Religion is an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and practices centered around a deity or supreme being. Most religions involve a belief in God or gods, codes of conduct, sacred stories and texts, rituals, and doctrines of salvation. The eight major world religions are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Jainism. People practice religion for reasons such as culture, security, fellowship, and meaning in life.
Hinduism is the world's oldest religion originating in India about 4000 years ago. It has no single founder but developed from Brahminism. The main symbol is Aum and it is different from other faiths in having no single founder or prophets. Key beliefs include reincarnation governed by karma, and Hindus aim to achieve moksha by living dharma, artha and karma. There are many gods representing different forms of the universal Brahman. Important texts are the Vedas written in Sanskrit comprising hymns on nature and life.
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world originating in India around 1500 BC. It has over 750 million followers worldwide, with the vast majority living in India. Hinduism is a diverse system of thought with no single founder or prophet, and it believes in an ultimate divine reality called Brahman. The religion is based on concepts like dharma, karma, samsara, and moksha. Hindus worship many gods and goddesses but believe they are aspects of one divine reality. Key beliefs include reincarnation and the four stages of life. Major festivals include Diwali and holidays are based on lunar cycles.
Christianity is the largest religion in the world with over 2 billion followers. It developed out of Judaism in the 1st century CE and centers around the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the messiah. The religion is based on the Bible, which includes the Old and New Testaments, and teaches that there is one God who exists as the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Major beliefs include the virgin birth of Jesus, his resurrection, and the prospect of a final judgment.
Christianity is considered the largest religion in the world. It developed out of Judaism in the 1st century CE and centers around the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Messiah. The three major sects of Christianity are Roman Catholicism, Greek Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. Christianity spread rapidly in the Roman Empire and was legalized in 313 CE under Emperor Constantine.
The Baha'i faith was founded in 19th century Iran by the Bab and Baha'u'llah. The Bab proclaimed himself as a prophet and interpreter of the Quran, which angered Iranian authorities and Shiite leaders, leading to his execution. Baha'u'llah spread the Bab's teachings, which formed the basis of the Baha'i faith. Baha'is believe in one God who is transcendent and unknowable, but is revealed through major prophets of world religions. Humans have both a spiritual and physical nature, and the purpose of life and prophets is to guide people towards spiritual development and away from animal instincts. The soul is the essence of identity and develops through
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable advising others on how to evangelize or convert people of other faiths without their full consent and understanding.
Hinduism is the world's oldest religion originating in India about 4000 years ago. It has no single founder but developed from Brahminism. The main symbol is Aum and it is different from other faiths in having no single founder or prophets. Key beliefs include reincarnation governed by karma, and Hindus aim to achieve moksha by living dharma, artha and karma. There are many gods representing different forms of the universal Brahman. Important texts are the Vedas written in Sanskrit comprising hymns on nature and life.
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world originating in India around 1500 BC. It has over 750 million followers worldwide, with the vast majority living in India. Hinduism is a diverse system of thought with no single founder or prophet, and it believes in an ultimate divine reality called Brahman. The religion is based on concepts like dharma, karma, samsara, and moksha. Hindus worship many gods and goddesses but believe they are aspects of one divine reality. Key beliefs include reincarnation and the four stages of life. Major festivals include Diwali and holidays are based on lunar cycles.
Christianity is the largest religion in the world with over 2 billion followers. It developed out of Judaism in the 1st century CE and centers around the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the messiah. The religion is based on the Bible, which includes the Old and New Testaments, and teaches that there is one God who exists as the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Major beliefs include the virgin birth of Jesus, his resurrection, and the prospect of a final judgment.
Christianity is considered the largest religion in the world. It developed out of Judaism in the 1st century CE and centers around the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Messiah. The three major sects of Christianity are Roman Catholicism, Greek Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. Christianity spread rapidly in the Roman Empire and was legalized in 313 CE under Emperor Constantine.
The Baha'i faith was founded in 19th century Iran by the Bab and Baha'u'llah. The Bab proclaimed himself as a prophet and interpreter of the Quran, which angered Iranian authorities and Shiite leaders, leading to his execution. Baha'u'llah spread the Bab's teachings, which formed the basis of the Baha'i faith. Baha'is believe in one God who is transcendent and unknowable, but is revealed through major prophets of world religions. Humans have both a spiritual and physical nature, and the purpose of life and prophets is to guide people towards spiritual development and away from animal instincts. The soul is the essence of identity and develops through
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable advising others on how to evangelize or convert people of other faiths without their full consent and understanding.
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions originating in India with over 700 million followers worldwide. It is considered a major world religion with influence on many other religions throughout its long history. Hindu beliefs include reincarnation, dharma, karma, moksha, and the existence of divine beings. There are multiple sects including Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism. Important concepts are the three yogas of devotion, action, and knowledge. The sound of Om is highly sacred. Major festivals celebrate Diwali, Holi, and other events. There is no single founder or clergy, but holy texts include the Vedas and Upanishads. Cremation is the primary funeral
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions, originating over 5,000 years ago in India. It has no single founder but developed from the Vedic tradition. Hindus believe in an eternal, impersonal Brahman that is the essence of all reality and manifests as personal deities. The goal of life is to be released from the cycle of rebirth and reunite with Brahman through moksha. Spiritual practices include yoga and devotion to deities like Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and goddesses.
The document discusses similarities and differences between Islam and Judeo-Christian traditions, focusing on beliefs about God, prophets, scriptures, morality, and views of Jesus. Both religions believe in one God, prophets including Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, and moral teachings such as charity. They differ on the authenticity of scriptures, the nature of Jesus, and doctrines like the Trinity. The document advocates for respectful dialogue between faiths based on their authentic religious texts.
Confucianism sees God as the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, who charges people through superiors and rulers to apply principles of conduct and morality rather than specific religious doctrines. Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, was a private man in China from 551-479 BC who taught the sons of gentlemen. He relied on "Divine Sages" from the past and had around 20 disciples, with Master Tseng being the most important one recorded in Confucius' works.
Religion is a social institution that answers questions and explains the seemingly inexplicable. Religion provides explanations for why things happen and demystifies the ideas of birth and death. Religions based on the belief in a single deity are monotheistic. Those that encompass many deities arepolytheistic.
Buddhism originated in India over 2,500 years ago and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama. The religion's core beliefs are the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which provide guidance for followers to end suffering by eliminating desire and reaching a state of nirvana. Buddhism spread from India and now has over 376 million followers worldwide, with most Buddhists living in countries like Thailand, China, Japan, and Sri Lanka. Key concepts include reincarnation, karma, and rejection of the caste system and gods.
Hinduism originated on the Indian subcontinent and has no single founder. It is characterized by beliefs in reincarnation and dharma, and encompasses a variety of traditions with diverse beliefs. The main Hindu deities form a Trimurti of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. Other important concepts include karma, moksha, and various festivals and practices such as puja and yoga.
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The document summarizes the origins and key teachings of Buddhism. It describes how Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, was sheltered from suffering until leaving his palace at age 29 and encountering an old man, sick man, corpse, and holy man, which led him to seek enlightenment. After meditating for 49 days, he gained enlightenment and became the Buddha, teaching the Four Noble Truths of suffering and its causes, and the Eightfold Path to eliminate desire and suffering through right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.
The document provides background information on Christianity, including key beliefs, writings, worship practices, religious leaders, ceremonies, symbols, and festivals. It discusses that Christians believe in one God manifested in three forms - God the Father, Jesus Christ his son, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus is believed to have been born to Mary, performed miracles, and was crucified and resurrected, offering salvation. The Bible contains the Old and New Testaments and guides Christians. Worship occurs in churches and involves prayers, music, and communion. Important ceremonies include baptism, confirmation, weddings, and funerals.
Hinduism originated in India around 1500 BC and is one of the oldest religions still practiced today. It is a diverse set of beliefs that includes worshipping gods like Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and their avatars. Hindus believe in an ultimate reality called Brahman that can be experienced through different paths including karma (actions), samsara (cycle of rebirth), and moksha (liberation). Key concepts include dharma (righteous living), purusharthas (goals of life), and the varna and ashrama systems which provide a social and life stage framework. Yoga and other practices aim to unite individuals with Brahman.
This presentation is about Buddhism. It covers Meaning of Buddhism, History of Buddhism, Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, The Eightfold Path, Symbols in Buddhism, Buddhism's World View, Type/Branches of Buddhism, Likes in Buddhism, Dislikes in Buddhism and Famous Buddhist Temples. To make such presentations for a reasonably cheaper price, please visit https://sbsolnlimited.wixsite.com/busnedu/bookings-checkout/hire-designer-for-powerpoint-slides
Taoism originated in China as a combination of philosophy and psychology attributed to Lao-Tse in the 6th century BCE. It views the universe as constantly recreating itself through the balance of opposing but complementary forces called yin and yang. With over 20 million followers today, Taoism teaches that finding perfection, balance and harmony comes from living according to natural principles like wu-wei or non-action. It was adopted as a state religion in 440 CE but faced periods of suppression after the Communist victory in 1949 and during the Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976.
The document provides information about the three major Abrahamic religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It discusses their origins and key beliefs and practices. Islam began in the 7th century CE in Mecca with the prophet Muhammad and is the youngest of the three religions. Christianity believes in Jesus as the messiah and son of God. Judaism is one of the oldest religions, founded by Abraham, and Jews believe their God is YHWH. All three religions are monotheistic and share concepts like belief in angels, the afterlife, and places of worship like mosques, churches, and synagogues.
The document provides information about the three major Abrahamic religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It discusses their origins, founders, sacred texts, beliefs, practices, divisions, and relationship with one another. Christianity started in 33 CE and has 2.3 billion followers. Islam was founded in 622 CE and has 1.3 billion followers. Judaism dates back to 1800 BCE and has 14 million followers. All three religions share a belief in one God but have differing views on prophets like Jesus and religious texts. They also have tensions in their relationship with instances of discrimination.
Why did religion go global? Big History investigates why certain faiths became accepted by so many people in such varied parts of the world.
Register to explore the whole course here: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive?WT.mc_id=Slideshare12202017
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, originating in India over 4,000 years ago. It has no single founder but developed out of Brahmanism. Hindus believe in concepts such as Brahman (the supreme universal spirit), karma (the effects of one's actions), samsara (the cycle of rebirth), and moksha (liberation from this cycle). Key beliefs also include dharma (proper living), the authority of the Vedas, and divinity in various deities including members of the Trimurti - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Worship and rituals play an important role through practices such as puja, darshan, aart
Buddhism originated from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, in ancient India. The core beliefs of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths about suffering and its cessation, and the Eightfold Path to end suffering. Buddhists seek enlightenment and liberation from suffering by following the Eightfold Path of right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. The ultimate goal is to achieve Nirvana, escaping the cycle of rebirth and suffering.
This document discusses challenges that global corporations face regarding anti-bribery and corruption compliance. Regulators are increasing pressure on companies to improve their anti-bribery programs to prevent improper payments. The document outlines how BDO Indonesia can help companies develop and enhance their anti-corruption risk management and compliance frameworks through procedures, effectiveness assessments, and remediation assistance. BDO has experience conducting related engagements across industries globally.
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions originating in India with over 700 million followers worldwide. It is considered a major world religion with influence on many other religions throughout its long history. Hindu beliefs include reincarnation, dharma, karma, moksha, and the existence of divine beings. There are multiple sects including Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism. Important concepts are the three yogas of devotion, action, and knowledge. The sound of Om is highly sacred. Major festivals celebrate Diwali, Holi, and other events. There is no single founder or clergy, but holy texts include the Vedas and Upanishads. Cremation is the primary funeral
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions, originating over 5,000 years ago in India. It has no single founder but developed from the Vedic tradition. Hindus believe in an eternal, impersonal Brahman that is the essence of all reality and manifests as personal deities. The goal of life is to be released from the cycle of rebirth and reunite with Brahman through moksha. Spiritual practices include yoga and devotion to deities like Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and goddesses.
The document discusses similarities and differences between Islam and Judeo-Christian traditions, focusing on beliefs about God, prophets, scriptures, morality, and views of Jesus. Both religions believe in one God, prophets including Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, and moral teachings such as charity. They differ on the authenticity of scriptures, the nature of Jesus, and doctrines like the Trinity. The document advocates for respectful dialogue between faiths based on their authentic religious texts.
Confucianism sees God as the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, who charges people through superiors and rulers to apply principles of conduct and morality rather than specific religious doctrines. Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, was a private man in China from 551-479 BC who taught the sons of gentlemen. He relied on "Divine Sages" from the past and had around 20 disciples, with Master Tseng being the most important one recorded in Confucius' works.
Religion is a social institution that answers questions and explains the seemingly inexplicable. Religion provides explanations for why things happen and demystifies the ideas of birth and death. Religions based on the belief in a single deity are monotheistic. Those that encompass many deities arepolytheistic.
Buddhism originated in India over 2,500 years ago and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama. The religion's core beliefs are the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which provide guidance for followers to end suffering by eliminating desire and reaching a state of nirvana. Buddhism spread from India and now has over 376 million followers worldwide, with most Buddhists living in countries like Thailand, China, Japan, and Sri Lanka. Key concepts include reincarnation, karma, and rejection of the caste system and gods.
Hinduism originated on the Indian subcontinent and has no single founder. It is characterized by beliefs in reincarnation and dharma, and encompasses a variety of traditions with diverse beliefs. The main Hindu deities form a Trimurti of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. Other important concepts include karma, moksha, and various festivals and practices such as puja and yoga.
Credits to: Mr. Melvin Arias
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All of the pieces of information on this site are the property of the respective owners. I do not hold any copyright in regards to these pictures and information. These pictures and information have been collected from different public sources including various websites, considered to be in the public domain. If anyone has any objection to display of any picture, image or information, it may be brought to my notice by sending an email (contact me) & the disputed media will be removed immediately, after verification of the claim.
The document summarizes the origins and key teachings of Buddhism. It describes how Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, was sheltered from suffering until leaving his palace at age 29 and encountering an old man, sick man, corpse, and holy man, which led him to seek enlightenment. After meditating for 49 days, he gained enlightenment and became the Buddha, teaching the Four Noble Truths of suffering and its causes, and the Eightfold Path to eliminate desire and suffering through right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.
The document provides background information on Christianity, including key beliefs, writings, worship practices, religious leaders, ceremonies, symbols, and festivals. It discusses that Christians believe in one God manifested in three forms - God the Father, Jesus Christ his son, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus is believed to have been born to Mary, performed miracles, and was crucified and resurrected, offering salvation. The Bible contains the Old and New Testaments and guides Christians. Worship occurs in churches and involves prayers, music, and communion. Important ceremonies include baptism, confirmation, weddings, and funerals.
Hinduism originated in India around 1500 BC and is one of the oldest religions still practiced today. It is a diverse set of beliefs that includes worshipping gods like Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and their avatars. Hindus believe in an ultimate reality called Brahman that can be experienced through different paths including karma (actions), samsara (cycle of rebirth), and moksha (liberation). Key concepts include dharma (righteous living), purusharthas (goals of life), and the varna and ashrama systems which provide a social and life stage framework. Yoga and other practices aim to unite individuals with Brahman.
This presentation is about Buddhism. It covers Meaning of Buddhism, History of Buddhism, Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, The Eightfold Path, Symbols in Buddhism, Buddhism's World View, Type/Branches of Buddhism, Likes in Buddhism, Dislikes in Buddhism and Famous Buddhist Temples. To make such presentations for a reasonably cheaper price, please visit https://sbsolnlimited.wixsite.com/busnedu/bookings-checkout/hire-designer-for-powerpoint-slides
Taoism originated in China as a combination of philosophy and psychology attributed to Lao-Tse in the 6th century BCE. It views the universe as constantly recreating itself through the balance of opposing but complementary forces called yin and yang. With over 20 million followers today, Taoism teaches that finding perfection, balance and harmony comes from living according to natural principles like wu-wei or non-action. It was adopted as a state religion in 440 CE but faced periods of suppression after the Communist victory in 1949 and during the Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976.
The document provides information about the three major Abrahamic religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It discusses their origins and key beliefs and practices. Islam began in the 7th century CE in Mecca with the prophet Muhammad and is the youngest of the three religions. Christianity believes in Jesus as the messiah and son of God. Judaism is one of the oldest religions, founded by Abraham, and Jews believe their God is YHWH. All three religions are monotheistic and share concepts like belief in angels, the afterlife, and places of worship like mosques, churches, and synagogues.
The document provides information about the three major Abrahamic religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It discusses their origins, founders, sacred texts, beliefs, practices, divisions, and relationship with one another. Christianity started in 33 CE and has 2.3 billion followers. Islam was founded in 622 CE and has 1.3 billion followers. Judaism dates back to 1800 BCE and has 14 million followers. All three religions share a belief in one God but have differing views on prophets like Jesus and religious texts. They also have tensions in their relationship with instances of discrimination.
Why did religion go global? Big History investigates why certain faiths became accepted by so many people in such varied parts of the world.
Register to explore the whole course here: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive?WT.mc_id=Slideshare12202017
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, originating in India over 4,000 years ago. It has no single founder but developed out of Brahmanism. Hindus believe in concepts such as Brahman (the supreme universal spirit), karma (the effects of one's actions), samsara (the cycle of rebirth), and moksha (liberation from this cycle). Key beliefs also include dharma (proper living), the authority of the Vedas, and divinity in various deities including members of the Trimurti - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Worship and rituals play an important role through practices such as puja, darshan, aart
Buddhism originated from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, in ancient India. The core beliefs of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths about suffering and its cessation, and the Eightfold Path to end suffering. Buddhists seek enlightenment and liberation from suffering by following the Eightfold Path of right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. The ultimate goal is to achieve Nirvana, escaping the cycle of rebirth and suffering.
This document discusses challenges that global corporations face regarding anti-bribery and corruption compliance. Regulators are increasing pressure on companies to improve their anti-bribery programs to prevent improper payments. The document outlines how BDO Indonesia can help companies develop and enhance their anti-corruption risk management and compliance frameworks through procedures, effectiveness assessments, and remediation assistance. BDO has experience conducting related engagements across industries globally.
Every day, there is something new that may or may not have an impact on our daily practice. In this talk , we want to highlight some of these new developments
International Anti-corruption day 2015 - Bribery Act 2010 presentation.Neil McGregor
The UK Bribery Act 2010 defines bribery broadly and holds companies strictly liable for failing to prevent bribery by persons associated with the company. It applies to companies doing business in the UK even if the corrupt acts occur abroad. To avoid liability, companies must implement adequate procedures to counter bribery based on six principles: proportional risk assessment, top-level commitment, due diligence, communication/training, and monitoring. The goal is to change corporate culture to one that does not tolerate any form of bribery. Romania and other countries should consider similar legislation to incentivize businesses to establish strong anti-bribery cultures.
The document discusses the basic beliefs in Islam. It explains that Islam is a complete way of life guided by Allah. The seven main beliefs in Islam are tawhid (the oneness of Allah), risalah (prophethood), angels, holy books, the Day of Judgement, destiny, and akhirah (life after death). These seven beliefs can be grouped into three categories - tawhid about the uniqueness of Allah, risalah regarding communication between Allah and mankind through prophets, and akhirah concerning life after death and being accountable for actions on the Day of Judgement.
- Muhammad began receiving visions from Allah in 610 AD and taught these visions, which became the Quran, to his followers.
- The founder of Islam is the prophet Muhammad, and Muslims believe in one God named Allah who created the universe.
- The five pillars of Islam are the shahadah, salah, zakat, sawm, and hajj.
The document outlines 5 pillars of faith that discuss the nature of God, man's sinful nature, Jesus Christ as the solution for sin, accepting Jesus by faith to have one's honor restored, and living as part of God's family and community through nurturing one's faith. It encourages the reader to accept Jesus as the sacrifice for their sins in order to be forgiven and have an eternal relationship with God. The document provides biblical support from both the Quran and Bible to support its presentation of the key beliefs.
Updated again based on my presentation on the 18th of March 2014 at the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. Previously presented at the Compliance Day Event for the Singapore Compliance Workgroup on 27-November 2013; and at the PrimeTime Personal Power Lunch and the CFO Asia Congress. We return to the same three economic questions: Who bribes? How much do they pay? And what value do they get? How can we use the answers to discourage bribery? And while we will never eliminate the motivation for bribery, we may reach the point where bribery is no longer business as usual.
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Anti Corruption Risks Aml Convergence 20111025Mayer Brown LLP
The enforcement of anti-corruption laws such as the FCPA is increasing aggressively in the US and globally. In 2010, FCPA fines totaled over $1.6 billion, more than half of all federal criminal fines. Enforcement is fueled by voluntary disclosures, industry-wide investigations, and increased cooperation between countries. The risks of multi-jurisdictional actions are growing for companies as global anti-corruption enforcement rises.
OECD Recommendation on Public Procurement - 2015OECD Governance
An efficient and effective public procurement system is the backbone of a well-functioning government and ensures delivering quality services to the public. The OECD supports governments in reforming their public procurement systems to ensure cost savings and better service delivery.
The OECD takes a holistic view of the public procurement cycle: from needs assessment, bid evaluation and contract award, as well as contract management and payment.
This Recommendation (pdf) addresses the developments by reaffirming the role of public procurement as a strategic function and by providing clear and effective guidance on how to implement a public procurement system that uses state-of-the-art tools and techniques to use public funds sustainably and efficiently. Please see www.oecd.org/gov/ethics/recommendation-on-public-procurement.htm
OECD Recommendation on Digital Government StrategiesOECD Governance
This document presents a recommendation on digital government strategies aimed at bringing governments closer to citizens and businesses. It recognizes that digital technologies are changing expectations for more open, participatory and innovative governments. The recommendation provides guidance for whole-of-government approaches to develop digital strategies that ensure transparency, encourage stakeholder engagement, and deliver public value through technology. It recommends governments establish coherent planning, capacities and governance to strategically use digital tools for policy outcomes like economic growth, social inclusion and trust in government.
This presentation by Leah Ambler outlines some of the highlights from the OECD Foreign Bribery Report released in Paris on 2 December 2014.
Download the report at http://bit.ly/1rNWj1G
Find the webcast and launch event at http://oe.cd/LS
The document discusses different worldviews and how they shape culture. It defines worldview as a culture's perspective on existence and reality, which often operates unconsciously. The key expressions of worldview are attempts to answer life's big questions. Forms of worldview discussed include religion, secularism, and spirituality. Specific religions covered are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and their core assumptions, cultural influences, and views on death.
This document provides an introduction to world religions, beginning with an overview of major religions to be covered which include Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Shinto, early African religions, Judaism, Confucianism, and Taoism. It then discusses various definitions of religion before providing more details on the origins and beliefs of Hinduism, including its concepts of Brahman, Atman, karma, samsara, and the paths of moksha. The summary concludes with some common questions and answers about Hindu beliefs and practices.
Hinduism is a family of religions that began in India and has no single founder or religious text. It believes in an ultimate reality called Brahman that pervades the universe. Hindus believe in reincarnation and aim to achieve moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth through dharma. The religion is tied to everyday life and has many gods like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva that represent aspects of Brahman. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama and focuses on ending suffering through following the Eightfold Path and achieving nirvana or enlightenment. It does not believe in a creator god and teaches that life involves dukkha or dissatisfaction caused
Hinduism is a family of religions that began in India and has no single founder or religious text. It believes in an ultimate reality called Brahman that pervades the universe. Hindus believe in reincarnation and aim to achieve moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth through dharma. The religion is tied to everyday life and has many gods like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva that represent aspects of Brahman. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama and focuses on ending suffering through following the Eightfold Path and achieving nirvana or enlightenment. It does not believe in a creator god and teaches that life involves dukkha or suffering caused by
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to understanding religion. It defines religion and discusses worldviews, different belief systems like monotheism and polytheism, the nature and origins of religion, elements and theories of religion, and the differences between religion and spirituality. It also includes reflection questions and an enrichment activity. The key points are: religion involves organized beliefs and practices for worshipping gods, social environment and upbringing shape religious views, and the four common elements among religions are belief in deity, doctrine of salvation, code of conduct, and rituals.
Religion provides explanations for life's mysteries like birth and death. Animism refers to the belief that all objects have spirits and was an early form of religion studied by anthropologists. While major religions today are not animistic, it remains important for understanding tribal religions. Polytheism involves belief in multiple gods and was common in ancient societies. Monotheism believes in one god and characterizes religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Most people today subscribe to either Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, or Buddhism. Religions can be categorized as churches, sects, or cults depending on their relationship with mainstream society. Separation of church and state aims to prevent the establishment of any single
This document defines key religious concepts and terms to help understand the topics being presented about religion. It defines religion as a set of beliefs and practices focused on deities or gods. Spirituality involves recognizing something greater than oneself. Worldview refers to a collection of beliefs about life and the universe. Theology is the study of religious faith and experiences, especially regarding God. Eastern and Western beliefs are also defined. Pictures related to faith are shown to prompt reflection on what makes one happy about their own faith.
The document discusses several major world belief systems including:
- Animism and beliefs of early civilizations which included spirits and ancestors
- Buddhism founded by Siddhartha Gautama and focused on ending suffering through concepts like karma and nirvana
- Hinduism which believes in reincarnation and union with Brahman through dharma and adherence to the caste system
- Confucianism which emphasized social harmony and hierarchy
- Taoism which sought harmony with nature through balance of yin and yang
- Judaism founded on belief in one God and moral teachings in the Torah and Ten Commandments
- Christianity founded by Jesus Christ and focused on salvation and spreading the gospel
Belief systems and worldviews shape people's perspectives on reality and their place in the world. A worldview is a set of beliefs that guide how one understands the world, while belief systems are the stories people tell themselves to make sense of reality. Major belief systems include naturalism, pantheism, theism, spiritism, and polytheism. Religions typically incorporate worldviews and shape belief systems through their elements, which usually include a belief in supernatural powers, sacred texts or objects, rituals, concepts of sin and salvation, modes of worship, places of worship, and ideologies or liturgies. These elements help religions perpetuate their particular worldviews and beliefs over time.
Gandhi believed that all religions contain both truth and error, and that the goal of religious followers should not be to convert others but rather to improve themselves and their own faith. He felt Hindus should strive to be better Hindus, Muslims better Muslims, and Christians better Christians.
The document provides information on several major Asian religions including Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. It discusses the origins, basic beliefs, sacred texts, and other key aspects of each religion. The religions covered originate from different areas in Asia and have varying beliefs, but all have been historically and culturally influential in Asia.
The document discusses different worldviews and how they shape culture. It defines worldview as a culture's perspective on existence and reality, which often operates unconsciously. The key worldviews discussed are religion, secularism, and spirituality. Religion is nearly universal across cultures and defines groups through beliefs about life's purpose and the afterlife. Secularism denies gods and prioritizes science, while spirituality is a personal search for meaning not defined by external authorities. Different cultures express their worldviews through answers to fundamental questions about origins and morality.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
2. *RELIGION
Religare- “relationship”
- to
“bind back”
* is an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices, and worship
that centers on a supreme God or a deity.
* Generally, people who follow some form of religion believes that a
divine power created the world and influences their lives.
* is a way of life of a particular group of people.
* sum total of belief and practices.
3. *REASON
why peoplepracticereligion?
* It is a part of heritage or their culture, tribe, or family.
* It gives many people a feeling of security because they believe that a divine
power watches over them.
* For help or protection.
* It promises them salvation and either happiness or the chance to improve
themselves in a life after death.
* Brings a sense of individual fulfillment and gives meaning to life.
* It provides answers to questions of life such as:
[a] What is the purpose of life?
[b] What is the final destiny of man?
[c] What is the difference between right and wrong?
* They enjoy a sense of kinship with their fellow believers (fellowship).
4. Eight Major Religions of the World
Islam Taoism
Judaism Hinduism
Sikhism Christianity
Buddhism
Jainism
Confucianism
Shinto
5. *CHIEF
CHARACTERISTICS
of religion
[I.] BELIEF IN THE EXISTENCE OF A GOD OR A DEITY
Most religions are theistic. They teach that deities govern or greatly
influence the actions of human beings as well as events in nature.
A. Forms of Beliefs
[1] THEISM- generally believes in the existence of a God.
[2] ATHEISM- believes that there is no God that exists.
[3] AGNOSTICISM- say that the existence of a deity cannot
be
proven or disproved.
6. *CHIEF
CHARACTERISTICS
of religion
B. Forms of Theism
[1] PANTHEISM- believes that everything is God, everything is a
divine manifestation of God, and finally that nothing really exists that is not
God.
[2] PANENTHEISM-believes that God is everywhere. God’s presence
can be felt anywhere if only we open our eyes to this reality. God is present
in His creation but Creation is not God.
[3] POLYTHEISM- those who believe in two or more Gods. The
ancient Greeks and Romans have Polytheistic religions.
Examples: Aphrodite- Goddess of Love; Mars- Roman God of War
[4] HENOTHEISM- worships a supreme God but does not deny the
existence and power of the other Gods.
[5] MONOTHEISM- teaches that there is only one God.
7. *CHIEF
CHARACTERISTICS
of religion
[II.] DOCTRINE OF SALVATION
Most religions stress that salvation is the highest goal of the faithful
and that all followers should try to achieve.
A doctrine of salvation is based on the belief that individual are in
some form of danger from which they must be saved.
[III.] CODE OF CONDUCT
Code of conduct is a set of moral teachings and values that all
religions have in some form. It tells believers how to conduct their lives. It
teaches them how to act toward the deity and towards one another.
8. *CHIEF
CHARACTERISTICS
of religion
[IV.] THE USE OF SACRED STORIES CONTAINED IN THE SACRED BOOKS
Sacred stories or myths are often used by religious leaders to
dramatize the teaching of their faith.
[V.] RELIGIOUS RITUALS
Rituals include the acts and ceremonies by which believers appeal
to and serve God, deities, and other sacred powers. The performance of a
ritual is often called “service”, the most common form of ritual is prayer.
Through prayer, a believer addresses worship and thoughts to an
object of worship.
Prayer includes request, expressions of thanksgivings, confession of
sins, and praise.
9. B
U
D - The “Dharma wheel”, symbolizes Buddhist law, endless cycles of birth
D and rebirth. Eight spokes represent the “Eightfold path” to enlightenment
H - 6%- estimated followers, Buddhist
- It teaches a way by which men and women, in a devout and confident
I spirit, maybe able either to acquire that state or perfect liberation, or
S attain, by their own efforts or through higher help
M
10. B
U
D
D
H - Siddhartha Gautama, Hindu around 563 BCE, in Lumbini (now Nepal);
I 16- married; 29- after the birth of his son, left his family; 35- realised
S ‘Enlightenment’ and became a Buddha (The “Awakened One” or
“Enlightened One”); 80- died
M
11. B
U
D
- Buddhism offers clear rules for its followers
D
- Four Noble Truths
H - [1] Life involves suffering (dukkha); [2] The cause of suffering is craving
I and desire (tanha); [3] To cease suffering is to renounce craving and
S desire; [4] Desire can be eliminated by following the Eightfold Path
M
12. B
U
D
D - The Eightfold Path to liberation involves:
H [1] Right viewpoint, [2] Right aspiration, [3] Right speech,
I [4] Right behavior, [5] Right occupation, [6] Right effort,
S [7] Right mindfulness, [8] Right meditation
M
13. B
U
D -CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
D [1] Interrelatedness rather the Individualism
- Greed and self-centeredness is the cause of much suffering in
H our world. Not happy- compete against each other. Ergo, live and act and
I be together, in a relationships of care and concern.
S - A nation that is not based on competition, but based on
M compassion (being with).
14. B
U
D -CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
D [2] The Need for Possibility of Personal Transformation
- “Your efforts and plans are very important. But, you will not be
H able to bring about peace in the world, unless you bring about peace
I within yourself. And to do that, you have to meditate.
S - Meditation is the key to mind cleansing and thought clarity.
M
15. [FOUNDER] Gautama Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Real Name)
B [PLACE OF ORIGIN] India
U [BOOKS/SACRED TEXTS]Tripitaka- known as the Three Baskets divided
D into three parts namely:
D The Book of Discipline (VinayaPitaka)
The Discourses of Lord Buddha (SutthaPitaka)
H
The Book of Psychological Analysis & Synthesis
I (AdhidhammaPitaka)
S [GOD/S] Dharma
M [BRANCHES]Hinayana (Lesser Vehicle; Conservative), Mahayana (Greater
16. GOD
Buddhism denies the existence of a personal God.
JESUS CHRIST
He was a good teacher, less important than Buddha.
SIN
Sin is anything which hinders human beings’ progress. Man or
woman is responsible for his or her own sin.
SALVATION
Man and woman is saved by self-effort only.
17. H
I - The “OM”, symbolizes the sound of the universe
N - 15%- estimated followers, Hindu
D - It contemplates the divine mystery and expresses it through an
U inexhaustible abundance of myths and through searching philosophical
I inquiry
- They seek freedom from the anguish of our human condition either
S through ascetical practices or profound meditation or a flight to God with
M love and trust
18. H
I
N
- Oldest living religion in the world; traceable to the Indus Valley c. 4000-
D 2200 BC
U - In Hinduism, the Divine manifests itself in countless Gods that we are
I the reflections, emanations of absoluteness, “Brahman”
S - The divine trinity or Trimutri brings together these aspects of Brahman-
M Brahma, the Creator, Vishnu, the Sustainer and Shiva, the Destroyer
19. H
I
N - Each believer will undergo the process and series of re-incarnations or
D rebirths. These rebirths are as follows:
- A person’s Atman (soul) may begin as a worm, then through death &
U rebirth it goes high and higher in the order of things until it becomes a
I human being. Once the atman becomes a real human body, it must
S progress by attaining higher social classes. The human being attains
M higher social calls by following dharma
20. H
I
N -CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
D [1] The Sacredness of Creation
- The world is a sacred reality. They see the world as God’s body.
U [2] The Value of Diversity
I - Diversity is as essential as unity. The one Divine is expressed in
S millions ways. Variety is not only the spice of life; it is also the source of
M life.
21. H
I
N -CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
D [3] The Challenge of Nonviolence
- Nonviolence comes from Hinduism through Mahatma Gandhi.
U Our shared oneness with the divine forbids us to be violent to others or
I to one another.
S
M
22. H
I [FOUNDER] No
[PLACE OF ORIGIN] Indus Valley, India
N [BOOKS/SACRED TEXTS] Vedas (Eternal Truth), Sama Veda (Verses for
D Chanting) Yajur Veda (Ritual Instructions), Atharva Veda (Mystical Verse
U on Healing Matters), Epics (Mahabharata, BhagavadGita)
I [GOD/S] Brahma (The Creator), Vishnu (The Sustainer/Preserver), Shiva
S (The Destroyer)
[BRANCHES] Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Hari Krishna
M
23. GOD
Brahman is formless, abstract, eternal being, and without
attributes; takes form in a trinity as well as millions of lesser
gods.
JESUS CHRIST
Christ is just one of many incarnations or sons of God.
SIN
Good and evil are relative terms. Whatever helps is
good, whatever hinders is vice.
SALVATION
Man is justified through devotion, meditation, good
works, and self-control.
24. I
- The “HILAL” (Crescent moon), symbolically guides people and
S illuminates their lives
L - 22%- estimated followers, Moslem/Muslim-“those who submit”
A - The word “Islam” means “submission” to Allah
M -Muhammed (570-632), founder
- To be a muslim is to submit to Allah, to be Allah’s representative or
Khalifa
25. I
S - Their basic beliefs are contain in the Five (5) Pillars
L [1] There is no God but Allah and Muhammed is his prophet (Shahadah)
A [2] Pray five times a day (Salat)
[3] Almsgiving (Zakat)
M
[4] Fasting during the day of Ramadan (Sawm)
[5] Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)
26. -CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
[1] Realistic Optimism
I
- In the face of global poverty, violence, and injustice, Islam offers
S the world a message of what we might call R.O.
L [2] Religion and Politics
A - Religion must influence politics. Religion has something to say
M to the state. According to Qur’an, it is meant not just to change one’
heart but also to change one’s society. “Religion is “something between
God and the government.”
27. I [FOUNDER] Mohammed
S [PLACE OF ORIGIN] Mecca,Saudi Arabia
L [BOOKS/SACRED TEXTS]Qu’ran (The Words of Allah), Hadith (A Collection
A of the Sayings of Mohammed)
M [GOD/S] Allah
[BRANCHES] Sunni Muslims (Mainstream)- Traditionalists, Shi’ite Muslims
(dispute over the succession)
28. GOD
There is no God but Allah.
JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ was only a man, a prophet equal to
Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Moses, all of whom are below
Muhammed in importance.
SIN
Sin is a failure to do one’s religious duties as outlined in the
Five Pillars of faith.
SALVATION
Man or woman earns his or her own salvation; pays for his or
her own sins.
29. J
U
D - Symbolizes the Shield of David, “Menorah” the seven branched
A candlestick which originally stood in the temple of Jerusalem
- 4%- estimated followers, Jew
I - Jews were first called Hebrews
S - They believed that God made a contract (Covenant) with Abraham-
M important ancestor
- Jews see themselves as God’s “Chosen People”
30. J
U - Christians acknowledge that the beginnings of faith are found already
D among the ancestors of Israel, Moses, and the prophets
A -The church should not forget that she received the OT from the Jewish
I people; she must also recall that the early disciples who proclaimed Jesus
S were Jews
- They were held responsible for the death of Christ
M - The 10 Commandments outlines the behavior of Jews that all their rules
come directly from a sense of obeying God’s will
31. J
U
D
A - The “Six (6) Rights”: *1+ Right to life; *2+ Right to possessions; *3+ Right to
I clothing; [4] Right to shelter; [5] Right to work; [6] Right to liberty
-The Old Testament Bible is their official book specially the Torah or the
S
“five books of Moses”- Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy and the
M book of Numbers
32. J -CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
U [1] Hope
D - Judaism keeps a message of optimism and hope alive. No
A matter the suffering maybe, things can be solved.
I [2] Human Responsibility
- Jews remind us that we can rely on the presence of God, it also
S reminds us that God is relying on us. The Torah constantly calls Jews to
M act responsibly as coworkers of God in bringing creation to even greater
beauty.
33. J
U
D -CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
A [3] Centrality of Justice
- Yahweh is not only a God who created the world but also a God
I who calls for justice within this world. Humanity will never attain shalom
S (peace) without humans who act for justice.
M
34. J
U
D [FOUNDER] Abraham
A [PLACE OF ORIGIN] Palestine, Israel
I [BOOKS/SACRED TEXTS] Bible (OT), Torah (5 Books of Moses), Mishnah
(Ethical and Ritual teachings), Talmud (Collection of Traditions)
S [GOD/S] YHWH (Too holy to be spoken)
M [BRANCHES] Conservative Judaism, Humanistic Judaism, Orthodox
Judaism, Reform Judaism, Mystical Judaism, Zionism
35. GOD
There is only one God. They called their God Yahweh or Elohim.
JESUS CHRIST
While some Jews may accept Jesus as a good teacher of
ethics, they do not accept Him as Messiah.
SIN
Man or woman is not born in original sin nor is he or she born
good. Human beings are born free, with the capacity to choose
between evil and good. Each is accountable for himself or herself.
SALVATION
Anyone, Jew or not, may gain salvation through commitment to
the one God and moral living.
36. C
H
R
I
S
T - The “Cross”, is a symbol of the Crucifixion of Jesus, suffering, and the
I deliverance from suffering
A - 33%- estimated followers, Christian
N - Christianity maybe likened to a tree with many branches
- Christianity comprises 1/3 of the world population (33%).
I - Within Christianity, the following churches are: Roman Catholics-
T 50%, Protestants- 21%, Orthodox- 11%, Anglicans- 4%, others- 14% of the
Y world population
37. C
H
R
I
S
T
I - How this division within Christianity happened?
A - Disagreements on issues mostly about interpretation of the
N Bible and on the basis of faith
- The 10 Commandments spell out Christian ethics
I - The emphasis is salvation
T - Christians believe that God is actively interested in them and that by
Y worship they can receive guidance and release from their sins
38. C
H
R
I
S
T
-CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
I [1] Jesus’ Ethic of Love
A - Jesus radically focused on “love of neighbors” as the central
N concern not only to Christianity but to all religions. The whole law is
I summed up in a single commandment: “You shall love your neighbors as
T yourself”. Jesus teaches us to care and to share, to be able to forgive and
to repent, to practice mercy and renunciation, and to give help.
Y
39. C
H
R
I
S -CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
T [2] A House of all Nations
I - The Roman Catholic and the Protestant Churches are united in
A witnessing how the world can become one home for all nations.
N - Hopefully, his example will continue to inspire us, as we create a
home where all are welcomed because we can share with one another
I the light we all received from the one who received many names, like
T God, Allah, Brahman, and so many others.
Y
40. C
H
R
I
S
T
I
A
N [PLACE OF ORIGIN] Israel
[BOOKS/SACRED TEXTS] Bible & Tradition
I [GOD/S] Trinity (God the Father, Son J.C., Holy Spirit)
T [BRANCHES] Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, and
Y Baptist
41. ROMAN CATHOLIC
GOD
Believe in One God, revealed Himself in Three personages
(Trinity).
JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is both God and man (Jn 1:14).
SIN
All men and women are born in sin and naturally separated
from God.
SALVATION
Salvation is secured by faith plus good works.
42. ORTHODOX
GOD
Accepts the mystery of the Holy Trinity.
JESUS CHRIST
Christ is God that He died for humanity’s sins.
SIN
By nature man or woman is sinful, spiritually dead, and that his or
her only hope of salvation is faith in Christ’s death and
resurrection.
SALVATION
When Christ died on the cross, he rendered satisfaction to the
Holy standard of God and paid the penalty for the sins of all men
and women.
43. PROTESTANT
GOD
Accepts the doctrine of the Trinity.
JESUS CHRIST
They believe the virginal birth and divinity of Jesus.
However, devotion to the Virgin Mary is not part of their liturgical
services.
SIN
Agrees with Catholics that all men and women are born in sin and
naturally separated from God.
SALVATION
God gives eternal life when the believer has faith in Jesus
Editor's Notes
Originally, people told myths to describe how the sacred powers directly influenced the world. Many stories described the creation of the world. Some stories tries to explain the cause of the natural occurrences, such as thunderstorm or change in religion.
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