| Buddhism |
Buddhism is one of the major religions of the world. Most people whose religion is Buddhism live in East Asia and Southeast Asia. People who follow Buddhism are called Buddhists. It might be better to say that Buddhism is a way of thinking about how to live one's life instead of saying that it is a religion. This is because most Buddhists do not believe that their great teacher, Buddha, is a god. Still, people call Buddhism a religion because it tries to answer some of the important questions about life and death that religions try to answer. |
| Christian |
A Christian is a believer in the religion of Christianity. Christians believe there is one powerful God who created the world and everything in it. Christians believe that Jesus Christ, a person who lived 2000 years ago, is the son of God. Christians believe that Jesus Christ brought understanding of God to human beings and taught people how to please God by being good to others. |
| Christianity |
Christianity is one of the major religions of the world. Most people whose religion is Christianity live in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Australia, South Korea, and the Philippines. People who believe in Christianity are called Christians. |
| Christmas |
Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated in the religion of Christianity. The holiday is on December 25 every year. It celebrates the birth of Christ, whose life began the religion of Christianity. People often celebrate Christmas by going to church, decorating a tree with pretty lights, and giving gifts. Many people who are not Christians also enjoy the traditions of Christmas by putting up a Christmas tree and giving presents. |
| church |
A church is a place of religion. People who are Christians come to a church to pray and worship and to think about how they should live. A church is also a place where people often have weddings. |
| Ganges River |
The Ganges River is an important river in Asia. It flows through northern India and then through the middle of Bangladesh and into the Indian Ocean. The Ganges River is especially important to the people of India and plays an important role in the religion of Hinduism. |
| Hanukkah |
Hanukkah is an important time in the religion of Judaism. Hanukkah lasts for eight days in December, and on each night of Hanukkah, a special candle is lit. People often celebrate Hanukkah by eating special foods, playing games, and giving gifts. |
| Hebrew |
Hebrew is the main language of the country of Israel. Hebrew is also used as a language in the Jewish religion. Religious books and ceremonies use Hebrew for writing and speaking. |
| Hindu |
A Hindu is a person who believes in the religion of Hinduism or is from India and follows the traditions of Hindu culture. Hindus believe that people should try to live pure and simple lives and try not to think about just themselves and the things they want in this world. Hindus also believe that when people die, they can return to earth in the form of something else. Religious Hindus believe in many gods that are all parts of a higher god, or set of gods, named Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. |
| Hinduism |
Hinduism is one of the major religions of the world. Most people whose religion is Hinduism live in India. People who believe in Hinduism are called Hindus. |
| Islam |
Islam is one of the major religions of the world. Most people whose religion is Islam live in Africa, the Middle East, and other parts of Asia. People who believe in Islam are called Muslims. |
| Jew |
A Jew is a person who believes in the religion of Judaism or carries on the traditions of people of that religion. Jews believe in one God who created all things in the world. Jews believe that God has given them laws that they must live by. Some of God's laws are that a person should not kill, should not steal, and should not tell lies. |
| Jewish |
When people are Jewish, they believe in the religion of Judaism, or they think of themselves as Jews because members of their family before them were Jews. When we say that a custom or a holiday is Jewish, we mean that it has to do with Jews or their religion. |
| Judaism |
Judaism is one of the major religions of the world. Most people whose religion is Judaism live in North America, Israel, and Europe. People who believe in Judaism are called Jewish people or Jews. |
| mosque |
A mosque is a place of religion. It is a place where Muslims go to pray, to worship, and to think about how they should live. |
| Muslim |
A Muslim is a person who believes in the religion of Islam. Muslims believe in one powerful God, Allah, who created all things in the world. Muslims believe that Mohammad, a person who lived about 1400 years ago, is God's most important messenger to human beings. For a Muslim, the most important things in life are to love and serve God. |
| Ramadan |
Ramadan is a special month in the religion of Islam. Every day during this time, people pray very much and do not eat from early morning until the sun goes down in the evening. Ramadan is also a time of giving to others and of helping other people. When night comes each day, families and their guests eat a special meal together. |
| religion |
When you have a religion, you have a belief in a god or gods. People's religions help them answer questions such as who created the world and what happens to people after they die. Religions also contain beliefs about the right way for people to live. |
| religious |
When something is religious, it has to do with people's belief in a god or gods. A religious idea is an idea that has to do with religion in general or with a particular religion, such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, or Hinduism. [1/2 definitions] |
| service |
A service is a ceremony of religion. [1/3 definitions] |
| synagogue |
A synagogue is a place of religion. It is a place where Jewish people go to pray and worship. A synagogue is also a place where people sometimes have weddings. A synagogue can also be called a temple. |