World Religions
In the light of world events in Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and other eastern countries, it is helpful and informative to look at the major world religions.
Focus:
Learning about the faith beliefs of others opens the door to a better understanding and appreciation of our own faith.
We gain an increased acceptance of the diversity in the beliefs of humanity. We can understand that God blesses and loves ALL the peoples of the earth.
Topics:
- Prehistoric Religions - Egyptian Civilization - Judaism - Christianity, Catholicism - Christianity, Protestantism - Islam - Hinduism - Buddhism - Religions of the Far East Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism
Presented in the Fall of 2002.
Adult video education series.
World Religion Resources
"Religions of the World", VHS video series, (c) 1998 from Schlessinger Media, ISBN 1-57225-246-4. Six volume video presentations on Judaism, Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
"World Religions, Beliefs Behind Today's Headlines", paperback by John T. Catior, (c) 1992 from The Christophers, ISBN 0-939055-00-7. Short 133 pages, includes above religions plus chapters on Prehistoric Religions, Egyptian Civilization, Religions of the Far East: Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism.
"Religions of the World", textbook by Ronald J. Wilkins, (c) 1995 from Brown-ROA, ISBN 0-697-17796-3, 195 pages. Includes additional material on the origin of religion, and the question of atheism.
Interfaith Dialogue
Here are two webpages about interfaith dialogue from Traditional Catholic Reflections & Reports.
Interfaith Dialogue meeting, Assisi, Italy.
In addition, check out TCR Headlines for the latest news.
Updated: February 14, 2011
