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Religion Project

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Buddhism

  • Origin- Northern India
  • Teaching- Based on the 4 noble truths
  • Holy Book- Tipitaka

Buddhism continued

  • Leaders- Ananda, Dalai Lama, Buddha
  • Final Goal- To reach enlightenment
  • Symbols- Dharmachakra, Wheel of Life, Buddha eyes, and Conch shell.
  • Moral Laws- The 4 Noble Truths, and Eight Full Path
Photo by saamiblog

Hinduism

  • Origin- India
  • Teaching- karma, reincarnation, Incarnation of Vishnu
  • Holy Book- Bhasavad Gita, Epic Mahabharata, Epic Ramayann, and Vedus

Hinduism continued

  • Leaders- Many, priests are ranked highests
  • Final Goal- To achieve perfect life, be close to gods
  • Symbols- Lotus, Trishula, Aum
  • Moral Laws- 3 categories of food; parents, teachers and food are next to God
  • Moral Law- Dharma: influences they way people live and view themselves.

Judaism

  • Teaching- Of the God abraham
  • Holy Book- Torah

Judaism continued

  • Leaders- Abraham, Jacob and the prophet Moses
  • Final Goal- Live your life according to the 613 precepts and reach Abraham
  • Symbols- The Star of David, The Menorah
  • Moral Laws- Can't east Rosher things

Christianity

  • Origin- 33 A.D. in Palestine
  • Teaching- One God, Jesus died on the cross for your sins
  • Holy Book- The Bible

Christianity continued

  • Leaders- Jesus of Nazareth,
  • Final Goal- Go to heaven when you die
  • Symbols- Cross, fish
  • Moral Laws- Be the best person you can, love everyone, and serve God

Islam

  • Origin- 7th century Saudi Arabia
  • Teaching- Only one god
  • Holy Book- Qur'an

Islam continued

  • Final Goal- Be sent to Paradise by Allah
  • Symbols- Star and Crescent
  • Moral Laws- The five Pillars of Islam, Confession of Faith, pilgrimage
Photo by Rudy Herman

Confucianism

  • Teaching- to be more humane by improving values.
  • Holy Book- Lun-yü (Analects)

Confucianism continued

  • Final Goal- Human beings become wise sages
  • Symbols- No specific symbol, Chinese water character
  • Moral Laws- Humans are teachable, improvable, and perfectible through oneself and groups
Photo by Leo Reynolds