The document provides an overview of major world religions and philosophies, including their origins, founders, core beliefs and texts. It summarizes information on Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Shinto, Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism, noting dates of origin, founders, holy books, core beliefs and symbols for each.

1. and Philosophies

2. Definiton religion -any specific system of belief and worship, often involving a code of ethics Belief and worship in a god or gods Ethical behavior towards other people

3. Hinduism

4. Date of Origin = ? Founder = ?

5. polytheistic Brahman-the universal spirit that resides in all things

6. Holy Books

7. Laws of Dharma and Karma Dharma = duty Karma = action reincarnation = rebirth Good Karma Bad Karma Wheel of Fate Moksha

8. Brahman-the universal spirit that resides in all things

9. Symbols Ganges River Lotus Flower

10. Buddhism

11. Founder Siddhartha Gautama aka The Buddha 560 – 480 BC

12. What is the goal of Buddhists? Buddha means “Enlightened One” To achieve enlightenment

13. Laws of Dharma and Karma Dharma = duty Karma = actions X Wheel of Fate Nirvana reincarnation = rebirth

14. Holy Book = Tripitaka

15. The Four Noble Truths The world is full of suffering 2. Suffering is caused by worldly desires 3. To get rid of suffering you must get rid of desires 4. To get rid of desire, follow the 8 Fold Path X X X

17. Symbols 8-Spoked Wheel Lotus Flower

19. (an agreement or contract) (singular = monotheistic)

20. Prophets Abraham Moses David Solomon Messengers

21. Holy Book Torah

22. Beliefs

23. Symbols Star of David Menorah

24. Christianity

25. Founder 30 AD (during the Roman Empire) Prophets = Apostles

26. Holy Book

27. Beliefs Messiah

28. Symbols

29. Islam

30. Founder Mohammad/Muhammad (570-632 AD)

31. Holy Book Koran Quran

32. Shahadah-declaration of faith Salah-pray 5X/day facing Mecca Zakah-alms(charity) for the poor Sawm-fasting during Ramadan Hajj-pilgrimage to Mecca

33. Sunni Shiite Sufi 80% 15% 5% Sects

34. Symbol

35. the belief that all things have a spirit/soul

36. Shinto Same as Animism only in Japan

37. Philosophy A belief system that concerns itself with questions about how people should live

38. Warring States Period How?

39. Zhou Dynasty 1122 BC – 256 BC Founder

40. Holy Book X I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. -- Confucius If you enjoy what you do, you'll never work another day in your life. -- Confucius Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall. -- Confucius

41. Beliefs =

42. Filial Piety respect for parents/elders

43. The 5 Relationships #1 Ruler #2 Husband Wife Subject #3 Father Son

44. The 5 Relationships con't #4 Older Brother Younger Brother #5 Friend Friend ?

45. The 5 Relationships con't Superior Inferior Ruler Husband Father Older Brother Friend Subject Wife Son Younger Brother Friend Responsibilities Set a good example Follow the example or Change the Superior group

46. Education

47. Civil Service System In order to get a government job, you have to take a test

48. Taoism Daoism "The Way"

49. Laozi

50. Beliefs The Laws of Nature vs The Laws of Man or Man should seek harmony with nature X

51. Legalism

52. Hanfeizi Qin Dynasty 221 BC - 206 BC

53. Beliefs =

54. Beliefs = = Strict laws and harsh punishments (Code of Hammurabi)