World Religion Flashcards
Two Religions that represent Judaism
Islam and Christianity
Judaism sacred book
Torah
Laws about life and duty
Ten Commandments
Leaders who spoke for God
Prophets
What is reincarnation?
When the soul is reborn
Hindu gods
Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva
Hindu religious text
Upanishads
Various Yogas
Physical (excersize), knowledge, selfless deeds, devotion
What did buddah teach?
He taught to give up selfish desires
What does buddah mean?
Enlightened one
Confusions beliefs
Do unto others as you would yourself, harsh ruler is worse than a tiger, BEHAVE PROPERLY
Founder of Christianity
Jesus
Why did Romans persecute Christians?
SHORT ANSWER
Fear rebellion, they threatened Roman religion, Roman leaders started to think Christianity was going to be start her than Roman gods, Christians refused to worship Roman gods
What do world religions have in common?
Basic beliefs between right and wrong, have leaders that are seen as religious leaders
What are important differences between these world religions?
Whether they’re monotheistic or polytheistic, whether or not they have sacred texts