Hinduism: An introduction

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Hinduism An introduction

• The aim of this lesson
• To find out some basic information about Hinduism

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Hinduism

• Hindus believe in one God and they call God
  Brahman. They believe that God has different
  personalities.
• Can you think of a time when you have had to
  change your personality and act differently. Many
  people do this more than once a day. Write down
  a few examples.

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Hinduism

• Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world
  today. Hindus believe it has always existed and
  always will.
• The word Hindu comes from the river Indus.

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Hinduism

• Fire and water are very important to Hindus.
• Water reminds Hindus of Gods power.
• Why do you think Water is so important to
  Hindus (and other religious people). Why do you
  think fire is so important?

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Hinduism

• Most Hindus live in India but Hinduism has spread
  all over the world.

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Activity

• Make up a sentence for the following words
• Hinduism, Hindus, Brahman, River Indus.
• What have you learnt about Hinduism today?