By: Kathryn McClymond

Sikhism

• Founded in India, ~1499

• Monotheistic

• 5th largest world religion, based on population

Confucianism

Confucianism

• Five Key Relationships:

- Parent/child

- Older/younger sibling

- Husband/wife

- Older/younger friend

- Ruler/subject

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DaoismDaoism

• Comes from a Chinese word meaning “the way”

• Laozi authored the Dao De Jing in the 4th century BCE

“There is a thing confusedly formed, born before heaven and earth, silent and void. It stands alone and does not change, goes round and does not weary. It is capable of being mother of the earth. I know not its name, so I call it “the way.” — Dao De Jing, Chapter 25

Zen Zen

• Zen Buddhism has its roots in India, then China, and eventually Japan

• The word “zen” comes from the word meaning “meditation”

• “What is the sound of one hand clapping?”

ShintoShinto• Shinto has no founder, no sacred texts, and no ethical code

• The name comes from “shin” (divine being) and “do” (way)

• Before entering a shrine, devotees purify their hands, face, and mouth with water

Other Religious CommunitiesOther Religious Communities

• Australian Aborigines, Native American tribes, African tribal groups

• Rich oral traditions

• Local gods

Other Religious CommunitiesOther Religious Communities• Christian Science:

• Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910)

• Church of Scientology

• L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986)

• The Scientology symbol includes the letter “S” and two triangles, important symbols in Scientology thought

Other Religious CommunitiesOther Religious Communities

Other Religious CommunitiesOther Religious Communities

• Wiccan

• Small local communities throughout the country

Concluding ThoughtsConcluding Thoughts