WORLD'S
RELIGIONS
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A RELIGION BASED UPON JESUS OF NAZARETH'S LIFE AND HIS TEACHINGS.
It is the largest religion in the world today with more than 2.2 billion followers
Jesus is also often referred to as the Messiah, or Christ.
Most Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that his coming was predicted in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Jesus' teachings and his life are documented in the New Testament of the Bible.
Christians believe that Jesus will return to earth in the Second Coming of Christ one day to judge humans for their sins and to grant eternal life to those who believe in and follow his teachings.
In Christianity, the word gospel is used to refer to the written accounts of Jesus' life.
The Ten Commandments are biblical principles of Christianity. Although different denominations have different interpretations, they have major similarities. Most interpretations prohibit murder, theft, adultery, blasphemy, and worshipping idols other than God. Keeping the Sabbath is also commonly observed.
GETTING STARTED
The Roots
The origin of Islam is generally accredited to the prophet Muhammad but to the devout Muslim, Islam began long before Muhammad ever walked the earth. The Qur'an was dictated by Muhammad but, according to the Qur'an, it did not originate with Muhammad. The Qur'an testifies of itself that it was given by God through the angel Gabriel to the prophet Muhammad. "This is a revelation from the Lord of the universe. The Honest Spirit (Gabriel) came down with it, to reveal it into your heart that you may be one of the warners, in a perfect Arabic tongue" (Sura 26:192-195). "Say, 'Anyone who opposes Gabriel should know that he has brought down this (the Qur'an) into your heart, in accordance with God's will, confirming previous scriptures, and providing guidance and good news for the believers'" (Sura 2:97).
JUDAISM
“OF THE KINGDOM OF JUDAH”
founded by Abraham and Moses.
began as early as 2000 BCE as the religion of Abraham and of the small nation of the Hebrews. Through thousands of years of suffering, persecution, dispersion, and the occasional victory, Jewish religion and culture has been profoundly influential.
HINDUISM
FAST FACTS AND INTRODUCTIONS
Persian hindu, Sanskrit sindhu, literally "river," meaning "of the Indus Valley" or "Indian." First used by British writers in the 19th century.
Adherents
-1 billion
Beliefs
-One Supreme Reality (Brahman) manifested in many gods and goddesses. Reincarnation based on karma.
Practices
-Yoga, meditation, worship (puja), devotion to a god or goddess, pilgrimage to holy cities, live according to one's dharma (purpose/ role).
Main Holidays
-Holi, Diwali, Mahashivaratri Texts Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, etc. Symbols
-lotus, swastika, trisula, om
BUDDHISM
BUDDHISM FAST FACTS AND INTRODUCTION
Teachings of the Buddha (Buddha means the "Enlightened One")
Adherents
-500 million
Beliefs Varies:
Theravada atheistic;
Mahayana more polytheistic. Buddha taught nothing is permanent.
Practices
-Meditation, mantras, devotion to deities (in some sects), mandalas (Tibetan) Main Holidays Vary by region, but often include Buddha's birthday, Buddha's enlightenment, lunar quarters Texts
-Tripitaka (Pali Canon); Mahayana sutras like the Lotus Sutra; others.
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DAOISM
BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF THE TAO TE CHING, A SHORT TRACT WRITTEN IN THE 6TH CENTURY BCE IN CHINA.
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There are 20 million Taoists worldwide, most of whom live in China, Taiwan or Southeast Asia. Taoism is also increasingly influential in the West, especially in the fields of alternative medicine and martial arts like Tai Chi.
There are two main schools within Taoism, usually called "philosophical Taoism" (Tao-chia) and "religious Taoism" (Tao-chaio). The two are not as strongly distinguished as once thought, but philosophical Taoism tends to focus on the philosophical writings of Lao-Tzu, Chuang-Tzu and other early mystics while religious Taoism emphasizes religious rituals aimed at attaining immortality.
CONFUCIANISM
THE WAY OF LIFE PROPAGATED BY CONFUCIUS IN THE 6TH–5TH CENTURY BCE
The story of Confucianism does not begin with Confucius.
Confucius considered himself a transmitter who consciously tried to reanimate the old in order to attain the new. He proposed revitalizing the meaning of the past by advocating a ritualized life. Confucius’s love of antiquity was motivated by his strong desire to understand why certain life forms and institutions, such as reverence for ancestors, human-centred religious practices, and mourning ceremonies, had survived for centuries. His journey into the past was a search for roots, which he perceived as grounded in humanity’s deepest needs for belonging and communicating. He had faith in the cumulative power of culture. The fact that traditional ways had lost vitality did not, for him, diminish their potential for regeneration in the future.
