Comparison of Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism | Comparison of Religions
In this article we compare the Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism in different categories. The act of comparing religions is not about proving one superior to another but rather about appreciating their unique attributes and commonalities. This comparison is only for Educational purpose.
Categories/ |
Hinduism |
Christianity |
Islam |
Buddhism |
---|---|---|---|---|
Followers | Approximately 1 billion |
Approximately 2.3 billion |
Approximately 1.9 billion |
Approximately 0.5 billion |
Country of religion majority |
Nepal (81.3%) |
Vaticancity (100%) |
Saudi Arabia (100%) |
Combodia(96.9%) |
Powerful Country |
India |
America |
Iran |
Japan |
Major Branches |
No spescific Branches |
Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism |
Sunni Islam and Shia Islam |
Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana |
Sacred Texts and Scriptures |
Bhagavad Gita |
Bible |
Quran |
Tripitaka |
Figures of Worship |
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva |
Son of God (Jesus Christ) |
Allah |
Gautam Buddha |
Messengers and Avatars |
Shree Ram, Krishna |
Jesus Christ |
Prophet Muhammad |
No |
Rituals Practice |
puja (worship) |
prayer |
prayer |
Meditation and chanting |
Birth Place of God or Messengers |
Shree Ram (an avatar of Vishnu): Ayodhya, India Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu): Mathura, India |
Jesus Christ: Bethlehem, Israel |
Prophet Muhammad: Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
Buddha: Lumbini, Nepal |
Philosophy | Hinduism believes in different paths to understand life and the world. It teaches that being kind, truthful, and doing your duties are important | Christians believe in God's love and that Jesus is special. They think that living with love and kindness is important. | Muslims believe in one God and want to live in a way that pleases God. They think that understanding and thinking are important. | Buddhists believe life has challenges and suffering. They want to find peace and happiness by understanding themselves better. |
Ethics | good and caring to others. They believe in doing right things and not hurting anyone. |
honest, kind, and help others, following the teachings of Jesus. They follow rules like the Ten Commandments. |
fair, honest, and help those in need. They follow the Five Pillars of Islam, which are important rules for how to live. |
kind, honest, and not harm anyone. They follow the Eightfold Path, which helps them make good choices. |
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