World Religions

1. Buddhism

1.1. Over 6% of worlds pop. is Buddhism

1.2. religion followed in many countries

1.3. Started by a prince

1.4. Belief that there is much sadness in the world

1.5. The buddha gave up everything to be happy

1.6. He was in poverty for a long time

1.7. He meditated a lot

1.8. Suffering was caused by desire

1.9. They followed eight fold path

1.10. They also followed Dharma

2. Judisam

2.1. Oldest religion in the world

2.2. 14 million Jews in the world

2.3. 4000 years old

2.4. Judaism was first major monotheism

2.5. It was important to learn Hebrew so you could read the Torah

2.6. 6 million Jews killed in Holocaust

2.7. Muslims and Jews worked together but the Christians did not like the Jews

2.8. Many holidays

2.9. There is lots of singing

2.10. 10 major commandments

3. Islam

3.1. 1/6 world pop. is Islam

3.2. They must surrender to Allah

3.3. He preached monotheism

3.4. They pray alot

3.5. They gave lots of things to the poor

3.6. They had many scientific advancements

3.7. They follow the five pillars

3.8. Eveyeryone is equal

3.9. God is the creator

3.10. They worship the spirit of god

4. Hinduism

4.1. Over 80% of India is Hindu

4.2. One of worlds oldest religions

4.3. They worship nature gods

4.4. No true god but supreme essence

4.5. Some animals are very sacred

4.6. They believe in reincarnation

4.7. Brahman teaches to be brave

4.8. They purify themselves before prayer

4.9. Eventually they reach a state of happiness called Moksha or Nirvana

4.10. Many sacred places

5. Christanity

5.1. Began with Jesus

5.2. Jesus was born 2000 years ago

5.3. Jesus was ressurected

5.4. Jesus was Messiah

5.5. Jesus is Gods son

5.6. Bible is their sacred writings

5.7. Many forms of Christians

5.8. Largest religion in the world

5.9. God contains 3 persons Father, Son, Holy Spirit

5.10. God is all powerful