World Religions讲解材料.ppt

Muslim Prayer Muslim Dietary Practice During the month of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat from Sunrise to Sunset. Muslims do not eat pork. Muslims do not drink alcohol. Animals for meat must be treated in a special way (halal). Most Muslims do not eat with their left hand. Muslims Muslim Women Muslim Veil Variations Muslim Issues in Western Society – the Veil First Muslim Miss England Queen Rania of Jordan says Muslim women dont have to wear veils: ‘[It] is a free personal choice’ Moderates… Muslims in the Media Extremists… …fanatics The Talibanin Afghanistan Sufism - Dervishes And in everyday life… Muslim Populations Hui Mosque south of Dali, Yunnan Ancient Zoroastrian Fire Temple – Baku, Azerbaijan The Fire Chamber Zoroastrians Zoroastrian Beliefs “This is the true religion: to cleanse oneself with pure thoughts, pure words pure deeds” Towers of Silence The Zoroastrian Magi (3 Wise Men) Zoroastrian expectation of a new Messenger When a thousand two hundred and some years have passed from the inception of the religion of Arabians and the overthrow of the Kingdom of Iran and the degradation of the followers of My religion, a descendent of Iranian Kings will be raised up as a prophet. --Denkart, p. 171 Zoroastrians are expecting the Shah Bahram and Saoshyant. Christianity Christianity – Key Facts Founded in Judea (Israel) ~30CE Messenger: Jesus Christ Roman Catholicism popular in Spain, Italy, Ireland, Central South America. Protestant Church popular in Western Europe, the U.S. parts of Africa. RC – State Religion of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, El Salvador, Costa Rica Christianity Politics Conservatives vs. Liberals = Religious Right = Religious Left = Republicans = Democrats Angela Merkel – Chancellor of Germany The Pledge of Allegiance The Irish Troubles Christian Prophecy Christians are waiting for the Return of Christ in the Glory of the Father; the Spirit of Truth… Islam Islam – Basic Facts Founded in Arabia – 622CE Messenger: Muhammad Name