World Religions
By Abby Meyer
Christianity
Beliefs- Christians believe that Jesus is Gods one and only son sent from heaven to die for our sins on the cross. And that The is only one God
Books- bible
Holidays-Christmas and Easter
Rituals- church on Sundays and or Wednesday
What is Christianity?
Judaism
Beliefs- Judaism is a monotheistic faith which means they believe in one God. Monotheistic
Books- Torah
Holidays-Rosh HaShanah,Yom Kippur, Sukkoth, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah,
Pesach or Passover and Lag B’Omer
Rituals-daily prayer, Sabbath services?
What is Judaism.mov
Hinduism
Beliefs-Hindus believe in the divinity of the four Vedas, the world's most ancient scripture, and venerate the Agamas as equally revealed.
Books-the Vedas scripture
Holidays- Holi and Diwal
Rituals- Domestic Worship
Books-the Vedas scripture
Holidays- Holi and Diwal
Rituals- Domestic Worship
What is Hinduism: Pilot #1
Buddhism
Beliefs-All living beings have the same basic wish to be happy and avoid suffering.
Books-
Holidays-Buddhist New Year,Vesak or Visakah Puja ("Buddha Day"),Magha Puja Day (Fourfold Assembly or "Sangha Day"),Asalha Puja Day,Uposatha, Abhidhamma Day
Rituals- meditation, mindfulness, mudras, mantras, veneration of Buddhas, pilgrimages and more.
What is Buddhism - Buddhism classes
Islam
Beliefs- Islams believe they should submit freely to the commandments and the Will of the one and Only God who they call Allah. Monotheic
Books-Quran
Holidays-Muharram, Mawlid al-Nabi, Eid al-Fitr,Eid al-Adha
Rituals- worship the 5 Pillars of Faith
Islam -- What Is Islam ? Main Principles