1. Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism
World Religions
Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism

2. Islam Origin-Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, around 600 AD
Adherents: billion
god: one, monotheistic, Allah
Afterlife: Paradise or Hell
Practices: 5 Pillars of Faith
1. One god: Allah
2. Prayer: 5 times/day
3. Almsgiving: giving to poor and needy
4. Fast
5. Pilgrimage
Text: Koran, Quran
Branches: Sunni and Shi’a
Other: Ramadan, Crescent moon and green symbols

3. Hinduism Origin: Indus Valley, Pakistan, India 4000BC
Adherents: 900 million
gods: polytheistic, 3 main gods Shiva, Brahmin, Vishnu
Afterlife: Reincarnation
Practices: meditation, worship at home and temple, karma
Religious text: Vedas
Branches: several
Other: Caste system, many symbols and gods, appease deities

4. Buddhism Origin: India, 560-490BC, Siddharta Gautama
Adherents: 376 million
God: none
Afterlife: reincarnation to reach Nirvana
Practices: Meditation, yoga, 8 fold path
Text: Tripitaka
Branches: 3 branches
Other: no savior, no prayer, no eternal life after death
Called “middle path” or “middle way”

5. Judaism Origin: Palestine, 2000 BC, Middle East Adherents: 14 million
God: Jehovah
Afterlife: Judgement and Heaven or Hell
Practices: Worship on Saturday, 13 principles, 10 commandments
Text: Torah
Branches: 3
Other: Kosher foods, Believed to be Chosen people