PPT-Monotheistic Religions of the World

SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe b Describe the major religions in Europe include Judaism Christianity and Islam Videos Monotheistic Compared httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvH9TEiNaRx88. 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. Geo Games. Use your chart to answer the following questions. What Holy City do the 3 major monotheistic religions have in common?. Jerusalem. Which religion is the OLDEST of the 3 major monotheistic faiths?. Christianity, . Islam, Judaism. Judaism. OLDEST of the “Big” 3. Began . 3500. years ago!!!!. Began in . Southwest Asia. Practiced today mostly in . Israel. and pockets in the US and Europe. Considered an . 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? . 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. Judaism. Christianity. Islam. Video Links. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HybxZkMxZvQ. . World Religion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9TEiNaRx88. . Monotheistic Religion. 1/7/15 Monotheistic 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.. The Three Religions. Judaism, . Jew. Christianity, . Christian. Islam, . Muslim. Star of David. The Cross. Crescent Moon and Star. Religion. Judaism. Christianity. Islam. Diety. God. Yahweh, . Elohim. Abrahamic- Judaism, Islam, Christianity. Eastern- Sikhism. Dying- Zoroastrianism. Monotheism- Definition. Worship of ‘One’ God. Some Religions are more monotheistic than others, EX: Duality, Angels, Demons, trinity, semi- divine prophets, Satan . Judaism. Founder: Abraham. Origin: Jerusalem, Israel. Mono/Poly: Monotheistic. God(s): God, Yahweh. Followers: Jews. Holy Writings: Torah. House Of Worship: Temple/Synagogue. Beliefs: Follow the laws set forth by God. 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.