Eastern Philosophies
This Eastern philosophical religion has its followers trying to connect to "the Way".
What is Daoism?
This descendant of Abraham married two cousins...at the same time...ooh, that's gotta be awkward.
Who is Jacob?
This book is full of quick, poetic proverbs, like "The unnamable is the eternally real. Naming is the origin of all particular things."
What is the Dao de Jing?
For theistic religions (those with a god), this act is the follower's way to communicate and hear from their god.
What is prayer?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and other religions trace their origins to this South Asian country.
What is India?
Mary had to explain to this man, her fiancee, how she was pregnant even though she was still a virgin...ouch!
Who is Joseph?
The Quran is the holy book for this Abrahamic religion.
What is Islam?
Muslims are expected to complete a pilgrimage to this most holy city, located in Saudi Arabia, at least once in their life.
What is Mecca?
What is non-harm?
This great-grandson of Abraham was sold into slavery by his brothers...I bet Thanksgiving was interesting after that.
Who is Joseph?
This writing, found in both the Hebrew and Christian Bibles, tells of how God created the world and the establishment of the earliest human civilizations.
What is Genesis?
Many religions practice this act of self-denial of fleshly needs or wants in order to focus on prayer or study, though some religions take the act to an extreme level (we're looking at you, Jainism).
What is fasting?
This is considered the "national religion of Japan".
Abraham's wife encouraged him to have a child with this woman, her servant, and then got mad when she had a baby...oh boy...
Who is Hagar?
This religion uses the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Tanakh.
What is Judaism?
For Protestant (non-Catholic) Christians, this ritual typically occurs after a new believer professes their faith in Jesus as their Savior.
What is Baptism?
Sikhism follows the teachings of these revered teachers.
What are Gurus?
This man just threatened to kill his brother Jacob after cheating him out of Isaac's blessing! I bet the funeral was tense!
Who is Esau?
This holy book contains 66 books, such as Romans, Proverbs, Hosea, and Revelation.
What is the Bible?
This religion is made up of 5 key rituals, or "pillars": Shahada (declaring faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (giving to the poor), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (a pilgrimage).
What is Islam?