Mrs. Shegog 7th Grade Geography Central Middle School

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Mrs. Shegog 7th Grade Geography Central Middle School World Religions Mrs. Shegog 7th Grade Geography Central Middle School

5 World Religions There are 5 main world religions: Christianity Islam Judaism Buddhism Hinduism For the purpose of addressing the Oklahoma State Standards, we will add Daoism to this lesson.

Christianity The world’s most widespread religion More than a billion members mainly divided between the Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. Leader – Jesus Christ Originated in Jerusalem Follows the teachings of the Bible – New and Old Testament.

Islam 2nd Largest organized religion in the world. 3 types Muslims (mostly based off political views) - Sunni Islam, Shia Islam, and Kharijites Leader – the Prophet Muhammad Originated in Mecca Bases its teaching of the Qur’an Believes in God or Allah

Judaism One of the oldest religions in the world. Founded by Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, known as the Patriarchs, are both the physical and spiritual ancestors of Judaism. Their descendants are the Jewish people. Leader - Abraham Originated in Israel Follows the Torah

Buddhism Forms of Buddhism Theravada, Mahayana & Vajrayana. Founder - Buddha Shakyamuni Leader - The Dalai Lama (Tibetan Buddhism) The Buddha Originated in India Follows the 4 Noble Truths and the Eighth Fold Path It is a philosophy on how to live your life more than an organized religion.

Hinduism the world's oldest religion, has no beginning--it precedes recorded history. It has no human founder. It is a mystical religion, leading the devotee to personally experience the Truth within, finally reaching the pinnacle of consciousness where man and God are one. Hinduism has four main denominations--Saivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism and Smartism. Common purpose: to further the soul's unfoldment to its divine destiny. Believes in karma and reincarnation.

Daoism A Chinese philosophy and religion Founder - Lao Tzu started around 500 B.C. It is used to guide individuals to live a simple life that is in harmony with nature. It is a concept that is neither good or evil. Daoist do not worship a specific person. Believes in reincarnation.