1. Common Core Learning Standards:Literacy March 23, 2012 2. Does It Matter Whether God Exists?“Discussions of religion are typically about God. Atheists reject religionbecause…

1. Prophet, Great Moral Teacher or Archangel?Some people who do not accept Jesus as God will often saythat Jesus is just a great moral teacher, a prophet or perhaps agreat…

1.   2. Muhammad (570-632) Caravan trader living in Mecca First teachings of the Koran revealed by the Angel Gabriel in 610 Koran – the Islamic holy book Rejected by the…

Slide 1Major World Religions Slide 2 Judaism  Who – Abraham, Moses  When – circa 3000 BC  Where – Israel  Holy Books - Torah, and Talmud  Major Divisions…

Slide 1 Middle East Slide 2 The Middle East  Birthplace of Civilization (first cities- 5000 years ago)  “Holy land” place of 3 great religions (Judaism, Christianity,…

Slide 1 ISLAM AND JUDAISM Ahmed Mirza M.D Naqshbandiya Foundation For Islamic Education(NFIE) Slide 2 Abraham: Father of Jews,Christians&Muslims Abraham means "Father…

Slide 1  Create a 4-square graphic organizer by folding a piece of paper into 4 squares.  Label the parts:  1) Islam 101  2) Five Pillars of Islam  3) Women…

Slide 1 Slide 2 OBJECTIVES: I can describe major world beliefs. Key Words Religion Polytheism (polytheistic) Monotheism (monotheistic) ACTIVITIES: 1.HINDUISM SUMMARY 2.JUDAISM…

Slide 1 Chapter 2 Judaism Slide 2 Let Us Pray Instill in me, O Lord, the wisdom You gave the people of Israel: I am your God; you are my people. Grant me a steadfast heart…

Slide 1 Warm-Up What religion does your family practice? What religion does your family practice? What do you believe about the nature of God/Gods/Higher Power of Your Choice?…