the 5 major world religions. hinduism background origins in india - vedas a way of life monotheistic...
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The 5 Major World Religions
HINDUISM
Background
Origins in India - Vedas
A Way of Life
Monotheistic – Brahmaan
Polytheistic – sculptures, idols
3rd largest religion in world
BUDDHISM
To do no
evil;
To cultivate
good;
To purify
one’s mind.
Background
Origins in India
Founder- Buddha
Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
4th largest religion in world
JUDAISM
Background
Monotheistic – Yahweh
Influences on Christianity & Islam - diaspora
Ten Commandments
Torah
CHRISTIANITY
Background
Largest religion in worldMonotheisticTrinity – Father, Son, Holy Spirit Jesus ChristBible, New & Old Testaments
ISLAM
Background
Fastest growing religion 2nd largest religion in worldMuhammadMonotheistic – Allah5 Pillars of IslamKoran (Quran)