Transcript Unit 4: Comparative World Religions

Unit 4:
Comparative World Religions
•Comparative World Religions Introduction
•Comparing World Religions
•The Golden Rule
•Comparing Religions
•World Religions Today
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Comparing World Religions
Introduction
Lesson 1
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monotheism
https://sgreaser.wikispaces.com/3+World+Religions+Webquest?responseToken=05f11a5d6c7c36d380be5dc59017cefc3
the belief in one god or goddess
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polytheism
http://mrplaskoworldhistory.wikispaces.com/26.+Can+you+explain+the+reasoning+behind+each+civilization+bein
g+polytheistic+and+worshipping+many+gods%3F?responseToken=039c6104e1f6bde62bb57e722d8073f5e
the belief in many gods or goddesses
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demographics
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:World-religions.PNG
the statistical data of a population such as
average age, income, education
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nonpartisan
http://nonpartisan.me/
not biased especially toward any particular
political group
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agnostic
http://humanisternasyd.wordpress.com/2010/05/
http://incentive-intelligence.typepad.com/incentive_intelligence/merchandise/
a position stating that the existence of God can’t
be proven
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atheism
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_internationale_ath%C3%A9e
http://incentive-intelligence.typepad.com/incentive_intelligence/merchandise/
a position stating that there is no God or gods
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Buddhism
http://worldreligionswiki7.wikispaces.com/CASBuddhism-Erin
Buddhism developed in India, and is a belief in an
endless cycle of reincarnation, or samsara, which
is similar to beliefs of Hinduism.
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Christianity
http://nunesjanilton.blogspot.com/2012/06/catolicismo.html
This monotheistic religion developed from Judaism
and believes Jesus died for our sins, was buried,
was resurrected, and thereby offers salvation to
all who will receive Him in faith.
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Hinduism
http://mrgasianstudies.wikispaces.com/Hinduism+Q1
a polytheistic religion that believes salvation is
achieved through a spiritual oneness of the soul,
atman, with the ultimate reality of the universe,
Brahma
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Islam
http://www.newsrealblog.com/2011/02/27/the-top-10-islamapologist-blogs/
the youngest of the world’s major monotheistic
religions. Worshippers of this monotheistic
religion are known as Muslims, which means
“one who submits to the will of Allah”.
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Judaism
http://www.glogster.com/kenny342/judaism-poster/g-6lqn6peoesqo8tcfpe446a0
Judaism is the oldest known monotheistic religion that
teaches that there in one God who is the creator of all
things. It is the basis for more recently developed
religions such as Christianity and Islam.
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Lesson 1, Day 1 Agenda
• Opening
– Quickwrite: What is religion? What is a spiritual
tradition?
• Work Time
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Ancient Belief Systems Brainstorm
“World Religions” from URI
“The Global Religions Landscape” from Pew
BrainPOP
• Closing
– Exit Ticket: Three things I learned about religion and
spiritual tradition…
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Quickwrite
• What is religion?
• What is a spiritual
tradition?
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Ancient Belief Systems
Monotheistic
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Polytheistic
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“World Religions” from URI
http://www.uri.org/kids/world.htm
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“The Global Religious Landscape”
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“The Global Religious Landscape”
• http://www.pewforum.org/2012/12/18/globalreligious-landscape-exec
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What is the purpose of the Pew research?
What does nonpartisan mean? Demographic?
How does Pew conduct research?
Where do you think they get the data for their
studies?
– Is this a credible source?
– What about bias?
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BrainPOP
• https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/cult
ure/religion/
http://4a4b.wikispaces.com/file/view/Religious_symbols.jpg/90527231/Religious_symbols.jpg
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Exit Ticket
• 3 things I learned about world
religions…
• 2 more things I learned about
world religions…
• 1 more question I still have…
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Comparing World Religions
Lesson 2
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Ahimsa
http://ecobiocosmoetica.blogspot.com/2012/05/cultura-de-paz-e-nao-violencia.html
in Hinduism, it is the principle of nonviolence
against all living things
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Arabic
http://conectica.com.mx/2011/11/24/el-arabe-es-el-idioma-con-mayor-crecimiento-en-twitter-segun-un-estudio/
Semitic language spoken and written in a wide
arc of territory, stretching across the Middle
East, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa
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Brahma
http://yaalinihrt3m.wikispaces.com/Brahma+and+Saraswati
in Hinduism, the god (deva) of creation
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Buddha
http://www.flickr.com/photos/craigloftus/5140468493/
Hindu for “enlightened one” founder of
Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama
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dharma
http://spiritualnotreligious.blogspot.com/2011/0
6/intolerance-love-and-essence-of-all.html
the act of fulfilling one’s duty in life. Associated
with Hinduism and Buddhism
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Eightfold Path
http://worldreligionsbuddhism.wikispaces.com/Basic+Teachings,+Laws,+and+Rules
code of behavior for followers of Buddhism
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Five Pillars of Islam
http://adeelfareed-hrt3m7.wikispaces.com/Laws+and+rituals
code of behaviors for followers of Islam
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Four Noble Truths
http://hamptonworldhistoryi.wikispaces.com/1st+9+Weeks+Unit+4
Siddhartha’s Gautama philosophy of the nature
of human suffering and its relation to desire
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hajj
http://disseccionari.blogspot.com/2012/01/mirant-cap-la-meca.html
the pilgrimage or holy journey to the city of
Mecca
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Hebrew
http://homeshuling.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/whyhebrew-or-why-i-send-my-child-to-a-jewish-day-school-part-2/
Semitic language originating in ancient Palestine
and spoken by the Israelites. Modern Hebrew
was developed in the 19th and 20th centuries from
the ancient written language
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Holy Land
http://elliotritzema.com/2009/12/13/1096/
term given to lands in present day Israel that is
significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
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Holy Trinity
http://blog.wcgworld.com/2011/09/location-last-third-of-the-holy-trinity-of-data
formed by the Creator (Father), Redeemer (Son),
and the Sustainer (Holy Spirit). Christians believe
that these three entities are all part of a single
higher power.
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Imam
http://iah211dspring2010.wikispaces.com/Group+4-3+Shiism
in Islam, the leader of prayers and religious
scholar
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jihad
http://digital--destiny.deviantart.com/art/The-Greater-Jihad-204418697
effort in God’s service waged by Muslims in
defense of the Islamic faith
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karma
http://autumn-sunshine.net/blogs/?p=2406
actions in this life result from the consequences
of a previous life’s actions. Associated with
Hinduism and Buddhism.
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messiah
http://assembleadiyahushua.altervista.o
rg/blog/come-la-bibbia-testimonia-cheil-messiah-non-e-il-padre-onnipotente/
According to the Hebrew Bible, an anointed king
who will lead the Jews back to the land of Israel
and establish justice in the world. According to
the Christians, the Messiah was Jesus Christ.
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mosque
http://www.wondermondo.com/Attractions/RelM.htm
a domed Islamic religious building
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New Testament
http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/pete-enns-hey-get-awayfrom-my-bible-christian-appropriation-of-a-jewish-bible
sacred scripture of Christians, a collection of
Christian works written in the common Greek
language of the first century, at different times by
various writers
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Nirvana
http://kis6ss.wikispaces.com
/Ancient+India+Assignments
in Buddhism, spiritual enlightenment
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Pope
http://chriscondello.wordpress.
com/2013/02/28/
the bishop of Rome; head of the Roman Catholic
Church
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Quran
http://www.fotopedia.com/i
tems/flickr-2246396920
Islamic holy book verbally revealed from Allah (God
in Arabic) to Muhammad through the angel
Gabriel. Considered a book of guidance for life by
Muslims
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Rabbi
http://worldreligionswiki7.wikisp
aces.com/NATI+Judaism-Paul
Jewish scholar charged with conducting religious
services, ensuring that Jewish laws are observed,
and serving as a spiritual guide for the
community
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Ramadan
http://withasaudiaccent.blogspot.com
/2010/08/ramadan-preparation.html
the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. All
Muslims must fast during daylight hours,
except the very young or sick.
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reincarnation
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/
R%C3%A9incarnation
the rebirth of a soul into another body
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religion
http://www.eoi.es/blogs/carloscer
dan/2012/01/08/dp-4relationship-between-religionand-environmental-conservation/
a person’s beliefs concerning existence and
worship of a god or gods, and divine
involvement in the universe and human life
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sacraments
http://www.orientaltradi
ng.com/religioussacraments-bulletinboard-cutouts-a262_7276.fltr
Christian religious practices such as baptism
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sacred
http://www.wondermondo.co
m/Attractions/Religious.htm
worthy of or regarded with religious worship,
and/or respect
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Talmud
http://ancientworldonline.blogsp
ot.com/2010/11/facsimile-ofleiden-manuscript-of.html
the collection of Jewish writings that is the basis
of Jewish religious law
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Torah
http://www.fotopedia.com/i
tems/flickr-3370859327
The holy book of Judaism. It describes the creation
of the world, the history of ancient Israel, the Ten
commandments, and contains the Psalms and the
prophetic books
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Upanishads
http://www.creationmovie.net/upanishads/
Hindu holy book from the 8th century BCE that
contains revealed truths concerning the nature of
ultimate reality and describing the character and
from of human salvation
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Vedas
http://hinduismatkillester.wi
kispaces.com/Sacred+Texts
A Hindu holy book which is a collection of Aryan
hymns that were transmitted orally before
being written down in the 6th century BCE
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Lesson 2, Day 1-2 Agenda
• Opening
– Quickwrite: What is the importance of religion
today?
• Work Time
– Timeline Analysis
– 5 World Religions PowerPoint & Chart
• Closing
– Exit Ticket: Three things I learned about the 5
World Religions…
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Quickwrite
•What is the importance
of religion today?
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What Can You Conclude from the
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Timeline?
Eastern
Religions
Semitic
Religions
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Five World Religions
So, how could we arrange
information that we will gather
about the 5 major world religions?
http://bms.johnston.k12.nc.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3024096/File/5%20MAJOR%20WORLD%20RELIGIONS.ppt
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Five
Major
World
Religions
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism Christianity
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Islam
2500 – 250 BC
Hinduism
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The religion of Hinduism developed and evolved over a long time in India, giving
rise to a variety of beliefs and practices and to other religions, including Buddhism.
One of the oldest religions of humanity, founded in 1500 BCE or earlier.
It is the 3rd largest religion in the world.
No particular founder
Brahman
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2500 – 250 BC
What do Hindus believe?
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1. Brahman -the eternal being - created and preserves
the world. Everything in the world is an aspect of
Brahman.
2. Atman - the soul – each person has one that is an
aspect of Brahman. Can’t ever be destroyed.
3. Devas – manifestations of Brahman that are active in
the world and who help to maintain order.
– 3 of the most common—Brahma, Vishnu, & Siva
4. Reincarnation – being reborn into this world
lifetime after lifetime (Samsara)
5. Karma – the sum effect of a person’s actions, good
and bad, which helps shape future experiences
6. Moksha - goal of human existence, escape from the
cycle of reincarnation to join with the Brahman.
7. Dharma – set of spiritual duties and obligations that
must be fulfilled to achieve moksha.
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2500 – 250 BC
What are the Sacred Texts?
• Oldest, most authoritative:
– 1. Four Vedas (“truth”) – sacred
hymns of praise
• Contain knowledge revealed by Brahman
– 2. Upanishads – philosophical
reflections on the Vedas
• Also revealed to, not written by, people
• the Great Indian Epics (composed by
sages)
– Ramayana
– Mahabharata (includes BhagavadGita)
• Both tell stories that reflect on what it
means to live according to Vedic teachings
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What are the religious
practices of Hinduism?
2500 – 250 BC
• Vary greatly because worship can take place anywhere—usually a
temple or in the home.
• Spiritual leaders are called gurus or sages.
• Yoga-integrated physical and mental exercises. They teach people
to focus their minds and bodies which will aid their meditation in
order to attain moksha
• Pilgrimage to Ganges (thought it flows through 2 devas so its water
is holy. Bathing in it will purify them and remove bad karma.
• Ultimate goal of life – to release Atman
and reunite with the divine, becoming as
one with Brahman (Moksha)
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2500 – 250 BC
Who do Hindus worship? –
3 Most Important Devas
Brahma, the creator
Siva, the Destroyer
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Vishnu, the Preserver
All these deities are but
Aspects of the
impersonal Brahman
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Hinduism – Map!
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Hinduism in 1500 C.E.
Hinduism Today
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2500 – 250 BC
Buddhism
•Buddhism, which
teaches people that
they can escape the
suffering of the world
through the Buddhist
teachings, developed in
Northeast India in 520
BCE and spread to
other parts of Asia
•4th largest religion in
the world
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2500 – 250 BC
Siddhartha Gautama (563-483 BCE)
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Unlike Hinduism,
Buddhism can be traced
to one single founder,
Siddhartha Gautama
Prince of a small
kingdom; he lived a
sheltered life and
sought the answer to
ending suffering
After years of
meditation and
searching, he sat under
a Bodhi tree where he
became Enlightened
He transformed into the
Buddha-the Enlightened
One.
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2500 – 250 BC
The Teachings of Buddhism
What is the fundamental cause of all suffering?
Desire!
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Therefore, extinguish the self, don’t obsess about
oneself. Give up all materials and possessions of the
world.
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2500 – 250 BC
Four Noble Truths
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There is suffering in the world. To live is to suffer.
The cause of suffering is people’s desires for
pleasure and material goods.
The solution is to eliminate desire and attachments.
(Nirvana = “extinction”)
To reach nirvana, one must follow the Eightfold Path.
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Eightfold Path
2500 – 250 BC
Right Understanding
Right Speech
Right Intention
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Concentration
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Right Mindfulness
2500 – 250 BC
Eightfold Path
Nirvana
 Nirvana is a state of perfect peace in which the soul would
be free from suffering forever. It would escape from the
cycle of rebirth.
If nirvana is not achieved, then the soul would be reborn to
live through the cycle of suffering again.
Spiritual leaders are called monks or lamas.
Worship takes place in a temple or meditation hall.
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Sacred Texts
• Pali Canon
• Dhammapada
• Both record the words of the Buddha
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The Spread of Buddhism
Interactive Map
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/ma
ps/g6_u7/
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2500 – 250 BC
Types of Buddhism
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Therevada
Buddhism
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Mahayana
Buddhism
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Tibetan
Buddhism
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2500 – 250 BC
Theravada Buddhism
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The oldest school of Buddhism.
Found in southern Asia.
The monastic life is the best way to achieve nirvana.
Focus on wisdom and meditation.
Goal is to become a “Buddha,” or “Enlightened One.”
Over 100,000,000 followers today.
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Mahayana Buddhism
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2500 – 250 BC
Founded in northern Asia (China, Japan).
Buddhism “for the masses.”
One doesn’t need to be a monk or nun to reach nirvana;
anyone can do it with some help.
Seek guidance from Boddhisatvas, wise beings, people
who have found enlightenment but have stayed on
earth to help others find their way.
Goal: Not just individual escape from the wheel, but
the salvation of all humanity through self-sacrifice of
those who are already enlightened.d few.
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2500 – 250 BC
Tibetan Buddhism
 Developed in Tibet in the 7c CE.
 A mix of Theravada and Mahayana.
 Boddhisatvas include Lamas, like
the Dalai Lama.
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Buddhism – Map!
Buddhism in 1500 C.E.
Buddhism Today
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Buddhism located in Southeast
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Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
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Brief History
• Judaism- The Hebrew leader Abraham
founded Judaism in Mesopotamia around
1300 B.C. Judaism is the oldest of the
monotheistic faiths (religions with one God).
• Christianity - Founded by Jesus Christ, who
was crucified around A.D. 33 in Palestine in
the city of Jerusalem. It was after his death
when his followers came to believe in him as
the Christ, the Messiah.
• Islam - Founded in Arabia by Muhammad in
A.D. 622.
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4000–550 BC
Abraham’s Genealogy
All 3 Religions are linked by Abraham—He is the patriarch of all 3
•Islam-Quran
HAGAR
•Judaism-Torah
ABRAHAM
SARAH
Ishmael
Isaac
12 Arabian
Tribes
Jacob/Israel Esau
•Muhammad
(the last
prophet)
•Quran and the
Five Pillars of
Islam
Mecca
(Muslims)
12 Tribes of
Israel
•2 Tribes - (Jews) of Judah •Other 10 tribes(Israelites)
•Jesus Christ (son of God)
(Hebrews)
•The Hebrew Bible - Old
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Judaism Briefly
• Judaism is over 3000 years old and is the
oldest of the world's monotheistic religions
(religions with only one God). It's also the
smallest, with only about 14 million (7th)
followers around the world.
• Its holy city is Jerusalem.
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Judaism Beliefs
• Jews believe that there is a single God
(Yahweh) who not only created the universe,
but with whom every Jew can have an
individual and personal relationship.
• They await the Messiah, who will be an
earthly king. They believe in heaven, but that
God determines where they go after life on
earth.
• Ten Commandments is the basic code of law.
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Judaism Holy Book
• The most holy Jewish book is the Torah (the
first five books of the Christian Bible). Others
include Judaism's oral tradition, the written
form of which is known as the Talmud.
• The Torah (scroll of teachings) contains the
five books revealed to Moses by God on
Mount Sinai.
• Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and
Deuteronomy
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Judaism Place of Worship
• Jews worship in
Synagogues or temples.
Men and women
usually sit separately.
• Worship is led by a
Rabbi.
• Saturday (begins at
sundown on Friday) is
time for worship.
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The Temple
• According to the Bible, the First Temple for Jewish worship was built around
900-1000 BCE and destroyed by Babylonians in 586 BCE.
• The Jews were then sent out of Canaan, but returned after 50 years in exile.
• A Diaspora occurs when a group of people leave their homeland and move
to many different locations separately.
• All of the world’s Jewish communities today that do not live in present-day
Israel are part of the Jewish Diaspora.
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The Temple
• A new temple was finished 70 years later on the
site of the First Temple, but was badly plundered
by invading Romans about 54 BCE.
• King Herod, a Jew, ruled Judea for the Romans.
Under him the second temple was rebuilt in 20
BCE.
• When the Romans attacked Jerusalem again in 70
CE(AD), they destroyed Herod’s temple.
• Today, the single remaining temple wall, the
Western Wall, is a place of prayer for Jewish
pilgrims.
• Jews moved away from the land again, until the
modern state of Israel was formed in the late
1940s.
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Judaism – Map!
Judaism in 1500 C.E.
Judaism Today
Today,
located
In 1500, located in Europe and
Middle Westchester
Putnam/Northern
BOCES:
6th in Israel and U.S.
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East
Christianity briefly
• Christianity is the world's largest religion, with
about 2.2 billion followers worldwide. It is
based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who
lived in the Holy Land 2,000 years ago.
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Christianity Beliefs
• Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God
• God sent his Son to earth to save humanity from the
consequences of its sins
• Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his
Crucifixion (the Resurrection)
• Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah promised in
the Old Testament
• Christians believe that there is only one God, but that this
one God consists of 3 "persons“-God the Father, God the
Son, God the Holy Ghost--Trinity
• Christians believe that God made the world.
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Christianity Beliefs
Christians believe that they can have a
personal relationship with God, and that they
are saved by faith, and good works.
They believe in heaven and hell.
They believe that the Bible is the inspired
word of God.
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Christians Holy Book
• The Bible is the Christian holy book. It is
divided into the Old and New Testaments.
Parts of the writing contained in the Old
Testament are also sacred to Jewish and
Muslim people.
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Christian Place of Worship
• The Christian place of worship is
called a Church, which are built in
the shape of a cross with the altar
facing east towards the rising sun.
Services are led by a priest, pastor
or reverend.
• Day of worship is normally Sunday.
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Christian Sects
• Roman Catholicism vs. Eastern Orthodox-Christian Church divided when
the Roman Empire was divided and then fell. Orthodox Christians do not
recognize the authority of the Pope.
• Catholicism vs. Protestantism-as a result of the Reformation, Protestant
sects broke with the Catholic Church and established their own separate
churches.
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Christianity – Map!
Christianity 1500 C.E.
Christianity Today
In 1500, located in Europe andPutnam/Northern
Middle EastWestchester
Today,
located
BOCES:
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Islam Briefly
• Islam is the second most popular religion in
the world with 1.3 billion followers. Islam
began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity
by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon
him). Those who follow Islam are called
Muslims. Muslims believe that there is only
one God, called Allah, who speaks Arabic.
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Islam Holy Book
• The Muslim scripture is the Holy Qur'an. It is
'the word of God'. Muslim beliefs and
practices are rooted in the Qur'an.
• Muslims treat the Qur'an with great respect
because they believe that the Qur'an is from
Allah, and every word and every letter is
sacred.
• Muslims regard the Qur'an as the unaltered
word of God.
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Islam Place of Worship
• The Muslim building for communal worship is called a Mosque. The word comes
from the Arabic for "place of prostration".
• Worshippers are called to prayer 5 times a day from minarets – towers on the
mosque corners.
• They contain only designs, no people or animals or furniture.
• Normal day of worship is Friday.
• Religious leaders are called imams.
Grand mosque in
Mecca
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Five Pillars Belief system/law code
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•
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Shahadah: declaration of faith
"I bear witness that there is no god, but God; I bear witness that Muhammad is
the prophet of God." By reciting this, one enters Islamic faith.
Salah: Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
Muslims are required to pray five times a day, washing themselves before prayer
and facing in the direction of Mecca while praying.
Zakat: Give a fixed proportion to charity
Muslims are required to give away a percentage of their earnings to those less
fortunate, regardless of their religion.
Saum: Fast during the month of Ramadan
Muslims fast for one lunar month each year, a period called Ramadan. During this
time, Muslims reflect on their behavior and strive to purify their thoughts.
Hajj: Make a pilgrimage to Mecca
If it is financially possible, Muslims are required to travel to Mecca once in their
lifetime.
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The Hajj
• Hijja:
The month of
pilgrimage during
which all Muslims,
at least once in
their life, should
try to make the
pilgrimage to
Mecca and worship
at the Kaaba
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Muslim Sects
• Sunni-the majority
• Shia-the minority
•
The split rose from an early dispute over who should be the leader of Islam after
the death of Muhammad. The Sunnis argued that the successor should be
appointed by election and consensus, as tradition dictated. (Sunni comes from the
Arabic word Sunna , meaning “tradition.”) The Shia believed that Muhammad's
successors should come from his family, starting with Ali, his son-in-law. These, the
partisans of Ali, were named from the word Shia , meaning “partisan” in Arabic.
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Islam – Map!
Islam in 1500 C.E.
Islam Today
In 1500, located in Middle East,
Africa, andWestchester
Today, BOCES:
located
Putnam/Northern
6th in Middle East, Africa, and
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Asia Curriculum
View of Fellow Abrahamic Religions
– Judaism – “Islam and Christianity are false
interpretations and extensions of Judaism.”
– Christianity – “Judaism is a true religion, but with
incomplete revelation. Islam is a false religion.”
– Islam – “Jews and Christians are respected as
fellow believers, but with wrong beliefs and only
partial revelation.”
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Exit Ticket
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•
•
•
•
1 thing I learned about Islam…
1 thing I learned about Judaism…
1 thing I learned about Hinduism…
1 thing I learned about Buddhism…
1 thing I learned about Christianity…
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The Golden Rule
Lesson 3
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Lesson 3, Day 1 Agenda
• Opening
– Quickwrite: What is some of the best advice you
could give to someone about how to treat others?
• Work Time
– Quote Discussion and Scenario
– Class Share
• Closing
– Reflection Writing Piece
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Quickwrite
• What is some of the best
advice you could give to
someone about how to
treat others?
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Discuss the Quote
• 6 Groups/1 Quote per Group
–Read the Quote
–Discuss its Meaning
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Quote Skit
Page 7
• Develop a scenario or skit to represent
your quote
• Share skits and record observations on
chart
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Islam
• Not one of you truly believes until
you wish for others what you
wish for yourself.
–The prophet Muhammad,
Hadith
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Christianity
• In everything, do to others as you
would have them do to you; for this
is the law of the prophets.
–Jesus, Matthew 7:12
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Hinduism
• This is the sum of duty: do not do to
others what would cause pain if done
to you.
–Mahabharata 5:1517
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Judaism
• What is hateful to you, do not do to
your neighbor. This is the whole
Torah; all the rest is commentary.
–Hillel, Talmud, Shabbath 31a
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Buddhism
• Treat not others in ways that you
yourself would find hurtful.
–The Buddha, Udana-Varga 5.18
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Confucianism
• One word which sums up the basis of
all good conduct…loving kindness.
Do not do to others what you do not
want done to yourself.
–Confucius, Analects 15.23
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Golden Rule
http://abbiesbabble.wordpress.com/20
14/10/23/remember-the-golden-rule/
a rule of conduct to do to others as you would
have them do to you
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Reflection Writing Piece
Page 8
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Comparing World Religions
Lesson 4
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Lesson 4, Day 1-3 Agenda
• Opening
– Quickwrite: Explain arguments using the following
terms: overall claim, specific claims, evidence,
explanation, introduction, conclusion
• Work Time
– Comparing Semitic Religions Chart
– Beliefs, Practices, & History of Semitic Religions
– Compare/Contrast Essay Graphic Organizer
• Closing
– Essay
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Quickwrite
• Explain arguments using the following
terms:
– overall claim
– specific claims
– evidence
– explanation
– introduction
– conclusion
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Comparing the Semitic ReligionsPage
Judaism, Islam, Christianity 9-11
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Gathering Research for Essay
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13-15
Organizing My Essay
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17
World Religions Today
Lesson 5
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Lesson 5, Day 1 Agenda
• Opening
– Quickwrite: How does religion play a role in the
world today?
• Work Time
– Current Events with World Religions
– Article Presentation
• Closing
– Reflection Writing
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Quickwrite
•How does religion
play a role in the
world today?
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Current Events with World Religions
• www.newsela.com
– Sign Up
– I’m a Student
– Fill in Account Information-Username is
learningfarm.com username+group name, ex.
NNicoleSaucey
• Saucey HBBWEU
• Penguins PPEWNC
• Ducks N5FBSN
– “Binder” in top right corner
– Choose an article
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19-20
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Present Your Article Findings
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http://svatantravichar.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-post_17.html
Reflection Writing
• How does religion play a role in the world
today?
• What were some of the most interesting
things you heard in class today?
• What were some of the most surprising things
you heard in class today?
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