Human Geo 11/20 - the five religions notes pt. 1
1. Christianity
- # of adherents: 2.2 billion
- called: Christians
- geographic location: Europe, Americas, South Africa.
- denominations: Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church Protestants (Lutherans, Methodists, Baptists, Anglicans, Presbyterians Episcopalians...)
- founder: Jesus Christ (Christianity is Abrahamic in origin)
- holy book: The Bible
- belief; Jesus is both human and divine - The Son of God; he was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected; he ascended into heaven where he reigns with God the Father.
- clergy: the Pope - head of the Catholic church; priests are local authorities.
2. Islam
- # of adherents: 1.5 billion
- call them: Muslim
- geographic location: Indonesia, Middle East, North Africa
- denominations: Sunnis (75-90%), Shia (10-20%)
- founder: Muhammad (570-632)
- holy book: Qur'an
- beliefs: monotheistic, Abrahamic
- five pillars: testimony, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, pilgrimage.
- Muslims see their purpose in life as serving and submitting to Allah (God) and observing Islamic law
3. Hinduism
- # of adherents: 1.1 billion
- call them: Hindus
- geographic location: India, Nepal
- holy book: the Vedas - verse form (easy to remember)
- founder: no distinct founder - more of a way of life
- ex: reincarnation
- # of adherents: 2.2 billion
- called: Christians
- geographic location: Europe, Americas, South Africa.
- denominations: Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church Protestants (Lutherans, Methodists, Baptists, Anglicans, Presbyterians Episcopalians...)
- founder: Jesus Christ (Christianity is Abrahamic in origin)
- holy book: The Bible
- belief; Jesus is both human and divine - The Son of God; he was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected; he ascended into heaven where he reigns with God the Father.
- clergy: the Pope - head of the Catholic church; priests are local authorities.
2. Islam
- # of adherents: 1.5 billion
- call them: Muslim
- geographic location: Indonesia, Middle East, North Africa
- denominations: Sunnis (75-90%), Shia (10-20%)
- founder: Muhammad (570-632)
- holy book: Qur'an
- beliefs: monotheistic, Abrahamic
- five pillars: testimony, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, pilgrimage.
- Muslims see their purpose in life as serving and submitting to Allah (God) and observing Islamic law
3. Hinduism
- # of adherents: 1.1 billion
- call them: Hindus
- geographic location: India, Nepal
- holy book: the Vedas - verse form (easy to remember)
- founder: no distinct founder - more of a way of life
- ex: reincarnation
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