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DO NOW. Set up a PROPER HEADING in your notebook Topic: Religions Answer this question: WHY do people choose to practice a religion?. Religions of the World. Hinduism Buddhism/ Buddha Confucianism/ Confucius Taoism / Lao`-tse Islam /Mohammad. Judaism / Moses & Abraham

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  1. DO NOW • Set up a PROPER HEADING in your notebook • Topic: Religions • Answer this question: • WHY do people choose to practice a religion?

  2. Religions of the World

  3. Hinduism Buddhism/ Buddha Confucianism/ Confucius Taoism/Lao`-tse Islam/Mohammad Judaism/ Moses & Abraham Christianity/ Jesus of Nazareth Catholicism Protestantism/ Martin Luther Religions

  4. Protestant [51.3%] and Catholic[23.9%] are the two largest religious groups in the U.S. “No faith” takes third place: 16.1%

  5. What is Religion? Def: How people practice their faith-an expression of human belief in a power greater than humanity. • Most religions have rules to guide the believers. • Traditions • Sheds light on our purpose on earth as well as our ultimate destination.

  6. An uncertainty about whether God exists. Agnostic

  7. Atheist • One who believes that there is NO God.

  8. Hinduism

  9. Hinduism • India – 600BCE – 300 CE [ before common era] • polytheists • Priests – Brahman • Guru- a person that has reached the top of his spiritual ladder

  10. Beliefs • GOALS: • Duty to God, society, family, and self. • Earn and spend money for the good of the family and community • Enjoy the good things in life • Release yourself from the cycle ofReincarnation – the cycle of birth-death-rebirth- by doing good

  11. Do Now • Copy your AGENDA. • Prepare your notebook with today’s date. • Write down TODAY’S Aim. Answer this question: • What does REINCARNATION mean?

  12. Diwali – Feast of Lights • Homes are lit with numerous lamps • the deity [god] Rama’s defeat over the demon Ravana.

  13. Confucianism1:30

  14. Confucianism • 1st traditional Chinese religion – 500 BCE • Based on Confucius's ideas • Detailed rules • Shared respect • Duty to society • Ancestors are worshipped • Generosity • Honor • Strong family bonds

  15. Confucianism – cont’d • Confucianism was more like a system of rules rather than a religion • Confucianism united the Chinese people

  16. Taoism 2:00

  17. Taoism • Dates back to 300 BCE • Belief in immortality • Loved nature • Believed in leading simple lives • Competed with Confucianism for popularity, but Confucianism still remained the most widely practiced religion in China

  18. Buddhism

  19. Buddhism • 3rd most recent religion in shaping Chinese culture • Originated in India • Based on the teaching’s of Buddha – “The Enlightened One” • Pagodas– temples holding Buddhist ideals

  20. Buddhism-cont’d • Buddhism teaches: • The value of compassion • Love and kindness as a way to overcome the striving and desire that causes human suffering • ***NO MATERIAL THINGS!***

  21. Mi – Lo- Fo • “The Laughing Buddha” • Beloved-loved by all • He embodies several Chinese ideals: • fat belly = wealth • smile and relaxed manner = life is harmonious • ****tiny figures = deep love for children [this is a basic Chinese ideal]

  22. DO NOW • Explain in 3 sentences what this quote means and HOW it can relate to your day at JFK Middle School: “Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” – The Golden Rule

  23. DATES Islam • Have you ever been treated unfairly? • Movie: A Walk in Your Shoes- Feb. 2002 features Nancy, a 15 year-old Protestant teen from the suburbs of Boston, and Miriam, a 13 year-old Muslim teen from northern New Jersey. Nancy spends two days with Miriam and “walks in her shoes” to get a better understanding of the life of a Muslim-American teen, after 911.

  24. Islam • “Islam” means = surrender to Allah [God] • Muslims are what the followers are called • Originated in the Middle East

  25. Islam cont’d • Youngest of the religions-fast growing – 1/5 of the world population- 6,602,224,175 • 1, 320, 444, 835 practice Islam • Similar to Judaism, Christianity • Belief in one god- monotheist

  26. The KoranThe Quran • Holy book • Similar to the Bible because it provides a code by which to live life on earth to assure a place in heaven.

  27. Hijab- • Veiling of women- [once married, it’s required.] • Can’t compare our cultural beliefs to theirs, so wearing a hijab may offend our American beliefs in equality towards women, but it’s not their cultural belief.

  28. Law of Prayer • 5x/day • pre-dawn,noon, afternoon, sunset, evening • Pray so not to be forgetful • Whether they are at play or traveling

  29. Ramadan • Ramadan - ninth month of the Muslim calendar. • Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. • Lasting for the entire month, Muslims fast during the daylight hours and in the evening eat meals and visit with friends and family. • It is a time of worship and contemplation [think]. • May seem extreme, but it teaches compassion.

  30. The Five Pillars of Islam • 1 Belief that there is NO other god except Allah. • 2Pray 5 times a day • 3 give a portion [2.5%]of your savings to charity • 4 Make a pilgrimage [journey to a sacred place] to Mecca [holy city] at least once in your life • 5fast during Ramadan

  31. “Do unto other as you would have them do unto you.” • DO NOW • How can being aware of others religions relate to this quote?

  32. Judaism Welcome to Jerusalem Jewish Holidays and Festivals

  33. Jewish Olympic Swimmer- Moses

  34. Judaism Founded by the ancient Hebrews Abraham [Great Hebrew leader} and Moses {led the captive Hebrew slaves out of Egypt.} Monotheist The Ten Commandments [laws of how to conduct their lives] were handed to Moses from God. Holy Book = Torah What holidays do they celebrate? Which is their holiest holiday? Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Chanukah ….Yom Kippur is the MOST holiest holiday.

  35. The Woodpecker HAS to go!!! Christianity

  36. Christianity • The religion based on the life of Christ. • It’s in the New Testament of the Bible. • Tells how Jesus grew up in the Palestinian town called Nazareth. • Jesus was raised under the laws of Judaism.

  37. Draw this umbrella in your book Lutheran Greek Orthodox Presbyterian Methodist Roman Catholics Southern Baptists Mormons Jehovah Witness Protestant The Umbrella of Some Christian Religions

  38. Protestantism • Founded by Martin Luther • He was a monk that was excommunicated [removed] from the Roman Catholic church for disobeying Pope Leo X. • Believed people shouldn't have to pay to have their sins forgiven. • Started to spread his idea throughout the land…by mouth, then writing. • Gutenberg’s printing press helped spread the ideas quickly.

  39. What was the role of religion in unifying or dividing societies of the Eastern Hemisphere? • Choose three religions from your documents. • Using your knowledge of SS and the documents, discuss HOW religion united or divided the people.

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