Classwork #4
Christianity was founded after the death of Jesus Christ, a man who self-proclaimed himself as the Son of God. It is the religion with the most adherents in the World, with 2.2 billion people viewing themselves as Christians. Most of these adherents are found in Europe, the Americas, and Southern Africa. Christianity is characterized for being Abrahamic in origin and monotheistic (only one God). Its followers have a holy book which they call the Bible. Besides Jesus Christ, other central figures of the religion are the priests and Pope who make up the clergy.
The religion with the greatest number of adherents (following Christianity) is Islam (1.5 billion). Islam followers are called Muslims. Such Muslims are generally found in Indonesia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Its beliefs revolve around a man named Muhammad, who lived from 570 AD to 632 AD. Muslims' beliefs are also monotheistic and Abrahamic, but their holy book is called the Qur'an or Koran. Muslims also believe in the Five Pillars and that their purpose in life is serving, submitting for their god, Allah, and observing the Islamic law.
Hinduism has 1.1 billion followers, whom are called Hindus. Their religion is more of a lifestyle rather than a religion. It doesn't prove right or refute any religion and it doesn't have a distinct founder. Because of those aspects, one could be considered a Muslim and of another religion at the same time. Most Hindus are found in India and Nepal and use a holy book called the Vedas. It is one of the oldest extant "religions".
Buddhism has a number of adherents called Buddhists which ranges from 500 million to 1.5 billion. Buddhists are majorly found in South Asia, China, Nepal, Japan and 1.2 million are found in the United States. Its founder was Siddhartha Gautama, and Buddhists believe in 4 noble truths: 1.there is suffering 2.attachment to desire is the origin of previous suffering 3.there can be an end to suffering, which 4.can be achieved following the Eightfold Path (which kind of resembles the Ten Commandments of Christianity).
The religion with the greatest number of adherents (following Christianity) is Islam (1.5 billion). Islam followers are called Muslims. Such Muslims are generally found in Indonesia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Its beliefs revolve around a man named Muhammad, who lived from 570 AD to 632 AD. Muslims' beliefs are also monotheistic and Abrahamic, but their holy book is called the Qur'an or Koran. Muslims also believe in the Five Pillars and that their purpose in life is serving, submitting for their god, Allah, and observing the Islamic law.
Hinduism has 1.1 billion followers, whom are called Hindus. Their religion is more of a lifestyle rather than a religion. It doesn't prove right or refute any religion and it doesn't have a distinct founder. Because of those aspects, one could be considered a Muslim and of another religion at the same time. Most Hindus are found in India and Nepal and use a holy book called the Vedas. It is one of the oldest extant "religions".
Buddhism has a number of adherents called Buddhists which ranges from 500 million to 1.5 billion. Buddhists are majorly found in South Asia, China, Nepal, Japan and 1.2 million are found in the United States. Its founder was Siddhartha Gautama, and Buddhists believe in 4 noble truths: 1.there is suffering 2.attachment to desire is the origin of previous suffering 3.there can be an end to suffering, which 4.can be achieved following the Eightfold Path (which kind of resembles the Ten Commandments of Christianity).
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