The Dark Sides
The umbrella "religion" that believes man is wiser than God and has been around since the Old Testament that
What is Paganism?
This religion follows the writings and teachings of the Bab and Baha’u’llah
What is Baha'i?
"Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?"
Who is Spongebob Squarepants?
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth
(Creation: God created everything)
God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit: 3 in 1
What is the Trinity?
This "fear of the gods" came to the US as a result of slave trade and differs in practice by area
What is Voodooism?
This leader “finds” gold tablets in cave in NY and translates them with the help of Angel Moroni
Who is Joseph Smith
His friend has a yellow hat
Who is Curious George?
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Man is sinful and deserves death, but God has provided the gift of salvation)
The very Word of God, God-breathed, inspired, without error
What is the Bible?
Beliefs change based on the group or coven, but a book of authority includes the Book of Shadows
What is Witchcraft/Wicca?
This man was a sci-fi author, married two times, and is "currently exploring new worlds"
Who is L. Ron Hubbard?
The girl that has a million jobs created by Mattel
Who is Barbie?
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
(God loves us and wants a relationship with us)
Created spiritual beings different from human beings; appear in human-like form (no wings) but bright light; are strong and have LIMITED power
What are Angels?
There is a god/goddess for everything but no official book. It was passed down orally through poems and stories.
What is Greek Mythology?
Often confused by a Chinese Zen Monk who carried a bag on a stick, this enlightened leader fasted and walked thousands of miles
Who is [Gautama] Buddha?
A girl with a backpack and a monkey at her side, helping kids for years
Who is Dora?
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast.
(There is nothing we can do to earn salvation)
One must put their trust only in Christ’s death on the cross for their sins. We believe that no baptism, works, or merit helps to secure this free gift.
What is Salvation/Being Saved?
This is not an organized religion, but more than half the people on the planet practice some form on a regular basis. While associated in stereotypes, any form of interaction with the spirit world is a manifestation of this religion.
What is Animism?
Obedience begins with biblical morality, but additional rules (like not celebrating birthdays and holidays and not saluting flags) that are set by the Governing Body also need to be followed
What is Jehovah's Witnesses?
"Seatbelts, everyone!" Ms. Frizzle and her class blast off on exciting adventures
1 Corinthians 15:3-6
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.
(Christ proved He was human by dying and that He is God by being raised back to life. Then He proved his resurrection by showing people His resurrected body.)
SUPERNATURAL ability given to BELIEVERS to solely serve God’s purposes in ministry--it will build others up
What is a Spiritual Gift?