世界主要宗教英文介绍课件

1、The three major religions in the world By Zoe ChristianityBuddhismIslamChristianity Christianity is rooted in Judaism and founded by Jesus in a mid-century , and breakaway from Judaism as an independent religion in135 years. Early Christianity had been subjected to cruel persecution(迫害) and repressi

2、on（镇压） of the Roman emperors. In 313, the Roman Emperor Constantine I issued “Edict（敕令） of Milan”, declared common freedom with Christianity and all other religions, without discrimination. Since then, Christianity became an official recognition of the legitimate（合法） religion. In 392, Christianity b

3、ecame the state religion of Roman Empire, and gradually became the main spiritual pillar of Medi European feudal society. In 1054, Christianity was split into the Roman Catholic and Orthodox. In the l6 century, with the rise of Western European nation-state and public class, the Reformation movement

4、 broke out against rule of the Pope. After these, some of the new sect（教派）, known as the Protestant, were split from the Catholic Church. So, Christianity is general of Catholic, Orthodox and ProtestantChristian classic is “Bible.” “Bible” is accounts of Gods revelation（启示录）, is the Christian Genera

5、l principles of faith and life skills standards, is the eternal truthMajor Christian festivals Christmas Good FridayEaster Ascension DayHalloweenChristianity had a very big impact to Western civilization. Humanist tradition, as the center of freedom, equality, and fraternity（博爱）, enjoyed born equal

6、popular support, became heart of Declaration of Independence, Declaration of Human Rights, and a long-term spiritual driving force of the Western democratic. The main style of Christian Architecture Byzantine Romanesque GothicIslamIslam was founded in the early seventh century ,the founder of Mohamm

7、ed .In 622 A.D ,due to the opposition and persecution by nobility from Mecca ,he moved to Medina ,to preach（传教） .And established a theocratic religion commune（公社）organization .In 630 A.D ,he personally led the million people Muslim of the great army to conquer Mecca ,and Medina as the center ,unifie

8、d Arabia Peninsula（半岛） ,established a theocratic state .The doctrines(教条) of Islam six faithBelieve in AllahBelieve in messengerBelieve in angelsBelieve in classicBelieve the day of judgmentBelieve in life after death five pillarsShahadaPrayersSaumTaxationPilgrimageObey to the five pillars is the ba

9、sic reflection of the Muslim faith.The holy city-JerusalemJerusalem is well known to the world ,because it is one of the oldest city in the world .The reason why we call it the holy city is that it has been seen as Judaism ,Christianity and Islam s common land and Jerusalem is three religious cradle

10、. BuddhismTo get enlightenment(觉悟)What is Buddhism?Buddhism is a religion to about 300 millions people around the world .The word comes from “bodhi”(菩提),to awaken .It has its origins about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gotama, known as the Buddha（佛陀） ,was himself awakened (enlightened) at the age of 35.Buddhist pathTo lead a moral lifeTo be mindful and aware of thoughts and actionsTo develop wisdom and understanding.Buddhism explains a purp