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Overview of Major World Religions

The document provides an overview of the key beliefs and practices of several major world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Judaism. It outlines some of the core tenets of each faith such as their concept of God or gods, founding figures, holy texts, places of worship, and spiritual leaders. The information presented includes the approximate number of global adherents to each religion as well as some of their most important principles, traditions, and rules that guide believers' lives.

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Overview of Major World Religions

The document provides an overview of the key beliefs and practices of several major world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Judaism. It outlines some of the core tenets of each faith such as their concept of God or gods, founding figures, holy texts, places of worship, and spiritual leaders. The information presented includes the approximate number of global adherents to each religion as well as some of their most important principles, traditions, and rules that guide believers' lives.

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WHO BELIEVES WHAT?

A slideshow of different faiths, their beliefs and what they worship

CHRISTIANITY
Worlds biggest religion with 2 billion adherents Believe that Jesus Christ is the son of god Worship in churches Spiritual leaders called priests Holy book is the Bible Holy days- Easter and Christmas

ISLAM
Second largest religion in the world with 1 billion followers Followers of Islam- Muslims Believe that there is only one God (Allah) Allah sent prophets to mankind to teach them how to live Five pillars if Islam- Declaration of Faith, praying ( 5 times a day), charity, fasting and pilgrimage to Mecca (at least once)

Holy book is the Quran

HINDUISM
In some ways oldest living religion Over 900 million adherents worldwide No single founder, no single scripture, no commonly agreed set of

teachings
Believe in Supreme God, whose qualities are represented by a multitude of deities Believe in cycle of birth, death and rebirth governed by Karma Main texts are the Vedas (knowledge) and supplement of books based on the Vedas

BUDDHISM
Around 376 million adherents Essence of Buddhism is the attainment of enlightenment No supreme god or deity in Buddhism Path of enlightenment- through practice and development of morality, meditation and wisdom Five moral precepts, to refraining from: harming living things, taking what is not given, sexual misconduct, lying or gossip and taking intoxicating substances e.g. drugs or alcohol

SIKHISM
Founded in 16th century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, 20 mollion Sikhs worldwide Sikhism is a monotheistic religion

The three golden rules- meditate on the holy name, live honestly and
word hard and share the fruit of your livings with others 5 symbols (Ks)- Kesh (uncut hair), Kanga (comb) Kara (iron bangle), Kachera (undershorts) and Kirpan (small sword-blunt) Place of worship- Gurudwara, meaning gateway to the Guru Holy book- Guru Granth Sahib (the living guru)

JUDAISM
Founded by Moses, trace their history back to Abraham Over 13 million around the world Believe that there is only one God with whom they have a covenant Rich history of text but most important one is the Torah Spiritual leaders are called Rabbis

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