World Religions What Where and Why A Look

World Religions - What, Where and Why - A Look at the Main Three

Your Thoughts on Religion § When you think of religion what words come to mind? § Why do people practice religions? § Do you think religion is more or less popular than it once was? Explain why?

Religion - For thousands of years religions have shaped faith and belief for millions of people. - Religious beliefs have taken thousands of forms.

Christianity § § § Followers of Jesus Christ The New Testament The Bible Also follow the 10 Commandments Worldwide followers Worship in Churches

Judaism § It originated about 4, 000 years ago. § The people are called Jews or Hebrews § One of the first to belief in Monotheism – the idea of a single God. § Book - The Old Testament § Laws – The Ten Commandments given to Moses. § 17 million worldwide § Terms : Synagogues, Sabbath, Judaism

Islam § § § Muslim Religion Began in Mecca (Middle East) Mohammed – pg 116 The Qur’an – Their Holy Book The Five Pillars – Look at pg 117, 118 Their god is Allah

The Common Link § Muslims, Christians and Jews all follow the belief in a single God. § This makes them all monotheistic

Comparing Religions § The Jewish Covenant and the Islamic Covenant (pg. 116) § In what ways are they similar? § In what ways are they different?

Measuring the Impact § Create a T-chart on a piece of paper § On one side list the pros (benefits) of religion § On the other side list the cons (negatives, dangers, consequences) of religion

Final Questions § Why do you think Christianity spread so much quicker than the other religions in the Early middle ages? § Also answer #6 on pg. 20 in the text