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3. Judaism Misconceptions
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1. Jews belong to a separate race
2. Jewish people want to take over the world – all wealthy and powerful 3. Jesus was killed by Jews |
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3. Christianity Misconceptions
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1.Christians think that God will solve their problems
2. Only good Christians go to Heaven 3. A person who is “born again” enjoys a miraculous, dramatic feeling |
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3. Islam Misconceptions
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1. Muslim and Arab are the same thing
2. Islam and Christianity are vastly different 3. Islam is inherently violent |
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Characteristics of a cult
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* Thought reform
* Worship of and obedience to their leader * Exploitation Cults are feared because they threaten the status quo; use religion to commit crimes |
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FLDS
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* Cult in Texas lead by Worre Jeffs
* Encouraged polygamy, especially child brides * Caught in 2006 and in federal prison |
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Jim Jones
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* Leader of the Peoples Temple
* Cult moved from Indiana to California to Guyana to outrun suspicion * Paranoid, power-hungry narcissist * After he was detained by congressman Leo Ryan he killed him and forced 900 people to commit mass suicide |
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Dividians
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* Were obsessed with the Apocalypse and Revelations
* Lead first by Vernon Howell * Thought to be a prophet * Proceeded by David Corash * Went to Israel * Thought he became God’s son * Cult became extremely obedient * Letting him rape women and children * Buy illegal weapons * ATF officers were sent to Texas to shut the cult down, but the Temple burst into flames * Killing 76 people * Including Corash |
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Confucianism
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* Shares components with Taoism
* Combination of religious teaching “way of heaven” and philosophy * Develop an alert mind, healthy body, pure soul and live in accordance with the way of Heaven * Heaven exists in the here and now |
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5 Virtues in Confucianism
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1. Jen: Goodwill/sympathy, politeness/generosity
2. Yi: Right conduct/ humans as guardians of nature and humanity 3. Li: Art of right conduct 4. Chih: Wisdom 5. Hsin: Faithfulness and trustworthiness |
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5 Relationships in Confucianism
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1. Father/son
2. Ruler/citizen 3. Husband/wife 5. Friend/friend |
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HInduism Basics
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*One of the older religions
*3rd largest religion *Derivative of word Hinduism is the geographical term (Sindu River or Indus Valley *No specific founder *For thousands of years the region assimilated many cultural customs and practices |
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Brahman
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* All reality is unity
* Entire universe is seen as one divine entity who is both at one with the universe and transcending the universe *Three parts * Brama (the Creator) * Vishnu (the Preserver) * Has ten avatars * Appear on earth as humans or animals to conquer evil and establish righteousness * 7th Rama * 8th Krishna * 9th (Buddha) *Shiva (the Destroyer) |
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Hinduism: Maya
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All forms of existence are temporary and illusionary
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Hinduism: Samsara
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Endless cycle of reincarnation
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Hinduism: Karma
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Basic belief of cause and effect (all actions have consequences)
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Hinduism: Dharma
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Personal conduct and righteous living
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Hinduism: Moksha
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The liberation from Samsara and the uniting of the human soul with Brahman
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Hinduism Symbols
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* Swastika
* Cow * Bindi * Tilak * Conch Shell * Rosary/Mala * Wheel of life * Lotus * Murtis |
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Hinduism Practices
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* 4 Paths to salvation
* 4 stages of life * 4 goals of life * Caste system * Puja * Upanayana * Vegetarianism "holy cow" * Arranged marriages * Diwali * Ahimsa |
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Mahatma Gandi
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* Best known Hindu in the world
* Fought to end discrimination against Indians in South Africa * Tolerant of all religions * Religious ideal on duty, truth, non-violence (ahimsa) and spiritual liberation (moksha) * Negotiated indépendance of India in 1947 * Opposed social injustice of Hindu society * Assassinated in 1948 |
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Hinduism: Shivrati
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* Honors Shiva (one of three major gods)
* In either February or March |
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Hinduism: Krishnajamashtmi
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* In August or September
* Honors Krishna * Involves fasting and prayer |
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Hinduism: Holi
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* During spring equinox
* Connected to wheat harvest in western India * Just prior to Hindu New Year * A time to resolve disputes and forgive or pay debts * Bonfires are often held * Objects that represent past impurity or disease are thrown in fire * Celebrated different regionally * Marathas (west coast of India from Bombay to Goa) * Descendants of deceased war heroes perform a dance to honour their ancestors * Bengal * Swings are made for Krishna * Origin * The son of a demonic man named Prahlada * Worships Vishnu * Is carried into fire by Holika, the embodiment of evil * Vishnu intervenes and saves Prahlada while Holika burns to ashes * Bonfires are meant to commemorate this and to reiterate the triumph of virtue and religion over evil and sacrilege |
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Hinduism: Raksha Bandhan
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*In July or August
*Marks the beginning of agricultural year *Celebrates sibling relationships *During festival baubles are bound with silk thread to the wrists of family members and friends |
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Hinduism: Navaratri/Durgapuji/Dasserah
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* In September or October
* Reenact Rama's defeat of the demon Ravana by making burn effigies * Celebrating the victory of good over evil |
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Hinduism: Ganesh Chaturthi
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Celebrates birthday of Ganesha
In September |
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Hinduism: Dwali
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* Five day festival
* Honors Lakshmi (goddess of good fortune and wealth) * In October or November * Festival of Lights * People light oil lamps and set off fireworks * To help Rama find his way one after exile * Homes are cleaned * So Lakshmi will come and bless it * People use coloured rice to design doorsteps to welcome gods to their house |
