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World religions

Explore the key figures, sacred texts, and core principles of Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism in this comprehensive guide to world religions.

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World religions

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  1. World religions Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, & Buddhism

  2. Islam • Muhammad: founder of Islam. Believed to be the Prophet! • Allah: Islam's god • Sunni: majority of Muslims. 2nd largest religion in the world. Believe they are true followers of Muhammad • Shiite: believe the leader of Islam should be a decent of Muhammad • Mecca: holy city of Islam • Cleric: religious leader • Koran: holy book of Islam

  3. Christianity • Jesus: founder of • Jerusalem: holy city • Catholicism: biggest division of • Protestantism: another subdivision of (created by M. Luther) • Pope: leader of the catholic faith • Bible: holy book

  4. Judaism • Abraham: one of the main founders • Moses: leads the Jews back to Israel from Egypt • Palestine: homeland of the Jews • Jerusalem: holy land • Israel: Palestine renamed • Rabbi: religious leader • Torah: holy book

  5. Hinduism • India: major religion there • Vedas: original holy book • Brahmins: religious leaders • Upanishads: collection of all religious beliefs • Reincarnation: believe people’s spirits come back • Karma: persons actions and what effect it has on your future • Cows: holiest animals

  6. Buddhism • Siddhartha: founder of • SE asia: practiced here • Buddha: “Enlightened One” • Nirvana: state of ultimate peace with one and nature • 4 noble truths: basic beliefs • 8 fold path: way to achieve nirvana (blue print) • Theravada: holy book

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