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Which religion believes in reincarnation and karma?
What is the fundamental cause of suffering according to Buddhism?
Which religion is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?
What is the primary belief of Judaism?
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Which religion teaches that giving up material possessions leads to nirvana?
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Which religion is known as the oldest religion in the world?
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What is the role of religion in a person's life?
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How has technology contributed to the globalization of religion?
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Why do religions have conflicting structures and beliefs according to the text?
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What is a significant outcome of globalization on religion?
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Why are Christianity and Islam mentioned as incompatible religions in the text?
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What is one reason that religion is promoted by its practitioners according to the text?
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Study Notes
Globalization and Terrorism
- Globalization contributes to the spread of international terrorism
- Religious extremism, a type of political violence, is rooted in the belief that a supreme being sanctions violence to glorify one's faith
- Extremists believe it is their duty to fulfill God's Will through violence, as seen in the 2017 Marawi Siege triggered by ISIS
Globalization of Religion
- Globalization allows religions to have regular and unavoidable contact with each other
- Global migration influences religions, leading to the appearance of "religious traditions in new places"
- The purpose of the globalization of religion is to enable religions to interact with each other
Impact of Globalization on Religion
- Globalization has enabled religions to utilize global communications to recruit new members, spread their message, and connect with other members
- The internet, social media, and digital communication have made it easier for religious groups to reach new audiences
Major Religions
- The major religions of the world include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world, mainly practiced in India, and is the 3rd largest religion
- Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, practiced in many parts of Asia, and is the 4th largest religion
- Judaism is based on the belief in one God and the covenant between God and the Jewish people
Hinduism
- Hindus believe in reincarnation, being reborn into this world lifetime after lifetime
- Hindus believe in Karma, the sum effect of a person's actions, good and bad, which influence future experiences
- Spiritual leaders are called gurus
Buddhism
- Buddhism teaches that people can escape the suffering of the world through the Buddhist teachings
- Buddhists avoid eating meat
- Buddhists believe in karma and reincarnation
- The fundamental cause of all suffering is desire, and to reach nirvana, one must give up all materials and possessions
Judaism
- Judaism is based on the belief in one God and the covenant between God and the Jewish people
- The Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism in Mesopotamia
- Judaism is the oldest of monotheistic faiths
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Explore the impact of religion on Filipino society, as it shapes beliefs, ceremonies, and interactions with the world. Learn how religious ideas have spread globally through movement and communication.
