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World Religion (Buddhism (Location (Primarily found in East, South and…
World Religion
Buddhism
Location
Primarily found in East, South and South East Asia. In countries like Japan, China and Korea.
Beliefs
Buddhists believe that the universe wasn't made all at once but rather a continuous cycle. They believe in the story of Buddha. They believe they should balance selfishness and selflessness. Buddha hood is a state of peace, compassion and Hinduism which all Buddhists strive to achieve. Some believe in God, but they know that actions are more important than beliefs.
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Attitudes
Kind and compassionate to everyone. Against getting attached to material things. Look for answers in the middle, not the extreme. Be selfless and reduce selfish cravings to reduce suffering. Important to have right speech, goals, a mind focused on what is real and a heart focused on love.
Behaviour
Reduce suffering by reducing greed. Peaceful behaviour. Have a mind focused on what is real and a heart focused on love. Selfless behaviour to bring peace to others. To achieve Buddha hood, you must complete an 8-step plan. 1) Perfect view or understanding of things. 2) The right thoughts and attitudes towards everything. 3) The perfect, most uplifting form of communication. 4) The right livelihood and ideal way of living. 5) The right actions. 6) Full effort and energy 7) The right mindedness and developing awareness. 8) Concentration and Meditation.
Judaism
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Numbers and followers
14m worldwide. 6m in Israel, 5m in USA
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Beliefs
It began when God told Abraham to migrate and that he would have lot of children. However they were enslaved in Egypt but Moses freed them and took them to the promised land. God gave them the 10 commandments, a set of rules to follow.
Attitudes
Judaism is a religion full of meaning and the Tanakh is full of symbolic meaning. Jews find symbolic meaning in everyday life.
Christianity
Behaviour
Love others as God has loved you, celebrate the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Drink wine and eat bread to symbolise his blood and wine.
Numbers and followers
Approximately 2 billion Christians world-wide, 1/3 of worlds population.
Location
Most are in North and South America, Europe, Australia, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia
Beliefs
One God, God asked Mary to be the mother of his child and she and Joseph raised him. Then we went on to be the "living word of god", preaching about kindness.
Attitudes
Trust in the one who created all, gave all and knows all. Live holy lives that praise God.
Islam
Behaviour
Peaceful, confined. Submission to God. Fasting, prayers. Pray facing Mecca.
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Beliefs
Muslim means someone who surrenders to God. 5 pillars; Shahada - Declare the only God is Allah
Salat - Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
Zakat - Give 2-3% of your net worth to the poor
Sawn - They fast during the day during Ramadan to strengthen their connection to God.
Hajj - Once in their life they will go to Mecca and be judged on whether on not they are worthy of eternal life with Him.
Attitudes
The Qu'ran is the holy book. Homosexuality is banned. Taught that men and women are equal but have different purposes. Everyone is created by Allah and is equal.
Hinduism
Behaviour
Karma: Cause & Effect, Do your place in society without worrying about the outcome. You are reincarnated up the social ladder if you do your duty (dharma)
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Beliefs
Karma, Soul reincarnation (individual souls reincarnate). Brahman is the creator who is real and does exist. Good karma = reborn with higher status. The universe has endless cycles of creation. Life is sacred. Try to achieve dharma.
Attitudes
Achieve dharma. Fight evil without physical damage, no violence. War is not forbidden, any soldiers killed in battle go straight to the afterlife, dharma to fight in battle when necessary. Fight for justice, peace and truth.