PPT-Missions Alive ! World Religions

Buddhism Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world Buddhists follow the teachings of the Buddha a man who lived 2500 years ago Buddhists believe they can learn to be good by following the Eightfold Path a set of rules for acting thinking and feeling. 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. . Other . Religions. ?. Text: . I Jn. 4:1. Scripture Reading: Mt. 15:7-14. Is It Wrong To Criticize Other Religions?. Intro . Some people get . offended at . criticism of other religions. It . is often an emotional plea of some kind, rather than a careful study of . Vision Month . By Month. By Paul Brannan. FOCUS ON. MISSIONS. IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL FAITH PROMISE RESPONSE FROM YOUR CONGREGATION . THE CHALLENGE OF MISSIONS MUST BE KEPT FRESH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Religions PowerPoint 1. Expectations. . Learning Target. . I will be able to understand the purpose of religion, and list five of the world’s largest religions.. Focus – Take Notes – Volunteer – Learn. Take out a piece of paper and write the date and “World Religions” on the top. Reflect on the following questions:. What does religion mean to me?. How important is religion in society today?. What do I know about different religions? . 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.. (4:25-42). John Piper. “. Missions is not the ultimate goal of the Church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn’t. Worship is ultimate, not missions, because God is ultimate, not man. When this age is over, and the countless millions of the redeemed fall on their faces before the throne of God, missions will be no more. It is a temporary necessity. But worship abides forever… It’s the goal of missions because in missions we simply aim to bring the nations into the white hot enjoyment of God’s glory… . 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. 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. . DR. . StEpHEN. A. OGDEN. RELIGIOUS STUDIES. BCIT LIBS 7023. CAUTIONS. Dealings between religions are fraught, and must be treated advisedly.. The matter must be approached at introduction (as here) from the highest degree of generality.. 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 Key Issues Where are religions distributed? Why do religions have different distributions Concerned with the regional distribution of different religions and the resulting potential for conflict Key Issue #1. Where Are Religions Distributed?. Universalizing religions. Seek to appeal to all people. About 60% of the world. Ethnic religions. Appeal to a smaller group of people living in one place.