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1) What are the TWO most interesting, surprising, and/or shocking things you have learned about Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? Make sure you post two things for each religion (5 religions x 2 comments =10 total)
2) What questions do you still have about Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity or Islam?
3) Respond to at least TWO of your classmates’ posts, commenting on what they found most interesting/surprising/shocking and/or answering the questions they posted. Only provide answers to your classmates’ questions when you are fairly confident you know the answer.
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The most interesting things i have learned in all of the religions we have studyed were...
ReplyDelete1.)Christianity: the three was mind are the reason why christians exchange gifts on Christmas and that christians put lights out on Christmas becasue it reminds them of the north star when Jesus was born.
2.)Judaism: when they have a bat/bar Mitzvah the girls usually have theirs when they are 12 and the boys have it when they are 13 and that this religion is the base of Christianity.
3.)Islam: that girls have to wear hajbs on their heads to cover up and that the holiday Ramadan is very important to them and during that period of time they have to fast during sun rise to sunset for 10 to 11 days.
Hinduism:The religion, Hinduism, began in India in the year 3,000 BC and it began when the Aryans and the Indus Valley Combined and that The Upanishads (book of knowledge) is the second Holy Book. This is a religious writing which tells about a universal spirit present on Earth.
Buddhism:Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of the religion Buddhism. Siddhartha was a wealthy Indian prince that was shielded by all of the villagers. He was also raised in the religion Hinduism and that The ultimate goal for Theravada Buddhism is to become Buddha. The ultimate goal for Mahayana Buddhism is to become Bodhisattvas. The ultimate goal for Buddhist is to become one with Buddha and to be enlightened.
Question: do not have one.
Hinduism
ReplyDelete1) They believe in a caste system.
2) There is no single founder because the Aryans invaded and made a religion with the Indus Valley people.
Buddhism
1) There are 4 different types of Buddhists, Therevada, Mahayana, Vajrayana (Tibetan), Zen
2) The way Siddhartha Gautama was hidden from suffering in the world was what influenced him to find the superior enlightenment.
Judaism
1) There are three types of Judaism, Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed.
2) The five things prophets were told to do were:
-They told how god wanted them to live.
-They warned people to obey God's law.
-Moral behavior.
-The rich and powerful should protect the poor and weak.
-In God's eyes, everyone is equal.
Christianity
1) John the Baptist was thought to be the Messiah until he baptized Jesus.
2) When Jesus resurrected from the dead, people didn't believe he was alive in this order:
-Mary Magdalene told people and they thought she lost her mind.
-They saw Jesus and still didn't believe it even through how he said something.
-They finally believed after the physical touching.
Islam
1) There are still many disagreements between the Israelites and the Palestinians as of today because the Israelites took Palestine away.
2) Islam is often stereotyped as terrorist even though the majority of the religion is terrorist.
Questions: None for now...
Caroline, I wish to add on to your Judaism, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah is when a child goes into adulthood.
ReplyDeleteChristianity-
ReplyDelete1. Catholics believe that the pope is the second authority after God.
2. The Golden Rule is treat others the way you want to be treated.
Judaism-
1. Most Jews practice Kosher.
2. One of the reasons why they believe Jesus isnt the Messiah because he didnt build the third temple.
Islam-
1.They believe Muhammad was the last prophet.
2.Mosques are more than a place of worship but also used as schools, community centers, and a place to feed to poor.
Hinduism-
1.Hindusim began in the Indus River Valley.
2. KNown as vegetarians because they believe that cows are sacred.
Buddhism-
1. Do not believe in the Caste System.
2.The ultimate goal is to reach nirvana.
Hinduism:
ReplyDelete1. Hindus practice the Caste System.
2. Hindus consider their religion to be montheistic because they believe in one god who appears in many different avatars.
Buddhism:
1. Buddhists worship in temples, stupas, and pagodas.
2. Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world.
Judaism:
1. Jews consider it important to live in Israel because god said it was the Promise Land.
2. The wailing wall is important to Jewish people because it is the place where Jews believe the messiah will reappear to bring peace and Harmony to the world.
Christianity:
1. Sunday is the holiest day for Christians and is a day of rest.
2. Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead.
Islam:
1. The Koran is the Islamic holy book.
2. The Islamic word for god is Allah
caroline i also found it interesting that woman have to wear hijabs to cover their hair,neck, face and body because in our culture it seems oppressive and discriminatory to woman but in the Muslim culture it is accepted as a way to protect women.
ReplyDeletealden i also think it is interesting that Israel and Palestine are still fighting despite many efforts to bring peace.
ReplyDeleteKate,
ReplyDeleteI also think it is interesting that Isreal and Palestine are still fight despite many efforts. Thanks Aldan!
Alden,
ReplyDeletei think it is also interesting that Muslims think that Muhammad was the last prophet.
Interesting facts
ReplyDeleteHinduism: 1.Hindus use the caste system.
2.No single founder was made up by aryan and indus valley cultures.
Buddhism: 1.The word buddha means "enlightened one".
2.Buddha rejected the caste system.
Judaism: 1. Most jews believe in keeping kosher.
2.Do not believe that jesus was killed because they believe that god would never let him die in the hands of humans.
Christianity: 1.Christians believe jesus was the son of god.
2.Easter is the most important holiday because that was the day of jesus's resurection.
Islam: 1. the word islam means "surrender to Allah".
2. thier holy book is the koran.
kate and caroline, I also think it is interesting how women have to wear hijabs beacouse in the U.S hardly anyone covers thier hole body but in other areas of the world it is just a way of life
ReplyDeletealden i also think it is interesting that most muslims are stereotyped as terrorists.
ReplyDeleteinteresting facts:
ReplyDeleteHinduism-
-has no single founder
-Most hindus are found in Nepal,bali and bangladesh.
Buddhism-
-teachings of Sidartha Gautama,also known as Buddah.
-Buddah taught between the 4th and 6th century.
Judaism-
-it has been here for more then more than 3000 years. It is one of the oldest monotheistic religions, and the oldest to survive into the present day.
-The largest religious movements are orthodox, conservative and reform Judaism.
Christianity-
-Based on the life and teachings of jesus and "the new testement"
-Christians also believe that jesus was the Messiah,and that jesus came back to life after being reserected and Mary Magdeline was the first one to see her and everyone thought she was going crazy.
Islam-
-Most muslims of islam are either sunni and Shia
-Muhammad married a window rich lady so he could focus on the meaing of life and he was also the founder of Islam, he was regared as a messanger and a prophet.
-no questions.
Kate: i also find it interesting how the woman have to wear hijabs to cover up their neck and face.
ReplyDeleteCaroline:i also found it interesting that when they have a bar/bat Mitzvah the girls usually have theirs when they are 12 and the boys have it when they are 13
Hinduism:
ReplyDelete1. There god are called avatars
2. The caste system is very important in this religion.
Buddhism:
1. Meditation is a huge part of their religion
2. The founder was an Indian prince but still rejected the caste system.
Judaism:
1. They follow dietary laws called Kosher
2. That they still speak Hebrew in there services while other religions have changed from the original.
Christianity:
1. Jesus was brought back from the dead
2. The Roman Empire had a large effect on the spreading of Christianity
Islam:
1. People think that the religion is dangerous.
2. They do not allow people to draw pictures of Muhammad
Questions:
None
Hinduism-
ReplyDelete-no single founder
- all gods are form of brahma
Buddhism-
- siddhartha gautama was the founder of buddhism
-follor the 8 fold path and the 4 noble truths
Judaism-
- Jewish believe do not believe that jesus was the messiah
- Girls have bar/batmitzvah at 12 and boys at 13
Christianity-
- Christians put lights up on christmas to represent the north star when jesus was born
- 2.1 billion christians in the world
Islam-
- Muslims are stereotyped as terrorits
- Shia muslims and Sunni muslims
-no question
Alexa: i also found it interesting that hindus are mostly from Nepal,bali and bangladesh.
ReplyDeleteKate: i also found it interesting that women where a hijab.
Kayana: I also think that it is interesting that the pope is the second authority after God.
ReplyDeleteAlden:I also think the things that it is interesting what the prophets have to do.
Kate, I also find it interesting that jews believe that the messiah will appear at the wailing wall to bring peace on earth but I also wonder why do they believe he will be at the wailing wall
ReplyDeleteAnnie, I also found it interesting that they dont allow people to draw pictures of muhammad but I also wonder whats so secretive about it
ReplyDeleteHinduism
ReplyDelete-They believe that Brahman takes many forms
-They believe that a cow is a sacred animal
Buddhism
-Buddha left his life to reach enlightenment
-Tibetan Buddhits are controllrd by china
Judaism
-They believe that the messiah will come to the wailling wall
-They have to follow dietary laws like kosher
Christanity
-They believe Jesus was the messiah
-Jesus first followers were the 12 apostles
Islam
-They believe in one god like Judaism and Christanity
-People fear Muslims like they fear clowns
No Questions
Annie, I agree with you that I think how Jesus was brought back from the dead was interesting
ReplyDeleteKate, I agree with you that the caste system is a interesting subject.
ReplyDeleteDavid, I also find it interesting that Brahman takes many forms which is why it is a monotheistic religion.
ReplyDeleteHinduism:
ReplyDelete-cows are a sacred animal
-there is no single founder
Buddihism:
-Siddartha was once a soon to be king
-A goal is to reach nirvanna
Judaism:
-Jesus isnt the messiah
-They speak hebrew
Chirstanity:
-Jesus was teh savior
-Easter is the most improtant holiday
Islam:
-Islam means "to surrendor to allah"
-Islamic word for God is "Allah"
Question: none so far....
Comments:
-Alden I also found it intersting that they are fighting when there was and still are alot of peace solutions
-Kayana i also wonder why they think the messaih will appear on wailing wall
Hinduism
ReplyDelete- That Hinduism is monotheistic even though they have many gods
- There was no single founder
Buddhism
- Buddha rejected the caste system
- Buddha was born rich but left everything
Judaism
- Kosher law isn't important to reform Jews
- Jews must learn Hebrew
Christianity
- Has 2.1 billion followers worldwide
- Jesus was a carpenter
Islam
- Women have to cover their head with a hijab
- Islamaphobia is prominent throughout America
Questions: none
-David I also found it interesting that people fear Muslims
ReplyDelete-Alexa I also found it interesting that Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions
Wolrd Religons
ReplyDeleteHinduism:
1. Hinduism is a monotheistic religon even though they have many god, they are ussualy mistaken as a poliestic religon because they have many gods but Brahman takes many forms.
2. Wasn't founded by an actual person but by the mixing of cultures between the Arayans and Indus river valley people
Buddhism:
1. The overall goal for Buddhists is to become enlightened, just like Buddha.
2. In order to reach Nirvana, follow the eightfold path and four noble truths
Judaism:
1. The three types of Judauism are Orthodox, Reformed and Conservative
2. Jews do not believe Jesus as a Messiah because he didnt build the 3rd temple and didnt bring world piece
Christianity:
1. Sunday is the holiest day of the week, where everyone goes to church and doesn't work
2. All of the Christian holidays are revovled around Jesus, Christmas, Easter and Good Friday
Islam:
1. Islamaphobia is the fear of Islam and is a very common phobic fear.
2. Mohammed was the founder and a prophet of god and Allah is god and only god.
NO QUESTIONS
David I also found it very interesting that China rules Tibetan Buddhism now
ReplyDeleteAlexa I also found it interesting that Mohammed married a rich women and then founded Islam
ReplyDeleteIslam:
ReplyDelete1. A lot of people fear of Islam
2. Mohammed wa the founder
Buddhism:
1. Buddha was the founder
2. Most of Buddhist live in asia
Hinduism:
1. No single founder
2. Hindus are divided into caste systems
Christianity:
1. Jesus was the founder
2. Jesus walked over water
Judaism:
1. Oldest monotheistic religion
2. Jews dont believe that jesus was the messhia because he didnt build the third temple
no questions
Hinduism
ReplyDelete*Has no single founder
*Was founded in Indus Valley
Buddhism
*Was founded by the Budhha
*Practices art of yoga and meditation
Judasim:
*The torah is the main holy book
*As celebration of manhood or womenhood 12 or 13 year olds celebrate Bar/Bartmizvahs
Christianity:
*Jesus is their messiah
*have 10 commandments to follow
Islam
*many people are affriad of it
*sterotypes influenced by media
David I also found it interesting that Tibetan Buddhists were controlled by china
ReplyDeleteAlden I didnt know that in Judasim in gods eyes everyone is equal
Hinduhism
ReplyDelete1)The was no single founder of HInduhism
2)There leared made himself leader by becoming the enlightenment.
Buddhism
1)Buddhist goal is to achieve enlightment
2)Buddha was the leader but not during his life it was after he died
Judhism
1)oldest of the three monothestic religions that we learned about
2)There holy book is called the Torah
Islam
1)mohamid was the last phrophit to the real one
2)Islam means surrender to Islam
Christainty
1)Jesus Christ is the spirtual leader
2) Holy boo is callled the bible
Questions
WHy is the batmizfah 12 for gilrs and 13 for boys
How old was BUddha when he died.