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The Basics
1. A map - label with the geographic areas of each listed world religion
The Basics
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Monotheism refers to a religion that contains the belief that there is only one god. Polytheism is the belief that there are many gods. There are three main
monotheistic religions existing in the world today and they share many of the same characteristics. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have many commonalities in their foundation, religious doctrine, belief structure, and spiritual principles. In fact, the similarities far outweigh the differences, an interesting point when the numerous episodes of conflict are taken into account.
The following chart offers comparisons and contrasts between the three major monotheistic religions. For the sake of clarification, the Christian religion is divided into Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox.
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When I go to the office, I put on my shirt and I take off my caste; when I come home, I take off my shirt and I put on my caste.
According the teachings of Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
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Pakistan is largely Muslim India is largely Hindu There is considerable tension on the border between the two countries
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A young Palestinian refugee and her mother pass an Israeli military checkpoint near the West Bank village of Nablus in August
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World Religions
What about your more immediate world? How are religious issues handled in America?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
Religion: Brotherhood of Man? What does freedom of religion mean? What does the U.S. Supreme Court system say? 1989 Native American Church v Oregon
Native American arrested for use of peyote. Also arrested for snake handling. These are done in conjunction with religious ceremonies. People have died from either or both of these. If we legalize it, what about pot for your own church? Crack? Oregon State Law illegal to possess peyote and/or use it.
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World Religions The Supreme Court of the United States says schools must be neutral in their treatment of religious issues. Everson v Board of Education 1946 Lemon v. Kurtzman 1971 the lemon test
World Religions Teachers have to be sensitive to all religions as this affects student absences, dietary restrictions, and activities. Henrico County makes a great effort to educate its professionals as to important dates, terms, and lifestyles. The official policy is posted on the wiki (if you care to investigate further)
World Religions
How do corporations in the United States have to operate about religious issues?
World Religions How does the business world expect its professionals to handle sensitive religious issues?
The following information was used to train new employees at NASA (National Space Agency)
World Religions
You will examine the following current event. I will provide a handout. I want you to mark it up, write question marks or notes to the side, and consume it.