Judaism

  • Monotheistic
  • Foundational Text: Torah
  • Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform
  • 14 million (0.222 % of world pop.)
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Christianity

  • World's largest religion (2.2 billion)
  • Based on life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
  • Foundational Text: Christian Bible (OT/NT)
  • Monotheistic (God exists as a Trinity)
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Islam

  • Second largest religion (1.8 billion)
  • Based on teachings and life of Muhammad
  • Foundational Text: Qur'an (Koran)
  • Monotheistic (God = Allah)
  • Main denominations: Sunni and Shiite 
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Buddhism

  • Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
  • Indian in origin (563-483 BC)
  • Foundational Text: The Pali Tipitaka (3 Baskets)
  • Nirvana, Reincarnation, Karma
  • 550 million followers
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Hinduism

  • Indian in origin, no single founder
  • World's oldest religion (2,300 BC)
  • Polytheistic: Main gods = Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
  • Foundational text: Vedas
  • Also believe in reincarnation and karma
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Aum (Om) Symbol

  • Used in Hinduism and Buddhism
  • Represents a vocal sound
  • Used in meditation/yoga
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Sikhism

  • Monotheistic; 15 century; India
  • 5th largest religion; 30 million Sikhs
  • Founder: Guru Nanak (1469-1539)
  • Foundational text: Guru Granth Sahib
  • Brake-away from Hinduism
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Taoism

  • Chinese in origin
  • Founder: Laozi (Lao-Tze) c. 550 BC
  • Foundational Text: Tao Te Ching
  • Purpose: Inner Harmony and Peace
  • Yin-Yang: Represents Tao; Unity
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QUIZ TIME!!!!!!

  • One reason why studying religion is important
  • What does "monotheism" mean?
  • Where in da world are most Hindus found?
  • Islam's key figure is the Prophet __________
  • Religion you're most excited about?
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