Comparing Hinduism And Christianity

This research will compare and contrast Hinduism and Judaism by exploring the sacred texts, early leaders, geographic distribution of followers, major beliefs and priestly classes of these historic religions. Judaism and Hinduism are two of the world’s oldest religions. Judaism’s origins date back to 1300 BCE, while the Hinduism religion, believed to be the oldest in the world; has no specific inception date and is believe to date back to 3000 BCE (Hughes, 2013; Whaling, 2009). Hinduism is the religion of the Hindu people whose basis is thought to be other-worldly and focused on immortality. Judaism is the religion of the Jews, which is grounded in the premise that God chose the Jews to repair the things that are wrong in

The differences between Hinduism and Abrahamic Religions are many. The primary difference of beliefs is that Abrahamic Religion believes that there is one God. Hinduism beliefs vary being Pantheistic, monotheistic and polytheistic it is one of the most complex religions of the world. In the comparison of Hinduism and Abrahamic Religion differ on their concept of God. Along with their differences on the concept of God the Hindu’s and Abrahamic Religions also differ on their concept of man’s destiny. Finally Hindu’s and Abrahamic Religions also differ on their concept of Salvation.

How do Hinduism and Judaism think similarly and different about the human self? How Hinduism and Judaism answer the question of why human suffer? How do Hinduism and Judaism define themself? And what is their perspective of God. I will closely analyzed these two religions, to answer the questions above.

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.

The inevitable question: what is life? For numerous individuals this dilemma has diverse answers. Various ethnic and religious groups seek out the true meaning of this question, and consequently follow a destiny of faith. In this case, an ethnographic investigation regarding ultimate questions about the afterlife, destiny and one’s purpose for life has been conducted, and the responses from both the Hindu and Christian community have been evaluated. Similarly, Christianity and Hinduism acknowledge that there is one omniscient God, and that one’s future can or cannot be fulfilled because of one’s choices. On the other hand, Christianity and Hinduism have differentiated in respect to the journey of one’s soul following death. Therefore evidence

There are five major religion in the world; Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Some that share common things, and others that were introduce from another culture. Two of these religions I will discuss their similarities and differences. Judaism and Hinduism, two of the world oldest religion to date. “The term “Hinduism” derives from a Persian word that refers to the Sindhu (or Indus) river in northwest India” [1]Arabs, Persians and Afghans first use the word “Hindu” to describe the people. That was in the 14 century. After that “Hinduism was adopted by British people, then turned into India. The religion was formed around 2000 B.C.E (the same time as Judaism), with Polytheistic deity (the opposite of Judaism which is

The Hindus believe in Vedas, Upanishads and Brahmans to be the highest religious authorities. According to the Hinduism, Brahma is considered the unchanging reality in this world and beyond it too. It also cannot be elaborated upon. “The essence of the higher Hinduism is pantheism, the belief in the unity of being. According to this, everything that exists is Brahma, the Absolute and Eternal, the Supreme Spirit which pervades the universe, and is the soul of all man as well as the world at large” (O’Malley). There is no record that the Brahma is the highest power unlike Bible, which is God-breath and written though God’s Holy Spirit guiding the authors. The lesser authorities include the epic poems, Ramayana and Mahabharata. Mahabharata includes the Bhagvad-gita. Also, the highest caste of Hinduism called the Brahmans is considered authorities. Hindus do not believe that God, himself revealed these authorities unlike Bible, which does.

Religion can be found in all parts of the world, whether that’s from the bottom of the Grand Canyon or the top of the Andes Mountains. Religious groups are often able to give people the support they need that the country may not provide. It gives people hope and leads them to be a better person in life. For example, Buddhism and Hinduism are two popular religions that have many similarities but also have some differences.

Within the religions of Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, there are specific similarities and characteristics that separate these from other religions of the world. These religions are known to some as “non-theism” meaning there are certain religious and nonreligious aspects of each categorized without an appearance of a God. This should not be confused with atheism for there is an absence of God and not a belief that there is not one. In Hinduism, the goal is not for a person to reach “heaven”, but to break the vicious cycle known as the samsara where the soul continues through life, death, and rebirth for a very long time. This goal is called moksha which means release from the samsara, also similar to salvation. Similar to Hinduism, Buddhists believe that they too are trapped within the same cycle of life and death, but rebirth is considered undesirable. The goal of Buddhism is reaching nirvana which means eliminating the suffering of being trapped in the cycle. Buddhists will accomplish this through numerous different tasks such as mediation. In Confucianism, there is a connection to Hinduism for there is little information about the divine there is mention of a Heaven that watches of the people, but not much after that. There is a strong focus on life before dying rather than life after death. Throughout all of these

All throughout the world’s history, there have been many distinct cultures and religions in the world today, however, if one has no affiliation among those religions, they presumingly will not understand much concerning them. Two religions in particular, Christianity and Hinduism, are two of the most prominent religions to have been brought forth into the world. Additionally, Christianitianity is the utmost practiced religion in the world with Hinduism coming in fourth. These religions, both have unique foundations, exclusive beliefs, and individual effects upon the world.

Between Buddhism and Hinduism, Buddhism relates to me more because it believe to lead a moral life, to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and to develop wisdom and understanding. And that’s me but to a certain degree. Like the Hindus, Buddhists believes in Reincarnation meaning the rebirth of life again and again. The Hindus believe it’s a cycle that goes on and on and is never completely destroyed or dead, But the Buddha taught the people that followed the eightfold path that is able to end the cycle and that’s when they reach Nirvana. Nirvana is a state of feeling peace and happiness. Hinduism’s belief in reincarnation resulted in the caste system and that is however you lived your previous life will dictate which caste you are

These two religions are alike by them both having some similar things about them. Here are some alikes about these two religions. They both have a quest through someone or something. They have a place people go when people die. They both are friends with each other and are kind to each other. They all believe in someone or each other.

The world has many different belief systems including Christianity and Buddhism. Both are similar and different in many ways. These religions are used in different places around the world and influenced the lives of its followers and the society in which they are practiced. Christianity is more diverse and complicated in its beliefs and totally depends on faith. In contrast, Hinduism is a belief more based on the simplicity of culture and tradition.

“If I were asked to define the Hindu creed, I should simply say: Search after truth through non-violent means. A man may not believe in God and still call himself a Hindu. Hinduism is a relentless pursuit after truth... Hinduism is the religion of truth. Truth is God.”

For the majority of the time that the largest religions in the world have existed, it has been in the pre modern era. As people developed and new ways of thought emerged, the scientific revolution sparked the modern era. This spark is what started to challenge many of the beliefs and practices upheld through all religions. Through these challenges, different interpreters and practices have formed which changed the course of development form the contemporary time period. This paper will reflect of the challenges and reactions the religions of Christianity and Hinduism faced with their encounters of the modern and postmodern situations.