The english word god and its equivalent in other languages is used by multiple religions as a noun or name to refer to different deities, or specifically to the supreme being, as denoted in english by the capitalized and uncapitalized terms god and god. If theres one god, why all the different religions. Top 10 organized religions and their core beliefs listverse. Shinto recognizes no all powerful deity and is a diverse set of traditional rituals and. Its claim to be necessary for salvation is based squarely on the uniquely powerful evidences for its truth and finality. Religion professors especially love this analogy, because it equalizes all religions, making all religions equally true in their description of god. A group of monotheistic traditions often grouped together because all refer to a patriarch named abraham. It is impossible for god to be personal and impersonal at the same time. It is simply impossible to list all varieties of religion 1 as we as a species have created an almost infinite variety of religious and transcendental ideas. Welcome to religious forums, a friendly forum to discuss all religions in a friendly surrounding. What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book for each. Actually, true christianity is not a religion, but a person, jesus christ.
Some religions teach that we reincarnate, while others do not. Other hadith books discourses of prophet muhammad and his household, like. He is the final and decisive revelation of the one true god. In fact, even some christians are willing to concede this point, saying that those who do not consciously know christ are covered by his sacrifice.
Aug 04, 2017 my conclusion from the bible is that there are real supernatural beings behind other religions, but they are not the true god. Everything is true, and everybody is happy, and nobody is held accountable. Shinto is a religious system that originates in japan which has influences from buddhism and other chinese religions. Buddhism 376 million followers tripitaka pali canon 5. A way to understand his nature and character the names of god used in the bible act as a roadmap for learning about the character of god.
One modern academic theory of religion, social constructionism, says that religion is a modern concept that suggests all spiritual practice and worship follows a model similar to the abrahamic religions as an orientation system that helps to interpret reality and define human beings, and thus religion, as a concept, has been applied. While religion is hard to define, one standard model of religion, used in religious studies courses, was proposed by clifford geertz, who defined it as a system of symbols which acts to establish powerful, pervasive, and longlasting moods and motivations in men by formulating conceptions of a general order of existence and clothing these conceptions with such an aura. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Christianity was invented by emperor constantine, for political purposes, based upon the myth of mithra, a persian savior god. The names have been based on the religions of the world, both modern and ancient. The terms sacred text and religious text are not necessarily interchangeable in that some religious texts are believed to be sacred because of the belief in some theistic religions such as the abrahamic religions that the text is divinely or supernaturally revealed or divinely inspired, or in nontheistic religions such as some indian. There are many religions, however, that have arisen so recently that there is no doubt regarding their fictional origins. Islam teaches that jesus is not god in flesh, where christianity does. Aug 21, 2017 nothing ever written about the nt fictional jesus is true, none of it.
The basic beliefs and history of a religion is often found in its sacred or revered texts. Others think all religions say the same thing, that jesus message of love is the same as every other religions. Since the various religions teach different and contradictory things about the nature of god, and how a person can get to know him, they cannot all be true at the same time. Including the rise, progress, doctrines and government of all christian denominations.
One way that many people seek to understand other religions is by reading the. Dont all religions ultimately teach the same thing. Prayer prayer forms of prayer in the religions of the world. The four books were suggested by zhu xi to serve as the curriculum for the chinese civil service examination. The oxford english dictionary oed quotes as the terms earliest usage by english poet philip j. Well, given that some hold mutually contradicting views, it is hard to see how they can all be true unless by true we understand that many of these religions as adhered to by followers arent true at all. This list is designed to fill the gap by discussing ten religions that most of us have not heard of for good reason as you will see.
This question is important, and so is the answer, but it is not as difficult as one might think. This name generator will give you 10 random names for followings, cults, churches, sects and other religious groups, both with good and more dire intentions. In fact, we can begin by looking at how to recognize what is false because this can help us get rid of a host of. It has three principle teachings unity of god, unity of religion and unity of humanity.
Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life. It demonstrates the humanistic unity amongst religions, which is a powerful message that we could all benefit from appreciating. The religions on this list were all founded before most of the main religions of today christianity, hinduism, islam and most of them have. I dont see any religion which stands out as being diifferent from others, and hence that for me is evidence that all religions are manmade, and none is. Nothing ever written about the nt fictional jesus is true, none of it. There are various names of god, many of which enumerate the various qualities of a supreme being. Ive been all over the world, my boy, and everywhere i go people tell me about the true god.
Now, ive seen this from all sides and 360 angles of the wheel zodiac. Discover engaging books on buddhism, christianity, islam, judaism, and more. Many believe only their own religion to be the truth. Through looking at sacred texts on the golden rule, love, peace, and other ideals, the author celebrates and shows enormous respect for all. Religion, spirituality and faith books best sellers the new york.
Great principles shared by all religions kindle edition by moses, jeffrey. If they cannot all be true, it cannot be true that all religions lead to god. The forms that prayer takes in the religions of the world, though varied, generally follow certain fixed patterns. A gripping, fastpaced story with an asset that few true crime books have. Although religion is a forbidden topic, it is a must to know the beliefs of other.
Beyond all religion most all religions are based upon a bedrock of lies. Among the list religions, hinduism does not have a single founder, scripture, nor a set of agreed teachings. The ancient world was home to a huge variety of religions and belief systems. If there is a true religion, then it should clearly stand out as being different from the others, as its teachings will be true, not heavily distorted or downright wrong like other religions. In this video we look at the most wide spread religions from all around the world and rank them in a top 10 based on the number of followers they have. Learn about christianity, islam, hinduism, buddhism, and more. And understanding this should cut down on the confusion that makes some people think that all religions are the same, or are equal. The following is an inexhaustive list of links to specific religious texts which may be used. You will need to register to get access to the following site features reply to discussions and create your own threads.
A ll religions are not the samebiblical christianity is absolutely unique among all the religions and philosophies of mankind. The story of serial arsonists who tore through the economically depressed rural accomack county, american. Find religious histories, memoirs, and educational books all in one place at barnes. If youre on a spiritual quest, these books will open you up to wonder. Religious texts are texts related to a religious tradition. Foundation of hinduism is set on polytheistic beliefs which allow the many sects of the religion to interpret it as they see fit according to the deity they choose to consider primary in worship. While religion is hard to define, one standard model of religion, used in religious studies courses, was proposed by clifford geertz, who defined it as a system of symbols which acts to establish powerful, pervasive, and longlasting moods and motivations in men by formulating conceptions of a general order of existence and clothing these conceptions with such an aura of factuality that. For example, theism is any religion that contains god s, and polytheism is a. This makes it more obvious that not all religions promote dharma, nor live up to the saying of sarva dharma sambhava.
Prayer forms of prayer in the religions of the world. Nonfiction on religion and religious belief 157 books goodreads. Feb 21, 2020 if there is a true religion, then it should clearly stand out as being different from the others, as its teachings will be true, not heavily distorted or downright wrong like other religions. A multitude of religions are followed by different cultures and peoples throughout the known world. In fact, we can begin by looking at how to recognize what is false because this can help us get rid of a host of theological systems that, well, just dont work. It is not comprehensive, of course, and grows regularly. Mar 17, 2004 religionfacts is very inclusive with what is regarded as a religion for purposes of this index and this website. For example, theism is any religion that contains gods, and polytheism is a form of theism. This list is intended for nonfiction books about religion and religious belief, coming from a.
List of world religions and founders, religious books. List of religions and spiritual traditions wikipedia. There are a few different names for the five books of moses. List of world religions and founders, religious books, place. The symbol for the faith of the seven, the most prominent westerosi religion. Omnism is the recognition and respect of all religions or lack thereof. So, what are the holy books of the five major world religions.
Almost all major religions have holy books and holy languages. There is a popular analogy used to show that all religions are valid ways to describe god. List of religions simple english wikipedia, the free. Discover the best comparative religion in best sellers. How to know which bookbooks among those of all religions. Mahatma gandhi i came to the conclusion long ago that all religions were true and that also that all had some error in them, and while i hold by my ow. The last few titles on the list known as the extended list, never have arrows. That is all abrahamic and western religions, including arabic, aramaic, hebrew, and linked or stemming from egyptian, but are the predecessors of the abrahamic texts by far. No one denies the diversity of religions and the apparent incompatibility of their core beliefs. These include benedictions blessings, litanies alternate statements, titles of the deity or deities, or petitions and responses, ceremonial and ritualistic prayers, free prayers in intent following no fixed form. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. Top 10 most powerful religions in the world youtube. Sep 03, 20 everything is true, and everybody is happy, and nobody is held accountable.
If there is only one true and all powerful god, and if every religions holy book. Bahaa faith accepts all religions as having true and valid origins. Religionfacts is very inclusive with what is regarded as a religion for purposes of this index and this website. List of world religions and founders, religious books, place of worship posted by admin on 12 comments the article below explains the list of world religions, details of origin, details about their godmessiahprophet and other interesting facts associated with different religions. Since the bible is gods word to us, the names he chooses in scripture are meant to reveal his true nature to us.
What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book for. Top 10 disturbing true crime books you wont want to read twice. My conclusion from the bible is that there are real supernatural beings behind other religions, but they are not the true god. There is no one holy book for all religions, and they have different names. If christianity the true religion, how is it observably. This is true when you compare christianity to the other major world. Although judaism has both a written torah and an oral torah, the. In recent years, the term has been emerging anew, due to the interest of modern day selfdescribed. Together with an account of the jewish and all other systems of religion. True ancient hidden evidence of religious origin please tag and share. They can all be wrong, but they cannot all be true. What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book. The following 10 religions are all followedsome seriously and some in jestdespite the fact that the origin of the religion can be clearly traced to a work of fiction.
All religions have a book or books claiming all sorts of magical nontruths. Compiled from their own publications, and viewed from their standpoint. Items in lower case italics are classes of religion and not actual religions. What this phrase actually refers to are the other sects within the vedic fold.
Books besides the bible recommended for christian readers, best christian fiction, best nonfiction war books, favorite christian books, a. They are demons and deceivers and the way to test all claims to truth in religion is jesus christ. What are all the holy books and their religions answers. All of the following were names of the organized daoist movement founded by zhang daoling except for. Some say all religions are basically the same or equal, or that all religions are true. The book of joy by the dalai lama and desmond tutu with douglas abrams. These include benedictions blessings, litanies alternate statements, titles of the deity or deities, or petitions and responses, ceremonial and ritualistic prayers, free prayers in intent following no fixed. Jesus cannot be both god and not god at the same time. Of all religions in the world, which, if any, is true.
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