(cheerful music) Understanding religious diversity requires some knowledge of world religions. Here you will learn about the five major religions you're most likely to encounter, so that you'll be able to foster religious diversity in your workplace. There are thousands of religions in the world today. Which of these are you likely to encounter in your daily life? The answer will strongly depend on where you live and work. There are five religions that are generally accepted as the major religions of the world. These are Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Some of these religions share things in common, but each is a distinct faith with its own practices. Having some basic knowledge about the major world religions will help you in being mindful of religious diversity in the workplace. Let's begin by exploring Christianity. Christianity is a monotheistic faith. This means that Christians believe there is only one God. Christianity can be separated into three main branches. Catholic, which is governed by the Pope. Protestant and Orthodox. Each of these branches has several denominations that have varying differences in their beliefs. The core of any Christian faith is centered on the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, and was sent to save the world. Jesus teachings are contained in the Holy Bible which offers instructions on how Christians should live their lives. Christians follow both the Old and New Testaments. Christians worship in churches, and services are led by an ordained minister. The two most important Christian holidays are Christmas and Easter. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, while Easter celebrates his resurrection. The cross is a symbol of Christianity. Christians may use this symbol to express their beliefs. Other symbols of Christianity you may have seen before include a nativity scene and an Easter lily.