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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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Hindu-Majority Countries
Hindu Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities: An Academic Analysis 1. Introduction Hinduism, with approximately 1.2 billion adherents, is one of the world’s major religions, representing about 15% of the global population (Pew Research Center, 2015). Predominantly practiced in South Asia, Hinduism influences cultural, social, and geopolitical dynamics in…
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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 Muslim-Majority and Hindu-Majority Countries
Sectarian/Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Islam and Hinduism, with approximately 1.9 billion and 1.2 billion adherents respectively, are two of the world’s major religions, shaping cultural and geopolitical landscapes in their respective regions (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Muslim-majority countries and Hindu-majority countries across…
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Comparative Analysis of Christian-Majority and Hindu-Majority Countries
Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Christianity and Hinduism, with approximately 2.4 billion and 1.2 billion adherents respectively, are two of the world’s major religions, shaping cultural and geopolitical landscapes across diverse regions (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Christian-majority countries and Hindu-majority countries across four…