The Differences and Commonalities Between Four Major Religions
Everyone has their certain beliefs and morals that they live by. Furthermore, each culture is different, such as in the foods they eat and the holidays they celebrate. However, individuals with common beliefs come together and form different religions. Although they all derive from Hinduism, which is the oldest livings of these major religions, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and the Islamic faith are the most alike and intertwine the most in their beliefs.
The Indian religion, Hinduism, is a religion with one supreme being called Brahman. The sacred Hindu text called “The Bhagavad-Gita,” which translates into “The Song of the Blessed Lord,” tells a story about Arjuna, a warrior who may …show more content…
“Zoroaster, ‘Gathas’” is an about a set of instructions, set forth by Zoroaster Zarathustra, the prophet of Zoroastrianism. These instructions allow the followers of Ahura Mazda, the Lord of Truth, to not necessarily decide their own fate, but choose which path they want to take in life, good or bad, and face the consequences on judgement day. Zoroastrians must believe as strongly as Zoroaster that Ahura Mazda, who represents life, wisdom, truth, and knowledge, is the only one who can grant them joy and happiness. To receive these gifts from Ahura Mazda, they must dedicate their lives to him and live a life of service, shining light from their hearts, on the world (Verse 13). Followers of Ahura Mazda should spread truth and happiness to gain wisdom and knowledge, as well as recognize him as the creator of everything. Like in Hinduism, people who spread joy to others, as well as have truly pure intentions, and live to spread the light of Ahura Mazda, will be rewarded. Additionally, both Hindus and Zoroastrians gain wisdom and knowledge through silent meditation and deep thought, which helps their spirit become closer to God. Once they devote their lives to following the Lord of Truth, they shall be known as powerful and divine, and one day, become a part of their deity in the afterlife. Zoroastrians focus solely on the connection between them and their God, trying to attain the …show more content…
In “Al-Ghazali, ‘On the Love of God,’” Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, a Muslim who studies religious beliefs, explains how the love of God and someone’s love for God is what ultimately gets you to heaven, emphasizing the four causes that excite love. The love of God, to Muslims, is unconditional, therefore, their love toward one another shall be the same. Their love for Allah should not be out of fear of punishment or because they want to be rewarded a place in heaven, but because they are grateful for their existence in which he gave. Additionally, their love for one another is supposed to be pure, strictly based on inner beauty and excellence, rather than the physical beauty on the outside. On the contrary, Hindus, Zoroastrians, Jews, and Muslims all believe that their God is the god of everything. Also, in the Islamic faith, as well as the other beforementioned religions, have the same belief that their God wants them to stay more in touch with the spiritual or religious part of the world, rather than focusing on the material world. Hinduism takes this concept extremely when they direct their followers to give up all desire of Earthly possessions. The Jews are less extreme in Matthew 6:7 when they are told not to worry about Earthly needs such as food and clothes because God would provide them with all of that when it is needed. Additionally, people of all four
Everyone has their certain beliefs and morals that they live by. Furthermore, each culture is different, such as in the foods they eat and the holidays they celebrate. However, individuals with common beliefs come together and form different religions. Although they all derive from Hinduism, which is the oldest livings of these major religions, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and the Islamic faith are the most alike and intertwine the most in their beliefs.
The Indian religion, Hinduism, is a religion with one supreme being called Brahman. The sacred Hindu text called “The Bhagavad-Gita,” which translates into “The Song of the Blessed Lord,” tells a story about Arjuna, a warrior who may …show more content…
“Zoroaster, ‘Gathas’” is an about a set of instructions, set forth by Zoroaster Zarathustra, the prophet of Zoroastrianism. These instructions allow the followers of Ahura Mazda, the Lord of Truth, to not necessarily decide their own fate, but choose which path they want to take in life, good or bad, and face the consequences on judgement day. Zoroastrians must believe as strongly as Zoroaster that Ahura Mazda, who represents life, wisdom, truth, and knowledge, is the only one who can grant them joy and happiness. To receive these gifts from Ahura Mazda, they must dedicate their lives to him and live a life of service, shining light from their hearts, on the world (Verse 13). Followers of Ahura Mazda should spread truth and happiness to gain wisdom and knowledge, as well as recognize him as the creator of everything. Like in Hinduism, people who spread joy to others, as well as have truly pure intentions, and live to spread the light of Ahura Mazda, will be rewarded. Additionally, both Hindus and Zoroastrians gain wisdom and knowledge through silent meditation and deep thought, which helps their spirit become closer to God. Once they devote their lives to following the Lord of Truth, they shall be known as powerful and divine, and one day, become a part of their deity in the afterlife. Zoroastrians focus solely on the connection between them and their God, trying to attain the …show more content…
In “Al-Ghazali, ‘On the Love of God,’” Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, a Muslim who studies religious beliefs, explains how the love of God and someone’s love for God is what ultimately gets you to heaven, emphasizing the four causes that excite love. The love of God, to Muslims, is unconditional, therefore, their love toward one another shall be the same. Their love for Allah should not be out of fear of punishment or because they want to be rewarded a place in heaven, but because they are grateful for their existence in which he gave. Additionally, their love for one another is supposed to be pure, strictly based on inner beauty and excellence, rather than the physical beauty on the outside. On the contrary, Hindus, Zoroastrians, Jews, and Muslims all believe that their God is the god of everything. Also, in the Islamic faith, as well as the other beforementioned religions, have the same belief that their God wants them to stay more in touch with the spiritual or religious part of the world, rather than focusing on the material world. Hinduism takes this concept extremely when they direct their followers to give up all desire of Earthly possessions. The Jews are less extreme in Matthew 6:7 when they are told not to worry about Earthly needs such as food and clothes because God would provide them with all of that when it is needed. Additionally, people of all four