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This document provides a brief overview of different religions including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism. It details denominations in Christianity, the role of a priest, creation stories, and religious practices. The document also contains a list of artifacts associated with each religion.
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Denominations = Different groups in Christianity the main denominations are Roman Catholic,Orthodox ,Protestant,Anglican,Lutheranism,Presbyterianism,Me thodist,Baptists,Evangelical Free Church,Restorationist Movement,Pentecostal and Charismatic Pope Cardina...
Denominations = Different groups in Christianity the main denominations are Roman Catholic,Orthodox ,Protestant,Anglican,Lutheranism,Presbyterianism,Me thodist,Baptists,Evangelical Free Church,Restorationist Movement,Pentecostal and Charismatic Pope Cardinals Archbishop Bishop Priest People Role Of a Priest in a catholic church is to preach the Word of God, lead in worship, read and teach the Scriptures, and engage the people in study and witness Creation stories Catholic Day 1 - light and darkness; Day 2- sky and sea; Day 3- land; Day 4- sun and moon; Day 5 - birds and fish; Day 6 - animals, man, and woman; Day 7 - God rests. and honored him as Islamic In the beginning, there was only Allah. He created the throne, water, and the Pen to write everything in the universe. Allah made the heavens and the earth in six days, using water as the source of life. He created Adam from different soils, the first human. Iblees refused to bow to Adam because of his pride, leading to his expulsion from Jannah. This story reminds us of our purpose and the importance of humility. Hinduism A lotus flower grew from Lord Vishnu's Belly button with Brahma sitting on it. Brahma separated the flower into three parts - the heavens, the Earth and the sky. Out of loneliness, Brahma split himself into two to create a male and a female. From this male and female all beings were created. Beatitudes Blessed those who are peaceful and try to stop others fighting,God will call them his sons and daughters Blessed are those who are kind and forgiving to others they will be given the same Blessed are those who don't show off but think of others first They shall have the earth Blessed are those who rely on God’s help Heaven is theirs Blessed are people who get in trouble for doing the right thing God’s kingdom belong them Blessed are those who try to please God in what they do and think They will be with God Blessed are those who want fairness God will satisfy them Blessed are those who are sad and upset. God will comfort them. Judaism Judaism is a Faith that only believes in one God. The religion is over 4000 years old. The symbol of Judaism is the star of David When Jewish boys or girls get to the age of 12-13 if they are a boy they have a bar mitzvah and a girl a bat Mitzvah.A synagogue is the Jewish place of worship.Shabbat is a judaism ceremony from friday night till saturday.A rabbi is a jewish leader of their congregation. Artefacts: Yad: stick to read the torah Kippah : a hat that men wear while their praying Menorah Shabbat candle : the candle that they light for shabbat. Hanukkiah: a candle stick holder for hanukkah Dreidel: a four sided spinning top played during hanukkah shofar:a ram's-horn trumpet formerly used by Jews as an ancient battle signal and now used in Jewish religious ceremonies. Havdalah candle: a candle lit to end shabbat Seder plate:a plate that holds the symbolic food for the passover The End