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 CHRISTIANITYBUDDHISM ISLAM Roman CATHOLIC E. Orthodoxy Mahayana Theravada SunniShiites

3. Schism between Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism Roman Empire divided between Pope in Rome and Patriarch in Byzantium Issue of Filioque ( and the Son ) Pope and Patriarch Struggled for Power Pope excommunicates Patriarch Patriarch excommunicates Roman Catholics Division is made between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholics. (1054ce)

4. Division in Islam into Sunni and Shi’a 7 th 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