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11: Comparative Analysis – Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism on Human Nature
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction Human nature—what constitutes a person and what happens after death—is a foundational question across all religious traditions. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism each offer distinct perspectives on the composition of the human being, including views on the body, soul, spirit, and eternity.…
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What Are the Major World Religions?
Comparative Religion Questions 1. Introduction The term “major world religions” refers to religious traditions with substantial global influence, historical depth, and significant numbers of adherents. These religions have shaped civilisations, cultural identities, and moral systems across history. This analysis outlines: 2. Criteria for “Major World Religions” 2.1 Demographic Size Religions…
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What Are the Core Beliefs of Eastern Religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism)?
Comparative Religion Questions 1. Introduction Eastern religions encompass diverse traditions with complex philosophies and practices. This analysis summarises the core beliefs of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism, highlighting their metaphysical, ethical, and soteriological frameworks. 2. Hinduism 2.1 Overview Hinduism is a pluralistic tradition rooted in Vedic, Upanishadic, and later philosophical and…
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Buddhist-Majority Countries
Buddhist Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities: An Academic Analysis 1. Introduction Buddhism, with approximately 520 million adherents, represents about 7% of the global population and is a major world religion with significant influence in Asia (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report examines Buddhism through four key dimensions: (1)…
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Comparative Analysis of Hindu and Buddhist Countries
Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Hinduism and Buddhism, with approximately 1.2 billion and 520 million adherents respectively, are two of the world’s major spiritual traditions, originating in South Asia and exerting significant cultural and geopolitical influence (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Hinduism and Buddhism…
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Comparative Analysis of Christian-Majority and Buddhist-Majority Countries
Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Christianity and Buddhism, with approximately 2.4 billion and 520 million adherents respectively, are two of the world’s major spiritual traditions, shaping cultural and geopolitical landscapes across diverse regions (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Christian-majority countries and Buddhist-majority countries across…
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Comparative Analysis of Muslim-Majority and Buddhist-Majority Countries
Sectarian/Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Islam and Buddhism, with approximately 1.9 billion and 520 million adherents respectively, are major world religions with significant cultural and geopolitical influence, particularly in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East for Islam, and Asia for Buddhism (Pew Research Center, 2015). This…