Friday, January 18, 2019
LAST DAY
Today was the last day of Human Geo. The people who needed it, took the test a second time and I left 5 minutes into class. I'm looking forward to Western Civ!
Thursday, January 17, 2019
TEST DAY!!!
Today we took our religions test, and as of now he Mr. Schick is grading them right now. I think I did fairly well on the test and I'm proud of the work I put into studying for this test. I hope that it shows in my grade. I've really enjoyed this class this semester. I've learned a lot of new things and I think this knowledge will take me far and help me in future classes and jobs in my life!! I'm glad I could experience this class and i'm excited to share Western Civilization with Mr. Schick!
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Review day!!!
Today we began reviewing for our test on Friday. We were asked to ask questions regarding the five religions. to find out questions on the test. I got all my questions/paragraphs from this piece of writing:
Christianity
Christianity is one of the biggest religions in the world today, with 2.2 billion adherents. They are mainly found in Europe, the Americas and Southern Africa. They have several denominations, but the three main denominations are Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant. The founder of Christianity is Jesus Christ who was born of the virgin Mary and crucified by the Romans after three years of ministry throughout Europe. Jesus is believed to be the son of God, both human and divine, he is said to have led a virtuous life, and after he was killed, it is said that he resurrected and ascended to Heaven. Christians are monotheistic, meaning they only believe in one god (in three persons; father, son, holy spirit), and their holy book is called the Bible.
Islam
Islam is also one of the largest religions in the world, with 1.5 billion adherents. They are mostly found in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. They have just 2 denominations, Sunnis (comes from the Arabic word "people following the traditions of Muhammad") and Shiite (comes from the Arabic word "party" or "support group"). Most Muslims tend to be considered Sunnis rather than Shiites (about 55% more Muslims are Sunnis than Shiites). The founder of this religion is Muhammad, who was born 570 A.D. and died 632 A.D. The holy book is the Quar'an (Koran), and they are monotheistic, meaning they believe in only one God (Allah). They are also Abrahamic in origin. A part of the Islamic faith is the five pillars, which is something that many Muslims live their life by. The Five Pillars are testimony, prayer, alms-giving, fasting and pilgrimage. Muslims see their purpose in life as serving their God, Allah and to live by Islamic Law.
Hinduism
Hinduism is another large religion in the world, with 1.1 billion adherents. Hindus are usually found in Nepal or India. Their holy book is the Vedas, which are Eternal Truths revealed to ancient sages. There are 4 basic Vedic texts in Hinduism, those being the Rig Veda, the Sama Veda, the Yajur Veda, and the Atharva Veda. The Rig Veda was not composed during any determinable time, since it was a collective output of many sages and visionaries known as Rishis. They went on adding Mantras, poems and hymns for centuries. One of the main ideas of this Veda is the ultimate and harmonious structure of reality. There are 1028 hymns in this Veda. In the Sama Veda sets the music from the Rig Veda to be chanted at appropriate stages and correct modulations and tone. It has 1549 hymns. The Yajur Veda gives directions for the performance of rituals and ceremonies. I was unable to find the amount of hymns in this Veda. Finally, the Athara Veda deals with mostly ethical priciples, and some sciences, like Ayurveda (the sciences of life and longevity). It has about 730 hymns. There is no distinct founder of the Hindu faith, it is just a series of intellectual or philosophical points of view. It is the oldest practiced religion in the world.
Buddhism
Buddhism is a smaller faith, but still one of the top 5 largest religions in the world, with 500 million-1.5 billion adherents. Buddhist are usually found in Southeast Asia, China, Nepal, and Japan, but there are about 1.2 million Buddhist in the U.S.A. The founder is Siddharth Guatama, who is also called "Buddha", in the Buddhist faith, he is referred to as "the one who was awakened from a deep sleep of ignorance." After his death, the community he had founded became a religious movement, and later became Buddhism, which became an established state religion by the emperor. There are four denominations in Buddhism, Tibetan, Zen, Theravada, and Amidist. In Buddhism, there are rules and truths you must realize and follow in the Buddhist faith to be fully at peace. One of these is the Four Noble Truths. These are; 1. there is suffering 2. attachment to desire is the origin of suffering 3. there is a cessation of suffering 4. the eightfold path will lead to the cessation of suffering. The eightfold path is how to be fully at peace, or how to rid yourself of suffering. The eightfold path is as follows; right view. right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right dedication.
Judaism
Judaism, although not one of the biggest religions in the world, with only 14-18 million adherents, still is very significant and major in the establishment of other religions. Jews can be found in the United States as well as Israel. Their founder is Abraham who was led to the promised land by God, and was promised a covenant with God as well. Their holy book is the Torah, which is the first 5 books of the Old Testament, which is a part of the Bible (Christianity). These five books are genesis, exodus, Leviticus, numbers and Deuteronomy. Jews believe in Ethical Monotheism, which means they believe that there is one God, who is concerned with the actions of humankind. They also believe in the 13 principles of faith, as well as the 10 commandments, which were received by Moses on Mt. Sinai. They were often persecuted because they were the first faith to be monotheist. Many people thought this was wrong, and this opinion resulted in a lot of death, war and violence towards Jews.
Christianity
Christianity is one of the biggest religions in the world today, with 2.2 billion adherents. They are mainly found in Europe, the Americas and Southern Africa. They have several denominations, but the three main denominations are Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant. The founder of Christianity is Jesus Christ who was born of the virgin Mary and crucified by the Romans after three years of ministry throughout Europe. Jesus is believed to be the son of God, both human and divine, he is said to have led a virtuous life, and after he was killed, it is said that he resurrected and ascended to Heaven. Christians are monotheistic, meaning they only believe in one god (in three persons; father, son, holy spirit), and their holy book is called the Bible.
Islam
Islam is also one of the largest religions in the world, with 1.5 billion adherents. They are mostly found in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. They have just 2 denominations, Sunnis (comes from the Arabic word "people following the traditions of Muhammad") and Shiite (comes from the Arabic word "party" or "support group"). Most Muslims tend to be considered Sunnis rather than Shiites (about 55% more Muslims are Sunnis than Shiites). The founder of this religion is Muhammad, who was born 570 A.D. and died 632 A.D. The holy book is the Quar'an (Koran), and they are monotheistic, meaning they believe in only one God (Allah). They are also Abrahamic in origin. A part of the Islamic faith is the five pillars, which is something that many Muslims live their life by. The Five Pillars are testimony, prayer, alms-giving, fasting and pilgrimage. Muslims see their purpose in life as serving their God, Allah and to live by Islamic Law.
Hinduism
Hinduism is another large religion in the world, with 1.1 billion adherents. Hindus are usually found in Nepal or India. Their holy book is the Vedas, which are Eternal Truths revealed to ancient sages. There are 4 basic Vedic texts in Hinduism, those being the Rig Veda, the Sama Veda, the Yajur Veda, and the Atharva Veda. The Rig Veda was not composed during any determinable time, since it was a collective output of many sages and visionaries known as Rishis. They went on adding Mantras, poems and hymns for centuries. One of the main ideas of this Veda is the ultimate and harmonious structure of reality. There are 1028 hymns in this Veda. In the Sama Veda sets the music from the Rig Veda to be chanted at appropriate stages and correct modulations and tone. It has 1549 hymns. The Yajur Veda gives directions for the performance of rituals and ceremonies. I was unable to find the amount of hymns in this Veda. Finally, the Athara Veda deals with mostly ethical priciples, and some sciences, like Ayurveda (the sciences of life and longevity). It has about 730 hymns. There is no distinct founder of the Hindu faith, it is just a series of intellectual or philosophical points of view. It is the oldest practiced religion in the world.
Buddhism
Buddhism is a smaller faith, but still one of the top 5 largest religions in the world, with 500 million-1.5 billion adherents. Buddhist are usually found in Southeast Asia, China, Nepal, and Japan, but there are about 1.2 million Buddhist in the U.S.A. The founder is Siddharth Guatama, who is also called "Buddha", in the Buddhist faith, he is referred to as "the one who was awakened from a deep sleep of ignorance." After his death, the community he had founded became a religious movement, and later became Buddhism, which became an established state religion by the emperor. There are four denominations in Buddhism, Tibetan, Zen, Theravada, and Amidist. In Buddhism, there are rules and truths you must realize and follow in the Buddhist faith to be fully at peace. One of these is the Four Noble Truths. These are; 1. there is suffering 2. attachment to desire is the origin of suffering 3. there is a cessation of suffering 4. the eightfold path will lead to the cessation of suffering. The eightfold path is how to be fully at peace, or how to rid yourself of suffering. The eightfold path is as follows; right view. right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right dedication.
Judaism
Judaism, although not one of the biggest religions in the world, with only 14-18 million adherents, still is very significant and major in the establishment of other religions. Jews can be found in the United States as well as Israel. Their founder is Abraham who was led to the promised land by God, and was promised a covenant with God as well. Their holy book is the Torah, which is the first 5 books of the Old Testament, which is a part of the Bible (Christianity). These five books are genesis, exodus, Leviticus, numbers and Deuteronomy. Jews believe in Ethical Monotheism, which means they believe that there is one God, who is concerned with the actions of humankind. They also believe in the 13 principles of faith, as well as the 10 commandments, which were received by Moses on Mt. Sinai. They were often persecuted because they were the first faith to be monotheist. Many people thought this was wrong, and this opinion resulted in a lot of death, war and violence towards Jews.
Monday, January 14, 2019
In-Class Assignment 1/14/2019
Christianity
Christianity is one of the biggest religions in the world today, with 2.2 billion adherents. They are mainly found in Europe, the Americas and Southern Africa. They have several denominations, but the three main denominations are Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant. The founder of Christianity is Jesus Christ who was born of the virgin Mary and crucified by the Romans after three years of ministry throughout Europe. Jesus is believed to be the son of God, both human and divine, he is said to have led a virtuous life, and after he was killed, it is said that he resurrected and ascended to Heaven. Christians are monotheistic, meaning they only believe in one god (in three persons; father, son, holy spirit), and their holy book is called the Bible.
Islam
Islam is also one of the largest religions in the world, with 1.5 billion adherents. They are mostly found in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. They have just 2 denominations, Sunnis (comes from the Arabic word "people following the traditions of Muhammad") and Shiite (comes from the Arabic word "party" or "support group"). Most Muslims tend to be considered Sunnis rather than Shiites (about 55% more Muslims are Sunnis than Shiites). The founder of this religion is Muhammad, who was born 570 A.D. and died 632 A.D. The holy book is the Quar'an (Koran), and they are monotheistic, meaning they believe in only one God (Allah). They are also Abrahamic in origin. A part of the Islamic faith is the five pillars, which is something that many Muslims live their life by. The Five Pillars are testimony, prayer, alms-giving, fasting and pilgrimage. Muslims see their purpose in life as serving their God, Allah and to live by Islamic Law.
Hinduism
Hinduism is another large religion in the world, with 1.1 billion adherents. Hindus are usually found in Nepal or India. Their holy book is the Vedas, which are Eternal Truths revealed to ancient sages. There are 4 basic Vedic texts in Hinduism, those being the Rig Veda, the Sama Veda, the Yajur Veda, and the Atharva Veda. The Rig Veda was not composed during any determinable time, since it was a collective output of many sages and visionaries known as Rishis. They went on adding Mantras, poems and hymns for centuries. One of the main ideas of this Veda is the ultimate and harmonious structure of reality. There are 1028 hymns in this Veda. In the Sama Veda sets the music from the Rig Veda to be chanted at appropriate stages and correct modulations and tone. It has 1549 hymns. The Yajur Veda gives directions for the performance of rituals and ceremonies. I was unable to find the amount of hymns in this Veda. Finally, the Athara Veda deals with mostly ethical priciples, and some sciences, like Ayurveda (the sciences of life and longevity). It has about 730 hymns. There is no distinct founder of the Hindu faith, it is just a series of intellectual or philosophical points of view. It is the oldest practiced religion in the world.
Buddhism
Buddhism is a smaller faith, but still one of the top 5 largest religions in the world, with 500 million-1.5 billion adherents. Buddhist are usually found in Southeast Asia, China, Nepal, and Japan, but there are about 1.2 million Buddhist in the U.S.A. The founder is Siddharth Guatama, who is also called "Buddha", in the Buddhist faith, he is referred to as "the one who was awakened from a deep sleep of ignorance." After his death, the community he had founded became a religious movement, and later became Buddhism, which became an established state religion by the emperor. There are four denominations in Buddhism, Tibetan, Zen, Theravada, and Amidist. In Buddhism, there are rules and truths you must realize and follow in the Buddhist faith to be fully at peace. One of these is the Four Noble Truths. These are; 1. there is suffering 2. attachment to desire is the origin of suffering 3. there is a cessation of suffering 4. the eightfold path will lead to the cessation of suffering. The eightfold path is how to be fully at peace, or how to rid yourself of suffering. The eightfold path is as follows; right view. right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right dedication.
Judaism
Judaism, although not one of the biggest religions in the world, with only 14-18 million adherents, still is very significant and major in the establishment of other religions. Jews can be found in the United States as well as Israel. Their founder is Abraham who was led to the promised land by God, and was promised a covenant with God as well. Their holy book is the Torah, which is the first 5 books of the Old Testament, which is a part of the Bible (Christianity). These five books are genesis, exodus, Leviticus, numbers and Deuteronomy. Jews believe in Ethical Monotheism, which means they believe that there is one God, who is concerned with the actions of humankind. They also believe in the 13 principles of faith, as well as the 10 commandments, which were received by Moses on Mt. Sinai. They were often persecuted because they were the first faith to be monotheist. Many people thought this was wrong, and this opinion resulted in a lot of death, war and violence towards Jews.
Christianity is one of the biggest religions in the world today, with 2.2 billion adherents. They are mainly found in Europe, the Americas and Southern Africa. They have several denominations, but the three main denominations are Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant. The founder of Christianity is Jesus Christ who was born of the virgin Mary and crucified by the Romans after three years of ministry throughout Europe. Jesus is believed to be the son of God, both human and divine, he is said to have led a virtuous life, and after he was killed, it is said that he resurrected and ascended to Heaven. Christians are monotheistic, meaning they only believe in one god (in three persons; father, son, holy spirit), and their holy book is called the Bible.
Islam
Islam is also one of the largest religions in the world, with 1.5 billion adherents. They are mostly found in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. They have just 2 denominations, Sunnis (comes from the Arabic word "people following the traditions of Muhammad") and Shiite (comes from the Arabic word "party" or "support group"). Most Muslims tend to be considered Sunnis rather than Shiites (about 55% more Muslims are Sunnis than Shiites). The founder of this religion is Muhammad, who was born 570 A.D. and died 632 A.D. The holy book is the Quar'an (Koran), and they are monotheistic, meaning they believe in only one God (Allah). They are also Abrahamic in origin. A part of the Islamic faith is the five pillars, which is something that many Muslims live their life by. The Five Pillars are testimony, prayer, alms-giving, fasting and pilgrimage. Muslims see their purpose in life as serving their God, Allah and to live by Islamic Law.
Hinduism
Hinduism is another large religion in the world, with 1.1 billion adherents. Hindus are usually found in Nepal or India. Their holy book is the Vedas, which are Eternal Truths revealed to ancient sages. There are 4 basic Vedic texts in Hinduism, those being the Rig Veda, the Sama Veda, the Yajur Veda, and the Atharva Veda. The Rig Veda was not composed during any determinable time, since it was a collective output of many sages and visionaries known as Rishis. They went on adding Mantras, poems and hymns for centuries. One of the main ideas of this Veda is the ultimate and harmonious structure of reality. There are 1028 hymns in this Veda. In the Sama Veda sets the music from the Rig Veda to be chanted at appropriate stages and correct modulations and tone. It has 1549 hymns. The Yajur Veda gives directions for the performance of rituals and ceremonies. I was unable to find the amount of hymns in this Veda. Finally, the Athara Veda deals with mostly ethical priciples, and some sciences, like Ayurveda (the sciences of life and longevity). It has about 730 hymns. There is no distinct founder of the Hindu faith, it is just a series of intellectual or philosophical points of view. It is the oldest practiced religion in the world.
Buddhism
Buddhism is a smaller faith, but still one of the top 5 largest religions in the world, with 500 million-1.5 billion adherents. Buddhist are usually found in Southeast Asia, China, Nepal, and Japan, but there are about 1.2 million Buddhist in the U.S.A. The founder is Siddharth Guatama, who is also called "Buddha", in the Buddhist faith, he is referred to as "the one who was awakened from a deep sleep of ignorance." After his death, the community he had founded became a religious movement, and later became Buddhism, which became an established state religion by the emperor. There are four denominations in Buddhism, Tibetan, Zen, Theravada, and Amidist. In Buddhism, there are rules and truths you must realize and follow in the Buddhist faith to be fully at peace. One of these is the Four Noble Truths. These are; 1. there is suffering 2. attachment to desire is the origin of suffering 3. there is a cessation of suffering 4. the eightfold path will lead to the cessation of suffering. The eightfold path is how to be fully at peace, or how to rid yourself of suffering. The eightfold path is as follows; right view. right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right dedication.
Judaism
Judaism, although not one of the biggest religions in the world, with only 14-18 million adherents, still is very significant and major in the establishment of other religions. Jews can be found in the United States as well as Israel. Their founder is Abraham who was led to the promised land by God, and was promised a covenant with God as well. Their holy book is the Torah, which is the first 5 books of the Old Testament, which is a part of the Bible (Christianity). These five books are genesis, exodus, Leviticus, numbers and Deuteronomy. Jews believe in Ethical Monotheism, which means they believe that there is one God, who is concerned with the actions of humankind. They also believe in the 13 principles of faith, as well as the 10 commandments, which were received by Moses on Mt. Sinai. They were often persecuted because they were the first faith to be monotheist. Many people thought this was wrong, and this opinion resulted in a lot of death, war and violence towards Jews.
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Notes from packet
Islams branches
Summi- comes from the Arabic word for "people following the traditions of Muhammad"
Shiite- Comes from the Arabic word for "party" or "support group"
Shiite Islam is divided into three principal schools of thought, based in part on disputes over leadership after the prophet Muhammad
In Europe, Muslims account for 5% of the population. France has the largest Muslim population, about 4 million, a legacy of immigration from predominately Muslim former colonies in North Africa. Germany has about 3 million Muslims, also a legacy of immigration, in Germany's case primarily from Turkey.
Estimates of the number of Muslims in North America very widely, from 1 million to 5 million, but in any event, the number has increased dramatically from only a few thousand in 1990.
Approximately one-third of U.S. Muslims trace their ancestry to Pakistan and other South Asian countries and one fourth to Arab countries of Southwest Asia and North Africa. Many of these Muslims immigrated to the U.S. during the 1990s. Another fourth are African Americans.
Buddhism
Its clustered primarily in East Asia and Southeast Asia. An accurate account of Buddhist is especially difficult because only a few people participate in Buddhist Institutions. Religious functions are preformed primarily by monks rather than the general public
Someone can be both a Buddhist and a believer in other Eastern Religions
97% of Hindus are concentrated in just one country (India), 2% are in Nepal, and 1% is in Bangladesh. Hindus comprise more than 80% of the population in India.
Judaism
Roughly 40% of the world 14 million Jews live in the U.S. and another 40% in Israel. Judaism is the first recorded religion to espouse monotheism, belief that there is one God. Fundamental to Judaism is belief in one all powerful God. Judaism offered a sharp contrast to the polytheism practiced by neighboring people.
Summi- comes from the Arabic word for "people following the traditions of Muhammad"
Shiite- Comes from the Arabic word for "party" or "support group"
Shiite Islam is divided into three principal schools of thought, based in part on disputes over leadership after the prophet Muhammad
In Europe, Muslims account for 5% of the population. France has the largest Muslim population, about 4 million, a legacy of immigration from predominately Muslim former colonies in North Africa. Germany has about 3 million Muslims, also a legacy of immigration, in Germany's case primarily from Turkey.
Estimates of the number of Muslims in North America very widely, from 1 million to 5 million, but in any event, the number has increased dramatically from only a few thousand in 1990.
Approximately one-third of U.S. Muslims trace their ancestry to Pakistan and other South Asian countries and one fourth to Arab countries of Southwest Asia and North Africa. Many of these Muslims immigrated to the U.S. during the 1990s. Another fourth are African Americans.
Buddhism
Its clustered primarily in East Asia and Southeast Asia. An accurate account of Buddhist is especially difficult because only a few people participate in Buddhist Institutions. Religious functions are preformed primarily by monks rather than the general public
Someone can be both a Buddhist and a believer in other Eastern Religions
97% of Hindus are concentrated in just one country (India), 2% are in Nepal, and 1% is in Bangladesh. Hindus comprise more than 80% of the population in India.
Judaism
Roughly 40% of the world 14 million Jews live in the U.S. and another 40% in Israel. Judaism is the first recorded religion to espouse monotheism, belief that there is one God. Fundamental to Judaism is belief in one all powerful God. Judaism offered a sharp contrast to the polytheism practiced by neighboring people.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Not in class today
I left early today for a swim meet. We beat our opponents and got our first winning streak in 10 years! Before I left, we were reading a packet about religion tendencies around the world
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
In-class Assignment
1. There are 4 basic Vedic texts in Hinduism, those being the Rig Veda, the Sama Veda, the Yajur Veda, and the Atharva Veda. The Rig Veda was not composed during any determinable time, since it was a collective output of many sages and visionaries known as Rishis. They went on adding Mantras, poems and hymns for centuries. One of the main ideas of this Veda is the ultimate and harmonious structure of reality. There are 1028 hymns in this Veda. In the Sama Veda sets the music from the Rig Veda to be chanted at appropriate stages and correct modulations and tone. It has 1549 hymns. The Yajur Veda gives directions for the performance of rituals and ceremonies. I was unable to find the amount of hymns in this Veda. Finally, the Athara Veda deals with mostly ethical priciples, and some sciences, like Ayurveda (the sciences of life and longevity). It has about 730 hymns.
2. Indulgence is basically the belief that even though when you sin, they are forgiven, you still must under go punishment, whether you do it in this life, or the next. With this idea, the Pope and the catholic church began asking for money and in return, those who gave would be relieved of the punishment, and would not have to under go it in this life, or the after life. Martin Luther was against this idea. He believed it was not only wrong that they made people believe they would not have to undergo the punishment, but he also believed that even the Pope did not have the right to pardon God.
After this research, I learned furthermore that Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic Church, and created his own teachings, he was then excommunicated from the Catholic Church and founded the Protestant denomination of the Lutheran teachings.
3. The hajj is a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in which every adult Muslim needs to take in his or her lifetime. The hajj is the fifth fundamental practice of the Muslim practices and institutions known as The Five Pillars. Furthermore, the hajj, though it is encouraged, it only if you are financially and physically able, and it would not lace a burden on your family if you do so. If you are not able to go, you are allowed to send someone in your place. Here is what the hajj looks like in the city of Mecca.
2. Indulgence is basically the belief that even though when you sin, they are forgiven, you still must under go punishment, whether you do it in this life, or the next. With this idea, the Pope and the catholic church began asking for money and in return, those who gave would be relieved of the punishment, and would not have to under go it in this life, or the after life. Martin Luther was against this idea. He believed it was not only wrong that they made people believe they would not have to undergo the punishment, but he also believed that even the Pope did not have the right to pardon God.
After this research, I learned furthermore that Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic Church, and created his own teachings, he was then excommunicated from the Catholic Church and founded the Protestant denomination of the Lutheran teachings.
3. The hajj is a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in which every adult Muslim needs to take in his or her lifetime. The hajj is the fifth fundamental practice of the Muslim practices and institutions known as The Five Pillars. Furthermore, the hajj, though it is encouraged, it only if you are financially and physically able, and it would not lace a burden on your family if you do so. If you are not able to go, you are allowed to send someone in your place. Here is what the hajj looks like in the city of Mecca.
Monday, January 7, 2019
Percentage of adherents to the 5 major religions comparisons
Christianity
Mr. Schick- 30% of the population of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- 31.4% of the worlds population adhere to this religion
adherents.com- 33% of the world adhere to this religion
These statistics for Christianity seem to be true since they all stay within 3% of eachother
Islam
Mr. Schick- 22.6% of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- 23.2% of the worlds population adhere to this religion
adherents.com- 21% of the world adhere to this religion
These all once again stay within 3% of each other and seem to be true
Hinduism
Mr. Schick- 14.6% of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- 15% of the world adhere to this religion
adherents.com- 14% of the world adhere to this religion
These all stay within 1% of each other, crazy! They must be true!
Buddhism
Mr. Schick- 6%-20% of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- 7.1% of the world adhere to this religion
adherents.com- 6% of the world adhere to this religion
These numbers fluctuate a bit, but I assume the real percentage is the 6% to 7% range
Judaism
Mr. Schick- 2.1% of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- .2% of the world adhere to this religion
adherents.com- .22% of the world adhere to this religion
It looks to be that Judaism has about .2% of the worlds population adhered to its teachings and beliefs
Christianity
Mr. Schick- 30% of the population of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- 31.4% of the worlds population adhere to this religion
adherents.com- 33% of the world adhere to this religion
These statistics for Christianity seem to be true since they all stay within 3% of eachother
Islam
Mr. Schick- 22.6% of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- 23.2% of the worlds population adhere to this religion
adherents.com- 21% of the world adhere to this religion
These all once again stay within 3% of each other and seem to be true
Hinduism
Mr. Schick- 14.6% of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- 15% of the world adhere to this religion
adherents.com- 14% of the world adhere to this religion
These all stay within 1% of each other, crazy! They must be true!
Buddhism
Mr. Schick- 6%-20% of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- 7.1% of the world adhere to this religion
adherents.com- 6% of the world adhere to this religion
These numbers fluctuate a bit, but I assume the real percentage is the 6% to 7% range
Judaism
Mr. Schick- 2.1% of the world adhere to this religion
CIA World Fact Book- .2% of the world adhere to this religion
adherents.com- .22% of the world adhere to this religion
It looks to be that Judaism has about .2% of the worlds population adhered to its teachings and beliefs
Thursday, January 3, 2019
More Religion
Hinduism
1.1 billion adherants, call them hindus, located in india and nepal, the vedas is their holy book, there is no distinct founder; series of intellectual or philisophical points of view, oldest practiced religion
Buddhism
500 million-1.5 billion adherents, call them buddhists, located in southeast Asia, China, Nepal and Japan, 1.2 million buddhist in USA, founder is named Siddharth Guatama, Denominations- tibiten, zen, theravada, and amidist
4 Noble Truths
1. There is suffering
2. Attachment to desire is the origin of suffering
3. There is a cessation of suffering
4. The eightfold path will lead you to the cessation of suffering
The Eightfold Path
right view
right intention
right speech
right action
right livelihood
right effort
right mindfulness
right dedication
Judaism
14-18 million adherents, call them Jews, located in Israel and US, founder was Abraham, Holy book- The Torah (genisis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy), beliefs- ethical monotheism, God is one, he is concerned with the actions of humankind, 13 principles of faith, 10 commandments
1.1 billion adherants, call them hindus, located in india and nepal, the vedas is their holy book, there is no distinct founder; series of intellectual or philisophical points of view, oldest practiced religion
Buddhism
500 million-1.5 billion adherents, call them buddhists, located in southeast Asia, China, Nepal and Japan, 1.2 million buddhist in USA, founder is named Siddharth Guatama, Denominations- tibiten, zen, theravada, and amidist
4 Noble Truths
1. There is suffering
2. Attachment to desire is the origin of suffering
3. There is a cessation of suffering
4. The eightfold path will lead you to the cessation of suffering
The Eightfold Path
right view
right intention
right speech
right action
right livelihood
right effort
right mindfulness
right dedication
Judaism
14-18 million adherents, call them Jews, located in Israel and US, founder was Abraham, Holy book- The Torah (genisis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy), beliefs- ethical monotheism, God is one, he is concerned with the actions of humankind, 13 principles of faith, 10 commandments
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Religion
5 major religions
Christianity
number of adherents- around 2.2 billion
call them- Christians
geographic locations- Europe, Americas, Southern Africa
Denominations- catholic, eastern orthodox, protestant
founder- Jesus Christ
Holy Book- The Bible; especially the God; he led a virtuous life, he was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected; he ascended into heaven where he reigns w/God the father
Clergy- the pope is the head of the catholic church, priest are local authorities
Islam
number of adherents- 1.5 billion
call them- Muslims
geographic location- Indonesia, middle east, north Africa
denominations- Sunnis (75-90%), Shiiter (10-25%)
Founder- Mohammad
Holy Book- Qur'an (Koran)
beliefs- monotheistic, Abraham
Five Pillars- Testimony, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, pilgremage
Muslims see their purpose in life as serving and submitting to Allah , and observing Islamic Law
Christianity
number of adherents- around 2.2 billion
call them- Christians
geographic locations- Europe, Americas, Southern Africa
Denominations- catholic, eastern orthodox, protestant
founder- Jesus Christ
Holy Book- The Bible; especially the God; he led a virtuous life, he was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected; he ascended into heaven where he reigns w/God the father
Clergy- the pope is the head of the catholic church, priest are local authorities
Islam
number of adherents- 1.5 billion
call them- Muslims
geographic location- Indonesia, middle east, north Africa
denominations- Sunnis (75-90%), Shiiter (10-25%)
Founder- Mohammad
Holy Book- Qur'an (Koran)
beliefs- monotheistic, Abraham
Five Pillars- Testimony, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, pilgremage
Muslims see their purpose in life as serving and submitting to Allah , and observing Islamic Law
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