7. World Religions: What does religion do for us?.

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7. World Religions: What does religion do for us?

Religion: A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader(s). Monotheism: belief in one god Polytheism: belief in more than one god.

Judaism Monotheistic Israel – ME Synagogue Torah God

Christianity: Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant Monotheistic Church, Cathedral, Chapel Bible God

Eastern Orthodox Eastern Europe (Russia, Albania, Ukraine, etc.)

Roman Catholic – Western Europe/ Centered in Vatican City

Protestant: Anything not Eastern Orthodox or Roman Catholic

Islam Middle East Monotheistic Mosques Koran Allah

Hinduism Polytheistic Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu Temples India Caste System

Buddhism Philosophy Siddhartha Gautama South and East Asia Temples

Confucianism Philosophy Confucius China Sage

Taoism Philosophy Lao-tzu Ying/Yang China and South and East Asia The Way

Animism Inanimate objects and natural events have spirits Africa Native Americans Smaller tribal cultures

Shinto: Japan Polytheistic Way of life

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