Religion in the USA презентация

Puritans (Massachusetts)
Quakers (Pennsylvania)
Catholics (Maryland)
Anglicans (Virginia)
the First Amendment to the Constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Diversity of beliefs
Multiculturalism

USA
36% in Poland
33% in Great Britain
27% in Italy
21% in Germany

citizens,
10% of UK citizens,
7.5% of Australian citizens

in water. It was coined in the seventeenth century by opponents to the new movement but rejected by followers themselves. It wasn't until the nineteenth century that Baptists accepted the use of the label to describe themselves.
Distinguishing features:
Baptism of believers by full immersion
Priesthood of all
Congregational
Separation of church and state

(from: BBC: Religions)

was a Church of England minister, John Wesley (1703-1791), who sought to challenge the religious assumptions of the day. During a period of time in Oxford, he and others met regularly for Bible study and prayer, to receive communion and do acts of charity. They became known as 'The Holy Club' or 'Methodists' because of the methodical way in which they carried out their Christian faith. John Wesley later used the term Methodist himself to mean the methodical pursuit of biblical holiness.
(from: BBC: Religions)

sin
All can be saved - Universal Salvation
All can know they are saved - Assurance
All can be saved completely - Christian perfection
(from: BBC: Religions)

Saints,
Mormons believe their church is a restoration of the Church as conceived by Jesus and that the other Christian churches have gone astray.
The church was founded by Joseph Smith (1805 - 1844). It was then developed by Brigham Young who migrated with the new Mormons to Salt Lake City in 1847.
Mormons believe that God has a physical body, is married, and can have children.
They also believe that humans can become gods in the afterlife.

abortion, homosexuality, unmarried sexual acts, pornography, gambling, tobacco, consuming alcohol, tea, coffee, and the use of drugs.
One of the more common misconceptions is that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints advocates polygamy. However, this was discontinued over a century ago and the Church excommunicates anyone who practices it.
(from: BBC: Religions)

towards ISLAM (9/11 experience)