Global Belief Systems Review

What is culture? Culture  A way of life that people follow Religion is a part of culture, but not the same thing. What characteristics make up someone’s culture?

What characteristics make up the culture of York High? Bearcat Culture

Religion vs. Philosophy

Religion the belief in a god or in a group of gods

Philosophy the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, and the nature and meaning of life.

8/25 Warm-up What is the purpose of religion for humans? Why do you think we have developed so many different religions and philosophies?

8/26 Warm up What is the most interesting fact you have learned about your assigned religion so far? How does this religion affect the daily lives of believers?

Sikhism

Founder/Location Guru Nanank (1469 – 1539) Punjab region of northeastern India

Where it spread India Pakistan United Kingdom United States Canada China Australia

Main Beliefs Monotheistic (same God) Teachings of the 10 gurus Equality  no discrimination Three principals: Kirat Karo - Work hard and honestly Wand Ke Chhako - Share what you have with the needy Naam Jappo - Always remember God throughout the day

Mool Mantar – Sikh prayer There is one God. Ik Onkar His Name is Truth. Satnam He is the Creator. Karta He is present throughout His Creation. Purakh He fears none. Nirbhao He hates none. Nirvair His existence is immortal. Akal Murat He is not born, nor does He die. Ajuni He is self-illuminated. Saibhang He is realized through the grace of the Guru. Gur prasad

Rituals and Practices Worship at a Gurdwara Entire worship is in song Golden Palace in Amritsar India Serves meals to all who enter Sikh men wear a turban  Dastaar

Sacred Text Sri Guru Granth Sahib Considered the 10th guru Treated with care and reverence