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Judaism Judaism

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JudaismJudaism

is one of the oldest religions.is one of the oldest religions.

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It began as the religion of the small nation of the Hebrews.It began as the religion of the small nation of the Hebrews.

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Today, 14 million people identify themselves as Jewish.Today, 14 million people identify themselves as Jewish.

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Modern Judaism is a complex phenomenon that incorporates both a nation and a religion, and often combines strictModern Judaism is a complex phenomenon that incorporates both a nation and a religion, and often combines strictadherence to ritual laws with a more liberal attitude towards religious belief.adherence to ritual laws with a more liberal attitude towards religious belief.

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Date founded :Date founded :

1300 BC, Mesopotamia1300 BC, Mesopotamia

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Founder: AbrahamFounder: Abraham

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Spiritual Leader : RabbiSpiritual Leader : Rabbi

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Place of worship: synagogue ("temple" in Reform Judaism )Place of worship: synagogue ("temple" in Reform Judaism )

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Day of Worship : SaturdayDay of Worship : Saturday

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There ten commandments:There ten commandments:

Worship no other gods.Worship no other gods.Do not worship idols.Do not worship idols.Do not misuse the name of the Lord.Do not misuse the name of the Lord.Keep the Sabbath holy.Keep the Sabbath holy.Honor your father and mother.Honor your father and mother.Do not murder.Do not murder.Do not commit adultery.Do not commit adultery.Do not steal.Do not steal.Do not give false testimonyDo not give false testimonyDo not covet.Do not covet.

ZoroastrianismZoroastrianism

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Zoroastrianism was founded by Zarathushtra in Persia whichZoroastrianism was founded by Zarathushtra in Persia whichfollowed an aboriginal polytheistic religion.followed an aboriginal polytheistic religion.

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He preached the first monotheism with a single supreme god,He preached the first monotheism with a single supreme god,Ahura Mazda.Ahura Mazda.

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Belief in the dualism of good and evil.Belief in the dualism of good and evil.

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The holy book is called the Avesta (includes teachings of The holy book is called the Avesta (includes teachings of Zarathushtra written in a series of five hymns called the Gathas).Zarathushtra written in a series of five hymns called the Gathas).

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They are abstract sacred poetry directed towards the worship of They are abstract sacred poetry directed towards the worship of One God.One God.

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They worshipped throughThey worshipped throughprayers/symbolic ceremonies that areprayers/symbolic ceremonies that areconducted before a sacred fire .conducted before a sacred fire .

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They dedicate their lives to a three-foldThey dedicate their lives to a three-foldpath represented by their motto:path represented by their motto:

"Good thoughts, good words, good deeds.""Good thoughts, good words, good deeds."

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tranquility2009

Once again a very thoughtful and useful presentation. I will definitely look at it before travelling to some of those places . keep up the good work . cheers Jahangir , Bangladesh

reply11 / 30 / 2009

chandni22

thx ,,,,buddy for more info u can ask me

12 / 02 / 2009

chandni22

yah.......we all are the same ....its all about thinking

reply10 / 30 / 2009

Amirmans

Great presentation. Makes you wonder; Are not we all say the same things? and what we are saying is good for everyone? We are fighting over Tomato vs Tomahto directed by power and greed

reply10 / 29 / 2009