1. Beyond Belief A study of religion by P6 and 7 at Farr Primary School

2. Research We chose a partner and a religion and then looked at books and surfed the Web to see what people believed in. These are the teams and the religions they chose. We chose a partner and a religion and then looked at books and surfed the Web to see what people believed in. These are the teams and the religions they chose. Aaron, Jessie and LaurenShinto Aaron, Jessie and LaurenShinto Calum and SolSikhism Calum and SolSikhism Cameron and CraigHinduism Cameron and CraigHinduism Chris and FraserChristianity Chris and FraserChristianity Connor and HarryHumanism Connor and HarryHumanism Jonathan and RubenIslam Jonathan and RubenIslam Katie and RosaBuddhism Katie and RosaBuddhism Kirsteen and MeganJudaism Kirsteen and MeganJudaism

3. Beliefs Buddhists follow the Eightfold Path. Buddhists follow the Eightfold Path. Hindus worship many gods and goddesses. Hindus worship many gods and goddesses. Sikhs believe in reincarnation – that after death you become another living thing until you become perfect. Sikhs believe in reincarnation – that after death you become another living thing until you become perfect. Followers of Shinto consider nature to be sacred, so their places of worship are often found in beautiful natural surroundings. Followers of Shinto consider nature to be sacred, so their places of worship are often found in beautiful natural surroundings. Muslims, Jews and Christians all believe in one God who made himself known to Abraham. Muslims, Jews and Christians all believe in one God who made himself known to Abraham. Humanists do not believe in religion. Humanists do not believe in religion.

4. Sacred Readings Some religions have special books or scrolls which are used during services and treated with great respect. Some religions have special books or scrolls which are used during services and treated with great respect. Jews keep the Torah in a special cupboard called an Ark. Jews keep the Torah in a special cupboard called an Ark. Christians use the Bible which has two parts. The Old Testament and the New Testament. Christians use the Bible which has two parts. The Old Testament and the New Testament. Muslims learn the words of the Qur’an in Arabic. Muslims learn the words of the Qur’an in Arabic. Seikhs place the Guru Granth Sahib under a special canopy. Seikhs place the Guru Granth Sahib under a special canopy.

5. Places of Worship Jews go to their service in the synagogue. Jews go to their service in the synagogue. Muslims worship in the Mosque. Muslims worship in the Mosque. Buddhists have temples, shrines and monasteries. Buddhists have temples, shrines and monasteries. Followers of Shinto and Hindus have temples and shrines. Followers of Shinto and Hindus have temples and shrines. Sikhs have the Gurdwara. Sikhs have the Gurdwara. Christians go to services in a church, chapel or cathedral. Christians go to services in a church, chapel or cathedral. Humanists have no place of worship but appreciate the beauty of the world. Humanists have no place of worship but appreciate the beauty of the world..

6. Symbols Shinto symbols include the Torii Gate and natural things like pebbles. Shinto symbols include the Torii Gate and natural things like pebbles. Sikh men wear five symbols Kesh, Kangha, Kirpan, Kara and Kacchera and never cut their hair. Sikh men wear five symbols Kesh, Kangha, Kirpan, Kara and Kacchera and never cut their hair. The most famous Hindu symbol is Aum which means everything. The most famous Hindu symbol is Aum which means everything. The best known symbols of Christianity are the cross and the fish. The best known symbols of Christianity are the cross and the fish. The Humanist symbol is Happy Man. The Humanist symbol is Happy Man. The crescent moon is a well known Muslim symbol and the Mosque is beautifully decorated with pictures of non-living things. The crescent moon is a well known Muslim symbol and the Mosque is beautifully decorated with pictures of non-living things. Buddhists have the eight spoked wheel and statues of Buddha Buddhists have the eight spoked wheel and statues of Buddha The Kippah, Tallit and the Star of David are some Jewish symbols. The Kippah, Tallit and the Star of David are some Jewish symbols.

7. Festivals All people like to celebrate and all religions have special festivals. Here are some of them All people like to celebrate and all religions have special festivals. Here are some of them BuddhismNew Year, Wesak, Asalha Perahara BuddhismNew Year, Wesak, Asalha Perahara ChristianityChristmas, Easter, St Andrew’s Day ChristianityChristmas, Easter, St Andrew’s Day HinduismDivali, Dussehra, Holi HinduismDivali, Dussehra, Holi IslamEid ul-Adha, Ashura, Eid ul-Fitr IslamEid ul-Adha, Ashura, Eid ul-Fitr JudaismPassover, Rosh Hoshanah, Hannukah JudaismPassover, Rosh Hoshanah, Hannukah ShintoCherry Blossom, Chichibu Night ShintoCherry Blossom, Chichibu Night SikhismHola Mohalla, Divali, Baisakhi SikhismHola Mohalla, Divali, Baisakhi There are lots of non religious festivals for Humanists to enjoy but like people of all religion they will probably enjoy sharing some of these festivals too. There are lots of non religious festivals for Humanists to enjoy but like people of all religion they will probably enjoy sharing some of these festivals too.

8. Religion around Farr Many people in our area are Christian but many others do not believe in any religion. Many people in our area are Christian but many others do not believe in any religion. We have many churches, a cathedral and a masjid in Inverness. We have many churches, a cathedral and a masjid in Inverness. The nearest Buddhist, Hindu and Jewish places of worship are in Glasgow and Edinburgh but there are groups here who meet regularly. The nearest Buddhist, Hindu and Jewish places of worship are in Glasgow and Edinburgh but there are groups here who meet regularly. The Highland Group of the Humanist Society of Scotland meet in a hotel every month. The Highland Group of the Humanist Society of Scotland meet in a hotel every month.

9. Our view We have enjoyed finding out about different religions and beliefs. We have enjoyed finding out about different religions and beliefs. There are many differences but also many things are similar. There are many differences but also many things are similar. It is very interesting and we can share stories, traditions and celebrations. It is very interesting and we can share stories, traditions and celebrations. It is most important to RESPECT each others beliefs while being true to our own. It is most important to RESPECT each others beliefs while being true to our own.

10. Daviot Church and Inverness Masjid