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Buddhism And Christianity Similarities

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Many world religions share many elements and beliefs and have their own differences. Judaism, Islam, and Christianity are one example of religions that share elements and beliefs. Buddhism and Hinduism also share aspects with one another. One similarity is the location of each of their beginnings. Although they share aspects, each religion has its own beliefs, perspectives on life, and culture unique to them. Some religions even have different sects that have their own unique ways of worship or divine beings they worship. Islam, Judaism, and Christianity share many of their aspects and it may be because of how they originated. All three began in the Middle East. Judaism was started by a merchant who is believed to have made a deal …show more content…

In Islam, after Muhammad's death, conflict over succession and interpretation of the Qur'an arose. This led to the split of Islam into the Sunni and Shi'a in 632 CE. The Sunni believed the community should choose successors and that anyone could interpret the Qur'an and lead prayers. The Shi'a believed succession should come from Muhammad's inner circle and only Imams (Islamic priests) chosen by Allah can interpret the Qur'an. In 1054, the Christian Church split in the Roman Empire. The result was the Western Church (the Roman Catholic Church) and the Eastern Church (the Eastern Orthodox Church). The Eastern Church gave the Emperor control over the church, services were in Greek, and priests were allowed to marry. The Western Church gave the pope (the head priest) power over kings, services were in Latin, and priests were forbidden from marrying. The practices of the Western Church eventually evolved into modern day Catholicism. Islam, Judaism, and Christianity aren't the only religions that share aspects. Hinduism has four sects, each worshipping a different …show more content…

Christians follow strict teachings that they all must follow and do not allow for negative ideas or motives, as well as the worship of God. Jews believe their Messiah will come (they no longer believe Jesus was their Messiah). Muslims follow the Five Pillars, which are essential to their faith. Each religions' services are at different times. "The Jewish Sabbath begins at sunset on Friday and lasts until sunset the next day, during which no ordinary work or act of labor is performed. For most Christian denominations, the Sabbath is on Sunday... In Islam, Friday is the day of worship." (“Sabbath Summary |

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