IDS 159 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Religion In Israel, South African Class 19C 4-8-2, Religious Pluralism
15 Oct 2018
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It is so important for you as educators to be informed of different religious groups in your community to function well and be mindful and respectful of religious rights of all people. Religious pluralism in america: roman catholic, the next largest religious group in us are far more unified than protestants. This is due in part to roman catholicism hierarchical structure: the eastern orthodox church, the third major group of christian church. It is also divided into branches with the largest being orthodox, reform and conservative. Islam is the fastest growing religious groups; its members were just 1 % in 2001. They are about 2. 5%, 6. 6 million in 2014: other religions are practiced in america include buddhism, hinduism, and. Bahai"s: native americans had many religious beliefs, but most believed in a world of. Spirits that inhabited plants, animals, mountains, and rivers. The spirits might require prayers, sacrifices, dances and songs or thanks.
