RS Theme C

• One God, three aspects/persons

  Father, Son, Spirit
• Christian God


  • One almighty, absolute God
  • All-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving
• Islamic God (Allah)


  • One God; no partners
  • Creator of all
  • Judge
  • Most compassionate
  • Most merciful
• Hindu Ultimate Reality


  • One Ultimate Reality, many forms
  • Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
  • Many other forms representing aspects of the Ultimate
• Christians believe God has three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
• Muslims believe Allah is one God with no partners
• Hindus believe in one Ultimate Reality with many forms and aspects
• Reasons for different ideas about God


  • Upbringing
  • What holy books say
  • What religious leaders say
  • Cultural/community viewpoint
  • Personal experiences of God
• Christians and Muslims believe God is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving
• Muslims believe Allah is the sole Creator and Judge
• Hindus believe in the Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva as major forces, and many other forms representing aspects of the Ultimate Reality
• While Christians believe in the Trinity, Muslims believe Allah is one indivisible God
• Christians believe they can have a personal relationship with God through the Holy Spirit, while Muslims focus on the qualities of Allah
• Hindus believe there is something of God in everything, while Buddhists do not look to a God at all