How did religions shape the foundations for western democracy? Religion & Democracy How did religions shape the foundations for western democracy?

Religions That Helped Shape Democracy Judaism Christianity Islam Gods One – God of Abraham Holy Book The Torah The Bible The Qur’an Best known prophet Moses Jesus Mohammed Worth of individual 1) Each individual is important Society 2) People are responsible for their own actions 2) All people are created equally under God 2) People need unity, community and brotherhood Other 3) Social Conscience 3) Love thy neighbor, enemy, & self 3) Tolerate other beliefs

All three religions believe: It was the responsibility of ALL PEOPLE to help out your fellow man All people are created equally The individual is important There is a need for written law It is the duty of all people to combat injustices These ideas are found in most democracies today