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Explore the differences between polytheistic and monotheistic religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Learn about their holy books, important figures, major beliefs, and more.
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Polytheistic vs. monotheistic Polytheistic: Many Gods – A belief in multiple gods or goddesses, Monotheistic: One God – Belief in a single god
T – Torah is the Jewish Holy Book, Christians call the Torah the Old Testament O – Oh, most Jews live in Israel and North America R – Religious laws are the 10 Commandments A – Abraham is the founder of Judaism H – first believers in a monotheistic religion Judaism
J – Jesus’ life and teachings are in the New Testament of the Bible E – Early church councils made doctrines (beliefs) – i.e. the Bible is the word of God S – Second monotheistic religion U – United under Catholic Church until 1517 S – Son of God is Jesus Christianity
I – Islam’s Holy Book is the Koran (Qu’ran) • S – Started in the Middle East (present day Saudi Arabia) • L – Laws are called the Five Pillars of Islam • A – Allah = Islamic name for God • M – Muhammad is the founder of Islam and his teachings are in the Koran • I – Islam is monotheistic • C – Cities that are holy to Muslims – Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem • Followers of Islam are called Muslims ISLAM
K – Karma is reincarnation (rebirth) based on behavior – good karma reborn into a better life next A – All Hindus live under India’s caste system: strict class system R – Reincarnation: rebirth based on karma M – Many gods – polytheistic religion A – All Hindus want to end reincarnation and merge with Brahma Hinduism
B – Buddha: Siddhartha Gautama is the founder U – U are loving religions review! D – Doctrine: Four Noble Truths D – Doctrine: Follow the 8 Fold Path to Enlightenment H – Hey, Buddhism was founded in India A – Asoka spread Buddhism to China and South East Asia Buddhism
Book: Vedas – poems and hymns Brahmanas – rules for worship Great Epics – heroes and gods Upanishades – questions on life and death Holy Place – Ganges river Missionary Religion? – Yes, Ganges River Important Figures: Brahman Bhrama – creator Shiva – destroyer Vishnu – preserver Major Beliefs: Dharma – moral behavior Reincarnation – Wheel of life, death, rebirth – karma determines reincarnation Karma – sum of good and bad deeds, which determines the outcome of your atman (soul) in the next life Hinduism
Judaism • When: 1900 BC • Where: Middle East • What: Monotheistic • Book: Torah – Old Testament • Place of Worship: Synagogues • Holy Places: Jerusalem • Missionary Religion?: Yes – Western Wall in Jerusalem • Important Figures: God, Holy Spirit, Abraham, NOT Christ • Major Beliefs: • 10 commandments • #1 & 2 – belief in a single, all-powerful God that brought them out of Egypt • #4 – Sanctity of the Sabbath (Saturday) • #6-10 – responsibility to respect your fellow man • Belief that the “messiah” has not yet come to Earth • Belief that Jesus was not the Son of God, merely a prophet
Buddhism • When: 600 BC • Where: China • What: Neither • Holy Book: None • Place of Worship: Buddha statues • Missionary Religion?: Yes • Important Figures: Buddha – “the enlightened one” • Major Beliefs: • The 4 Noble Truths • Life is pain and suffering • This suffering is caused by a desire for material possessions • Suffering ends when you renounce worldly cravings • Follow the 8-fold path in order to end suffering The 8-fold Path right opinion right purpose right speech right action right way to earn a living right effort right mindfulness right concentration
ISLAM • Where: Middle East • What: Monotheistic • Book: Koran or Qur’an • Place of Worship: Mosques • Holy Places: Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem • Missionary Religion?: Yes • Important Figures: Allah, Mohammed & Abraham • Major Beliefs: • 5 pillars of Islam • Kalima – statement of faith – “there is but one god, Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet • Salat – 5 daily prayers in the direction of Mecca • Zakat – giving alms to the poor • Sawm – abstaining from food and drink while the sun is up during holy days • Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime
Christianity • Where: Middle East • What: Monotheistic • Book: Bible- Hebrew Bible + New Testament • Place of Worship: Churches • Holy Places: Jerusalem, Bethlehem • Missionary Religion?: Yes • Important Figures: God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit • Major Beliefs: • 10 commandments • #1 - belief in a single, all-powerful God • #4 - sanctity of the 7th day (Sunday) • #6-10 - responsibility to respect your fellow man • Salvation attained through belief in the Son of God