THE ASSISI DECLARATIONS Messages on Humanity and Nature from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam & Judaism BASILICA DI S. FRANCESCO ASSISI -‐ ITALY WWF 25TH ANNIVERSARY, 29 September 1986 THE BUDDHIST DECLARATION ON NATURE THE CHRISTIAN DECLARATION ON NATURE THE HINDU DECLARATION ON NATURE THE MUSLIM DECLARATION ON NATURE
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Understanding the Teachings of Islam Devry University Abstract Even though Islam is the third largest religion practiced in the U.S., many see Islam through a distorted view that focuses on terrorists and extremists. Even though this religion teaches peace and love, because of highly publicized Islamic fundamentalists who have abused and defamed the name of Islam there are stereotypes and distrust geared towards the group. The purpose of this paper is to give a brief insight into the teachings
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Department of Education Region XII Division of South Cotabato Tupi National High School Tupi, South Cotabato Submitted By: Earljee O. Javier Submitted To: Mrs. Cleopatra Ruiz October 2013 INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM As a child, Siddhartha the Buddha was troubled by some of the same thoughts that children today have. They wonder about birth and death. They wonder why they get sick and why grandfather died. They wonder why their wishes do not come true
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Israel is a interesting country with a very rich history and cultural background. What makes Israel even more amazing is what it has had to endure during its relatively short existence. The modern State of Israel has only existed for approximately 67 years yet those 6 decades are defined by constant warfare and conflict with neighboring countries. This constant state of conflict has far reaching implications on the culture of Israel. Another aspect of Israel that contributes to its culture, is the
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WORLD RELIGIONS – REL 212 World Religions HINDUISM & JAINISM WEEK 2 Cosmogony Origin of the Universe Hinduism and Jainism cosmogony origin of the universe is that there isn’t no specific origin or founder. Nature of God/Creator The Gods are in male and female form and represent many different things. View of Human Nature Hinduism and Jainism: Karma is what comes around goes around. View of Good & Evil Hinduism and Jainism: Good actions have a good effect and bad actions have a bad effect
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Unit 6-Cultrual Diversity Judaism Worship- Jews have a pacific balance off when they pray the will pray daily. They have a prayer book parasitic to their religion and that is called Siddur. When there having a meal or have a drink they will say a blessing. They have a leader that’s referred to as Rabbi. Their place of worship in a synagogue, that’s where they will meet and pray. Beliefs- Jews believe they don’t have to share a relationship with God they can each have their own individual relationship
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quality that is also shared with Judaism. The doctrinal beliefs of each religion are each different. Islam is the most important figure in the world, and a name that is recognized by most around the world is the prophet Muhammad. Muhammad was born in approximately 570 C.E. in the town of Mecca. At the time of his birth the area of Mecca was populated by many people who practiced polytheism, and a minority of the population was devoted to Christianity and Judaism. Instead of pursuing any of these
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VIRGINIA August CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 BIBLIOGRAPHY 2 INTRODUCTION The “Intertestamental period”, or the “Second Temple Period” represent a period within history, which upholds an interpretation for both Christianity and Judaism. According to Judaism, this era acknowledges the “Second Temple Period”, which exemplifies the Jewish Diaspora. First, “diaspora” simply means “dispersion” or “scattering.” This dispersion or scattering began through the efforts of the Assyrians when they defeated
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“muslin” which is five metres long. The turban must be worn at all times for Sikh men when he is in public, but can be taken off in the privacy of his own home and when he goes to bed. Sikh women tend to wear Shalwar Kameez which is a long tunic and matching trousers. The reason for this is because women must dress modestly from head to toe. Guru Gobind Singh, the final Guru, gave the Sikhs the symbols of the Khalsa – known as the Panj Kakke or ‘Five K’s’ - so they could all be recognised. The
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were also significantly involved and influenced by the Feminist movement. As already discussed, Feminism helped conjure modern sects of Judaism like Open Orthodoxy. In the early twentieth century Jewish women advocated alongside non Jewish women for women’s rights like suffrage and labor reform. In the second wave of Feminist movement beginning in the 1960’s, women fought for civil rights and full protection under the law. Bella Abzug, a lawyer who represented a Manhattan District of the House of Representatives
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