Differences Of Abrahamic Religions

The indigenous tribes of North America have much in common with the indigenous religions of Africa but there are also many differences in the belief of an afterlife, supreme deity, and the daily practices of each. Today many of these lesser known religions are hardly ever studied but they exist and are still practiced all over North America and Africa. We will discuss how these religions differ in their main beliefs and practices, and we will also discuss how they correlate with one another on smaller aspects.

Stephen Prothero’s “God Is Not One” is a survey of world religions, comprising vital information on a vast array of different sets of belief. As someone who has never studied religion before, nor belongs to a particular faith, the variability within these religions is staggering. One might be satisfied to define religion as “how a person goes about believing in God,” but soon finds that even that definition has its holes. Thankfully, “God Is Not One” does an amazing job of cluing its reader into the nuances that are sometimes forgotten about the religions it approaches.

The existence and the nature of the afterlife is not the only thing that remains constant across all these religions. Reaching salvation in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism is achieved the same way between all of these religions. “Salvation provides us with the understanding of the relationship between God and the Faithful. In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, there are particular priorities that must be recognized in order to fully understand this relationship and its correlation with the truth and good behavior” (Khalil, Mohammad Hassan. 1-6 (ix-ixxx)) Ultimately in all of these religions, people who have lived good and righteous lives and believes in god and the prophets will go to Heaven and achieve salvation, and the people who live sinful

I will argue that the understanding of the concept of God has significantly changed over time. Over this course, we have explored the evolution and stages of Judaism. I will use supporting evidence from the Biblical, Rabbinic, Maimonides, and Modern texts to show each of their overarching themes, perceived popular beliefs, and changes the concept of God has experienced.

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all have similar origins, development, beliefs, and sacred texts. Contrary to popular belief all three of these religions share more common ground than one would think. The differences are present of course, but the similarities help one understand where all three were derived from and why. All of the religions share the common ground as to the knowledge of Jesus Christ, the belief of monotheism, and “ethical standards required social justice for individuals and for the community” (144). Judaism is the oldest religion out of the three, then falls Christianity, and lastly Islam.

For thousands of years, the concept of God and religion has been on the frontlines of thought and conversation. There are many variations of religion, each with their own beliefs and practices. Many people struggle with their concept of religion. Judaism and Islam have their own similarities and differences, many of which are illustrated in the evolving beliefs and values of Antonio in Rudolfo A. Anaya's Bless Me,

The term “myth” is often associated with stories that are considered to be false. In the context of religion, however, the term, “myth”, describes any of the tales that are accepted by a given religion, and these stories are usually treated as historical fact by followers. The Abrahamic religions would likely agree that most of the myths in their sacred texts are indeed historical facts. There are parallels between the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that should be recognised. The similarities are greatly apparent in the myths that are described within their holy books: the Torah, the Bible, and the Quran, respectively. This paper will compare the myths of creation; the great flood; the prophets: Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad; and the afterlife as they are viewed by the three religions to show that their individual myths have more similarities than differences.

Hindus believe that ones circumstances in life are completely determined by his previous conduct, either in this life or in previous lives. This is called karma. By doing good deeds in this life, therefore, one can improve his circumstances in the future, especially in future reincarnations. (BG, p. 9,10) The final goal is to escape or be released from the cycle of reincarnation. Hindus will seek in life to be set free from birth, death, and rebirth, so that we exist in a state of pure impersonal being without a physical body. Jews, Christians and Muslims believe that man has only one life to live. In contradiction to the doctrine of karma, the Abrahamic religion believe that on earth, men often do not receive fair or just rewards for their lives they get their reward on judgment day. God will judge all men and declare our eternal rewards on the basis of our lives, whether we have lived it good or bad. After judgment, men receive their eternal destinies. The righteous receive eternal life, a state of bliss, in the presence of God. The wicked receive eternal punishment, suffering and sorrow, separated from God. In the Abrahamic religion the gift of life is received after we leave the earth, not on the earth. Finally Hindu’s and Abrahamic religions also differ on their concept of Salvation.

Religion is one of the most controversial and complex concepts created and practiced throughout the ages. Those who do not have much knowledge about religion may believe that every belief, ritual, practice, and god is the same. Fortunately, this is not true and there is a vast amount of differences among eastern and western religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity. In essence, this paper should discuss the differences between eastern and western religions regarding the path to god, judgement day, and the nature of worship.

The three Abrahamic religions share not just the same Supreme Being but they also share several common themes. Many people view these three religions as separate entities but are more related than most people would expect.

The monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have over many thousands of years established many traditions and beliefs. Many of these are from their respective book of scripture such as the Bible, Torah, or Qu’ran. Others are from the interpretation of the religions over the many years from their leaders and the generational stories that have been passed down. Many of these can be seen as quite similar between the religions, but others can be considered unique to each one of them. There are many concepts that can be analyzed across these religions. The goal of this essay will be to focus and to put an understanding to some of the main concepts that include ultimate reality, human beings, community/society and nature (science) and how these influence the believers’ understanding of what it means to religious.

World today shares many religions and beliefs with tracing back to different historical events, however, three most important monotheistic religions known as the Abrahamic religions share remarkably similarities and could be trace through similar historical events. They are known as Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

Islam, Christianity and Judaism are known as the three great monotheistic faiths. Their followers make up 55.5% of the world’s population. (Hackett, 2017) Christianity having the largest following followed by Islam and then lastly Judaism. Though their congregations may differ in faith, they still have more similarities than differences. Such as, their shared heritage to similar traditions, rituals and their view and nature of God through scriptures. They do however have differences that have helped to bridge a gap that has separated them amongst one another. The main objective of this paper is to show how Islam, Christianity and Judaism have a shared heritage and show similarities in their traditions, rituals and the different view of God through their individual scriptures.

At the first glance, Islam and Christianity appear to have nothing in common, however; as you go beyond the surface, they appear to have many similarities such as their beliefs of God, their beliefs of life after death, their holy scriptures, and their prayers. These religions, although are two entirely different beliefs, share a similar origin. Like many other religions, they both claim to be the one and only true way to God. In order to truly see and understand their similarities, one must date back to the rise and birth of Christianity and Islam. Throughout the course of this essay, I will compare the many facets that show the alikeness between these two growing religions.

Does the believers of the three Abrahamic religions worship the same God? When all three faiths go to worship on their consecrated days, are they worshipping the same deity? A lot of people seem to think so, such as some worshippers of the three faiths and some philosophers or scholars who share some sort of interest in religion. Either way it goes, both sides have a good amount of substantial facts to support their arguments, whether it is good or bad. And I believe that the only way to fully answer this question in its entirety is to look back at some of the differences and similarities that the three religions may have in common with one another.