Monotheistic Religions

Monotheism

belief in a single God

Polytheism

belief in multiple Gods

Atheist

belief in no God

Agnostic

belief that nothing is known of the existence of God

judaism

Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud, believes in 1 God.

Abraham

Father of Jews, God promised that he will be the father of a great nation.

Moses

Led Jews out of slavery to Mount Sinai where he received the 10 commandments from God.

Hebrew

Jewish language

Rabbi

Jewish teacher

Torah and Talmud

Story of Jew's journey to find what God expects of them. Collections of rules and interpretation of Torah

Judaism Sects

Orthodox: Traditional, Torah and Talmud contain God's rule. Reform: Doesn't follow all traditions. Conservative: Traditions adapted in modern life.

Christianity

Belief that Jesus was crucified by Romans and resurrected after 3 days, based mostly on Bible/Jesus' teachings. Belief in 1 God

Christ

The Messiah; savior. Came to save God's people

Bible and Testaments

the sacred writings of the Christian religion. The Old Testament is made up of Torah. New Testament contains 4 gospels.

Holy Trinity

God contains 3 persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Christianity Sects

Orthodox: No pope. Catholic: Controlled by pope. both split in 1054. Protestants: Less ritualistic, Martin Luther protested corrupted practices.

Christianity Holidays

Sabbath: On Sunday. Sacraments: Things people do to receive blessings. Christmas: celebrate Jesus' birth. Easter: Most sacred holiday.

Islam

Muhammad was commanded to preach the word of God. Monotheistic, Islam means "surrender". One who surrenders to God.

Islam sacred texts

Qur'an: contains word of God. Hadith: guide to living in a way that is pleasing to God. Both in Arabic.

Islam Basic Beliefs

Allah: God in Arabic. Muhammad is the last prophet. No pictures of Muhammad, insisted he was not holy enough to be worshipped.

Islam Sects

Two sects: Sunni, 90%. Shi'ite, 10%. Split 30 years after Muhammad died, disagreement for who should be Muhammad's successor.

Islam Holidays

Friday is Sabbath. Ramadan is a holy month: fast from sunrise to sunset for 1 month. Eid al-Fitr: End of Ramadan