Got Religion?

Some things just go together: peanut butter and jelly, socks and shoes, humans and religion. After all, when did humans as a whole not believe in a higher power? Religion had and continues to have a huge impact on history. For a better understanding of this subject I turned to Huston Smith's The World's Religions. It covers the origins and core beliefs of: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Thaosim, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and the primal religions. To say I learned a lot would be an understatement. I recommend this fascinating work to all adults.

Or if you don't have the time to invest in reading this 380 page book, just pick up a copy of the 59 page Usborne Book Of World Religions and read it with your children. As you can expect from Usborne, it's outstanding. A nice blend of information and graphics. It's a must have reference book that will fill a designated spot on our family bookshelf for years to come.

Ages 9-12
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Activity: Can you match the religion with it's description on this timeline?

History Game

Can you place the stock market crash, the start of the civil war and the Wright brothers first flight in the correct years? Give this Timeline Game a try.