PPT-Learning About World Religions: 

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 . 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 . 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.. 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. 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. Geographers distinguish . two types . of . religions. 1.) . UNIVERSALIZING . religions. . that. . attempt . to be . GLOBAL by . appealing to all . people, not just those in a particular location. .. RELIGION. ?. A religion consists of supernatural power or powers that are regarded as the creators and maintainers of the universes. Religion establishes beliefs and values that define how people worship the divine being or divine forces. 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. Ethnic Religions are religions that appeal to a specific group of people and are the smaller between Ethnic and Universalizing. Sometimes you must be of the ethnicity in order to be ah adherent.. The largest ethnic religion is Hinduism which claims 950 million adherents (14% of the world’s population).. 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?. 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.