The Religions of India

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The Religions of India
4 Noble Truths
Buddhism
Allah is the ONLY god
Islam
Code of Conduct   (Middle Way)
Reach goal in one lifetime
5 Pillars of Islam
Nirvana (Enlightenment) is goal
Code of Conduct(Morals)
Salvation (Heaven) is goal
All teach Obedience/ following the rules
Karma
Believe in reincarnation
Pilgrimages
Believe in              many gods
Holy book
Caste System

• Code of Conduct (Dharma)

Goal is purity
Hinduism
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The Caste System
Brahmins (Priests, scholars, teachers)
Kshatriya (Warriors)
Kshatriya (Warriors)
Vaisya (Merchants, Farmers, Artisans, Herders)
Sudra (Laborers)
Sudra (Laborers)
Untouchables