Monday classwork Jan. 14.19

Christianity

Christianity is the world’s largest religion, that spreads throughout Europe, the Americas, and Southern Africa. Jesus Christ the founder of Christianity is believed to be both human and divine; son of god. Christians believe that Jesus was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected. They also believe that he led a virtuous life and ascended to heaven. Christianity was founded after the death of Jesus. After his death his followers spread the word about his teachings. 

Islam

Islam is the second largest religion. Muslims geographic location includes Indonesia, middle east, North Africa. Around 75- 90% are Sunnis and 10-20% are Shiites. Muhammad was the founder of Islam. (570-632 AD) Muslims believe that their purpose in life is to serve to Allah. Allah is their God they worship in their monotheistic religion. They also believe in 5 pillars, testimony, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage. 

Hinduism

Hindus are mainly in the location of India and Nepal. With a following of 1.1 billion people.

Their holy book is the Vedas. The thing that separates Hinduism from any other religion is the fact that Hindus believe it’s more of a lifestyle rather than a religion. They believe in reincarnation and did not have a distinct founder. Although Hinduism is the 3^rdlargest religion most followers see it as a lifestyle and a way to live life rather than a belief. 

Buddhism

Buddhist are located in Southeast Asia, china, Nepal and japan.  There’s around 1.2 million Buddhist in the U.S. They believe in the Noble Truths. Which starts off with there is suffering. The second noble truth is attachment to desire is origin of suffering. The third one is there is a cessation of suffering, and lastly, eight hold paths will lead to the cessation of suffering. The founder Siddhartha Gautama is also known as the Buddha. 

Judaism

Jews are mainly located in Israel and U.S. Israel is dedicated for Jews. Judaism only has 14-18 million adherents. This is because of tragic events such as the Holocaust. Hitler wanted to kill every single Jew and he was very close to succeeding. Their founder is Abraham and their holy book is the Torah. Jews mainly believe God is one and concerned with the actions of human kind- ethical monotheism.