World Religions

World Religions

World Religions Essential Questions

• What are the major religions of the western and eastern hemispheres?

• What are significant similarities and differences between the major world religions?

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Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES. You will have 3 minutes for each question. 

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In complete sentences, How would you define religion?

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Why do you think people practice a religion?

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What do the people you know believe in? In other words, what religions,practices, or beliefs have you heard about?

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What are two questions you have about religion?

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Why is it important to show tolerance when discussing religion?

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What is Religion and how did Religion begin? 

•  A relationship of devotion or fear of a God or gods.  

• Religion includes a belief system of holy, divine, or sacred objects and beings.
  

• Almost all religions include a community of believers held together by common practices and ethical codes

Religious Tolerance 

What does it mean to be religious tolerance?

What is Religion?

In the chat, I will place a link. You will then click on the link, read the passage, and answer the following questions. The questions will serve as your exit ticket for today.