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Only one God. Different practices and prayers where someone can communicate with God, etc.
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About the Religions.
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RELIGIONS Christianity
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Judaism
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Hinduism
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Islam
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Buddhism
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Pretty similar to Christianity. Different founder & practices than it though.
Islam (pg. 5) Only one God just like Christianity & Judaism but he is not known as “God,” he is known as Allah. This picture shows different
Buddhism (pg. 6) -
No God. Religion is surrounded by meditated Hinduism (pg. 4) and being happy. More A polytheistic where the of a way of life than acfollowers believe in many tual religion. Gods.
types of religions & their symbols that are around the world.
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Christianity. founder and the son of God. He is one of the three prophets that religions have. Furthermore, Christianity is focused on the birth of Jesus Christ and his life. His journey mainly doesn’t start till he’s 30. Even so, Christianity began 2000 years ago around 80 CE. There are over 2 billion followers. Together, Christianity is also known as one of the well-known religions.
The cross is a symbol of Christianity because it is what Jesus dies on. Out of the top five religions Christianity is the second youngest and the largest religion. First of all, Jesus is the
Starting 2000 years ago around
80 CE Christianity began! To begin with, Jesus, the son of God, is the founder. He was believed to be their Messiah that was promised. Secondly, God send Jesus to save the Christians from their sins. Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Accordingly, Christianity is focused on the birth and life of Jesus. It is also focused on his journey, death, and resurrection. With all of this in mind, religions leaders are known as priest, ministers, and pastors.
The original languages of
Christianity first began when Jesus was born. Initially, Jesus was first born in Bethlehem around 7 BCE. This where the believers lived at during the time Christianity started. Along with that, they had also lived in Israel and Palestine. Today many believers live worldwide. Adding to those, Christianity is the largest religion. There are over 2 billion followers who believe in the Christianity ways. And finally, with all of this, this leads on to what Christians believe in. Christians believe that there is only one true God and Jesus is his
represents the body of Christ and the wine that they drink represents his blood. Also, Christians are baptized to be welcomed to Jesus and continue the Christianity religion. Thus, there are more practices but these are the basic ones.
Christianity is one of the largest monotheistic religions. On one hand there are many different practices in the Christianity religion. Secondly, prayer is a way to connect and communicate with God. Furthermore, there are
son. First and foremost, God created the universe and everything in it. There is a Heaven where the good go to, to live a peaceful life with God. There is also a Hell where the sinners go to, to live with Satan or as others know him for “The Devil.” Next, Christians who practice the religions ways seek to live as Jesus had taught. Christians receive the Eucharist and are baptized to live as Jesus and present themselves to him. Lastly, prayer is a way for Christians to communicate with God. They go to church to worship him and learn the Christian ways and
many followers and Christianity is known worldwide. With Jesus being their savior he is a big part of Christianity just like how God is. On top of that, Christianity is pretty similar to Judaism in some ways. The only difference really is that Jesus is the founder of Christianity and Abraham is the founder of Judaism. Also, Christians have the New Testament inside the bible; but in many ways they have somewhat of the same practices. Therefore, this truly shows what Christianity is about.
to follow Jesus. Clearly, all of Christians’ beliefs rely on God, the father.
Christianity are Aramaic , Greek and
There are many practices in the Christian religion. One way this is true, church is a holy place for Christians. Together, they all come here to worship. Moreover, Christians celebrate the births of Jesus and many know this holiday as Christmas. They also celebrate Easter for his resurrection for when he had died for the Christians’ sins. The last example, when Christians receive the Eucharist, the bread that they eat
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Jesus— he is the founder of Christianity and also the son of God.
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The Jewish Star was made by David that’s why it is known as the star of David.
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Reuben Levi/Simeon Judah Issachar Zebulun Benjamin Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Ephraim Manassah
Judaism. Judaism is the first religion to be practiced by others. First of all Judaism has been a tradition for over 4,000 years in many different countries. Abraham was the first to start Judaism as its own religion. Secondly, he was also the first to get called by God. The Hebrews were the first to start practicing Judaism. On top of that, Judaism was first brought up in the 1900BCE and about 11-12 million people believe and follow the Jewish tradition. The Jews
believe that God has overall power over everything. Therefore, in Judaism each person can have their own relationship with God freely.
About 11 to 12 million people follow the Judaism religion. To begin with, the Judaism religion first started in the Middle East. Some places are Israel and Jerusalem. Moreover Judaism is practiced all over the world. Judaism and Christianity somewhat similar towards each other. Accordingly Israel is located between Egypt and Jordan. Just like Islam and most other religions it is located in the Middle East. To repeat, since Judaism was the first religion it is practiced mainly all over the world.
Jews believe that there in only one God. An interesting fact is it is believed that he created the whole universe and every living creature in it. Also, the believers believe in heaven and hell. When a Jew dies their family and friends make sure that they are cared for. One of their Holy Days includes Death, to show their respect. Even so, every individual has their own relationship with God. They believe they were God’s chosen people. Thus, they believe Judaism is Holy
In the same light when a baby is born a Bris is celebrated. Family and friends come over to celebrate the baby’s arrival. And so it is each celebration and worships are important to them.
This hat is known as a Yarmulke. Jewish men & boys wear this.
In conclusion, Judaism is the first ever religion to be noticed and followed. One
Judaism is one of the oldest religions. First and foremost, Judaism was first founded by Abraham in the 1900BCE. He was the first to inform the Hebrews about God. Adding to that, Judaism has been an old tradition for over 4,000 years, in which it means to be a human and how to make the world a holy place. Their day of rest is
good example is Judaism is not only the first ever religion, but it is also the first Monotheistic religion in the world. Secondly, some Jews are Orthodox. That is where they have to wear Yakamas and males have to have ear locks. Currently, the religion is practiced all over the world. Not only is it practiced in the Middle East where it was started, but also in the United States and many other places. Clearly, Judaism is a
known as the Sabbath. Accordingly, Abraham was the first to see and know about God, by that he told others, pacifically the Hebrews about him. So unlike Christianity they don’t believe Jesus was the first to know about God. As a result, many people believe in Judaism and its one of the 5 main religions in the world.
Faith towards anything and everyone. Every week religious Jews observe the Sabbath, their Holy Day. Initially daily they would pray at the Synagogue, or during their free time. Their religious leader is called a Rabbi. Even more interesting, when a child becomes an adult they have a big celebration. It is called a barmitzva which is for the boys and a batmitzvah for the girls.
very large and practiced religion.
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Hinduism.
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion where people believe in many different gods. One way this is
true Hinduisms main god is called Brahman. Hinduism The also has gods for Hinduism water, air, trees symbol. and so on. Even so it was founded in 600 BCE in Northern India. They have no actual founder but a divine who created everything. Lastly, many of their practices are spiritually. Teachers known as Gurus teach spiritual lessons and how to organize your life. Clearly Hinduism is different from the other religions
like how Buddhism is.
Hinduism doesn’t have an actual founder but a divine who created everything. Initially, it began in 600 BCE in Northern India. Even today people still do not know who the founder was. Secondly, Hindus’ ancestors would write stories about the history of Hinduism. Now they are holy scripts known as the Vedas. Last of all, Hinduism is one of the modern religions in the world. Hinduism is the true culture of Indians in
After Life for Hindu’s if karma
India. In short, Hinduism cannot be described as an organized religion since there is not a founder. Since Hinduism has no founder it also has no set of beliefs. First of all, karma is the central thought of Hinduism. Just like Buddhism, they believe if you do wrong, bad will happen and doing good will make something good happen. Second of all, dharma is the proper spiritual path in life for Hinduism. They have spiritual teachers known as Gurus, who demonstrate how to live life with god in the center. Last of all Brah-
Next, since it started in India it is in the Northern Midwest. India is next to China and Afghanistan. In the same light, since India is by the equator it is very hot there. In some places it is deserty. In total Hinduism is worldwide and many still live in India. To repeat how Hinduism, the polytheistic religion, has many different facts. For instance since there are many different gods there are multiple personalities within each Hindu. Each worships different gods but mainly Brah-
man is their main god with many other small gods. There is a thing called Puja where Hindus can have private prayer and meditation with any god. Thus, Hindus go to a Mandir to have personal time with god. Hinduism revolves around being spiritual and meditating. This can first be seen when in the paragraph before we had mentioned the Mandir. Hindus have their personal time with god there. Also, meditation is really important to Hindus. For example when meditating they can be closer to
man. Also, most Hindu’s impact their surroundings by being noticed for the ruby found in the middle of their forehead. This symbolizes who they are. On top of that, since Hinduism is the third popular religion it is known by many. Some Hindu’s believe that euthanasia cannot be allowed because it breaches the teachings of doing no harm. Thus, till this day, it is practiced all over the world and it is still continuing to grow.
god also. But most conclusive is Bernaires which is the holiest city. Many Hindus come at least once out of the year to bathe in the Holy water, and make sacrifices. It is not required for Hindus to come here. Together, if Hindus live a good life and meditate it is believed that if they come to Bernaires and die there they will receive eternal bliss.
unresolved, soul is born into a new body; if karma resolved, attain moksa (liberation))
What makes Hinduism one of the top worldwide religions, are its 700 million believers. In the beginning Hindu’s used to live in India. Now today Hindu’s live worldwide.
One of the Hinduism Gods.
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The symbol is believed to be an ancient pagan symbol that was adopted by the Ottoman empire.
Islam believes that: When you die you would either go to Paradise or Hell.
Islam. The youngest monotheistic religion, Islam believes in Allah. First of all, Islam has many believers. All the people believe in Allah and pray daily. Furthermore, it is located between Egypt and Iran, in the Middle East. Most of the believers live here in the original place it was founded. And finally, it was founded 1400 years ago in Mecca, Saudia Arabia. Muhammad, the final prophet, was the founder of this religion. Therefore, they follow
the Five Pillars, how the Jews and Christians follow the Ten Commandments.
everyone and everything; he does NO wrong what’s so ever. And so it is, Allah is all powerful towards Islam.
Muslims have a place of worship called a Mosque. An interesting fact is their bible is called a Qur’an. Someone who memorizes it is called a hafiz. Secondly, they follow a thing called the Five Pillars. This involves the Shahadah which is where Allah is their only God, Salat where the Muslims only do rituals and prayers 5 times a day, the Zalcat where the Muslims pay charity tax to the poor and needy, Sawm is where they would fast during the month of Ramadan, and Hajj which is pilgrimage to Mecca. Accordingly, in Ramadan it is Allah’s own
Islam first started in the Middle East. Initially, about more than a billion people follow the Islam ways. Muslims are very committed to their rituals. Also, their believers first came from Mecca, Saudia Arabia. This is located between Egypt and Iran. On top of that, most of the Muslims live everywhere, worldwide. But mainly Muslims still stay in Arab countries and Indonesia. With all of this Islam is spread worldwide. They pray daily and show much respect. Lastly, the religion is currently in a state of rapid growth. It is right behind Christianity with the amount of people who want to become Muslim. As a result, Muhammad is their Arab religious, political, and military leader! Muhammad is the one who shows the Muslims who Allah is.
Muslims came from Islam which means “The submission to God.” First and foremost, Muhammad, the final prophet, started Islam. He had a complete revelation of the faith revealed. Next, when he was 40 an angle named Gabriel appeared before him. Angel Gabriel gave Muhammad the revelations. Lastly, Muhammad wrote down his revelations in the Qur’an. The Qur’an consists of 114 chapters, and it is
Calligraphic— Islam’s used to write like this.
like a bible for the Muslims. Clearly, if it wasn’t for Muhammad, there probably wouldn’t be an Islam today. Different from other religions Islam believes in Allah instead as others may consider him of as “God.” To begin with, Allah is powerful! He is their one and only true God. Next, an individual has to pray a minimum of five times a day. This believes to bring the humans closer to Allah. Addition to those, Muslims add a lot of respect towards Allah. They believe he loves
month. It is the chief of all months and the most glorious. Fasting is only for the adults during this month. In summary, Muslims give much respect to Allah and his doings. The religion that worships its God and rituals, Islam is therefore a very religious religion. Initially, Islam is a big religion. All Muslims follow and worship Allah. Secondly, they show that they are really devoted to their religion.
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Buddhism. in a god. An individual doesn’t have a relationship centered between god and humanity. Secondly, Siddhartha Guatama founded Buddhism. He discovered the truth that led to the cessation of the four noble truths. Last of all Buddhism started in Nepal. 376 million people are Buddhist worldwide. Accordingly, Buddhism is the most different religion from the others main religions.
Buddha— man who created Buddhism.
Buddhism starts from the story of one man’s path for enlightenment. First of all, there is no belief
Buddhism is not a Monotheistic or Polytheistic religion. One good example is that Buddhist have no God. They believe in Buddha but do not worship him. Furthermore Buddhism does not center a relationship between God and humanity. Nothing is fixed or permanent inevitable. Moreover, since there is no true “God” the Buddhist believers have a path to enlightenment. It develops through Morality, meditation, and wisdom.
Did you know?! That Buddha isn’t
Thus, Buddhist believes in Karma, for example all actions that are positive good will happen; if they are negative bad will happen. Siddhartha Gautama, known as Buddha, is the founder. Initially he was born in 500 BCE in Nepal. Buddha started his journey when he tried to find his path to Enlightenment. Next he traveled the town of India and noticed there were suffering everywhere. He found his path of Enlightenment when he meditated under a tree for 7 weeks. Even so Buddhism has about 376 million people
This by here is the religion that follows Buddha’s teachings. First of all there is no God in the religion. Buddhism is not a religion, they just follow what Buddha thought, and they just follow what Buddha started. Even so, Siddhartha was the one to find this religion, but to Buddhists it is more of a life style they choose to live their life like this train a religion. And finally, Buddhism is a worldwide and big religion. All Buddhists follow the teachings of Siddhartha. Therefore, many peo-
worldwide. It started at least 2500 years ago. Therefore Buddhism is more of a life than a religion. Buddhism is a worldwide way of life. To begin with, like how we said before it has 376 million believes. It also started 2500 years ago. More over it began in Nepal. It is located in southern Asia, between China and India. On top of that Buddhism first lived in central Asia. In the 2nd- 3rd centuries Buddhism was banned from Iran. With all of this Buddhism can be sought as a well known religion.
Since Buddhist does not have a “God” their practices are different. One reason, is that Buddhist can worship at home or a temple. Worshiping includes meditation, chanting, playing music, and mantra. Secondly, wesak is the most important festival in Buddhism. It comes when the first full moon. And finally, wesak marks the birth of Buddha. Buddhism has a thing called the eightfold Path to Enlightenment. Therefore, meditation and relaxing are the main practices of Buddhism.
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ple find this religion appealing because of it’s a way of life.
To the left you can see Buddhism monks meditating.
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