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West Versus East
The Vedic Religion of Hinduism and Rabbinical Judaism are practiced around the world, yet, it would be senseless to believe that they are entirely different. In fact, there are some similarities between the two, especially when considering Paden’s categories. However, the problems, solutions and techniques for each religion are uniquely specific to the respective religions. The problem of each religion differs as the problem, specifically in the Vedic religion is disorder or generally referred to as Samsara, while the problem Rabbinical Judaism is distance from God. The solution of the Vedic religion is ritual in which allows the Vedas to achieve order, or more broadly, Moksha. Techniques to achieve these solutions …show more content…
In each religion, their respective gods have specific abilities and certain areas of influence that impact the lives of their followers. Rabbinical Judaism is monotheistic in which there is only God. He is believed to make the world and to be transcendent and above all. Though, despite the apparent distance between this god and its people, the god is also seen as somewhat close to the people and have a somewhat intimate relationship with them. Nevertheless, these characteristics provide insight to the proposed solution to their problem. Since the god is portrayed as distant and transcendent, it could be said that its followers desire to be closer to the god. Therefore, the characteristics of the god can greatly influence the religion. In contrast, the Vedic religion is polytheistic with multiple gods with specific powers and areas to which they inhabit. The two most important gods of this religion are Agni and Indra. Agni is the god of: fire, sacrifice, the sacred cow and the inner fire in the stomach and the deity. Indra who is the god of weather and war who is boastful, reckless and fearless. These gods influence the abilities of the priests to feed the gods in exchange for order. These two of religions are almost opposites of each other as the Vedic religion is polytheistic and Rabbinical Judaism is monotheistic. Moreover, as the …show more content…
Through analyzing these aspects of the religions with Paden’s categories, it provides useful insight as to how the Vedic Religion of Hinduism and Rabbinical Judaism are similar and dissimilar. As their myths both share the concept of having debate or conversation about the meaning of various concepts. The two religions also share the idea of creating or shaping the solutions of their problems around the characteristics of their gods. However, where there is an apparent difference is in regards to the techniques that are used to achieve their
West Versus East
The Vedic Religion of Hinduism and Rabbinical Judaism are practiced around the world, yet, it would be senseless to believe that they are entirely different. In fact, there are some similarities between the two, especially when considering Paden’s categories. However, the problems, solutions and techniques for each religion are uniquely specific to the respective religions. The problem of each religion differs as the problem, specifically in the Vedic religion is disorder or generally referred to as Samsara, while the problem Rabbinical Judaism is distance from God. The solution of the Vedic religion is ritual in which allows the Vedas to achieve order, or more broadly, Moksha. Techniques to achieve these solutions …show more content…
In each religion, their respective gods have specific abilities and certain areas of influence that impact the lives of their followers. Rabbinical Judaism is monotheistic in which there is only God. He is believed to make the world and to be transcendent and above all. Though, despite the apparent distance between this god and its people, the god is also seen as somewhat close to the people and have a somewhat intimate relationship with them. Nevertheless, these characteristics provide insight to the proposed solution to their problem. Since the god is portrayed as distant and transcendent, it could be said that its followers desire to be closer to the god. Therefore, the characteristics of the god can greatly influence the religion. In contrast, the Vedic religion is polytheistic with multiple gods with specific powers and areas to which they inhabit. The two most important gods of this religion are Agni and Indra. Agni is the god of: fire, sacrifice, the sacred cow and the inner fire in the stomach and the deity. Indra who is the god of weather and war who is boastful, reckless and fearless. These gods influence the abilities of the priests to feed the gods in exchange for order. These two of religions are almost opposites of each other as the Vedic religion is polytheistic and Rabbinical Judaism is monotheistic. Moreover, as the …show more content…
Through analyzing these aspects of the religions with Paden’s categories, it provides useful insight as to how the Vedic Religion of Hinduism and Rabbinical Judaism are similar and dissimilar. As their myths both share the concept of having debate or conversation about the meaning of various concepts. The two religions also share the idea of creating or shaping the solutions of their problems around the characteristics of their gods. However, where there is an apparent difference is in regards to the techniques that are used to achieve their