1. By Mrs. Agosta and Mrs. Page
RELIGION
By Mrs. Agosta and Mrs. Page

2. Christianity (2.1 billion)
Top 5 World Religions
Religion
Believers are called…
Christianity (2.1 billion)
Christian
Islam (1.5 billion)
Muslim
Hinduism (900 million)
Hindu
Buddhism (376 million)
Buddhist
Sikhism (23 million)
Sikh
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5. Definition
A set of beliefs about the nature of the universe, the existence of one or more gods, and the meaning of life.
A set of customs related to the worship of god(s) and rules for proper conduct.

6. Religious Concepts:
Creation
Salvation

7. Belief in many gods Oldest form of religion
I. Polytheism
Belief in many gods
Oldest form of religion

8. A. Animism
Animism categorizes a plethora of traditional religions in the world.
worship nature & believe all living things have spirits/ souls.

9. Ancestors watch over them from the spirit world.

10. Strong oral traditions Ceremonies conducted by Shaman
No sacred text
Strong oral traditions
Ceremonies conducted by Shaman
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11. Examples:
Native Americans
African tribes
Voodoo in the Carribean

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Animists believe in a world of spiritual powers- gods (creators), demons (destroyers), the forces of nature, the deceased (ancestors), and the living (healers or witches).  Through rituals, sacrifices and trance, these powers can be influenced.

13. B. Shintoism Traditional religion in Japan.
focuses on nature and ancestor worship.
EVERYTHING has a spirit called Kami

14. The entrance to shrines is a torii gate.
Shintos worship at shrines or places of natural beauty (like waterfalls or mtns).
The entrance to shrines is a torii gate.
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15. Torii Gate, Miyajima Island

16. Torii Gate in Winter

17. C. Other Polytheistic Religions
Riv Civs
Ancient Greek gods
Ancient Roman Pantheon

18. Hinduism

19. Religions of India DON’T WRITE Jain .5% Religion Percentage in India
Hindu
82.6%
Islam
11.4%
Christian
2.4%
Sikh
2.0%
Buddhist
.7%
Jain
.5%
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20. A. FACTS About 80% India is Hindu.
There’s no founder and no formal religious leaders.

21. Hindus may worship at a temple
The Ganges River is considered sacred.

22. B. BELIEFS 1. Brahman The all-powerful, spiritual force in everything.
It’s like the world’s soul.
Hindus worship many gods that represent the many forms of Brahman:

23. Brahma –the Creator
Vishnu- the Preserver
Shiva- the Destroyer

26. 2. Reincarnation Rebirth of the soul in another form
A person’s soul never dies. It reappears after death in another person or animal.
Symbol: wheel of life

27. 3. Moksha The end of the reincarnation cycle
The soul is free of pain and merges with Brahman.
It’s like heaven and is the goal of Hindus.
It cannot be achieved in one lifetime. One must go through reincarnation.

28. 4. Karma
Actions in this life that determine your status in the next life.
GOOD deeds = HIGHER status in next life
BAD “ “ = LOWER “ “ “ “

29. 5. Dharma
Religious and moral duties done in this life to acquire merit for the next life.
These vary based on class (caste), gender, job and age
You must overcome your own desires to do your duty.

30. Karma = Actions
Dharma = Duties

31. 6. The Caste System
It’ s a rigid social class system in Hindu society. You are born into your caste and cannot change it until you are reincarnated!

32. 6. Ahimsa
Non-violence
All people and things are aspects (parts) of Brahman and should be respected
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33. 7. Sacred Texts The Vedas The Upanishads
The Mahabharata (the Bhagavad Gita)
The Ramayana
Scene from the Ramayana. Prince Rama wins the heart of Princess Sita and obtains her hand in marriage after stringing and breaking the mighty bow belonging to Shiva, which no other man could even lift.