RELIGIONS

BUDDHISM

• Originated in India
• Teaches the philosophy to lead a moral life
• Holy book called Tipitaka
• Moral law is to follow the philosophy of "The way of life"
• Siddhartha Gotama was the leader. Final goal is to reach enlightenment.

HINDUISM

• Originated in India
• Teachings based on the cycle of rebirth and karma
• Holy book is the Santand dharma
• Moral is to do good in like so you may prosper in the after life
• Brahmins. Final goal to have salvation in the after life.

JUDAISM

• Originated in Canaan
• Teach the four pathways
• Holy book Torah
• Moral law is to follow the 10 commandments
• Leaders consist of priest and God. Final goal-live life in harmony with god

CHRISTIANITY

• Origins: started in the Middle East, the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea
• Teachings: taught that God was merciful and loving.
• Holy Book: the Christian Bible mostly from the New Testament
• Moral law: the 10 commandments
• Leaders: Jesus and his disciples Final Goal: to be a good Christian and end up in Heaven

ISLAM

• Origin: the Middle East in the 600s C.E after Judaism and Christianity
• Teaching: the lifestyle of the prophet Muhammed
• Moral law: the Five Pillars of Islam
• Holy book: The Holy Quran
• Leader: Muhammad Final Goal: be better in their present life to have a better after life.

CONFUCIANISM

• Formed in 500 B.C.E. Originated in China
• Teaching was based on the teachings of Kongfuzi believed in the revival of traditional Chinese culture
• 4 books- Mencius, Doctrine of the mean, The Analects of Confucius, the Great learning.
• Moral law-5 basic relationships in society. Filial piety was crucial (respect for parents)
• Leader-Confucius and Final goals were to help create a peaceful world

WORK CITED

• Buddhanet.net
• Patheos.com
• Spiritualworld.org
• Text book