World Religions Essay Examples and Topics. Page 3

The first noble truth in Buddhism teachings is the truth of suffering that is frequently referred to as Dukkha. The last interpretation of the Dukkha is the expression of suffering that is inevitable.

The mountain is considered to be the main place of pilgrimage, however, and the author explains that as a whole, the mountain can be referred to as a "holy Buddhist place".

As the Hindus and Muslims form the majority of the country's population, the growing unrest between the two religions is the area of concern.

For this reason, every year thousands of Hasidim came to Uman, to visit the grave of Nachman of Breslov who is one of the founders and significant contributors to the rise of this sect.

The most important ceremony is the initiation that includes a discussion with the guru, commitment to the principles of the religion and certain way of life, and receiving a new name. Meditation is one of [...]

The religion set forth in the Zend-Avesta bases its teachings on the concept of struggle between good and evil. Once ranked as the most influential religions in the world, Zoroastrianism started fading during the turn [...]

The interview led to the realization that not all Muslims are terrorists and violent but others do such acts in self-defense and this is by their sacred law.

Characteristics Religion Judaism Sources Origin of All Things God is a single creator of the world. That is why, God is discussed as the “cause of all existent things” in the world (Fisher, 2014, p. 278). There is the Creation Story, according to which the world was created during six days, and God decided to […]

The most important thing in life is to find the truth. This is the way of life.

Characteristics Religion Christianity Sources Origin of All Things The Creation Story in Christianity is associated with the Jews’ vision of origin of all things. According to the Biblical story, God created the world during six days, and then, God decided to rest during the seventh day of the week. During these days, the nature and […]

He is mainly spread on the East of our planet, that is why it is not surprising that it is one of the most popular and recognized religions all over the world, as the majority [...]

The Quran indicates that Jesus was just a prophet, born of a virgin mother, and raised to manifest the power of God.

The Buddha said that there is dukkha, there is an origin of dukkha, there is an end of dukkha and there is a path that leads to the end of dukkha.

This is one of the aspects that should not be overlooked by people who study the history of the Quran. This is one of the differences that should be taken into account.

However, despite the multitude and versatility of sciences that have developed around the personality of the Prophet, the most influential and extended on is the science of Sirah.

Based on the non-Christian contrasting view that death is the end of life, I will constructively illustrate that death is the conclusion of life on earth.

Although theologians have not yet explored the mysteries of suffering in human lives, one thing is clear to all the people; care is essential to the suffering. Therefore, by caring for the suffering, God demonstrates [...]

Since then, jihad took the violent form of the sword, and not the nonviolent form of the tongue. Such a cause could be due to the refusal of the involved territory to comply with Islamic [...]

One of the chief concepts of Daoism is the need to follow a way of nature as opposed to following a social or societal order. Therefore, the frog that is in a well is in [...]

Thus, the Indians' vision of the natural principles is based on the Circle of Life idea as the reflection of the natural laws, energy cycles, and normal order of life according to which the animal [...]

In the first place, it is necessary to note that the world is changing and many conventions cease to fit in.

The importance of jihad stems from the Quran's instructions to the believers of Islam to struggle for the way of God and the example set by Prophet Muhammad and his followers.

For instance, the majority of world's religions view the meaning of life as the way towards the salvation of the soul.

Another form of Islam synthesis about Christianity and Judaism is in the emphasis of land. The role of a prophet as envisioned by Christianity is similar to that of Judaism in every manner.

And that is the first essential contribution to religion made by Zoroaster. He is a destructive spirit that brings illnesses, deaths, and all existing evil to the human world.

The Acts of Luke represent one of the parts of the New Testament tells about the life and activity of the Saint Apostles after the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

He claims that the attachment of Buddhists to the world is what makes their religion more docile and tolerant than Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

Buddha took the opportunity of being a member of the loyal family to influence the development of Buddhism. One of the factors that contributed to the speedy development of Buddhism was its inspirational teachings.

According to Arvandi Sharma, ancient Indian women chose to become Buddhists nuns purely due to the influence of Buddha's positive ways, teachings and the Buddhism doctrines.

Other religious practices that are crucial under the doctrine of atonement include adhering to all the commandments from God, being filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and baptism. In regards to the doctrines [...]

Comparing "In the footsteps of the prophet" by Tariq Ramadan with "The Truth about Muhammad" by Robert Spencer Ramadan is a Muslim leader and an intellectual whose book presents Muhammad's biography.

The circle dance formed the belief systems of the Native Americans and was later given the name the ghost dance. Jack Wilson also known as Wovoka by the Paiute people, was the founder of the [...]

Briefly, it can be describes as a religion based on concept that the god is above everything, he is the most powerful and completely separated from people and the processes of creation.

In Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the acquisition of the Nirvana state, a state in which one is relieved of egos, desires, and cravings and saved from the suffering experienced due to reincarnations.

Christianity is one of the many religious groups in the history of humanity and many believers in the US are affiliated to Christianity.

One might even argue that the disbelief in any form of Higher Being is also a form of belief; it is the belief in Nothing, just in life as it is, without any continuation.

Masumian notes that the Baha'i concept of heaven and hell is in relation to the closeness or detachment from God. In contrast to this, the Baha'i faith declares that there is oneness of God and [...]

One of the main elements of Hinduism is the Veda. Hinduism provides a lot of teaching in regard to the principles of right and wrong as accepted in the society.

The value of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts boils down to the fact that the Gospel should not be understood in the context of itself.

Polygamy is allowed in Islam to address the social and cultural problems that face men, women, and children, without violating the teachings of the religion.

Ren is one of the key concepts of Confucianism; it is the ultimate responsibility of selflessness and humaneness for persons within society.

Practices and rituals signify the activities that the followers of a religion are required to engage in. Practices and rituals are the physical manifestations of the activities of religion.

Water symbolism in religion is the practice of associating water to particular beliefs that govern the religion's rules. The raising water continuously lifted the ark preventing the Noah family and other animals from drowning Muslims [...]

Nestorians did not believe in the unity of divinity and humanity in Jesus Christ. The Roman Catholic Church supports the unity of divinity and humanity in Jesus Christ.

This differs significantly from a vast majority of current belief systems such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and the Hindu religion wherein some form of the profession of faith is necessary to be considered a member [...]

The readings under analysis focus on the main characteristics and attributes of Buddhism, as well as on schools of thought that emerged due to the spread of this teaching.

The religion reflects the connection of the Korean people with their traditional customs and rites. In fact, it was this government interference that led to the declining popularity of Korean Shamanism and Chinese customary religion.

The foundational spiritual beliefs of Daoism are the idea of Tao as the search for the right way in order to achieve the universal harmony, the idea of reincarnation and eternal soul, and the principle [...]

Regardless of the given fact, Thompson's book still provides a very detailed evaluation of the relationships between the Muslims and the Christians in Dubai, as well as in the UAE in general.

In my view, the civil coming-of-age ceremony, which is held annually to recognize the adulthood of individuals who will reach the age of twenty during the calendar year, can be given as a personal account [...]

The holy place of worship for the Muslim is the mosque and the general religious life of the believer is centered on this building.

The basic practices in meditation are taught according to the original teachings of the historical Buddha. The practice of meditation in Buddhism is primarily divided into two categories: insight and tranquility.

To try to unify it, the monks and nuns still follow the teachings that existed during the ancient times. It is a sin to lie, still, kill, and engage in sexual acts and to take [...]

In order to correct these beliefs and practices, Christian pastors and missionaries should use the arguments from the Old and the New Testaments that condemn magic and sorcery and show the dangers of trying master [...]

For instance, according to the interpretation offered by Blavatsky, the author of the secret doctrine, "The Jiva goes with Sukshma Sarifat from the heart of the body, to the Brahmarandra in the crown of the [...]

Christianity, on the other hand, is based on the teachings contained in the holy book, the Bible. Religious importance consists in the fact that it helps in understanding the world and everything within it is [...]

According to Streng, the expression of an ultimate dimension of existence forms a significant part in the transformation process of an individual's personal and social experience of religion.

As the most influential figure in the Chinese history, the way that the Chinese people live today is closely interrelated to the incredible teachings of Confucius.

The concept mainly involves the ability of an individual to do the right thing both in the family and beyond the universe.

To proclaim effectively the teachings of the Mormons, the bible, the book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the pearl of great price are used.

Baptist confessions are documents that proclaim the faith of the Christian believers of the Baptist faith. The baptism is done in the name of God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

On the other hand, Christianity is based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The use of statues is common in Buddhism while the Catholics and Orthodox are the frequent users of statues in [...]

The Bible marks the foundation of Catholicism and Christianity grown on the pillars of the books contents, its translation and importantly its interpretation among the believers. Catholics believe in the Bible as their revelation to [...]

According to Elie, this state is also convenient for resolving one's problems because one can rely on the collective help of others in the society in which he or she resides or of the God, [...]

Analyzing the key concepts of Daoism, i.e, "analogies", one can possibly figure out what the philosophy of Daoism manifests as the ultimate enlightenment, as well as compare the given ideas with the similar ones from [...]

In addition, Muslims are also to offer an amount of tax which is the equivalent of an offering that is dedicated for the poor and the needy among the Muslim members of the society.

3 Perception of the world among Buddhists One of the staunch belief systems of the Buddhists is attached on the notion that solution to problems can be caused through suffering.

The knowledge is summarized in the four noble truths, which include life means suffering, the cessation of suffering is attainable, the origin of suffering is attachment, and the path to the cessation of suffering.

Today, there are different sources that document the history and culture of the Celtic people and which can be used to gain further understanding of the group.

The natural environment is the resources, the climate and all that is found on planet earth. The main goal of environmentalism is controlling the use of available resources, protection of nature and controlling the population [...]

The suffering of the Christians in Sudan has been increased by the Muslim dominated Sudanese government. In social matters, most of the Christians in Sudan are marginalized especially those in the south and western parts [...]

One of the common elements between Confucianism and Taoism is their philosophical belief of the "ever changing nature of the world".

The purpose of this paper is to expound on the concept of morality in Buddhism, and how the various Buddhist teachings, such as the Four Noble Truths, have enhanced my morality in me and in [...]

This paper is an in-depth exploration of the symbols used in Tibetan Buddhism and Christianity and their respective meanings. Some of the symbols of Tibetan Buddhism include the stupa, the wheel and the lotus.

Rituals in religious contexts are considered as actions that denotes symbolic activities and practices that are carried out by people, for example, when greeting a certain set of people belonging to a certain age set, [...]

This article introduces some of the pearls of wisdom found in the studies made about the traditions of some of the religions of the world.

Abraham's generation gave rise to the religion of Judaism although Moses is said to be the founder of the religion itself, unlike Abraham who was the genetic father of the generation.

They include; the western religions and the eastern religions. Western religion mainly comprise of Judaism, Christianity and Islam while the eastern religions consist of Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism.

It teaches about the Gurus; the Sikhs believe in God referred to as Waheguru that is wonderful Lord and the creator of all things.

Hess was optimistic of the Jews and argued that the future of the Jewish state lay in acquiring national land, adoption of a legal system and establishing Jewish societies.

To appreciate the origins and history of the veil, the first part of this paper is an analysis of veil use in the three major monotheistic religions.

All the different denominations endorse the belief in the Brahman which is the ultimate reality seen as the universal soul as well as the individual soul called Aatman.

Jews can gloat and say that they are the chosen people but this is not a wise decision to make because they will be threatened on all side and in fact since two thousand years [...]

The entry of British missionaries in Hong Kong led to the revelations of errors in the Biblical interpretations done by Hong.

According to the teachings of Confucianism, the use of early Chinese traditions is the best and most appropriate way of having an organized community. This would lead to improvement of individuals and the society as [...]

The main function of the mudang is to act as a mediator between the gods and people. The shaman interprets the messages delivered from the spirits to the people.

According to Mahayana believers, the rituals and ceremonies are important in affirming their faith and in teaching vital traditions and rules that have to be followed by those who accept to be members of the [...]

One of the most fascinating cultural histories is the existence and the expansion of Buddhism in China. However, it is worth noting that one of the most significant factors, which favored the flourishing of Buddhism, [...]

After the emergence of the Buddhism and Christianity, there have been several additions and alterations because of the expansion to other countries.

Some of the beliefs they cleaved to were biblical inerrancy, the reality of miracles such as the virgin birth and resurrection of Jesus, the deity of Christ, as well as his atonement and pre-millennial second [...]

Today, many people are inclined to pay attention to the differences in religious traditions when the accentuation of the similarities in the spiritual beliefs is more significant for understanding the roots and principles of this [...]

The four elements are the truth with respect to anguish, the truth about the basis of anguish, the truth about the end of anguish, and the truth about the means of ending anguish.

The privileged persons of society such as presidents and the rich have similar chances in comparison to the destitute persons. Contrary to this, Christians appreciate the existence of God and acknowledge Him as their path [...]

He is explained as the founder of the religion who lived in the period of 1469-1539. He is the founder of the city of Amritsar.

As a result, they are in a position to provide guidance to many; Mohammed is believed to have originated from Abraham's family, whereby Abraham is known as the founder of the Ka'bah.

Another interesting part of these readings is the one that addresses the evils of speech. This is probably why it is so hard to escape evils of the tongue.

Mordecai Kaplan's Judaism as a Civilization focuses on the reconstruction of the American-Jewish life that would help the Jewish to change their traditional way of life through incorporations of the modern way of life, philosophy, [...]

This essay aims at providing a brief history of Judaism as well as Hinduism in an attempt to provide a better understanding of the similarities and differences of the two religions from their places of [...]

The vase of treasure in Buddhist iconography represents a continuous rain of happy life, posterity, riches and all the good things of the world and freedom.

This paper focuses on the lives of Monks and Nuns, the formation of Sangha and the acceptance of women in the order.

They are commanded in the Quran not to create hostilities, violet the welfare and rights of other people, associate in acts of aggressions and harm the innocent.

God the father is the creator and sustainer of the universe, God the Son is the savior of humanity, while God the Holy Spirit is a spirit that guides humanity in the universe.

Since time memeorial, rituals and myths that are held by a certain community have alsways been some of the main elemetns that define and differentiate that community from the rest of the world.

This includes the name of the religion followers, the history and origins of the religion including the founders, the name of the Supreme Being or God, as well as the name of the place of [...]

The basis of Buddhism is found in the answers to two questions that Gautama attempted to answer. Buddhism was spread to other parts of the world with different doctrines and beliefs.

According to the Islam religion, the testimony of faith is considered the most important among the five pillars because of the profession.

It is also notable that most of the differences between the two regions are based from the fact that Christianity incorporates the New Testament as part of the holy scriptures of God.

In the current state of the world that is characterized by globalization, the cultural identity, beliefs and values of the Islamic religion is facing a crisis because of the instances of imitation and the aspect [...]

It is on that respect the author states that the aim of this book is to stand as an exploration of diverse religious ideas and beliefs. It is a superb and successful endeavor to put [...]

The second great awakening was a spiritual movement of protestant churches, which began in the central Europe, quickly spreading to the British Isles and Britain's North and helped to shape the new nation.

All the three major religions are similarly convergent to the concept of the end of the world and the manner in which the world will come to its end.

Western religions are mostly monotheism and are separate from the western religions which are generally distinguished as polytheist.generally, western religions such as Christianity are based on the believe of a supreme being or one deity [...]

Vishnu is the most powerful of the three and is supposed to sustain the status quo. They are universally involved in the provision of rations and accommodation for the famished and destitute.

'Islam is a religion that has significantly influenced the history of the world and in the future, its impact will not decline. Therefore, during the time of Muhammad, Islam was one of the factors that [...]

Overall, one can identify the following characteristics of Hinduism, namely the acceptance of different religious views, the belief in reincarnation of soul, and the idea that God can take many different forms.

For over 2,000 years, China's poetry and history, government and social life, and the ethics of the society dominate philosophical system of Confucianism. The family reflected the social, economic, and political units of the society.

The myth of the ritual is that the goddess in this period is mourning the death of the god who sacrificed himself so that people can enjoy a bountiful harvest of the grain.

The purpose of the Oneida community was to bring back the love that was lost between man and wife. Oneida community believed in God, who was the creator of the universe.

To start with the two religions share many things in their beliefs in that they both believe in rebirth which is determined by the actions one does in the daily life.

Thus it is each individuals role to return the soul but this is not possible because of the sins and impurities one becomes exposed to once living in this world and since the process of [...]