Chapter 2: The Beliefs of Five Major World Religions in Ireland Today

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Hinduism
The oldest of the five major world religions, founded 4,500 years ago in the Indus Valley in India.
The oldest of the five major world religions, founded 4,500 years ago in the Indus Valley in India.
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Judaism
The oldest monotheistic religion, originating 4,000 years ago.
The oldest monotheistic religion, originating 4,000 years ago.
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Buddhism
A religion founded in India by Siddhârtha Gautama 2,500 years ago.
A religion founded in India by Siddhârtha Gautama 2,500 years ago.
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Christianity
The second monotheistic religion.
The second monotheistic religion.
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Islam
The third monotheistic religion, originating 4,000 years ago.
The third monotheistic religion, originating 4,000 years ago.
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Temple
A place of worship in Hinduism,
A place of worship in Hinduism,
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Diwali
A festival celebrating the beginning of the Hindu new year.
A festival celebrating the beginning of the Hindu new year.
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Holi
A Hindu festival that marks the beginning of spring and celebrates fertility.
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Kumbh Mela
A Hindu festival that involves a pilgrimage to four important places over a 12-year period.
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Tanakh/Torah
The sacred text of Judaism.
The sacred text of Judaism.
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Synagogue
A place of worship in Judaism.
A place of worship in Judaism.
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Pâli Canon
A sacred text in Buddhism.
A sacred text in Buddhism.
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Wesak
A celebration of Buddha's enlightenment.
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Vassa
A festival during the rainy season in South-east Asia. It is usually a time of quiet meditative practice and abstinence from certain foods.
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Bible
Sacred text of Christianity.
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Denomination
A subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name, tradition and identity.
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Paganism
A religious belief not connected to the major world religions.
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Church
A place of worship in Christianity.
A place of worship in Christianity.
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Qu'ran
The sacred text in Islam.
The sacred text in Islam.
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Mosque
A place of worship in Islam.
A place of worship in Islam.