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World Religion
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Define the word monotheism. Define the world polytheism. Make a list of as many religions you can
think of.
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Monotheism - Belief in one god Polytheism - Belief in more than one god
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Try to place the top five religions in order from largest to smallest.
Try to guess the size of each of the five largest religions in the world.
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World Religion: Rank
Christianity 2.1 Billion Islam 1.5 Billion Hinduism 900 Million Confucianism 394 Million Buddhism 376 Million #11 Judaism 14 Million
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World Religions
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Christianity:Basic Beliefs
There is only one God, who watches over and cares for his people
Jesus Christ was the son of God. He died to save humanity from sin. His death and resurrection made eternal life possible for others
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Christianity: Basic Beliefs
People should love God, and each other The “good news” concerning Jesus was
contained in the gospels
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Islam: Basic Beliefs
Persons achieve salvation by following the Five Pillars of Islam and living a just life. These pillars are
1. Faith
2. Prayer
3. Charity to the Poor
4. Fasting before Ramadan
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
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Islam: Basic Beliefs
No drinking alcohol, no gambling Can have up to four wives Islam is not just a religion but a way of life
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Sunni vs. Shiite
Sunni Muslims believe that Abu Bakr was the true successor of Muhammad
85% Shiite(Shia) Muslims believe in Ali
Muhammad was the true successor 10%
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Judaism: Basic Beliefs
There is only one God, who watches over and cares for his people
God loves and protects his people, but also holds people accountable for their sins and shortcomings
Persons serve God by studying the Torah and living by its teachings
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Judaism
Central aspects of Jewish religion Covenant Law Prophets
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Buddhism: Basic Beliefs Person achieve complete peace and
happiness (nirvana) by eliminating their attachment to world things
The goal was to follow the “middle path” Believed in Reincarnation No caste systems Karma Much more of a philosophy than a religion
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Buddhism: Basic Beliefs Nirvana is reached by the following Noble
Eightfold • Right Views• Right resolve• Right Speech• Right conduct• Right livelihood• Right effort• Right mindfulness• Right concentration
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Hinduism: Basic Beliefs The soul never dies, but is continually reborn Persons achieve happiness and enlightenment
after they free themselves form their earthly desires
Freedom from earthly desires comes from a lifetime of worship, knowledge, and virtuous acts
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