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ANIMISM AND
SIKHISM
Animism is the belief that many things in nature have their own spirit.
It is one of the earliest forms of religion
OVERVIEW OF ANIMISM
Animism is considered a tribal religion, and each group of families, known as a CLAN, identified with a particular animal. The family would never harm or eat that particular animal
OVERVIEW OF ANIMISM
In Sub-Saharan Africa, many tribes believed that animals, plants, and places had their own spirits.
EXAMPLES
In many Native American cultures, their Medicine Men would make contact with the spirit world to help facilitate healing.
EXAMPLES
In ancient Japan, people believed that spirits, also called KAMI, existed in nature. This nature belief led to another religion called SHINTOISM.
EXAMPLES
People who believe in Sikhism are called SIKHS.
OVERVIEW OF SIKHISM
Sikhism is a large combination of many Hindu and Muslim beliefs.
OVERVIEW OF SIKHISM
Muslim beliefs
Belief in One god
Important to build close relationship with god
Hindu beliefs
Belief in Reincarnation
God can be shown through meditation
Sikh men wear turbans and do not cut their hair.
OVERVIEW OF SIKHISM
Sikhs do NOT believe in the Hindu caste system, because they believe that everyone is equal in the eyes of God.
WHAT WAS THE CASTE SYSTEM?
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