Compare And Contrast Hinduism And Christianity

Religion as defined by Merriam-Webster is, “the belief in a god or in a group of gods; an organized

Religion is one of the oldest and most sacred traditions of the human species. Religion started off as a basic belief in an afterlife, and then further developed into tribal religions, which evolved into ancestral worship, then to polytheism, and lastly into monotheism. Monotheism in the form of Christianity is the largest religion of the modern world, and it has similar beliefs to other world religions such as Buddhism. Christianity and Buddhism are similar because both religions teach about the equality of people and that making good choices reflects the positive teachings of that religion. They are also similar in how they formed, as both broke off from another religion that was exclusive, and both became popular and spread easily

Religion is the set of beliefs, feelings, principles and practices that define the relations between human being and sacred or

All religions are similar in a manner, appreciating life, doing good, respecting others..etc yet they still have their differences, the differences that gives it, its uniqueness. And the person practising it, his individuality.

Religion is a set of beliefs, cultural system and worldviews that establish symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and to moral values. It defines who you are, what you are and your views about the world. It gives its followers guidelines which frames their actions, attitudes, cultures and belief.

Hinduism and Buddhism are among the oldest traditions in the world. Incidentally, both traditions have their roots in India. Since their beginning, both traditions have co-existed peacefully and even spread beyond India in similar patterns. Most people have scattered information about the traditions and make assumptions that they are similar. However, they also have clear distinguishing features. This paper intends to study the similarities and contrasts between the two traditions in various contexts. First, the traditions will be compared and contrasted based on how they began. The development processes of both religions will then be contrasted. The paper will then discuss the similarities and differences between the two religions based on the social and the political roles they played.

Religion can be defined as a belief in, or an acknowledgement of some superhuman power or powers (ex. a god or gods) which is typically manifested in obedience, reverence, and worship; such a belief as part of a system defining a code of living, esp. as a means of achieving spiritual or material improvement. Religion, in the early times, helped to explain natural phenomenon, for instance, the stars,

Both of the religions Hinduism and Judaism are similar but different in their own ways. Hinduism worships many gods and goddesses, whereas Judaism is a confirmedly monotheistic religion. In the Hinduism religion the bedrock is the belief that the Vedas is sacred and the caste system decribed in it. “Hinduism is a guide to life, and the goal of which is to reach union with Brahman, the unchanging ultimate reality”(75). The dharma or moral law that need to be followed. There are many gods that were worshiped and each person may worship a different god. Images of the gods in homes or temples were presented where each person can show devotion to their personal gods by singing hymns or offering flowers before the images. The Hindus believe in many things such as that the universe undergoes and endless cycle of creation, believe in karma, that the soul reincarnates, the belief that all life is sacred.

I believe the two worldviews Hinduism and Biblical worldview is similar because we both worship a God we worship one God they worship many. What unifies the sects though is the worship of Braham. The Hindus believe that Brahma, the creator God, Is what brought them into existence (Hindson). There is one similarity it is that they believe Brahma to be a three-part god, just as we believe God to be the trinity which has three parts. Hindu’s believe that there is Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, and each of these three form one Supreme Being. Brahma is the creator, Vishnu sustains creation and Shiva is the destroyer of all evil.

how does one define religion? a complicated question asked by many, although often hard to answer, according to the Oxford Dictionary “ Religion is a belief in the existence of god or gods who has/have created the universe and given man a spiritual nature which continues to exist after the death of the body a particular system of faith and worship based on such belief controlling influence on one’s life something one is devoted or committed to” Another definition of religion would be “beliefs and practices related to the sacred, which unifies adherents (followers/worshippers)” (Schmidt,1931). Although there had been many definitions as to what religion could be, it had all seemed to say the same thing, that religion is belief in and worship of an unseen higher power, a controlling Being. Although religion itself can be quite fascinating, Christianity can perhaps be the most intriguing religions of the thousands

At their core all religions are the same. They all follow a structure and share a basic concept of a something greater that can not be fully comprehended by the human mind. What makes them different is that way the religion is practiced and how each group interprets what they believe is the right way to live one’s life, by aspiring to live their similar to the particular religion’s founder or deity.

Individuals may admit to not having a religious preference or belief, but as a people or nation the same sentiment imbues a sense of lesser beings. Religion empowers people with a greater sense of being (THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION, 2009).

Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in India, which plays a huge role in their similarities to one another, but the two have different viewpoints on how their followers understand their concepts and dogmas. Some people like to think of the two as sects of the same religion, but they are quite mistaken. Hinduism stands as a very complex polytheistic religion, while Buddhism is a less complicated, nontheistic religion, better known as a philosophy. Hinduism and Buddhism are both their own religions and they are different in many ways that define who they are and what exactly their faith is.

According to Penguin Dictionary of Religions (1997), religion is defined as a general term that used to appoint all concepts relating the belief in god(s) and goddess(es) as well as other spiritual beings or transcendental ultimate concerns. According to American Heritage Dictionary, religion is defined as belief in and reverence for a supernatural power recognized as the creator and governor of the universe, a particular integrated system of this expression and also the spiritual or emotional attitude of one who recognizes the existence of a superhuman power or powers. J. Miltion Yinger once said, "Religion is a system of beliefs and practices by means of which a group of people struggle with the ultimate problem of human life."

What is Religion? According to Atheism.com Religion is the set of beliefs, feelings, dogmas and practices that define the relations between human being and sacred or divinity.