by my translator‚ Hymavathi‚ I lived among the people for three weeks. The American culture I was raised in gifted me several prejudices against Hinduism that I was not aware of until I experienced for myself the truth about the religion. Prior to India‚ I viewed Hinduism barbarically despite not knowing much about it. Ironically‚ I experienced Hinduism first hand in a Seventh-day Adventist church—stuck squarely in the middle of the Indian plains and forests. Through a Christian mission trip‚ the
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The development‚ spread‚ and impact of Hinduism on India politically and idealistically is similar to the development‚ spread and impact of Christianity on Western Europe because politically‚ both religions were supported by their rulers and emperors; and idealistically because both Hinduism and Christianity share similar philosophies and beginnings which influenced major religious ideas and understandings. However‚ Hinduism in India and Christianity in Western Europe differed greatly on a social
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On the surface‚ Hinduism and Christianity seem completely different. Hinduism‚ which originated in India‚ is all about reincarnation and karma. Christianity‚ which originated in the Middle East‚ is about forgiveness and being forgiven. However‚ they do share a few similarities‚ such as a sacred writings‚ or writings in Hinduism’s case. But where to the differences end and the similarities start? Hinduism is a complicated religion with one central idea on what to do to achieve happiness. Truth means
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Scriptures and Rituals of Christianity and Hinduism Hinduism and Christianity can both be similar and very different religions depending on what viewpoint they are examined from. C.S. Lewis was converted from atheism and while doing so he sought out knowledge about different religions. He narrowed his choices to Hinduism or Christianity. “Religions are like soups‚ he said. Some‚ like consommé‚ are thin and clear (Unitarianism‚ Confucianism‚ modern Judaism); others‚ like minestrone‚ are thick and
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is determined by the beliefs a person lives by. The most common religions include Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam. Here‚ we will discuss the differences and similarities between Hinduism and Christianity. These two religions are the most alike out of the five previously mentioned religions. Hinduism is the major religion of India‚ and it unites
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Christianity is known to be started by Jesus Christ‚ Christian believed he was the son of God and was sent down to preach for him‚ he is known as the ‘Messiah’ amongst Christians. Jesus didn’t have messengers but disciples‚ which is a follower of Jesus and teaches his teachings. Unlike Hinduism‚ Christianity was more violent and took harsher tolls‚ no one in Hinduism was crucified because they believe in the Gods—in Christianity those who didn’t like the religion crucified anyone who was a Christian
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(1992). The Spirit of Hinduism Tunbridge Wells‚ UK: Monarch Publications Dickson‚ John (2005) Hughes‚ Selwyn. (1983). Sharing your faith Basingstoke‚ UK: Marshalls Johnson‚ David L Maharj‚ Rabindranth with Dave Hunt (2004). Death of a Guru London‚ UK: Hodder and Stoughton Ltd McClung Jr‚ Floyd and Moala‚ Kalafi (1989) Neuner‚ Joseph (Ed.) (1967). Christian Revelation and World Religions London‚ UK: Burns and Oates Limited Ridenour‚ Fritz (1979) Sen‚ K.M. (1991). Hinduism Middlesex‚ UK: Penguin
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11/4/2014 5a. Attempt a comparative analysis of Hinduism and Buddhism with specific reference to their origins‚ beliefs and practices. Hinduism is the dominant religion‚ or way of life‚ of the Indian subcontinent‚ and consists of many diverse traditions. It includes Shaivism‚ Vaishnavism and Shaktism among numerous other traditions‚ and a wide spectrum of laws and prescriptions of daily morality based on karma‚ dharma and societal norms. Hinduism is a categorization of distinct intellectual or philosophical
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Hinduism and Christianity are two of the thriving religions in the world today. Both religions help make up vast amount of worshiper all over the world. While both religions agree in some aspects‚ they differ in others‚ both impacting people around the globe in a unique way. Hinduism and Christianity are similar‚ in that loving god is one’s first responsibility in life. The two religions differ‚ in the number of gods or spirits they worship‚ and the founders of the religion. In both religions loving
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Examine and comment on contrasting standpoints about God and/or existence in relation to the topic you have investigated. Christianity and Hinduism seem to have profoundly different views in relation to God and/or existence. For example‚ creation within Christian belief is primarily ex-nihilo (out of nothing). God created everything in 7 days from the light and darkness‚ to the day of rest. This can be illustrated by reference to Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a “In the beginning God created the heavens and
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