1. 7. World Religions: What does religion do for us?

2. Religion: A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader(s). Monotheism: belief in one god Polytheism: belief in more than one god.

3. Judaism Monotheistic Israel – ME Synagogue Torah God

5. Christianity: Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant Monotheistic Church, Cathedral, Chapel Bible God

6. Eastern Orthodox Eastern Europe (Russia, Albania, Ukraine, etc.)

7. Roman Catholic – Western Europe/ Centered in Vatican City

8. Protestant: Anything not Eastern Orthodox or Roman Catholic

9. Islam Middle East Monotheistic Mosques Koran Allah

10. Hinduism Polytheistic Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu Temples India Caste System

11. Buddhism Philosophy Siddhartha Gautama South and East Asia Temples

12. Confucianism Philosophy Confucius China Sage

13. Taoism Philosophy Lao-tzu Ying/Yang China and South and East Asia The Way

14. Animism Inanimate objects and natural events have spirits Africa Native Americans Smaller tribal cultures

15. Shinto: Japan Polytheistic Way of life