December 8

Today we took more notes on different religions:

more on Buddhism
Four Noble Truths
-there is suffering
-attachment to desire is the origin of suffering 
-there is a cessation of suffering
-the Eight fold Path will lead to the cessation of suffering

The Eight fold Path
Right View
Right Intention
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Dedication

Judaism
-14-18 million
-called Jews
-located in Israel
-founder: Abraham(?)
holy book: Talmud ad Torah (the first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
beliefs: ethical monotheism- God is one, and concerned with the actions of humankind
Ten Commandments
13 Principles of Faith