1. WORLD RELIGIONS

2. RELIGION What is a religion? a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a God or Gods, usually involving devotional and ritual traditions, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.set nature

3. RELIGION Ties people to a sense of community through shared values. Influences art, culture, and societies Helps people figure out the meaning of life and the mystery of death. Some faiths believe we only live once, while others, like Hinduism and Buddhism, believe that we reincarnate many times to fulfill our purpose Long before any scribes scribbled on papyrus, religion has been important to men, whether they called it "religion" or not. WHAT ARE SOME WAYS YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN INLUENCED BY RELIGION?

4. MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS JUDAISM BUDDHISM HINDUISM CHRISTIANITY ISLAM SIKHISM TAOISM

7. JUDAISM MAIN BELIEFS: One God ( monotheism) – this set it apart from other religions when it was first created The “Chosen People” Believe in the 10 Commandments The Jewish nation is a model for the rest of humanity and will prepare the way for the Messiah The Messiah will rule the world in peace and glory.

8. JUDAISM SYMBOLS AND TRADITIONS

9. JUDAISM HOLIDAYS AND FOOD: Sabbath: Holy day of rest on the 7 th day of the week Chanukah: Honours God in an 8 day Festival in in December Bar/Bat Mitzvah Only eat KOSHER food: Meat and Dairy don’t mix Only certain meats – cloven hooves

10. JUDAISM PLACE OF WORSHIP: Synagogue SPIRITUAL LEADER: Rabbi HOLY BOOK: Torah

11. CHRISTIANITY MAIN BELIEFS: One God (Monotheism) Holy Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit and/or Believe Jesus Christ was the Son of God Jesus died and was resurrected to take away the sins of people and open the gate to Heaven. Jehovah Witness believe that some people remain on Earth while others go to heaven

12. CHRISTIANITY SYMBOLS AND TRADITIONS:

13. CHRISTIANITY HOLIDAYS AND FOOD: CHRISTMAS: Birth of Jesus Christ EASTER: Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ BAPTISM: An introduction to the Christian Society

14. CHRISTIANITY PLACE OF WORSHIP: Church RELIGIOUS LEADER: Priest/Minister/pastor Catholic: Pope HOLY BOOK: Bible Fact: There are over 20,000 sects of Christianity

15. SIKHISM ONE GOD (MONOTHEISM): He is the same for all people of all religions. FULL EQUALITY OF ALL PEOPLE TEACHES SERVICE TO OTHERS: PRIMARY TASK OF ALL PEOPLE SHOULD BE TO HELP THE NEEDY, POOR AND OPPRESSED. THE WORD SIKH MEANS: DISCIPLE EMPHASIS ON EVERYDAY LIVING

16. SIKHISM The Turban is worn as a sign of power In honour of the spirit of kesh – hair is not cut

17. SIKHISM HOLIDAYS AND FOOD: V/BAISAKHI: New Year Festival celebrated on April 13 and 14 th DIVALI: Festival of Light – Lasts for 3 days BASANT: Spring – Eat yellow rice and wear yellow clothes GURPURBS: Holidays celebrated throughout the year to commemorate events in Sikh history. Usually celebrated in the gurdwara.

18. SIKHISM PLACE OF WORSHIP: Gurdwara RELIGIOUS LEADER: HOLY BOOK: Guru Granth

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