There are many fundamental or "big" questions to which all religions respond. How would Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism respond to these 3 questions?
1) What is the ultimate reality/god?
2) How can we achieve salvation?
3)What happens to us after death?
Hinduism believes in the caste system. Where everyone is born into it. Hinduism believes in one God. It also accommodates the ideas of personal and impersonal God. After death Hinduism believes in reincarnation. Only imperfect souls with impure minds haunted by unfulfilled desires reincarnate. Perfection of the soul is achieved through God-vision. If a person has not reached that perfection he/she comes back reincarnated to achieve that goal. We can achieve salvation in Hinduism by doing good and reaching nirvana. Where you have reached that perfect plateau an no longer require being reincarnated. Buddhism dominant values are: Right knowledge, aspiration, speech, behavior, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, contemplation, control of one's mind, kindness. Salvation comes by Nonattachment to the world; Follow the eight-fold path; Self-effort; Salvation is through reincarnation and working with the laws of karma. Nirvana is the highest destiny of the human spirit--a state of indescribable bliss. This is where you want to reach, the afterlife. Janism belives in nonresistance, nonattachment, honesty, renounciation of sexual pleasure, monastic ideals. Liberating the soul from matter through karma (reincarnation); this is possible only by individual effort. Like buddhism Jainism believes in nirvana, Extinction of personality or totally indescribable state. Sikhism believes are pure motives and actions; Love of spouse and family; service, humility, learning; forsaking evil company. In Sikihism salvation comes from becoming one with God. Salvation results from worship of the true name. faith, love and devotion are essential. Also believes in nirvana To reach the afterlife. Extinguishing absorption of individuality in God. There is similiarities to all religions. Out of these 4 which one do you think you would most likely practice? Least likely practice? Please post your comments. Thanks
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The caste system I would least likely follow in my lifetime. It holds people back, from achieving equal rights, and job opportunities. All people should have free access religion and education. I would study and practice Sikhism. It benefits love and family values.
Sincerely,
Chris
I agree with Chris. I oppose the caste system, it does limit people from achieving as a whole. I do not think I could practice any of them. I would have to go through alot of unnecessary changes.
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