Similarities Between Hinduism And Christianity

Christianity and Hinduism are two religions that have created numerous sets of beliefs and understandings that are similar, but contrast in many different ways. It is extremely important that there is close analization between these religions as Christianity is the largest and Hinduism is the oldest religion studied. Christianity and Hinduism both seek the same truth for their followers and play a role in helping them find their place in the world. Christianity and Hinduism arise from vastly different traditions and beliefs, but the similar overall goal of worshipping a supreme entity is in tact throughout both. Though they have similar aspirations, Christianity and Hinduism prove to have different paths and practices to follow to attain their …show more content…
Any small or large group - whether it be a family, a team, or a religion must have a set of moral practices in order to thrive and live without chaos. Christianity proves to offer lessons through the bible to teach its followers to live a life the way God intended them to live. Of the considerable number of teachings in the bible, the most important ones are those that show ethical quality. The sacred writings of Matthew specifically offer many qualities to help those who follow Christianity to live a moral and proper life. One of the most popular versus from the writings of Matthew says, “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins” . (New living translations). God calls upon every one of all nations to follow a specific set of moral codes. No one sits higher than someone else in Gods eyes, and all should be treated equally. There are no rules as to who can be accepted to practice the moral code of Christianity, contrary to Hinduism and its system of hierarchy. Within these moral teachings, are rituals, or often-called sacraments that all followers can choose to practice in order to become closer with ones own Christianity. Religious rituals that Christians may choose to follow include baptism, the Eucharist, …show more content…
Hindu’s believe in the re-birth and re-incarnation of souls. The totality of ones actions decides what a person will be re-incarnated into once re-born. In contrast to Christianity, once you have sinned, you may not ask for forgiveness from the deities, unless the sin was extremely minute. Shiva the destroyer, and mother goddess Devi are example of Gods whom one many devote themselves to in hopes of salvation. For the devotee, “Release from rebirth is important, but not if it means merging with the impersonal Brahman in the manner of the Upanishadic way of knowledge” . Devotion in Hinduism should not be done just for the sake of salvation. Devotion should be done through a deity that the devotee personally connects to and wishes to merge with to achieve union with Brahman. Hindus are in a constant cycle of death and re-birth, known as Moksha, until they are released into eternal life with the creator Brahmin. Although both Hinduism and Christianity’s view on afterlife have similar aspects, the pathway to achieve it, and the level of devotion to God are very different.
Conclusively, both Christianity and Hinduism are seen to have similar overall aspirations, but distant ways to achieve these goals. After analyzing both Christianity and Hinduism’s ability to follow a moral code, their role of women, and their beliefs surrounding the afterlife, it is clear that the differences