Religion n Christianity is the most popular religion

Christianity n Jesus Christ lived 2000 years ago, in the Middle East n Bible

Christianity says: n There is one God n Jesus was God, in human form

Roman Catholic Church n Pope in Rome n before 1517 AD: Roman Catholic church

Reformation n 1517 AD: the Protestant church originated in Europe n 1534 AD: Church

Religion in Britain n Most English are Protestants Church of England (Anglican), Methodist, Congregational,

Northern Ireland n 17 th century: English migrants n late 19 th century: campaign

Northern Ireland n 60% Protestant, 40% Catholic n 1960 s: Catholic civil rights movement

Religion in USA n American Constitution: – freedom of religion – separation of religion

Religion in USA n Over 1000 religion groups n 60% Protestant 25% Catholic 3%

Cults – small, very religion group – usually under one person’s control – may

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Religion n Christianity is the most popular religion in USA and Britain n Religion is reflected in art, culture, and even politics eg Christian Coalition (a group within the Republican Party)

Christianity n Jesus Christ lived 2000 years ago, in the Middle East n Bible (holy book of Christianity): Old Testament: Jewish writings New Testament: early Christian writings (including the life of Jesus)

Christianity says: n There is one God n Jesus was God, in human form n Love God n Love your neighbour (other humans)

Roman Catholic Church n Pope in Rome n before 1517 AD: Roman Catholic church was the most powerful organisation in Europe n 597 AD: the Roman Catholic church was formally established in Britain

Reformation n 1517 AD: the Protestant church originated in Europe n 1534 AD: Church of England was established

Religion in Britain n Most English are Protestants Church of England (Anglican), Methodist, Congregational, Baptist, Quakers, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, etc Roman Catholic n Jews n Other (especially new migrants) n n <1% English regularly go to church

Northern Ireland n 17 th century: English migrants n late 19 th century: campaign for “home rule” n 1914: violence increases n 1922: Northern Ireland created

Northern Ireland n 60% Protestant, 40% Catholic n 1960 s: Catholic civil rights movement n 1972 “Bloody Sunday”: British soldiers kill 13 Catholics in a peaceful march n violence continues

Religion in USA n American Constitution: – freedom of religion – separation of religion from government n About 50% of Americans regularly go to church (much more than many Western countries)

Religion in USA n Over 1000 religion groups n 60% Protestant 25% Catholic 3% Jewish n The many Protestant groups exist side-by-side, and may even preach in each other’s churches.

Cults – small, very religion group – usually under one person’s control – may leave their jobs and families n People’s Temple 1978: 914 people killed themselves by drinking poison n Heaven’s Gate 1997: 39 people killed themselves, to get to heaven