PPT-Introduction to World Religions

Session 1 Definition Universality Perceptions of Divine Relation to the World Perceptions of Divine Number of Deities Primal Religions Characteristics Conclusions Introduction to World Religions. I, and many other men, have received several reprimands for criticizing other religions. We’ve received such criticism in phone calls, letters to the editor, and personal letters. While we welcome criticism and would be foolish not to carefully consider it for “He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding”, Prov. 15:32. . Jainism. Jainism . is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation.. The essence of Jainism is concern for the welfare of every being in the universe and for the health of the universe itself. In our land of freedom, we are well aware of he fact that our Constitution enumerates various freedoms, including the freedom of religion. Folks in our country can worship Jehovah, or nothing at all. We can worship nature, or the starts, even our self. Our country affords us the right to worship or not worship as we please. This is a man-made law, true, but I’m thankful to God for it, because such a right allows me to preach, teach, write, etc., and spread the gospel in this country in freedom. I don’t have to worry about retaliation taken by the government or others in authority against me simply because I am preaching His Word. The apostles would have loved such freedom.. Religion and morality In a pluralist society. Religion In A Pluralist Society. In a pluralist society in which a separation between church and State . has. . occurred. , the power of religion to determine politics and laws can be seen . Religious Studies. Middle East Studies. Humanities . 70A. Home of the Western Religions. The Influential Ancients. Egypt. Mesopotamia. Zoroastrians (Iran). Greek and Roman Paganism. Greek Philosophy. They Who . Goeth. . A. round . Getteth. around. Origin of Religions. Universalizing Religions. Ethnic Religions. Universalizing religions have precise places of origin and are based on the life events of one man.. WHII.15. Warm-up:. How have the five world religions had a profound impact on culture and civilization?. What are some characteristics of the five major world religions?. Monotheism. Belief in only one God. 2011-2012. The 5 major world Religions. Christianity. Islam. Hinduism. Buddhism. Judaism. Other world religions:. Baha‘i. Confucianism. Jainism. Shinto. Sikhism. Taoism. Zoroastrianism. Top Ten Organized Religions of the World. Social Studies. Geography. Major World Religions. A Look At The Numbers. Pie Chart. Christianity. Islam. Hinduism. Buddhism. Sikhism. Religions by Followers. Roughly 2,120,900,550 followers. Monotheistic. The images in this PowerPoint are for educational purposes only and are protected by copyright laws.. The museum provides free electronic image files of many of its 45,000 objects.. Request an Image:. What percent of the world is Christian?. What percent of the world does not practice any religion?. Which 2 religions are practiced by most people of the world?. What is the difference between agnostic and atheist?. Reason for Studying World Religions. More contact with people of other religions. Global conflicts have religious labels. Globalizaion – more interaction with others. Religion is the main component of peoples worldviews. Nihon no . shuukyou. What do you know . about . religions in Japan?. Make a brainstorm map for it. Statistics – Religions. Source: Central Intelligence Agency (4 October 2012), “The World . Factbook. Religion in Russia is diverse. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism are important in Russian history. But the dominant religion is . Russian Orthodoxy.. Sarov. is famous for Saint . Serafim. of .