Monday-
Absent, Work day
Tuesday-
Presentations
Judaism-
1. History of how it started
- Judaism is a monotheistic and the first major monotheistic religion in history
- Some believe Judaism dates back to Adam and Eve
- Many historians say that is was established around 1800 BC as part of a covenant between God and Abraham
- Abraham would leave Ur(Babylonia) and go to Canaan (Israel)
- He was blessed with many sons and his family would be given Israel
- Moses led the Jews out of Egypt (Slavery) around 1500 BC
2. Basic beliefs/rules/laws
- Believed that there is a single god who created
- While worshiping, men are required to cover their heads
- Do not harm any life being
- Do not steal
- Respect each other
- Speak kindly of others
- Avoid action that are harmful to your body
3. Basic facts/Holy Days/Name of Bible/Symbols/Location and where it has spread over the years/% makeup in US/etc.
- The Torah is the first five books of the Bible and contain the laws and teaching of Judaism
- The Ten Commandments are the foundation of Judaism
- The Sabbath is observed as a day of rest, starting at sundown on Friday evening
- 2.6% of US adults identify as Jewish
- The universal symbol of Judaism is the Star of David, the emblem of King David who ruled the Kingdom of Israel
4. Major people involved in the religion
5. Major groups/sects within the religious group
Wednesday-
Christianity-
1. History of how it started
- Virgin woman named Mary gave birth to Jesus
- Disciplines spread word of Jesus rising from the dead
2. Basic beliefs/rules/laws
- Anyone who believes in him will go to heaven
- Sabbath Day
- Christmas- the day Jesus was born
3. Basic facts/Holy Days/Name of Bible/Symbols/Location and where it has spread over the years/% makeup in US/etc.
4. Major people involved in the religion
- Jesus
- Moses-Parting the Red Sea
- John the Baptist-Baptizing Jesus in the river
- Mary-Mother of Jesus
- St. Peter
- Gabriel- Angel of god
5. Major groups/sects within the religious group
Islam-
1. History of how it started
2. Basic beliefs/rules/laws
- There is only one true god "Allah"
- Muhammad is the true orhet of Allah
- They believed you didn't go to hell
- No war unless it's the last option
3. Basic facts/Holy Days/Name of Bible/Symbols/Location and where it has spread over the years/% makeup in US/etc.
4. Major people involved in the religion
- Muhammad
- Known as the glorified one
- Allah- means God
- Believed Jesus didn't die on the cross
5. Major groups/sects within the religious group
Animism-
- Animism- Belief that all living and nonliving things in nature have a spirit
- Belief systems of many early civilizations
Religion-
- An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices, and worship that center on one or more gods
Whats the point of religion-
- Gives people purpose and hope
Polytheism- More than one god
Monotheism- One god
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