PPT-World Religions & Eternal Life

Islam World Religions amp Eternal Life Islam Hinduism World Religions amp Eternal Life Islam Hinduism Catholicism That which was from the beginning which we have heard which we have seen with our eyes which we looked upon and have touched with our hands concerning the word of life 2 the life was made manifest and we have seen it and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life which was with the Father and was made manifest to us . 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. . Universalizing religions. Islam. The second-largest world religion (about 1.3 billion adherents). Significant clusters in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Core of Islamic belief = the five pillars. HELPS US PERSEVERE IN . LIFE’S . AFFLICTIONS. 2 . Corinthians . 4:16-18 . INTRODUCTION:. How many of us . are . trying to cope up or . endure . the pains and the intense difficulties of life. ?. How many of us are at the point of losing hope . 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. Introduction to World Religions. Hinduism. Buddhism. Islam. Judaism. Christianity. The following . are . general explanations . about . different world religions. .. . Learning about various religions . 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. 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.. 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. What is religion?. Some people choose to follow a religious path in life. Others do not.. For those who do, their religion can affect their lives in very small or very large ways.. Let’s think of a few ways that religion (either our own religion, or the religion of those around us or who have power) might impact our lives.. 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. 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?. 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