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The Biggest Religions of History



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There are many world religions, when it comes down to religion. In this article, we'll talk about Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism. Each religion is unique in its beliefs and practices. The following list will provide an overview of how many people each one is followed.

Islam

Islam is the second most popular religion after Christianity. Its roots go back to the 7th century, but its history is much younger than that of other major world religions. It is a monotheistic religious faith, which was established in the time of Muhammad. According to the Quran, only one true God exists and its followers are required live in complete submission to Allah. Muslims believe that Allah can make anything happen for them, but that Muslims have the ability to achieve their goals.

Christianity

The majority of people in the world practice Christianity. It is the largest religion by adherents, with 2.3 billion believers. About 246,000 are located in America. Along with Judaism, Islam, this religion is one of the Abrahamic religions. It started as a sect of Judaism in ancient Israel, and eventually spread throughout the world.


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Hinduism

Hindus believe in a single supreme being, who has the power over all things. They believe in the cyclical nature, or the idea of karma.


Judaism

Jewish religious tradition emphasizes the idea of a covenant between God (God) and the Jewish People. Mount Sinai was the point where God of creation established a unique partnership with the Jewish people. In return, the Jewish people acknowledge God as their ultimate king and agree to follow God's laws. At the same time, God acknowledges the Jewish people as his chosen people. There have been many different forms of Judaism over the years. One thing that has remained constant is radical monotheism. It is the belief that all of creation is controlled by one divine intelligence. This mind is evident in natural order, social history and revelation.

Sikhism

Sikhism is not a religion that condemns people to Hell. However, it believes in reincarnation as well as karma. It believes that all people should worship God and pray for their prosperity. It also forbids the consumption or eating of intoxicating substances. Sikhs believe that only "jhatka," which is meat that was slaughtered in one step, can be eaten.

Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism is very different from Christianity. It does not emphasize the duality between good and evil like Christianity. It doesn't see dualism as absolute. It believes that evil and good are interdependent forces, and that God's omnipotence can only be temporarily limited. In the Zoroastrian view, the two powers are co-equal and are therefore equal in power.


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Baha'i Faith

Baha'i Faith, a world-wide independent religion, is the founder. The founder is called Baha'u'llah, and the community is also known as the Baha'i. Baha'i's solar calendar is a solar system that's divided into 19 months. It has four to five intercalary days, and nine holy days. The calendar begins at sunset and ends at sunrise. It is accessible to everyone, so non-Baha'is may also view it.



 



The Biggest Religions of History