Jae, Ali, Andrew and Sarah By Jane Yeam’s Social Studies Class Pascak Hills High School, Montvale, NJ

Greek Orthodox Christianity but they don’t believe in the Pope. The first Greek Orthodox arrived in the New World in People follow the faiths of the Orthodox Church. There is one Greek Orthodox in our class.

Methodist Branch of Christianity founded by John and Charles Wesley The main values of the Methodist tradition are described in "The Character of a Methodist" by John Wesley. 1. “Rejoicing over the goodness of God. 2. Belief in the power of prayer. 3. Belief in purity of heart and holiness. 4. Keeping the commandments of God. 5. Glorifying God in all that is done. 6. Doing good, for the body and soul. 7. Belief in the unity of the church.”

Presbyterian

Episcopalian Christianity but they don’t believe in the Pope but believe in God and Jesus. Relaxed form of Christianity. The date of foundation is unknown however it was a religion in the nineteenth century in Scotland. The preacher is called a priest or reverend. There is 1 Episcopalian in our class.

the study of the Jewish faith Some Jews are more religious than others. Reformed Jews participate in holidays such as Purim and Passover, but do not attend temple as much as conservatives. They do not go in depth with prayers and meals. Reformed temples can have women cantors or rabbi(religious leaders), unlike the higher levels of Judaism. Conservative Jews are more religious than Reformed Jews. They go to temple more often and celebrate holidays more in depth. Conservative temples cannot have women rabbi nor cantors. They have more rules and regulations than Reformed Jews. In our class, we have: 2 Reformed Jews and 7 Conservative Jews

Free Thinker free-think-er n. A person who forms opinions about religion on the basis of reason, independently of tradition, authority, or established belief. Freethinkers include atheists, agnostics and rationalists. -Don’t believe in an all knowing deity -Believe that being good on Earth is a moral duty -Free Thinkers place an emphasis on logic and reason rather then faith -Many people were Free Thinkers: Leonardo da Vinci, Douglas Adams, and Susan B. Anthony - Atheism, Agnosticism, and rationalists all fall under the umbrella of the Free Thinker. Each sect bases their opinions on logic thus making people who believe in these concepts Freethinkers

Roman Catholicism The Roman Catholic church is the largest subset of Christianity. The only religion that has more followers is Islam. -- Catholics believe that the authority of the Church resides in the actual Church rather then in the people who practice the religion - Catholics believe that the Bible is never wrong -Catholics believe in the Bible - Catholics believe that Hell is not just a term, but a place - Catholics also believe that if one wants to be forgiven of sins, they must confess their sins - Believe in the Virgin Mary - Believe that salvation can be obtained by good deeds -Eat Bread and Wine as a symbol of Christ’s flesh and blood during service - Anti-Abortion

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