Similarities Between Buddhism And Christianity

In the Buddhist faith have some similarities as well as differences to Christianity. They both do not share in the believe that the original sins comes from Adam and Eve. They both also do not share in the believe regarding the world flood that happened during Noah’s time. Buddhist also do not believe in a sinless savior that was executed for humankind salvation. Christians believe that a savior will return to earth, but a Buddhist does not. Christianity and Buddhism believes that it is very important how a person treats another person. The majority of Christians believes in a soul which is the essences of a person lives on even after death (Robinson, 2010). Buddhist believes that a being is re-borned over and over again and can come back
However, they are similar in that neither wrote down their teachings and these teachings was not written down until many years after their death (Pettinger, 2013). Buddhism does not believe in an all supreme creator, like Christians. Buddhist also believe in karma. They believe that how you live your life, will reflect greatly in your next life and decides the fate of your future life. Christians believes that you only get one chance and one chance only. Christian believe in salvation and that salvation comes from accepting Jesus Christ. Buddhist believes that a person has to earn their liberation (Pettinger, 2013). Both believe that one should not kill, steal and treat others like they would be treated. They also accept different views and faiths. Buddhism also believe in the personal effort of a person whereas Christians believe in the grace of God. Where prayer is very important to Christians, meditation is very important to Buddhist (Pettinger, 2013). Both faiths are taught through simple parables (Pettinger, 2013). They both also have followers that spread the words of their