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World Religions
Define these words
CultPolytheismMonotheismProphetMessiahSectReincarnation
five characteristics world religions seem to share:1. a belief in some kind of deity or supreme being
• (ex. God or Jehovah)2. a code of conduct for individuals and groups of people
• (ex. prohibition against murder)3. religious rituals or ceremonies
• (ex. baptism or marriage)4. a doctrine of salvation
• (ex. being forgiven for sins)5. a sacred text of stories of a holy book
• (ex. Bible or Quran)
Comparing World Religions
Hinduism
India 900 Million worldwide 3rd largest combination of local beliefs and customs with immigrating ideas
Polytheistic supreme spirit – Brahmanutilizes many forms – different gods.
Main 3 • Brahma – Creator• Vishnu – Preserver• Siva – Destroyer
Hinduism
Reincarnation – rebirth of soul progressing Enlightenment - GoalKarma – actions in this life affects position in nextVarna – cast or class each individual Dharma – Religious rules to be followed in each class
Hinduism
Cross between philosophy and religion
Approx. 360 Mil worldwide
Started – India around 500BCE
by Siddharta Gautama
Indian Prince
The Four Noble TruthsThe Four Noble Truths1Life is SufferingLife is Suffering2All suffering is caused by ignorance of All suffering is caused by ignorance of the nature of reality.the nature of reality.3Suffering can be ended by overcoming Suffering can be ended by overcoming ignorance and attachment.ignorance and attachment.4The path to the suppressionThe path to the suppression of suffering is the of suffering is the Noble Eightfold PathNoble Eightfold Path
Enlightenment = Nirvana
May be attained in 1 lifetime
Main way to achieve is through meditation