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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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How Are Monotheistic Religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism) Similar and Different?
Comparative Religion Questions 1. Introduction Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, often termed the Abrahamic religions, share historical and theological roots yet differ in doctrines, practices, and interpretations of revelation. This analysis examines: 2. Core Similarities 2.1 Monotheism All affirm belief in One God: 2.2 Abrahamic Lineage All trace spiritual heritage to…
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Christian and Islamic Sectarian Composition and Nuclear Capabilities
1. Introduction Christianity and Islam are the world’s largest religions, with approximately 2.4 billion and 1.9 billion adherents, respectively (Pew Research Center, 2015). Both are divided into major denominational or sectarian groups, shaping the religious and geopolitical landscapes of Christian- and Muslim-majority countries. This report addresses the following: (1) the…
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Comparative Analysis of Christianity and Islam
Denominational Groups, Population, Countries, and Nuclear Capabilities 1. Introduction Christianity and Islam, with approximately 2.4 billion and 1.9 billion adherents respectively, are the world’s largest religions, each divided into major denominational or sectarian groups that shape their global distribution and geopolitical influence (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Christianity…
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Muslim-Majority Countries
Population, and Nuclear Capabilities: An Academic Analysis 1. Introduction Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, with approximately 1.9 billion adherents, representing about 25% of the global population (Pew Research Center, 2015). Muslim-majority countries span diverse regions, including the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This article analyses…
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Comparative Analysis of Christian-Majority and Muslim-Majority Countries
Denominational/Sectarian Groups, Population, Countries, Nuclear Capabilities, and Regional Influence 1. Introduction Christianity and Islam, with approximately 2.4 billion and 1.9 billion adherents respectively, are the world’s largest religions, shaping cultural identities and geopolitical strategies across diverse regions (Pew Research Center, 2015). This report compares Christian-majority and Muslim-majority countries across five…
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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 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…
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Life under Christian and Islamic Empires
Introduction: Divergent Experiences in Religious EmpiresFrom the early medieval period through to the early modern era, Jewish communities lived under two dominant civilisations: Islamic caliphates and Christian kingdoms. These overlapping yet distinct religious empires profoundly shaped Jewish social, economic, intellectual, and religious life. While both contexts involved varying degrees of…
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PART XI: Modern State of Israel (1948–Present)
Declaration of Independence (1948) Historical Background and the UN Partition PlanIn the wake of the Holocaust and the breakdown of the British Mandate, international pressure mounted to resolve the question of Jewish statehood in Palestine. On 29 November 1947, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 181, recommending the partition…