Major Religions of India l Hinduism l Islam

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Major Religions of India l. Hinduism l. Islam l. Buddhism

Major Religions of India l. Hinduism l. Islam l. Buddhism

Hinduism 3 Main Gods Brahma Shiva The Creator The Destroyer Vishnu The Preserver

Hinduism 3 Main Gods Brahma Shiva The Creator The Destroyer Vishnu The Preserver

Hinduism l l Sacred Text: Vedas/Upanishads Every individual has a soul which is part

Hinduism l l Sacred Text: Vedas/Upanishads Every individual has a soul which is part of a larger soul called ATMAN. The goal of life is to “free the soul from individual existence through a reunion with Atman” This takes more than one lifetime. (belief in reincarnation) Hinduism encourages: Truth, respect for life and detachment from the material world.

Hinduism l Caste System: A division of society based differences of wealth, inherited rank

Hinduism l Caste System: A division of society based differences of wealth, inherited rank or occupation. Priests Fighters/Warriors Farmers and Workers Slaves Outcastes

Hinduism l l You work your way up the Caste System by following the

Hinduism l l You work your way up the Caste System by following the rules of Hindu society and having good KARMA. Karma-All actions in a persons life that affect his or her fate in the next life.

Hinduism Hindu Belief System l l l Belief in many gods. 3 main gods-Brahma,

Hinduism Hindu Belief System l l l Belief in many gods. 3 main gods-Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva. Believe in ATMAN. Believe in the CASTE SYSTEM. Belief in KARMA. Belief in REINCARNATION.

Islam l l l Islam=Submission to gods will 1. 1 Billion adherents worldwide Founder-Muhammad

Islam l l l Islam=Submission to gods will 1. 1 Billion adherents worldwide Founder-Muhammad “Let the Koran always be your guide, do what it commands; shun what it forbids. ”

5 Pillars of Islam Believe in one god Pilgrimage to Mecca Pray 5 x

5 Pillars of Islam Believe in one god Pilgrimage to Mecca Pray 5 x per day Fast during Ramandan Give Alms

1 st Pillar of Islam Allah

1 st Pillar of Islam Allah

2 nd Pillar of Islam 4 am 12: 10 3: 20 5: 30 7:

2 nd Pillar of Islam 4 am 12: 10 3: 20 5: 30 7: 20

3 rd Pillar of Islam Concern for the less fortunate

3 rd Pillar of Islam Concern for the less fortunate

4 th Pillar of Islam No eating during daylight hours of the holy month

4 th Pillar of Islam No eating during daylight hours of the holy month of Ramandan

5 th Pillar of Islam Take a trip to Mecca at least once in

5 th Pillar of Islam Take a trip to Mecca at least once in your lifetime-Worship at the Kaaba.

Muslims believe in. . . l Equality (no caste) l The Koran (holy book)

Muslims believe in. . . l Equality (no caste) l The Koran (holy book) l One God (Allah) l Final Judgement l Abraham, Moses and Jesus as prophets

Buddhism l l l 334 Million adherents worldwide Founder: Siddhartha Gautama Founded on the

Buddhism l l l 334 Million adherents worldwide Founder: Siddhartha Gautama Founded on the 4 noble truths

4 Noble truths #1 Pain and Misery are universal #2 The Cause of pain

4 Noble truths #1 Pain and Misery are universal #2 The Cause of pain and misery is desire #3 The way to end suffering is to overcome desire by reaching the state of NIRVANA #4 The way to reach nirvana is to follow the Middle Way

The middle way Good Conduct and compassion for living things, right knowledge, right intentions,

The middle way Good Conduct and compassion for living things, right knowledge, right intentions, right speech and right conduct.

Buddhists believe l l l In no gods that all people could achieve nirvana

Buddhists believe l l l In no gods that all people could achieve nirvana by following the middle way in equality (no caste system)

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