The World’s Religions

SS7G8c-d We are going to focus on Judaism, Christianity, & Islam All 3 of these religions are known as monotheistic religions. Monotheistic is the belief in an existence in one God

In all 3 of these religions, Abraham is considered the patriarch. This means he is considered the father or founder of the monotheistic faith.

Lets Make a Chart SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus

Judaism Major Leader –Abraham

Judaism Jews believe in one God, Yahweh. By following God’s laws, Jews believe they will have peace with God and each other. The main laws and practices of Judaism are contained in the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible Jews believe in one God, Yahweh. By following God’s laws, Jews believe they will have peace with God and each other. The main laws and practices of Judaism are contained in the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Judaism Yahweh- God

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Judaism Yahweh- God Abraham

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Judaism Yahweh- God AbrahamTorah

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Judaism Yahweh- God AbrahamTorahSynagogue

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Judaism Yahweh- God AbrahamTorahSynagogue By following God’s laws, Jews believe they will have peace with God and each other

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Judaism Yahweh- God AbrahamTorahSynagogue By following God’s laws, Jews believe they will have peace with God and each other The Jewish view of Jesus is that he was an ordinary Jewish man and preacher living during the Roman occupation of the Holy Land in the 1 st century C.E.

Christianity Major Leader –Jesus Christ

Christianity Christians believe that Jesus, the Son of God, was sent to earth, died on the cross, and rose again to save humanity. By having faith in Jesus and through God’s grace, believers are saved from the penalty of sin and receive eternal life with God. Christians believe that Jesus, the Son of God, was sent to earth, died on the cross, and rose again to save humanity. By having faith in Jesus and through God’s grace, believers are saved from the penalty of sin and receive eternal life with God.

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Christianity God

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Christianity God Jesus

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Christianity God JesusBible

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus ChristianityJesusBibleChurch

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Christianity God JesusBibleChurch Jesus, the Son of God, was sent to earth, died on the cross, and rose again to save humanity. By having faith in Jesus and through God’s grace, believers are saved from the penalty of sin and receive eternal life with God.

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Christianity God JesusBibleChurch Jesus, the Son of God, was sent to earth, died on the cross, and rose again to save humanity. By having faith in Jesus and through God’s grace, believers are saved from the penalty of sin and receive eternal life with God. Christians view Jesus as God himself in human form. He is considered a prophet (teacher sent from God) and the Messiah or Savior of the world.

Islam Major Leader –Muhammad

Islam Muslims believe in one god, Allah, and follow the teachings of the Quran, which Muhammad said was revealed to him by Allah. Follow the five pillars of faith, belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage, leading to an eternal paradise. Muslims believe in one god, Allah, and follow the teachings of the Quran, which Muhammad said was revealed to him by Allah. Follow the five pillars of faith, belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage, leading to an eternal paradise. Page 149- Five Pillars of Faith Page 149- Five Pillars of Faith

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Islam Allah- God

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Islam Allah- God Muhhamad

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Islam Allah- God MuhhamadQuran

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Islam Allah- God MuhhamadQuranMosque

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Islam Allah- God MuhhamadQuranMosque Muslims believe in one god, Allah, and follow the teachings of the Quran. By following the five pillars of faith: belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage it will lead to an eternal paradise.

SS7G8c The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Islam Allah- God MuhhamadQuranMosque Muslims believe in one god, Allah, and follow the teachings of the Quran. By following the five pillars of faith: belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage it will lead to an eternal paradise. Muslims believe that Jesus was a prophet, but not the Son of God

The Big Three Religion & Symbol Major Leader/ Founder Holy Book Place of Worship Basic Belief System View of Jesus Judaism Yahweh- God AbrahamTorahSynagogue By following God’s laws, Jews believe they will have peace with God and each other Jesus was an ordinary Jewish man and preacher Christianity God JesusBibleChurch Jesus, the Son of God, was sent to earth, died on the cross, and rose again to save humanity. By having faith in Jesus and through God’s grace, believers are saved from the penalty of sin and receive eternal life with God. Christians view Jesus as God himself in human form. He is considered a prophet (teacher sent from God) and the Messiah or Savior of the world. Islam Allah- God Mohammad Quran (Koran)Mosque Muslims believe in one god, Allah, and follow the teachings of the Quran. By following the five pillars of faith: belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage it will lead to an eternal paradise. Muslims believe that Jesus was a prophet, but not the Son of God

One main Difference in the 3- View of Jesus Jews believe that Jesus was an ordinary Jew. Not the Messiah Jews believe that Jesus was an ordinary Jew. Not the Messiah Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah. Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah. Muslims believe that Jesus was a prophet, but not the Son of God Muslims believe that Jesus was a prophet, but not the Son of God

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam do share Holy sites. Jerusalem is considered a Holy city to all three. But they also have their own unique Holy sites.

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Division of the Sunni and Shia Muslims SS7G8d

What is the reason for the division between the Sunni and Shia Muslims? Both Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith. The differences between these two main sub-groups within Islam initially stemmed not from spiritual differences, but political ones. Over the centuries, however, these political differences have spawned a number of varying practices and positions which have come to carry a spiritual significance.

The division between Shia and Sunni dates back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad, and the question of who was to take over the leadership of the Muslim nation. Sunni Muslims believe that the new leader should be elected from among those capable of the job. The word "Sunni" in Arabic comes from a word meaning "one who follows the traditions of the Prophet."

On the other hand, some Muslims, the Shia share the belief that leadership should have stayed within the Prophet's own family, among those specifically appointed by him, or among Imams appointed by God Himself.

Sunni- Believe that the leader should be elected (political). The most capable to do the job. Sunni- Believe that the leader should be elected (political). The most capable to do the job. Shia- Believe that leadership is divine and inherited (spiritual). Must be a descendant of the prophet Muhammad. Shia- Believe that leadership is divine and inherited (spiritual). Must be a descendant of the prophet Muhammad.