Hinduism is the most popular and widespread religion in the world, with more than half of its total population claiming membership in some form of Hinduism. Hinduism is an ancient Indian religious community, devoted to a deity or gods, and Dharma, which means right practice or action. It is believed that through Karma one can …
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The Effects Of Religion On Society
The Effects Of Religion On Society Religion is a complex cultural system of highly personalized beliefs, moral codes, rituals, and practices, that represents humanity as a whole and unifies humanity in the sense that it can be applied to particular situations and specific people, while separating human beings from each other by defining each person’s …
Buddhism – A Spiritual Tradition
Buddhism is an Indian religious tradition based on a set of original teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha that were transmitted to a wide audience in India and Tibet. It is derived from a Sramana philosophy, meaning right living, and has been criticized by Western scholars for its ascetic nature. However, it has experienced a resurgence …
History of Judaic Eschatology
Judaicism is an Abrahamic religious community consisting of the ancient communal, ethical, and cultural tradition and law of the Jewish people. The word Judaic comes from the Hebrew word Jezebel meaning “God is salvation”; it was in fact the first religion adopted by the Jews. Early on, the religion of the Jews was known as …
History of Hinduism
Hinduism is an ancient Indian religious tradition and dharma, or common life. The religion is divided into several sub-sects, including Hinduism in South Asia, Buddhism in Southeast Asia, Islam in Africa, and Christianity in West Asia and Australia. Hindus are also said to be descendents of the Himalayan kings. Hinduism, a religion dating back to …
Judaic – What is the Difference Between Judaism and Judaic Orthodoxy?
Judaic is the official religion of Israel, as stated in the Bible. Judaic is also called the “Torah” meaning the law written by the commandments of God. The religion is known for its focus on ritual and spirituality. While some followers of Judaic do not practice the Jewish faith, they nevertheless observe certain laws that …
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Early Christian Art
Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic faith based on the teachings and life of Jesus of Nazareth, also known as the messiah or “God man” who lived about six centuries ago. It is the most popular world religion, having about 2.4 Billion followers worldwide. The basic beliefs of Christianity are that: First, there is God (also …
Christianity
Christianity Christianity is an Abrahamic religious religion, also known as the religion of Jesus. It is the largest religious community in the world, with around 2.4 Billion followers worldwide. The basic beliefs of Christianity are that: Everyone in the world is God in disguise, humans are mortal and God is almighty. This is the most …
Meditation in the Real World – A Look at Buddhist Meditation
Buddhism is an Indian religious philosophy based on a set of original teachings ascribed to Gautama Buddha. It originated in ancient India sometime around the 6th to 4th centuries CE, spreading throughout much of Asia. Some of the most well-known texts include the Heart Sutra, the Amitabha Sutras, and the Majja Sutra. While the original …
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A Brief Guide to Religion
A Brief Guide to Religion Religion is an often vague umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of opinions and beliefs attributed to a specific group or individual. It is used to describe a set of shared beliefs that are attributed to a specific deity or set of entities perceived by individuals as having special …