Belief Systems Project
Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Judaism
HINDUISM
Before You Start.....
The Effect On People...
Hinduism
Indian Gods
Vishnu
Rama
Brahma
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BUDDHISM
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Buddhism
The effect on people...
Buddhism is a philosophy and basically a way of life. Buddha was a prince and then realized that people suffer in life. He went around and taught other people what he had learned. For example, the four noble truths, it tells people to not be greedy. If you want something in life, you are going to suffer. This way people understand that always wanting something will make them greedy. Which will cause them to suffer in life. Also, according to the rules of the eightfold path, a People are supposed to have the right mindfulness, the right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, and right concentration. This encourages Buddhists, to live a peaceful and good life!
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CONFUCIANISM
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Confucianism
Confucianism, the way of life propagated by Confucius in the 6th–5th century bce and followed by the Chinese people for more than two millennia. Although transformed over time, it is still the substance of learning, the source of values, and the social code of the Chinese. Confucianism, also known as a system of philosophical and "ethical-sociopolitical teachings" sometimes described as a religion. A Chinese philosopher named K'ung Fu-tzu or Confucius, the Westernized version, believed that a society could become perfect, if the people who lived in it exhibited "beautiful conduct." Confucius was born in 551 B.C.E. He had a government job which he gave up to devote his life to teaching people how to behave. Today over five million people, mostly in China and the Far East, practice Confucianism
The effect on people....
Confucius taught five basic ideas about behavior. Always be considerate to others, Respect your ancestors, Try for harmony and balance in all things, Avoid extremes and emotion, if you live in peace and harmony then you'll be in contact with the spiritual forces of the universe and nature. This affected people because it made them live in harmony and peace which caused less fighting or war. Confucius also taught people the 5 virtues. (1) Kindness. (2) Righteousness. (3) Sobriety. (4) Wisdom. (5) Trustworthiness. The five virtues helped people understand the five teachings. It helped people live life in harmony!
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JUDAISM
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Judaism
The Effect On People....
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CHRISTIANITY
The Basics of Christianity!
Saint Paul
Perpetua
Constantine
The Effect On People......
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ISLAM
Islam
Islam is one of the largest religions in the world, with over 1 billion followers. It is a monotheistic religion. The founder of Islam was Prophet Muhammad in 7th-century Saudi Arabia. The Arabic word Islam means “submission,” to the will of God. Followers of Islam are called Muslims. In Islam, the god is Allah, meaning GOD in Arabic. Islamic practices center on the Five Pillars of Islam believing in one god, prayer, fasting, pilgrimage to Mecca, and alms and include several holidays and rituals as well. Muslims that follow the greatest prophet in this religion, Mohammed are called Sunnis. Muslim that follow prophet Ali, Mohammed's son-in law's path are called Shi'ites. Mosques are where people go to pray.
!!Fun Facts!!
- The month people fast in is during Ramadan.
- There are 2 main holidays, both are called Eid.
- Indonesia is the most populated Muslim country in the world
- Jesus, Micheal, Israel are all Islamic prophets.
- Mary, mother of Jesus is mentioned in the holy book QUR'AN.