Religions in Africa Religions Religion by definition is
Religions in Africa
Religions Religion by definition is: The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. ● Christianity ● Islam ● Hinduism ● Buddhism ● Zoroastrianism ● Rastafarianism ● Judaism
Rastafarianism It was developed in Jamaica in the 1930’s by working class African citizens. ● The text of the Bible are reinterpreted into an Afro. Centric way. They sought to recapture and celebrate their black heritage from their oppressors after being taken into slavery in the Caribbean. ● One of the most well-known leaders is Bob Marley. Their leader was Haile Selassie I, former ● Over 1 million in the world, it’s seen as a way of life opposed to a religion to some.
Zoroastrianism One of the oldest monotheistic religions Founded in Iran by Zoroaster Believes in one god, Ahura Mazda Worship in a fire temple
Judaism It’s a set of ideas on how you should live your life Abrahamic religion that originated approximately 3500 years ago in the Middle East. Teaches that there is only one God in this lifetime ● In Africa, Jews from Europe and the Middle East and indigenous Africans who claim Jewish or Israelite descent were the two main groups. ● Africans take the biblical text and use it to justify their customs to western missionaries…. such as polygamy and ritual sacrifice
Buddhism 300 million people practice it Siddhartha Gotama reached enlightenment, became Buddha Follow 8 Fold Path: live a moral life No God, but they do pay respects to the Buddha
Hinduism Belief in one transcendent Super Being. Believe that the soul reincarnates through many births, until all your karma has been dealt with. Worship at temples and shrines, while performing rituals for their God. End goal: Reach Moksha
1. 6 billion Adherents One God (Allah) Practice the Five Pillars: - Faith, Prayer, Alms, Pilgrimage, Fasting. Islam Definition: ● The religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.
Christianity They practice worshipping through: - Prayer - Bible Study - Missionary Work - Baptism - Communion One God Founded in c. 30 CE
Mythological Gods and Goddesses
Quiz Answers 1. C - Rastafarianism 2. A- Iran 3. C- 3500 years ago 4. B- Fire Temple 5. A- Nirvana 6. C - Hinduism 7. A- One 8. C- Jamaica
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