Thursday, April 8, 2010

Discussion: Introduction of Basic Texts

Originally discussed: February 4, 2010

Everyone shared their religious upbringings, how texts played into their lives and their current beliefs


In Hinduism
, the last Sikh Guru is a book, worshipped

In Islam, the Koran is the main text and people memorize it.

In Greek Orthodox Christianity, only the top church figures read from the Gospel (the life of Jesus). Everyone can read the bible.

In Judaism, the main books are the Torah and the Talmud. Traditionally, only men can read from the Torah in the Synagogue.

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