The five major world religions - John Bellaimey

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Hinduism focuses on escaping the cycle of rebirths to achieve moksha, Judaism emphasizes sacred texts and symbolism in daily life, Buddhism teaches the Eightfold Path to enlightenment, Christianity centers on love and mercy, and Islam follows the Five Pillars guided by the Quran.

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  • Hinduism emphasizes escaping the cycle of rebirths through karma and dharma, viewing the universe as one reality with multiple gods serving different roles.
  • Judaism traces its origins to Abraham and Sarah, evolving into a religion focused on sacred texts and symbolism in daily life, marked by rituals like Passover meals and bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies.

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  • What are the core beliefs of Hinduism?

    Hinduism emphasizes karma, dharma, and moksha, aiming to escape samsara.

  • Who are the major gods in Hinduism?

    Hinduism worships Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, and Ganesha among others.

  • How did Judaism originate?

    Judaism began with Abraham and Sarah, leading to the Israelites' enslavement and liberation.

  • What are some key rituals in Judaism?

    Judaism includes Passover meals and bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies.

  • How did Buddhism start?

    Buddhism began with Prince Siddhartha, who became the Buddha, teaching the Eightfold Path.

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Comparing Major World Religions: Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam

  • Hinduism is a diverse set of beliefs originating in India, emphasizing karma and dharma, with the goal of escaping the cycle of rebirths known as samsara to achieve moksha.
  • Hinduism teaches that the universe is one reality called Brahman, with multiple gods like Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, and Ganesha, each serving different roles.
  • Judaism began with Abraham and Sarah leaving Mesopotamia for Canaan, leading to the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, liberation by Moses, and transformation into a religion centered on sacred texts like the Hebrew bible and the Talmud.
  • Judaism emphasizes symbolism and deep meanings in daily life, with rituals like Passover meals and bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies marking significant milestones.
  • Buddhism originated with Prince Siddhartha, who became the Buddha after realizing the middle way between luxury and poverty, teaching the Eightfold Path to enlightenment through compassion and insight.
  • Christianity emerged from Judaism, with Jesus considered God in human form, focusing on love, justice, and mercy, culminating in his crucifixion, resurrection, and the message of loving one another.
  • Islam began with Muhammad receiving divine messages from Allah through the angel Gabriel, leading to the Five Pillars of Islam, including prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca, with the Quran as the holy book.
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