Importance of Knowing about other Religions

• To become a conscience, aware global citizen• To become accepting of religious and cultural

differences• Avoid Ignorance• To educate others

The Harmfulness of Ignorance

Have you witness…

• People being bullied because of their culture or religious belief?

• Maybe for their sexual preference?• A hate crime?

Goal of this Unit

Yes it is to teach you about various major religions, but also to help you

become more open-minded.

*Also, the SOLs requires a basic knowledge of world religions in

World History I