PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Founder: Abraham
He founded Judaism around 2000-1800 B.C.E.
The most common known jewish writing is the Torah
Jews believe there is one God- the God of Abraham
They do not consider Jesus to be the Messiah; they believe the Messiah has not yet arrived
Jews believe the Holy Spirit to be the spirit of God who rests upon them
They believe in order to attain salvation, you must live a righteous life
Jews believe in life after death- a reward for those who lived a worthy life
These are some of the relics in the Jewish culture
Founder: Jesus of Nazareth
Christianity was founded around 33 AD
Christian known writings:
The Bible
Christians believe there is one God- the Father who created all
They believe Jesus is the Son of God who was sent to save mankind from death and sin
Christians believe in the Holy Spirit as a spirit of God who is present today to be a guide for Christians
They believe salvation is achieved by following the necessary steps given to us by the Bible
Christians believe in life after death.
Those who are saved spend eternity in paradise (heaven)
Those who are not saved are eternally punished in hell
Here are some examples of Christian relics
Founder: Muhammad
He founded Islam in 622 CE
The Qur'an is the primary text of Islam
Muslims believe in one God named Allah
They believe Jesus was one of Gods (Allah's) greatest messengers. They do not believe He was crucified
Muslims believe in a Holy Spirit of their own
They believe salvation is attained by living in a way that pleases Allah and gaining his paradise
Muslims believe in life after death where you live in paradise with Allah
Here are some Islamic Relics
Founder: There is no specific founder of Hinduism
Date founded: Hinduism was formed around 2000 B.C.E.
The primary texts of Hinduism are called Vedas
-Hindus believe in Brahma as the supreme being and creator; they believe in many other gods as well
-They do not view Jesus as the savior and they don't believe in His resurrection
-Hindus do not believe in the Holy Spirit or anything similar
-There's no need of knowledge of salvation in Hinduism
Hindus believe firmly in the rebirth of souls after death
Here are examples of Hindu Relics
Founder: Siddhartha Guatama
Date founded: 520 B.C.E.
The common name for Buddhist writings is Sutras
Buddhism does not involve a "one true God"; instead they look to Buddha as an example
Most Buddhists believe Jesus was a prophet who dedicated his life to the welfare of people, but not the Messiah
Buddhists believe in "Holy Ones" like Buddha, Dharma, the Sangha, but a specific Holy Spirit is not relevant to them
Salvation is not related to Buddhism at all
Buddhists believe that death is not the end of life. The spirit remains and dwells in a new body (rebirth)
Here are some Buddhist relics
Founder: Guru Nanak
Date Founded: 1496
The Sikhist sacred text is known as the Shri Guru Granth
Sikhism beliefs include a one true god
They don't believe Jesus is Gods son
Sikhists do not believe the Holy Spirit exists
They do not strive for a specific goal in salvation; they believe anyone can achieve it
Sikhists do not believe in heaven or hell, just reincarnation
Here are some Sikhist relics
Founder: Confucius
Date Founded: 500 B.C.E.
The known Confucianist writings are the Analects, the Five classics, the Four books
Confucianist believe there is no god, but a force called Tao (Great Ultimate)
They respect Jesus as a holy man of Christianity, but do not view him as the savior
Confucianists don't believe in a specific plan of salvation
They believe after death, the soul remains in some other form
Here are some Confucianist relics
Shintoism has no specific founder
There is no recorded date of its foundation
The Kojiki and Nihon Shoki are the two central texts of Shintoism
Shintos believe in Kami who is their god
They believe Jesus only to have been a translator for them and their religion
Shintos believe in Kami as their holy spirit. It is full of sacred spirits
They believe Kami is the center of everyone's salvation
Shintos believe that after death, the spirit leaves the body and goes to yami
Here are some Shinto relics
Founder: Lao Tze
Date founded: 550 BCE
The central text of Taoism is known as the Tao-te Ching
There is no ominous god in Taoism, only Tao whom they look toward
They do not believe in Jesus as the Messiah
Taoists do not have a Holy Spirit; they have Chi- a life force which forms the world
Taoist salvation is considered "liberation". They believe that following the natural order of things instead of rules/doctrine makes for perfection
Taoists believe you shouldn't worry about death or afterlife, but live and be eternal in your life
These are some Taoist relics
