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World Religions Haiku

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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World Religions Haiku

By Sam Christen

Buhddism

  • Developed in Ancient India
  • Founded by Buddha, or Siddhartha Gautama
  • Urges people to free themselves from desires
  • Cure to human suffering
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Christianity

  • Monotheistic religion
  • God watches over and cares for them
  • Founded by Jesus Christ
  • Bible is the Sacred text
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Hinduism

  • Developed in Ancient India
  • No single founder, many different sacred texts
  • Worship several gods
  • Reach enlightenment by freeing yourself from desires

Islam

  • Practiced by Muslims
  • Spread by Muhammad
  • Qur'an is the sacred text
  • Must follow five pillars of faith

Confucianism

  • Founded by Confucius
  • Has no deity
  • Sacred texts are the Analects and Five classics
  • Focuses on social harmony and good government
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Judaism

  • First major religion to teach only one god
  • Basic laws and teachings come from the Torah
  • Universal symbol is the star of David