PPT-Essential Question : What are the major differences between the Indian religions of Hinduism

WarmUp Question How was Indian society different from that in Mesopotamia amp Egypt Compare the geography of India to either Mesopotamia or Egypt The Religions of Ancient India Overview . 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. Asia Lesson 5. DO NOW. At the top of your Guided Notes, use complete sentences to describe MONOTHEISM and POLYTHEISM. What do they refer to? Can you name some examples of each?. Objectives & Learner Profile. Introduction to World Religions. Hinduism. Buddhism. Islam. Judaism. Christianity. The following . are . general explanations . about . different world religions. .. . Learning about various religions . . Chapter 3. I. Hinduism. . World’s oldest major religion . 900 million followers . Major religion of India today. . Believe that all living things are connected together through a complex web of life. 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? . Ch. 25 in Geography Textbook. Hinduism: Key Beliefs. Vedas (Holy Writing) and . Varnas. (Caste System). Hinduism = Polytheist (>3 million gods) . But they have 3 main ones). Brahma: The Creator. Vishnu: The Preserver. 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. Hinduism. Introduction. In . this chapter, you will learn about the origins and beliefs of Hinduism. . Hinduism . is the most influential set of religious beliefs in modern India.. The . ancient traditions that gave rise to Hinduism have shaped Indian life in countless ways. This cultural heritage has . . 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.. feldmekj@lavc.edu. Office hours: Before Class. Recap: Where have we been, where do we go?. The plan; discuss different ideas about gods and spirits. Look at Buddhism & Hinduism (Polytheism). Then Witchcraft . The religion of the Indian people. Gave birth to . Buddhism. Tolerance and diversity: "Truth is one, paths are . many“ . Many deities but a single, impersonal Ultimate Reality. A philosophy and a way of life – focused both on this world and beyond. THE VEDAS. In the Vedas, the Aryans appear as warriors who fought in chariots with bows and arrows.. They loved food, drink, music, and chariot races, and dice games. They valued cattle, which provided them with food and clothing. The religion of the Indian people. Tolerance and diversity: . . ". Truth is one, paths are many". Many deities but a single, impersonal Ultimate Reality. A philosophy and a way of life – focused both on this world and beyond.