can easily be split up into two groups: Eastern religions and Western religions. The Eastern religions consist of Hinduism‚ Buddhism and Taoism. The Western religions consist of Judaism‚ Christianity and Islam. Almost all of these religions have come about within existing religious frameworks. Eastern and Western religions share many qualities while differing in many as well. Hinduism‚ Buddhism and Taoism are monistic‚ meaning they see god in all things. The Eastern mind sees God everywhere‚ in all
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This document of REL 133 Week 2 Individual Assignment Four Yogic Paths and Jainism Worksheet includes: Complete the table by comparing the forms of Hinduism and contrasting them with Jainism. Religious Studies - General Religious Studies 1. Individual Assignment: Four Yogic Paths and Jainism Worksheet · Resources: Understanding Religious Beliefs and Traditions I simulation · Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Four Yogic Paths and Jainism Worksheet located on
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Common Elements of Eastern Religion REL/133 January 07‚ 2012 Common Elements of Eastern Religious Many religions of the world have eight elements in common. The elements are a belief system‚ community‚ central myths‚ ritual‚ ethics‚ characteristic emotional experiences‚ material expression‚ and sacredness. These elements help shape religions and the people who believe in them. In this paper I discuss how these elements are similar or how they differ in each of a few of indigenous religions
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Hindu God: Shiva Rebecca Viramontes REL 133 June 2‚ 2015 Trimurti Brahma- God of Creation Vishnu- God of Preservation Shiva- God of destructions and re-creation Shiva Shiva is the God of destruction and recreation. He is responsible for destroying(changing) the world. In Hinduism destruction is not considered a punishment. Rather it is more of a recycling process in which the world can be purified. Shiva is often associated with a ring of fire and has four arms that stand for his powers
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Buddhism’s Relationship with Other Religions Alex Hankins‚ Allison Williams‚ Angela Burgos‚ Annie Downey‚ and Julius Gonzales REL/133 February 17‚ 2014 Matthew Morrison Buddhism’s Relationship with Other Religions Introduction Discuss the common characteristics the assigned religion shares with the others Buddhism is a religion that share common characteristic with other religion. The main concept of all religion is to encourage individuals to be good human beings. They encourage
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Hindu Religious Traditions Paper Ike M. Hunley REL/133 University of Phoenix Dr. Theodrick Morton Hindu Religious Traditions Paper This paper will respond to the assignment requirements from the course syllabus based on the course readings. The first question was‚ "What sacred elements characterize Hindu religious traditions?" Based on the course readings‚ as well as to my understanding‚ they are the major devas‚ based on Vedic scriptures‚ which include Indra (god of thunder and bringer
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Jainism vs. Sikhism Worksheet Rebecca Viramontes REL 133 June 2‚ 2015 Rev Dr Dwight Cooper University of Phoenix Material Jainism vs. Sikhism Part I Read the assigned chapters for the week and complete the following table. Be as specific as possible when identifying practices‚ beliefs‚ rituals‚ and historical elements. Cite sources in APA formatting. Core Beliefs Jainism Sikhism 1. Ahimsa- nonviolence belief means extremely gentle or harmless. This is the core belief in Jainism. It includes
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Sierra‚ Brenda Wilson-Stringer REL 133 World Religious Traditions I July 11‚ 2011 Robert Gala‚ Junior Team A’s paper and presentation will be covering the contemporary issues facing one Eastern Religious Traditions the team have studied in the World Religious Traditions I class. The Team will discuss the common characteristics of Hinduism religion shared with other eastern religion groups. The team will analyze the interactions between the modern world‚ and the Hinduism religions‚ and provide examples
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"Shellie" Cobbs World Religious Traditions I REL 133 Robert Mossman July 05‚ 2014 Saraswati: Hindu Goddess Understanding a different religion is a difficult task when it is so broad and intertwined. Hinduism is built upon a certain foundation of texts‚ beliefs and stories as is any other religion. However‚ Hinduism is a confusing journey of uncountable gods‚ interlaced stories and incarnations of other beings when a different state of mind take place. Hinduism is hard to follow but interesting enough
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Expression of Buddhism Practices in the United States Expression of Buddhism Practices in the United States University of Phoenix World Religious Traditions I REL 133 Buddhism in the United States The exploration of Buddhism‚ and how its practices will be expressed‚ as it moves into America will indeed be an interesting topic. Questions will arise while concepts and beliefs will be tested. As Buddhism spreads in America will the religion endure change‚ becoming more casual and gender equal
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