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The five major world religions - John Bellaimey

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It's perfectly human to grapple with questions, like ‘Where do we come from?’ and ‘How do I live a life of meaning?’ These existential questions are central to the five major world religions -- and that’s not all that connects these faiths. John Bellaimey explains the intertwined histories and cultures of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam.

Religion is an important part of human life. Describe how someone following one of the five paths in the lesson might incorporate his/her faith into their daily life.

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