The document provides an overview of three major world religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It describes that Islam is divided into the Sunni and Shia sects. Christianity has the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox sects. Judaism has Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform divisions.

1. Major Religions: An overview of Islam, Judaism and Christianity

2. Islam and Muslims Islam is an Arabic word which means ‘peace’ or ‘submission’. A Muslim is what we call someone who believes in Islam. Believe that the Qur’an is the newest revelation from God. Split into sects , Sunni and Shia.

3. 2 Sects in Islam Sunni : Believed Abu Bakr should lead all Muslims. 1 billion followers.

4. 2 Sects in Islam Shi’a : Believed Ali should lead all Muslims. 120 million followers.

5. What Muhammad Looked Like:

6. Christianity Those who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ are known as Christians. Believe the Bible is a new revelation from God. Are divided into 3 major sects

7. 3 Sects of Christianity Roman Catholic: The Pope is God’s representative on Earth, and is infallible . 1 billion followers.

8. 3 Sects of Christianity Protestant: Split from Catholic church during the 1500s. Do not follow the Pope. 600 million followers.

9. 3 Sects of Christianity Eastern Orthodox: Split from Catholics in 1054. Leaders are called Patriarchs. 300 million followers.

10. Judaism Oldest monotheistic religion. 14 million followers around the world. Holy book is the Torah , which Christians call the Old Testament.

11. 3 Divisions of Judaism: Orthodox Judaism: Strict belief in the Old Testament. Only allowed to marry other Orthodox Jews. Conservative Judaism: Less strict than Orthodox. Women can become Rabbis.

12. 3 Divisions of Judaism Reform Judaism: Less emphasis on Jewish tradition. Believe Judaism must change with the times.