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What is Religion? (The Basics) 
Religion is a belief in a supernatural 
power or powers that are regarded as 
the creators and maintainers of the 
universe. It is an organized system of 
beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to 
worship a god or a group of gods
Types of Religions 
Monotheistic religions believe in one 
god. 
Polytheistic religions believe in many 
gods. 
Animistic or traditional religions often 
believe that different aspects of nature 
have divine powers.
Religions of the World
Religions of the World 
Religion Followers 
Christianity 2.2 billion 
Islam 1.6 billion 
Hinduism 950 million 
Buddhism 350 million 
Judaism 14 million
Southwest Asia 
The three religions that began in 
Southwest Asia (Middle East) are also 
many times considered the Big Three 
of Religions are: 
A. Judaism (2000 BCE) 
B. Christianity (26-36 CE) 
C. Islam (610 CE)
Judaism 
Some of the major beliefs of Judaism are: 
A. Monotheistic - There is one god who is all 
powerful and all knowing. 
B. This god made a special covenant or 
agreement with Abraham, who is the ‘father’ 
of the Jewish people. 
C. God revealed his laws to his people through 
Moses and the ten commandments.
Western Wall 
The Western Wall or Wailing 
Wall is located in the Old City of 
Jerusalem at the foot of the 
western side of the Temple 
Mount. Parts of the wall are 
remnants of the ancient wall that 
surrounded the Jewish Temple's 
courtyard, and is arguably the 
most sacred site recognized by 
the Jewish faith outside of the 
Temple Mount itself.
Star of David 
The Star of David, known in 
Hebrew as the Shield of David 
is a generally recognized 
symbol of modern Jewish 
identity and Judaism. Its shape 
is that of a hexagram, the 
compound of two equilateral 
triangles.
Christianity 
Christianity was heavily influenced by 
Judaism. Some of the major beliefs of 
Christianity are: 
A. Monotheistic - There is one god who is 
all powerful and all knowing. 
B. Jesus Christ died for the sins of 
humankind. 
C. Salvation comes from faith in God.
Christianity 
Christians believe the Old and New 
Testaments of the Bible are holy books. 
The first four books of the New 
Testament were written by followers of 
Jesus. 
Some branches of Christianity are: 
Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and 
Eastern Orthodox.
Islam 
Islam is a monotheistic religion that 
developed in Saudi Arabia in the early 
600s. Islam is directly related to 
Judaism and Christianity. 
Islam was founded by the Prophet 
Muhammed who lived from 570 to 632 
in Saudi Arabia.
Islam
Islam 
The five pillars or central teachings of Islam are: 
A. A statement of faith 
B. Prayer (five times a day in the direction of 
Mecca) 
C. Charity 
D. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your 
lifetime (called the Hajj) 
E. Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)
Islam 
The teachings of Muhammed were 
collected into a book called the Koran. 
Muslims worship in buildings called 
mosques.
Dome of the Rock 
The Dome of the Rock is a shrine 
located on the Temple Mount in 
the Old City of Jerusalem. It was 
initially completed in 691 and is 
now one of the oldest works of 
Islamic architecture. It has been 
called 'Jerusalem's most 
recognizable landmark'. 
The site's significance stems from 
religious traditions regarding the 
rock, known as the Foundation 
Stone, at its heart, which bears 
great significance for Jews, 
Christians and Muslims.
Mecca 
Mecca, the birthplace of 
Muhammad and the site of 
Muhammad's first revelation of 
the Quran, Mecca is regarded as 
the holiest city in the religion of 
Islam and a pilgrimage to it 
known as the Hajj is obligatory 
for all able Muslims. Mecca is 
home to the Kaaba, by majority 
description Islam's holiest site, as 
well as being the direction of 
Muslim prayer.
Hinduism 
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. 
It is a polytheistic religion that originated in South 
Asia, present day India, around 2500 B.C.E. 
Hindus believe in reincarnation and karma. A 
person dies, then lives again, until they finally reach 
moksha (liberation from the repeating cycle of birth, 
life and death). 
Hindus have several holy books called Vedas, 
Upanishads, and the epics the Mahabharata and 
Ramayana.
Hinduism 
Atman is the spirit or soul of a person, which 
most Hindus believe, is eternal. 
Brahman refers to a supreme spirit but it can 
also mean an infinite and unchanging reality. 
Hindus believe that the goal of life is to 
realize that your atman is the same as 
Brahman and thereby reach moksha, or 
liberation.
Hinduism 
The caste system is a system of social 
organization in India. When a person is 
born they are born into one of four 
castes or as a Dalit. This system has 
led to discrimination and has been 
outlawed in India. Hindus still debate 
whether the caste system is part of 
Hinduism or an outdated social custom.
Hinduism 
The castes are: 
A. Brahmins: Teachers and priests. 
B. Kshatriyas: Warriors, nobles, and 
kings. 
C. Vaishyas: Farmers, merchants, and 
businessmen. 
D. Shudras: Servants and laborers.
Buddhism 
Buddhism was founded by a man named 
Siddhartha who was born around 500 - 400 
B.C. in Nepal. 
Buddhism is related to Hinduism and shares 
many of the same basic beliefs. The 
relationship between Buddhism and Hinduism 
is similar to the relationship between 
Christianity and Judaism.
Buddhism 
One major part of 
the culture includes 
praying to the 
Buddha, the god of 
Buddhism. People 
will seek out statues 
of the Buddha to 
pray and leave gifts 
for.

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World Religions PowerPoint

  • 2. What is Religion? (The Basics) Religion is a belief in a supernatural power or powers that are regarded as the creators and maintainers of the universe. It is an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods
  • 3. Types of Religions Monotheistic religions believe in one god. Polytheistic religions believe in many gods. Animistic or traditional religions often believe that different aspects of nature have divine powers.
  • 5. Religions of the World Religion Followers Christianity 2.2 billion Islam 1.6 billion Hinduism 950 million Buddhism 350 million Judaism 14 million
  • 6. Southwest Asia The three religions that began in Southwest Asia (Middle East) are also many times considered the Big Three of Religions are: A. Judaism (2000 BCE) B. Christianity (26-36 CE) C. Islam (610 CE)
  • 7. Judaism Some of the major beliefs of Judaism are: A. Monotheistic - There is one god who is all powerful and all knowing. B. This god made a special covenant or agreement with Abraham, who is the ‘father’ of the Jewish people. C. God revealed his laws to his people through Moses and the ten commandments.
  • 8. Western Wall The Western Wall or Wailing Wall is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. Parts of the wall are remnants of the ancient wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard, and is arguably the most sacred site recognized by the Jewish faith outside of the Temple Mount itself.
  • 9. Star of David The Star of David, known in Hebrew as the Shield of David is a generally recognized symbol of modern Jewish identity and Judaism. Its shape is that of a hexagram, the compound of two equilateral triangles.
  • 10. Christianity Christianity was heavily influenced by Judaism. Some of the major beliefs of Christianity are: A. Monotheistic - There is one god who is all powerful and all knowing. B. Jesus Christ died for the sins of humankind. C. Salvation comes from faith in God.
  • 11. Christianity Christians believe the Old and New Testaments of the Bible are holy books. The first four books of the New Testament were written by followers of Jesus. Some branches of Christianity are: Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern Orthodox.
  • 12. Islam Islam is a monotheistic religion that developed in Saudi Arabia in the early 600s. Islam is directly related to Judaism and Christianity. Islam was founded by the Prophet Muhammed who lived from 570 to 632 in Saudi Arabia.
  • 13. Islam
  • 14. Islam The five pillars or central teachings of Islam are: A. A statement of faith B. Prayer (five times a day in the direction of Mecca) C. Charity D. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your lifetime (called the Hajj) E. Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)
  • 15. Islam The teachings of Muhammed were collected into a book called the Koran. Muslims worship in buildings called mosques.
  • 16. Dome of the Rock The Dome of the Rock is a shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It was initially completed in 691 and is now one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture. It has been called 'Jerusalem's most recognizable landmark'. The site's significance stems from religious traditions regarding the rock, known as the Foundation Stone, at its heart, which bears great significance for Jews, Christians and Muslims.
  • 17. Mecca Mecca, the birthplace of Muhammad and the site of Muhammad's first revelation of the Quran, Mecca is regarded as the holiest city in the religion of Islam and a pilgrimage to it known as the Hajj is obligatory for all able Muslims. Mecca is home to the Kaaba, by majority description Islam's holiest site, as well as being the direction of Muslim prayer.
  • 18. Hinduism Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It is a polytheistic religion that originated in South Asia, present day India, around 2500 B.C.E. Hindus believe in reincarnation and karma. A person dies, then lives again, until they finally reach moksha (liberation from the repeating cycle of birth, life and death). Hindus have several holy books called Vedas, Upanishads, and the epics the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
  • 19. Hinduism Atman is the spirit or soul of a person, which most Hindus believe, is eternal. Brahman refers to a supreme spirit but it can also mean an infinite and unchanging reality. Hindus believe that the goal of life is to realize that your atman is the same as Brahman and thereby reach moksha, or liberation.
  • 20. Hinduism The caste system is a system of social organization in India. When a person is born they are born into one of four castes or as a Dalit. This system has led to discrimination and has been outlawed in India. Hindus still debate whether the caste system is part of Hinduism or an outdated social custom.
  • 21. Hinduism The castes are: A. Brahmins: Teachers and priests. B. Kshatriyas: Warriors, nobles, and kings. C. Vaishyas: Farmers, merchants, and businessmen. D. Shudras: Servants and laborers.
  • 22. Buddhism Buddhism was founded by a man named Siddhartha who was born around 500 - 400 B.C. in Nepal. Buddhism is related to Hinduism and shares many of the same basic beliefs. The relationship between Buddhism and Hinduism is similar to the relationship between Christianity and Judaism.
  • 23. Buddhism One major part of the culture includes praying to the Buddha, the god of Buddhism. People will seek out statues of the Buddha to pray and leave gifts for.