Belief Systems Established, orderly ways to look at faith, life and death Animism/ Shinto Hinduism Judaism Christianity Islam Buddhism Confucianism Taoism
Animism Belief that spirits live in the natural world Mountain and lake worship is common Practiced by many around the world, including Native Americans Similar to Shintoism and Taoism of Southeast Asia
Hinduism India Polytheistic Reincarnation – rebirth into a different Caste Karma and Dharma- live a good life Caste system (social structure) Moksha- release from world into peace Upanishads, Gita, Vedas- holy books
Buddhism No gods Reincarnation Karma and Dharma No caste system 4 Noble Truths and 8 Fold Path- life is suffering caused by desire. Use 8 fold path to end desire. Nirvana- heaven 3 Baskets of Wisdom
Islam Allah- God Muhammad- founder and prophet 622 AD 5 Pillars (Hajj, Ramadan) Mosque- their holy structure Quran (Koran) Practiced throughout the Middle East
Taoism and Shintoism Means “The Way” Balance and harmony NATURE Japan
Confucianism Philosophy China 5 Relationships (set examples and follow them) Filial Piety- respect your elders Order, structure in society The Analects (sacred book)
Judaism “Jews” Torah- holy Book Synagogue – place of worship Saturdays are Sabbath day (holy day) They do not believe the prophet has come (Jesus) 10 commandments
Christianity Bible- Holy book Church Jesus is prophet for God Monotheistic (one God) 10 commandments