Transcript Abrahamic Religions - Fort Thomas Independent Schools

FACTS TO KNOW
Hinduism is the Oldest major religion
 Islam is the youngest major religion (that we study)
 Monotheistic Faiths
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-Judaism
-Christianity
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Polytheistic Faiths
-Hinduism
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-Zoroastrianism
-Islam
-Jainism (likely removing) -Shintoism
Abrahamic Religions = Judaism, Christianity, Islam
IDEAS THAT ARE MORE COMPLEX
These are the 5 actions Muslims must make
 5 Pillars of Islam
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 1.
Shahadah – Statement of Faith (I believe in Allah)
 2. Salat – Pray 5 times a day
 3. Sawm – Fasting (giving up food/drink, something)
 4. Zakat – Giving $ to needy (or donating in Mosque)
 5. Hajj – Must make 1 trip to Mecca in your life
IDEAS THAT ARE MORE COMPLEX CONT.
These are not meant to be depressing or sad
 This is a belief-system about overcoming suffering
and becoming enlightened
 Just know the 4 truths, you will not need to explain
the 8-fold path (look up if interested)
 The 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism
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 1.
Life is suffering
 2. Suffering comes from Desires
 3. If you end desire, you can end suffering
 4. The 8-fold path is the path to ending desire
WHICH RELIGIONS?
Hinduism believes in the Caste-System (life is
unequal)
 Buddhism and Jainism believe in Equality of all life.
 Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism are all Indian.
 Believe in not harming any life form?
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Buddhism
ESSAY QUESTION TO PREPARE FOR ARE…
1). Similarities/Differences between religions
-Hinduism is pro-caste system
-Buddhism are against it b/c of equality
-The two are Indian Religions, believe in Karma,
and believe in Reincarnation
-Buddhism have no gods/deities in their religion
-Hinduism has many gods
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ESSAY QUESTION TO PREPARE FOR ARE…
2). Divisions of religions: What divisions exist? Why?
Christianity (hardest one for this question) = Catholics,
Eastern Orthodox, Protestant; divisions are based on
differing beliefs about Christianity. Protestants believe
in a personal relationship with God instead of needing
a church to build the relationship with God.
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DIVISIONS CONTINUED
Islam (easier) =
Sunni – Believe the Caliph (leader of Islamic Faith)
should be elected after Muhammad’s Death
Shi’ite (or Shi’a) – Believe the Caliph should be a
relative of Muhammad (Ali) instead of elected
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DIVISIONS CONTINUED
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Buddhism (easier) =
Theravada (less religious branch)– These Buddhists
believe in the old teachings and do not think Buddha
should be worshipped or include lots of rituals.
Mahayana (more religious branch) – These
Buddhists believe that there should be rituals and
practices to guide followers of Buddha
ESSAY QUESTION TO PREPARE FOR ARE…
3). Relationship between Gov’t and religions
-Government sometimes adopt religions and then
they become more popular and spread.
-Examples: Christianity in Rome
Hinduism in India
-Government sometimes oppress religions because
their beliefs don’t fit with the culture
-Examples: Rome oppressing Jews/Christians
Buddhism oppressed in India
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THE BIG ESSAY QUESTION
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4). Why do some religions die and some don’t?
-Diffusion: spread of religion through
trade/war
-Government adopts religion and it therefore
spreads throughout the culture
-Missionaries spread religion