1. Religions of the world

2. Judaism One God Hebrew Bible Originated in Middle East around 2000BC
Israel established in 1948
14 million Jews

3. Christianity Belief in Jesus, the son of God Christian Bible
Originated in SW Asia around AD30
Many varieties of Christianity
2.07 billion Christians

4. islam Belief in one God Quran Originated in Middle East around AD 610
Islam means submission or surrender and comes from “salam” meaning peace and safety
1.25 billion Muslims

5. hinduism Multiple gods and goddesses Many sacred texts
Originated in Northern India about 1500 BC
Everyone is a part of a continuing cycle: birth, death, rebirth
837 million Hindus

6. buddhism
No belief in a personal god, but they follow the path of Buddha Shakyumani (Siddhartha Gautama)
Many sacred texts
Originated in India about 563 BC
Buddha means enlightened one, having perfect knowledge or wisdom and true understanding
373 million Buddhists

7. SIKhism Belief in one God
Follow the writings of many gurus and prophets (religious teachers and spiritual guides
Guru Nanak found Sikhism about AD 1500 in South Asia
Cycle of rebirth and search for enlightenment
24 million Sikhs