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Religion is what people believe and worship. It is a belief about the existence of God and human behaviour. There are three main religions in Nigeria.
These are:
Christianity, Islam and Traditional Religion.
Names we call God in Nigeria
Ethnics groups Names the people call God
(i) Yoruba – Olodumare
(ii) Hausa – Ubangi
(iii) Igbo – Chukwu
(iv) Efik – Abasi
(v) Edo – Osanobua
Objects of Worship
Holy Bible
Rosary
Holy Qur’an
Cross
Cowries
Charms
Things Religion Teaches Us
Religion teaches us good morals. Some other things it teaches us are:
- Honesty
- Patience
- Tolerance
- Faith in God
- Being good
- Love for one another.
Exercises
- Identify the Holy Bible from the pictures in this module.
- Who are the people using the Tesbar for worship?
- Name the three main religions in Nigeria.
- Who is the head of the Islamic religion?
- Who are the people using Bible in their worship?
Activities
- Find out from your teacher the similarities between the Bible and the Qur’an
- Ask your friends about their religion.
- Write down three things you do in the church, mosque or shrine.
- With the help of your teacher, identify the cowries in the pictures in this module.
Places of Worship
- A Church
A church is a place where Christians worship.
- A Mosque
A mosque is a place where Muslims worship.
- A Shrine
A shrine is a place where traditional believers worship.
Exercises
- Name two places of worship you know in your locality.
- Name three things you do in the church, mosque or shrine.
- What days do Christians and Muslims worship during, the week?
- What are the things they use for worship in traditional religion?
Activities
- Find out from your teacher the difference between a church and a mosque.
- Visit a church or mosque or shrine with your teacher.
- Write down three things you have seen in the church or mosque or shrine.
- Who is a Pastor?
- Who is an Imam?
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