1. CONFLICT WITHIN RELIGIONS
Schism between Christians: Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy
Divisions in Islam to Sunnis and Shiites
Buddhism split into 2 sects: Mahayana and Theravada.

2. Conflict within Religions
MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS
ISLAM
CHRISTIANITY
BUDDHISM
Roman CATHOLIC
Sunni
Shiites
E. Orthodoxy
Mahayana
Theravada

3. Schism between Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism
Roman Empire divided between Pope in Rome and Patriarch in Byzantium
Pope and Patriarch Struggled for Power
Pope excommunicates Patriarch
Patriarch excommunicates Roman Catholics
Division is made between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholics.

4. Division in Islam into Sunni and Shi’a
7th Century CE – Conflicts between Islamic groups causes great splits in beliefs.
Sunni and Shi’a (Shiite) form
Sunni – believed first 4 Caliphs were legitimate.
Shi’a - believe Muhammad’s son-in-law (or nephew) should have succeeded him directly.

5. Buddhist Sects Schisms due to conflicts between cultural beliefs.
Theravada – Sri Lanka & SE Asia
- Conservative
- Stresses Self Discipline
- Strict meditation and concentration
Mahayana – China, Mongolia, Japan, Korea
- Liberal
- Stresses wisdom and devotion
- Meditation and emptiness