Living with the Gods - Jacqueline Dineen

This text looks at the religions and spirituality around the world - past and present - and shows children how we use ceremonies to worship, praise, give thanks, and make offerings. Children can observe spirit ceremonies where worshippers wear masks and costumes; find out what the robes of priests mean; and consider the churches, mosques and temples of today. Children can also see how different religions encourage people to achieve closer interaction with their god or gods, and how they deal with the problems of evil.;This is part of a series which paints a picture of the age-old traditions that govern our lives. Life's turning points, such as naming, coming of age, getting married and dying are celebrated in different ways around the world. It should help children to form a better understanding of other cultures and their practices, see the underlying likenesses in different customs, and learn a tolerance of others so necessary in a multicultural society.